Georgia Leads South Atlantic in Federal Road Aid Use
An official Bureau of Public Roads report shows Georgia used federal funds since 1916 to complete 668 miles of highways and has 656 miles funded but not yet built. Georgia also has 1.32 thousand miles in total eligible for federal aid and a future $360 million fund awaiting state action. Georgia leads the region in both completed and funded highway mileage, underscoring the link between good roads and business.
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Westward shift in U S manufacturing likeliest to grow
The National City Bank report shows U S manufacturing migrating from the Atlantic coast toward the interior, especially the Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes region. Ohio and Michigan show marked gains, California rises, while land values and high rents drive plants from cities to cheaper open land, raising economic and social tensions.
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Athens 1894 city council officerships listed
The Athens Daily Banner notes the new city council to be seated next month with officers nominated including Clerk and Treasurer A L Mitchell Chief of Police D C Oliver City Attorney J R Lyle Street Commissioner J W Barnett and Supt Water Works W McKinnon The old police force is re elected with W T Moon detailed for special work in recognition of his long service The fire department is re elected with Jim Dunston added and F S Rawson becomes night watchman Also a reader submits curiosity about a brick pile on Broad Street with an investigation revealing plans to auction similar bricks to the highest bidder in the near future The report also covers an indictment by the United States Grand Jury against H A Rosby for libelous quotations in letters and postal cards to David Handley of this city.
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A. L. Mitchell
D. C. Oliver
J. R. Lyle
J. W. Barnett
W. McKinnon
McKle
W. T. Moon
Moon
Jim Dunston
F. M. Butler
East Athens
Broad Street
United States Grand Jury
Iipeloun
H. A. Rosby
Means
Rison County
David Handley
Handley
Columbus
Ohio
Fragmented early 20th century quips and observations
A compilation of assorted sayings and jokes touching on fishing lures, April showers, fashion trends, tariff talk, film reviews, astrology on boats, photography attire, age and romance, alcohol and ships, streetcars, literature, debt, and education. The items mix humor with social commentary and cultural references of the era.
City Bond Election Sees 2600 Voters Qualified
More than 2600 voters will be qualified for the May 17 city bond election as registration closes. Tax officials report steady activity with many first time female voters ready to cast ballots.
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Barrow
Bond Outlook Brightens For Local Election
County tax offices report busy three days with taxes and registration. city list closed due to weather. Saturday is final qualifying date. those not eligible by then lose voting rights in bond election and general elections. In Clarke County two more years remain for some officers. statewide races include Congress, state House, and county commissioners. Bond issue support grows as factions pause squabbles and unite to back bonds ahead of the election in two weeks. The vote is expected to be heavy, led by the city voters.
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Mallory
Georgia
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State House
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Judge W B Lamar Vistor To Athens
Hon W B Lamar of Thomasville Ga spent two days in Athens visiting relatives and old acquaintances. A retired judge and long time public figure he served as Florida attorney general for fourteen years and was a U S congressman. he attended the San Francisco Exposition as a National Commissioner and now resides in Thomasville. He noted Athens progress since his school days forty nine years ago and admired preserved landmarks.
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Spanish Charge Protests Demolition Assault on Legation
The Spanish chargé d affaires protested to Mexico's foreign office after radicals entered the legation during an attack on the Catholic Association of Young Men. Officials say the demonstrators entered by mistake and the foreign ministry pledged an investigation.
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Mexico City
Mexican Foreign Office
Legation
Theatholic Association of Young, Mom
Foreign Office
Tennis Champion Declines Wimbledon Entry
William Tilden, the world champion tennis player, announced he would not enter the world championship at Wimbledon. The United States Lawn Tennis Association refused to cover his travel expenses for the trip to England.
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William Tilden
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