Mediation in Mexico and university fund drive featured
The Athens Banner reports Carranza’s obduracy hindering mediation for peace in Mexico. It notes Loganville booster edition pages, a Grady Hospital bond vote defeat, and a push for UGA library endowment funded by five annual gifts. It also highlights Smith Lever expansion funding and a race-neutral distribution plan for federal education funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Georgia
Tong
Congress
United States
Col-Lepea
Roosevelt's Brazil visit stirs talk of 1916 race and plan
The article outlines Theodore Roosevelt emerging from the Brazilian jungle and preparing to comment on politics and the Panama question. It notes his potential to revive the Progressive cause, challenge Democrats in 1916, and perhaps reengage in Mexican affairs for further thrills.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Brazil
Africa
Hea
Senate
Colombia
Panama Canal Strip
United States
Roosevelt
Athens Board of Health Plans Stricter Street Cleaning
The Athens Board of Health will intensify street cleaning with more funds and a stronger supervision. Despite limited manpower and wagons, officials promise extra effort to improve cleanliness and sanitary conditions across the city.
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Board of Health
Athens
Atlanta
Senate limits Rockefeller funds for farm demo programs
The Senate opposes using John D. Rockefeller money for farm demonstration and weevil control in the South. The General Education Board funded by Rockefeller will no longer contribute to salaries tied to government programs unless views align with Senate leadership. Critics cite Rockefeller Jr on the Colorado strike. supporters argue gifts should run without donor strings under government supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Education Board
South Carolina Senate Race and Odd Editorial Snippets
The piece notes Governor Cole L. Blease seems doomed in the South Carolina senate race, a development praised as a potential state win. It also mentions a dark hypothetical event in Albania, critiques cruelty toward Mohammedans, cites Andrew Lang on eggs, and includes an advertisement for Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment claiming skin relief with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole L. Blease
Senate
South Carolina
Helps Kidney and Bladder Trouble Foley Kidney Pills
Advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills relieve kidney and bladder troubles and backache. Testimonial from A. T. Kelly of McIntosh Alabama urges others to take them, describing the product as the best remedy for backache, weak back, and rheumatism. Distributed by H. R. Palmer & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Kelly
McIntosh
Ala
H. R. Palmer & Gon
Clarke County Democratic Primary Rules 1914
Clarke County Democrats publish election rules for the May 9 1914 primary. Candidates for sheriff clerk of court tax collector tax receiver treasurer roads and revenues coroner and surveyor and three commissioners must pay assessments by April 20 1914. Polling hours vary by precinct with Australian ballot procedures and voter qualifications and rules on transportation bribery and campaigning outlined. Howell C Erwin chairs the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Executive Committee
Howell C. Erwin
Clarke County
Democratic Ext Executive Committee
Superior Court
Georgia
G. M
Clarke
Neighborly Advice Promotes Dean's Kidney Pills
Annie Marlow of Athens Ga testifies to lasting relief from kidney disease after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She and her daughter both improved, and she endorses the remedy priced 50c at dealers. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY advertises the product as the cure. The Gate City anticipates a lively Shriner session with forty to fifty thousand guests in Atlanta.
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Athos
Athens
Annie Marlow
S. Jackson
Cays
Dean
Gate City
Shriners
Atlanta
Footpoint Week Promotes Foley Honey and Tar Cure
A spring cough warning urges avoiding delaying treatment. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound claims to heal raw throat and bronchial surfaces, strengthening weak spots and stopping stubborn coughing. H. R. Palmer & Son promotes the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. R. Palmer & Son
Clarke County Political Announcements 1914 Candidacies
A Clarke county voting notice lists multiple candidates and incumbents seeking Democratic primary support in declarations for offices including tax collector sheriff clerk superior court treasurer coroner surveyor senator representative commissioner roads and revenues tax receiver and lower house of the General Assembly. Names include W A Mallory H H Linton J H Hancock Walter E Jackson E L Smith Ben H Barrow A B Stovall O H Arnold Jr J F Rhodes Joseph M Hodgson J L Mcleroy J H Dorsey E K Greer Co N Whatherly and L C Brown. Elberton Ga February 18 1914 and Clarke County August 19 1914 dates shown.
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Georgia
J. Stovall
Elberton, Ga
Clarke County
General Assembly
State of Georgia
O. H. Arnold, JR
Joseph M. Hodgson
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H. J. Rowe
Edito
Post Office
Carranza
Mexico
Loganville
Gwinnett, Walton
Logan
Grady Hospital
Frank
Hill
Supreme
Supreme Court of the Unite
Wilson
Pancho Villa
Villa
Huerta
Rockefeller
The
United States Senate
John D. Rockefeller
Durazzie
Albania
Andrew Lang
Heaven
Howell C, Erwin
Bal
H.R. Palmeh
Ous
W. E. Lawhead
Optometrist Office
Handcock Big Broad St
Fellows and Company
Galery
P. Abelman
Clayton St
Macon
Madison
Georgia Railroad
and &T
B. R. Bloodworth
J. C. Hellner
Democratic Party
W. A. Mallory
H. H. Linton
J. H. Hancock
Walter E. Jackson
Clark County
Treasarer
E. L Smith
J. W. McIntyre
Mysel Es
Ben H Barrow
J. EF. Rhodes
Robert L. Bramblett
J. L. McLeroy
J. H. Dorsey
E. K. Greer
Co. N
Democratic
L. C. Brown
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