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Athens
Athens Daily Dispatch Covers Varied 1917-Style Buzz
The piece mingles politics and local color from Athens, noting Georgia politics issues, university summer enrollment, and law on offshore jurisdiction. It mentions peacetime humor about green plants, a pending Uniform Bank Knights of Pythias encampment, and calls for school and city support during the Georgia Tech game period.
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Athens
Bank Knights of
Georgia
Community Builders and the Call for Public Spirit in Cities
The piece argues that citizens must contribute time, energy and money to public life or risk weakening the community. It notes that those who aid public ventures are unfairly labeled as politicians or corrupt, while others gain from the labor of active citizens. It urges everyone to contribute according to ability for a prosperous town.
National Guard to Serve in Mexican Border Conflicts
President Wilson calls out the Texas New Mexico and Arizona state militias for service along the Mexican border. The move tests the guard's real value and will influence congressional debates on expanding U.S. army strength. Guardsmen, young and patriotic, are expected to perform, though risks include fighting beyond Villa opponents.
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Wilson
Mexico
National Guard
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Congress
Villa
United States
The Old Meeting House and a Changing Church
A reader recalls an aging meeting-house soon to be replaced by a new fifty thousand dollar church edifice. The narrator mourns the decay and the memories of family and congregation tied to the old structure and its simple benches. The piece honors memories of a mother, a beloved preacher, and years of shared reverence.
Prohibition Case Tests Delivery Of Alcohol Under Law
A cartoon notes the clash between old and new world views on charity and sin. A state court case involves a railroad refusing delivery of six barrels of pure alcohol to a soft drink concern, intended for extracting ingredients for beverages, not for drinking. The federal case mirrors the prohibition law challenge. Also, a tip on removing iron mold with lemon salt solution is mentioned.
Woman credits Tanlac with dramatic health turnabout
Mrs. H B Barrett of Republic Alabama says she lived on milk and bread for years suffering from chronic dyspepsia and weakness. After taking Tanlac she gained nine pounds and reports improved sleep and strength. she urges others to try the medicine sold in Athens and Winterville.
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Birmingham
Taniac
Athens
Citizens’ Pharmacy
Winterville
Kroner Co
Summer travel and visitors noted in local society items
Dr. and Mrs. W. B. Conway plan to leave for Blacksburg Virginia for the summer. Colbert guests include Mesers J B Barnett C M Barnett A O Hood and Mrs W M Sailors and Mrs J K Sailors. Mrs O M Roberts and daughter Louise prepare for Ninety Six and Orangeburg South Carolina. Mrs J Boyce Brooks will escort Miss Etta Park to Rome this week for a weekend trip. Mr J E Huggins returns home from Johns Hopkins with unimproved health. Mrs Dozier Thornton of Elberton visits Mrs George Thornton. Also advertised: LETTUCE at COSTA DELICATESSEN and fresh produce from ARNOLD & ABNEY.
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J. Boyce Brooks
Mayors Vote On Convention Funds And City Projects
The article notes the Mayors and Council approval of $500 for the Summer School Auditorium and a budget placeholder for the K. P. convention. It also reports 164 police cases, with 22 dismissed, 4 bound over, and a push for a new police car. Waterworks shows 36,625,000 gallons pumped, $2,706 receipts, and $224 net profit. Ordinances cover carcass disposal, sidewalk paving, and inviting a police chiefs convention to meet locally next year.
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K. P
Board of Health
Thomas Street
Hancock
River Street
Thomas
River Bridge
Oconee Street
Bludwine
Chase Street
Prince Avenue
Savannah
Convention of Chiefs of Police
Baseball Results by League and City Scores Around the Nation
National league scores Chicago ten Boston eleven Pittsburgh one New York seven St Louis nine Philadelphia four Cincinnati zero Brooklyn four American New York two Chicago five Philadelphia three Detroit nine Washington one St Louis zero Boston two Cleveland six Southern Atlanta six Chattanooga three New Orleans five Little Rock four Birmingham three Nashville four Mobile one Memphis five South Atlantic Augusta nine Columbus one Jacksonville eight Macon seven Charleston fifty Albany forty five first game ten innings second seven innings by agreement Columbia Montgomery not scheduled
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National
Chicago
Boston
Pittsburgh
New York
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Detroit
Washington
Bt. Louis
Cleveland
Southern
Atlanta
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Little Rock
Birmingham
Nashville
Mobile
Memphis
South Atlantic
Augusta
Columbus
Jacksonville
Macon
Charleston
Albany
Columbia
Montgomery
Children Day Prospect Church Plans An Interesting Program
Prospect Church near the city will celebrate Children’s Day with an unusually engaging program. A large number from Athens are expected to attend.
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Prospect Church
Matty
Athens
Snelling Jr Passes Naval Academy Examination
News from the city reports Charles M. Snelling Jr., son of Col and Mrs C M Snelling, has successfully passed the entrance exam and will be admitted to the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis. Local friends express interest in the announcement.
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Charles M. Snelling, Jr
Col
C. M. Snelling
U. S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
First Methodist Sunday School Picnic At Miss Julia Carltons
The First Methodist Sunday school holds its annual picnic this Saturday at Miss Julia Carltons. Buses depart from the church at 9 9:30 and 10 30 a.m. Baskets should be at the church by 10. Dinner will be served promptly at 1 p.m. to allow attendees to see the Georgia Tech game.
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University of Georgia Summer School
First Methodist Sunday
Julia Carlton
First Methodist Church
Georgia Tech
Local Produce Specials From Buchwalds
Nice yellow squash three pounds for 25 cents New potatoes ten cents a quart Extra fine green beans twelve and a half cents per pound 45 cents a gallon for silver skin onions Contact Buchwalds at phone 646 for details.
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Arnold & Abney
Buchwald’s
Barrow County Officers Chosen In May Primary
In Barrow County Georgia the May primary named H. G. Hill as Ordinary by about 600 votes over W. T. Robins. J. L. Lackey defeated J. W. Nowell for Treasurer. Geo. Bagwell and W. M. Holsenbeck as Clerk and School Superintendent both faced no opposition. A. M. Willis beat Tom McMahonton for Tax Collector. J. A. Still won Tax Receiver over four opponents. J. M. Pool had no opposition for Surveyor and H. O. Camp was unopposed for Sheriff.
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Winder
Barrow
Ordinary
H. G. Hill
W. T. Robins
J. L. Lackey
J. W. Nowell
Geo. Bagwell
W. M. Holsenbeck
Rome, Ga Man Heads Petroleum Company
Charles R. Porter of Rome Ga elected president of the Consolidated Petroleum Corporation of New York City a seven million dollar outfit. The firm includes leading New York businessmen, controls oil properties and leases in Louisiana Oklahoma and Mexico and plans large scale development as a major producer and refiner.
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Atlanta
Charles R. Porter
Rome
South
Consolidated Petroleum Corporation of
New York City
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Mexico
Porter
New York
In York
Corporation
Wall Street
Fight on Rivers and Harbors Bill in Senate War Debate
Senator Kenyon of Iowa continues a filibuster like fight over the rivers and harbors appropriation bill carrying 43 million dollars. He aims for a lump sum of 20 million instead of the total as framed, urging a nonpolitical allocation while Senator Sherman of Illinois and Senator Burton back last year’s approach.
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Associated Press
Washington
Kenyon
Iowa
Sherman
Illinois
Burton
War Department
Progressive Party backs Roosevelt harmony at Chicago
George W. Perkins announces the Progressive Party may refrain from insisting on Roosevelt as president if Republicans nominate a candidate at Chicago who upholds progressive principles and can implement them. Progressives favor Roosevelt and will suggest his name to Republicans but seek harmony. Dangers of Draft. Sloan's Liniment advertised for neuralgia stiffness and rheumatic pain with claims of quick relief and sleep aid.
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Associated Press
New York
George W. Perkins
Progressive Executive Committee
Progressive Party
Roosevelt
Chicago
Perkins
Artificial mother of pearl from Muscovite in patent
Paris inventors describe an artificial mother of pearl using Muscovite or common mica as the base. Pellicles and gelatin layers are alternately layered, heated and pressed, then briefly immersed in methyl aldehyde. Titanium chloride treatment and heating, plus fish scales added to gelatin layers, are possible steps.
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Paris
Not Sufficiently Rested And Morning Rain Effects
The text discusses how sleeping late on rainy mornings leaves a bad taste in the mouth and aches in joints, implying lower energy levels and a sense of unrest. It notes mountainous populations experience similar fatigue and hints at advertising wants.
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Ein
Lowlands
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