Athens Banner 1832 News Notes and Local Briefs
A long misc section notes weather, local politics, and social events in Athens Georgia. It mentions the Knights of Pythias convention growing, upcoming Georgia Tech game day enthusiasm, and general commentary on fires and fire prevention. Also references the G O P Teddy Roosevelt note, Sub-boat controversy, and university commerce speakers.
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Athens
Georgia
Knights of Pythias
School of Commerce
University of Georgia
Perkins calls for harmony as Roosevelt name looms
The article notes George W. Perkins backing the Bull Moose ideal and urging Republicans to name a progressive candidate in Chicago who can carry through reforms. Perkins signals Progressives would support Roosevelt and may propose him to the GOP, while stressing a need for harmony amid party tensions.
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George W. Perkins
America
Perkins
Theodore
Roosevelt
Mr. Perkins
Bull Moose
Et al
Athens Embraces Nonstop Calendar of Conventions and Events
The city of Athens shows its growth from a town to an active city with frequent conventions and special events. State bodies, university athletics, and various organizations hold meetings here year round, with chautauquas commencements and flag days enriching the yearly calendar.
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Athens
Thieves and Death in a Moral Parable
A twofold tale contrasts a Prodigal thief who robs his heirs with a Miser who robs himself. Grim Death comes for both, testing fate and inevitability.
Poem Fragment Honors The Ideal Woman
A devotional lyric extols a beloved as perfect, divine and true. The speaker lauds her beauty modesty and perfection as he frames her as the ideal woman.
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Pya
Weighing a Fly's Wing On World’s Most Accurate Scale
A laboratory balance at the Bureau of Standards in Washington is described as the most precise scale in the world. It is capable of weighing the wing of a fly.
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Bureau of Standards
Washington
Chicago Journal
Humor Used Up by Senator Gorgum
A brief dialogue features Senator Gorgum urged to speak seriously to constituents. He quips about hearing all the funny stories, while a Labor Savii remark hints at personal financial motives. The transcript captures a humorous political exchange.
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Sorghum
Paradox on accuracy and guard in quotation
A quotation discusses accuracy as a paradox stating the inaccurate are vigilant while accurate people may err. The line appears attributed to W. L. George in Atlantic Monthly, reflecting on truth and caution.
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Atlantic Monthly
The Finding of Jasper Holt review by Grace Lutz
A glowing appraisal praises Jasper Holt as a powerful uplifting novel by Grace Lutz. It highlights heroism and devotion in a romance where Jean Grapson and the Western desperado Jasper Holt face danger, doubt, and societal scorn before realizing their bond.
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Jasper Holt
Grace L. H. Lutz
Moving Pictures
Mrs. Lutz
Holt
Jean Grapson
Marcia Schuyler
Chautauqua Athens Likely To Return Next Year
President Flanigen and Secretary Heidler pushed to secure a guarantee contract with the Redpath Chautauqua for another year. Most Chamber of Commerce directors signed, agreeing to proceed if conditions are met, signaling Athens will host an extended line of entertainments and urging subscriptions for season tickets.
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Athens
Flanigen
Scretary Heidler
Redpath Chautauqua
Heidler
Chautauqua
Chamber of Commerce
C. D. Flanigen
H. J. Rowe
C. D. Heidler
Messrs. A. Rhodes
M. G. Nicholson
R. O. Arnold
W. G. Gredig
A. G. Dudley
Real estate auction turns profit in Athens sale
The Rowland home on Dearing Street, sold recently at auction to Harold Hinton, was resold to Paul H. Smith for a handsome profit in a short period. The sale, initially conducted by the American Land Co., reflects strong demand for Athens real estate.
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Athens Realty
Rowland
Dearing Street
Harold Hinton
Paul H. Smith
American Land Co
Newman Laser Visitation Highlights City Visit
Mr. Newman Laser of Atlanta, manager of the Southern States Fraternal Aid Union, is a guest of Electric Lodge No. 163 in Athens, staying at the Hotel Georgian for a few days. Mrs. W A Jester’s condition worsens, with physicians calling it quite critical after days of decline.
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Newman Laser
Atlanta
Southern States Fraternal Aid Union
Denver
Colo
Electric Lodge
No. 163
Athens
D. P. Haselton
E. I.smith, Sr
Laser
Georgian
W. A. Jester
Gwinnett Holds Hot Primary Election on the 10th
Special to the Banner reports Gwinnett county’s primary produced decisive results. G. G. Robinson won re election over three opponents by about 500 votes, F. B. Maddox kept clerk of superior court by 5 votes, E. S. Garner defeated J. W. Ross for sheriff by 600, J. T. Simpson re elected tax collector by 380, J. R. Davis re elected tax receiver by 250, T. W. Webb treasurer by 300, Co R Ware unopposed for school superintendent, H. J. Joon elected coroner, G. L. Veal reelected county surveyor by a small margin, and W. H. Allen L. J. Phillips J. H. Britt won county commissioner seats.
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Lawrenceville
Gwinnett County
G. G. Robinson
F. B. Maddox
Superior Court
W. O. Cain
E. S. Garner
J. W.ross
J. T. Simpson
Peanuts for Oil and For Swine Profit Outlook
The article outlines a limited opportunity to produce peanuts for oil or graze peanuts with hogs. A contract price of 75 cents per bushel or more yields about 15 cents profit per bushel on 40 bushels per acre, while grazing hogs can yield 200 pounds of pork per acre as a safe minimum.
Livestock Campaign Reaches Georgia Wide Audience
The Georgia livestock campaign by the College of Agriculture and railroads covered virtually the entire state with 175 exhibit stops. About 175,000 visitors heard experts explain pure bred stock, breeds, and adaptability, boosting interest in improving Georgia livestock. The railroads and homegrown seed exhibits aided the message, highlighting Georgia as a strong region for livestock growth.
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Georgia
College of Agriculture
Farmers cautioned about phosphate lime fertilizers
The College of Agriculture warns that advertised phosphate lime products are essentially lower grade phosphate rock. They do not correct soil acidity as lime materials do, and contain iron and aluminum that are undesirable. Only burnt lime slaked lime and ground limestone should be used for liming. The department urges readers to obtain their circular on ground rock phosphate.
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College of Agriculture
Department of Agricultural Chemistry
College
Taunton girl credits Lydia E Pinkham remedy for cure
Miss Clarice Morin of Taunton Massachusetts says menstrual pains and irregular periods ruined her work until she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She gained health and now works without missing days. The ad urges other girls to seek physician advice and consider the product.
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Taunton
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Clarice Morin
Russell Street
Lynn, Mass
Train Schedule Details for Georgia Railroad
Train No 60 leaves at 8 30 a m. No 52 at 4 00 p m. No 66 at 4 30 p m on Sundays only. No 61 arrives 1 38 p m daily except Sunday. No 63 arrives at 9 30. No 67 arrives 1 00 p m Sundays only.
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Georgia Railroad
Faily
Anday
Seaboard Air Line Train Departures Listed
Railway schedule lists multiple Seaboard Air Line trains with departure times: No. 11 at 5:35 am, No. 17 at 7:10 am, No. 6 at 3:46 pm, No. 29 at 6:17 pm, No. 30 at 10:40 am, No. 18 at 7:46 pm, and No. 12 at 11:42 pm. Northbound No. 6 also noted at 6:17 pm.
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