Hutchens for United States Senate Announces Candidacy
The announcement details G R Hutchens entering the race to fill the late Senator Bacon’s unexpired term. He praises Bacon, reflects on republican principles, and outlines policies on free speech, property rights, postal reforms, farm loan programs, drainage and inland waterways, immigration, rural education, and federal ownership of telegraph and telephone lines.
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G. R. Hutchens
United States Senate
Bacon
Ringsters
California
United States
Athens urged to raise funds for Decatur Orphans Home infirmary
Athens residents are asked to support a drive to build an infirmary at the Decatur Orphans Home to care for sick children and isolate contagious disease. Led by local activist Ida M. Davison, the effort seeks Athens funds and organization to oversee a small hospital. The Banner pledges to forward subscriptions to the project.
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Athens
Decatur
Ida M. Davison
Athens Proof Promotes Kidney Pills in Endorsed Ad
A local Athens resident Mrs. J F F Martin of 671 N Thomas St testifies kidney pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY cured her severe kidney trouble after four boxes. Ad urges readers to try Bean's Kidney Pills at 50c. The message also includes political views from G R Hutchens favoring reduced postage and prohibition.
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Athens
Testitus
J. FF. Martin
N. Thomas St
Dean
Bean
Seattle chosen for 1915 Shriners meeting and leaders elected
The Imperial Council of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine met in Atlanta with Seattle picked unanimously over San Francisco to host the 1915 gathering. Dr. Frederick R. Smith of Rochester was named imperial potentate. The divisional patrol review drew 3000 participants and 1000 musicians as thousands witnessed the episdacle and a Shriner bands concert before the group heads to Savannah for Friday events.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Seattle
Frederick R. Smith
Rochester
N. Y
Imperial Council of the Nobles
Mystic Shrine
San Francisco
Shriner
Shriners
Savannah
Georgia
Barbecue by the Aggies in Oconee pasture recalls old Georgia feast
Senior Agricultural class members and Animal Husbandry faculty gathered in Oconee pasture for a late afternoon barbecue at the College of Agriculture. Guests included Dr. Soule Chancellor Barrow and professors Jarnigan Goodwin Jones and Burson with helpers Shiny Asbury and Geech Proctor.
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B. B
Oconee
College of Agriculture
Asbury
Soule
Barrow
Jarnigan
Goodwin
Jones
Burson
Georgia
Georgina
Final Tax Notice And Penalty For May 16 Deadline
The books close for the first payment of city taxes on Saturday May 16. After that date a fine is added to all taxes owed. This applies to street and property tax. One-third of street tax is due now. if unpaid by May 16 the amount rises from 3.50 to 4.50. City Marshal B F Woods signs.
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State Democratic Committee
G. R. Hutchens
Coat Found In Highway Ad In The Banner
Mr. C. Campbell found a good coat on Lexington road yesterday evening and brought it to the Banner office. It has a new number tag inside the collar with a soft drink bottle-cap litter in one pocket and a pack of cigarettes in the other. Owner can claim by calling at the Banner office and paying a nominal price.
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C. 10
Campbell
Lexington Road
Banner Office
Luther Burbank Defies Limits of Plant Change
The renowned horticulturist Luther Burbank describes his greatest achievement as proving plant life is pliant and can be shaped by humans. He cites edible sweet pea varieties developed in three years and notes future creations fixed after rigorous selection, with a new berry rumored to rival famous varieties. He works from Santa Rosa and Sebastopol, dictating records and guiding a staff, while avoiding frequent interviews to protect productivity.
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Louis Honig
Luther Burbank
Burbank
Packer
Ike
Santa Rosa
Sebastopol
Burbark
California
Negro Charged With Forgery Lays Blame on White Youth
In superior court Sam Williams a Negro with aliases faced arraignment on forgery and uttering a forged check. He allegedly cashed a $26.40 check at Anderson Bank in August 1913 signed by S Cutler of the Western Market. Williams said a white youth named Locklin asked him to cash the check and stamp it, and that Locklin later urged him to leave town. Cutler testified that Locklin had access to stamps and could imitate his signature. The defense noted the bank pursued Locklin first and reimbursed its loss. Locklin aided in locating Williams. The case remained unresolved at adjournment.
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Mnoon
Sam Williams
Anderson Bank
S. Cutler
Western Market
Southern Express Company
S. Cuttler
Locklin
Cutler
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Thacher Medicine Co
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Georgia Railroad
B. R. Bloodworth
J. C. Hellner
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