Athens to Have High Class Attractions This Summer
The Colonial Theater in Athens will run all summer with Arthur E. Barr as lead, opening May 29 with a high class Musical Comedy Co. and weekly added acts. Barr, a baritone soloist, yodler and composer, promises only the best shows and has a strong show business reputation from prior successes. Opening bill details are not set, but rumors hint at an exciting starting program.
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Interstate Commission shifts exports to Charleston ports
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered through rates from midwest cities to Charleston South Carolina to divert heavy north Atlantic export freight. Rates to Charleston mirror those to Norfolk Virginia, with possible wider southern extensions. Aimed at easing congestion and marking the first major shift to southern ports.
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Associated Press
Washington
North Atlantic
Interstate Commerce Commission
Middle West
Charleston
S.C
Norfolk
Army to reach 631000 as 206000 in active duty growth
The house and senate conference agreed on an army bill creating a 206000 standing force backed by a federalized national guard of 425000, yielding a peace strength of 631000. It requires minimum enlistment within five years and never dipping below 160000. The package includes a 20000000 nitrate plant, training for the regular army, and paid government camps for volunteer trainees.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Guard
House
Senate
Georgia Student Sets 270 Mile Motorcycle Record
H C Robson of Wilmington North Carolina a University of Georgia student rode 270 miles from Atlanta to Asheville via Athens. The Federal Motorcycle Association marked the record with a running time of seven hours twenty six minutes actual ride nine hours nineteen minutes total. Robson has completed thirty six long trips in the past year. He previously climbed Stone Mountain on his motorcycle and descended safely.
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H. C. Robson
Wilmington
N. C
University of Georgia
Atlanta
Asheville
Athens
Federal Motorcycle Association
Stone Mountain
Damon and Pythias to Be Shown at Vaudette Wednesday
The Vaudette screens Damon and Pythias on opening day of the Pythias convention with a five reel Universal feature praised for its portrayal of enduring friendship. The program also announces Tomorrow’s Red Circle entry and a Masterpicture The Net starring Burke Delaney and Marion Lawin.
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Pythias
Vaudette
Stone
New York
Damon and Pythias
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Thanhausser
Net
Burke Delaney
Marion Lawin
Baseball scores from national and regional games
National results list rain affected Chicago versus New York and multiple games across American Southern and South Atlantic leagues. Key outcomes include Pittsburg 5 Boston 3 Saint Louis 2 Brooklyn 1 Cincinnati 0 Philadelphia 5 and American Boston 3 Chicago 2 in ten innings with Philadelphia 4 Saint Louis 3.
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Cincinnati
Philadelphia
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Washington
Detroit
New York
Cleveland
No Appetite Little Sleep Remedy Promises Health Gain
An Athens advertisement offers Vinci as a health remedy with money-back guarantee if no recovery. It cites a testimonial from Catherine Hoar of West Chester New York praising Vinci after three weeks of use for fatigue appetite and sleep, noting weight and strength gains.
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Vinci
Catherine Hoar
West Chester
N. Y
H. R. iPalmer & &Sons
Athens, Ga
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