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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1914

Page

5

Clarke County Georgia Democratic primary candidacy notices

A jumble of 1914 political notices announces candidacies for Clarke County representatives in the Georgia General Assembly and other offices. Names include C. H. Arnold Jr, J. F. Rhodes, J. C. Brown, and W. J. Speer with appeals for support, endorsements, and primary dates noted.

Clarke County General Assembly Georgia C. H. Arnold, JR Democratic J. F. Rhodes J. C. Brown People of W. J. Speer

National Geographic Society's Growth From Tiny Start to Global Reach

Washington May 14. The National Geographic Society now has 821,556 members in the United States and abroad, expanding from a local Washington-based group to a worldwide body. Since adopting popularization in 1900, membership surged, funds supported a growing magazine, and the society undertook expeditions from Alaska to Peru while answering diverse inquiries from readers.

Washington, D. C United States National Geographic Society Gilbert H. Grosvenor Washington Mon North South America Europe Asia Africa Peru Alaska Mt. Katmai Mount Pelee la Soufriere Sicily Messina South Africa Tropics

Tango for Corns Painlessly Promises Root-Out Remedy

An advertisement touts Tango for Corns as the painless, safe cure that roots out the corn core in seconds. It claims easy application without plaster or digging, warns against blades, and guarantees results with money-back assurance from Jacobs' Pharmacy in Atlanta, priced at 25 cents.

Tango Jacobs’ Pharmacy Atlanta

Judge Holden May Enter Georgia Governor Race

Crawfordville Advocate-Democrat reports Judge H. M. Holden spent the weekend in Crawfordville amid questions about his possible bid for governor. Friends statewide urge him to declare, believing he would make Georgia a fine chief executive. Also includes a medicine advertisement segment.

Crawfordville H. M. Holden Georgia

Moran sails to France as Johnson tightens Paris camp

The article notes Frank Moran’s departure for France to resume preparations for the June 27 heavyweight title bout with Jack Johnson in Paris. Johnson has chosen Asnieres as a training base, outlines a two month regimen, and staffs the camp with trainers and boxers, while vowing no handicap from a prior arm injury. English golf coverage follows, highlighting American contenders Travers, Herreshoff, Ouimet and Evans preparing for the Sandwich tournament with analyses of Ouimet’s grip and stance.

Associated Press New York Frank Moran France Paris Jack Johnson Moran Johnson Reno Asnieres Jeffries Calvin Respress Respress Europe Brussels Jim Johnson Sage Plains Nevada Travers Herreshoff Ouimet Chick” Evans England Sandwich Mr. Oulmet States Mr. Ouimet

Last Cannibalistic Race Gains Equal Vote Rights in New Zealand

Washington May 14 A National Geographic Society release describes Maori people of New Zealand evolving from cannibal feasts to citizens with voting rights. It notes population, tribal divisions, warlike prowess, artistry, tattooing practices, and current status including education, land ownership, and political participation by both men and women.

Washington, D. C New Zealand National Geographic Society Washington Hps

Ouimet Follows Steady Putts Amid Green Distractions

The text portrays Mr. Ouimet as patient and focused on short putts, ignoring crowds and tempo as other players hurry. It notes his calm resolve in difficult situations, describing him as a difficult man to beat even when not at his peak, with strong concentration and discipline.

Mr. Ouimet Dir. Ouimet

An Excellent Cough Medicine Charms Coughs and Colds

The soothing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy offers healing properties for coughs and colds. It is pleasant and safe to take, contains no narcotic, and is sold by all dealers.

Adv

Editors warn press faces danger from reckless reporting

Isaac D. White of the New York World warned at a National Newspaper Conference that editors and reporters distort truth. He outlined legal limits on press freedom and criticized overreach, noting past abuses by authorities and the press losing public trust.

Associated Pr Lawrence Eas Isaac D. White The New York World University of Kansas White New York

Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Help

An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe substitute for calomel to stimulate the liver. It claims the vegetable liquid relieves constipation biliousness and sluggish liver and notes druggists guarantee refunds on unsatisfactory bottles, with each 50 cent bottle backed by personal guarantees.

Dodson

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