Birth of a Nation to Open Four Days at Colonial
D W Griffiths Birth of a Nation opens next Monday at the Colonial for a four days engagement. The production features 18 000 actors 3 000 horses 6 000 scenes and a synchronized musical score with a detailed Reconstruction era narrative and a dramatic Ku Klux Klan finale.
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D. W. Griffith
Colonial
Thomas Dixon
Mr. Griffith
Lincoln
Lee
Grant
Sherman
Petersburg
Appomattox
Ford
Ku Klur Klan
Griffith
Henry Walthall
Mae Marsh
Flora
South Carolina
New York
Chicago
Boston
Friends of
Free Art
Ministers of the Gospel Dominate K P Grand Lodge Gathering
The current Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias in Georgia is expected to include more ministers of the gospel among its members than any prior similar state convention. Notable clergy members among delegates include Rev. S. R. Grubb, Rev. R. K. Smith, Rev. C. N. Ledbetter, Rev. W. H. Faust, and Major Graham Forrester who serves as brigade chaplain.
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K. P. Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge
K. of P
Georgia
Ministers urged to seek war relief funds on Memorial Sunday
The Associated Press reports an appeal mailed to 100000 ministers by the federal council of the Churches of Christ in America to raise funds on May 28 for war sufferers in Belgium France Serbia Poland East Prussia Armenia Austria Persia Syria Turkey and Montenegro. The item also notes a separate humorous exchange about slang and dining etiquette.
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Associated Press
New York
The
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America For Relief
Belgium
France
Serbia
Poland
East Prussia
Armenia
Austria
Persia
Syria
Turkey
Montenegro
Cabinet promises kitchen time saver and ample storage
An ad describes a kitchen cabinet with an open front roof design for easier access. It claims to reduce daily steps and cut two hours of work time, featuring a large top, cupboards with metal shelves, a sanitary bread box, a flour bin, a glass sugar bowl, and a full set of glass jars. Sold on easy terms.
Athens Favorita Refrigerator Ad
Advertisement copy for the Athens Favorita Refrigerator by Belding Hall. Describes a double wall construction wire shelves and free circulation with duplex safety water escape. Mentions a third shipment now in stock and ready for customers.
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Athens
Hall
Flying machine exhibit by Athens inventor Ben Epps draws crowds
The show features Ben Epps displaying a flying machine he manufactured in Athens. Epps is a skilled auto mechanic with a prominent East Washington garage and a long history as an automobile enthusiast, promising excellent service for local cars.
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Ben Epps
Athens
Epps
East Washington Street
Motoring Sales Proverb Pep Talk
A verbose sales sermon urges self training for salesmen in Ford parts and service. It extols knowing customers and prospects, offering square deals, and selling Fords as a national opportunity. It stresses constant action, personal growth, and speed in production and sales.
James Music Co Show Display At Local Auto Event
The James Music Company occupies part of the room hosting the Banner's auto show and features the Edison Phonograph with a diamond Disc record. They display a range of pianos including Mason and Hamlin and others, plus a Free sewing machine shown in a cabinet that doubles as a table. Visitors are urged to view the James Music Company display.
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James Music Company
Edison Phonograph
James Company
Phonograph
James Distributing Company
Mason and Hamlin
Conover
Cable
Kingsbury
Wellington
Carola
Euphona
Studebaker Display Cast To Talmage Hardware Co
Mr. E H Scott will head the Studebaker exhibit for Talmage Hardware Co which holds the local agency. He will personally greet visitors and show Studebaker models, promising courteous service and noting the car’s respected reputation.
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Studebaker
E. H. Scott
Talmage Hardware Co
Studebakers
Scott
Ford Sales Force Refines Training to Sustain Records
The Ford sales team continues starting from scratch to stay sharp. Ongoing constant training is essential to maintain their record performance and drive.
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Ford
Winterville High School to Close This Week
Winterville Georgia prepares for final events as Winterville High School ends a successful term. The graduating class consists of twelve members. A Thursday evening play by the senior class, Mr. Rob, opens the commencement week. Friday night includes the graduation exercises with Rev. S Wiggins delivering the literary address.
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Winterville
Winterville High School
Rob
S . Wiggins
Athens
M. E. Church
South
Teaching Birds to Sing
A method for teaching young birds to sing involves isolating them in small compartments with an old bird at the center. The fledglings imitate the adult’s notes and quickly become able singers themselves.
Decline in Exports to Northern Europe Cited
Washington reports sharp drop in American exports to northern European neutrals over the past year due to British orders in council with Norway Spain and Switzerland showing increased purchases Exports to South America more than doubled President Wilson to discuss Pope Benedicts letter with Secretary Lansing and respond Shipping bill advances in the House with a final vote planned Friday Republicans oppose the bill charging a gag rule on a proposed federal shipping board setting water rates
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Washington
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Norway
Spain
Switzerland
South America
Pope Benedict
Wilson
Lansing
Germany
United States
Europe
House
Federal Shipping Board
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wheat Cup Trophy Event at Cloverhurst Club
The semi-annual Wheat Cup entry list is posted at Cloverhurst Country Club. Matches start next Tuesday on the new course after opening rounds next Monday. Those interested are urged to note the notice and advertise wishes.
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Country Club
Cloverhurst Country Club
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Willie
Mr. Cumrox
U.S
Athens Gas Light &: Fuel: CO
McDougall
Bloch
Victrolas
Bernstein Brothers
Broad Street
Herr Rerry
Gord
James Music CO
P. Wiggins
Head & McMahan
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