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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1912

Page

5

Cotton Manufacture Conditions in Russia Special to the Banner

Washington May 21 report by Bureau of Manufactures details 1910 Russia cotton mills employing 393 919 operatives, 53.6 percent women and 15 years half timers 10 percent. Two shift system common with 22.8 workdays per month and 4173 hours yearly in 1910. Wages vary by district from 21 cents to 1.23 dollars daily. many mills provide housing, schools, hospitals, theaters and bread at low or no cost. Welfare aims mix altruism and factory loyalty. contrast US practices.

Washington, D. C Russia Bureau of “Manufactures Department of Commierce and Labor Baltic Poland United States St. Petersburg Esthenia Moscow Oth

Local vaudeville praised as best seen in Athens

Two prominent locals at the Hard convention hailed the town’s vaudeville bill as remarkable with performances starting on time and comfortable, airy seats. The season’s shows, including Ha Jones cartoons and Frances & DeMar encores, drew strong audience praise and lively entertainment.

Athens Ha Jones Frances DeMar LeVolas

Thompson Brothers Battery Star Moves to Yankee Camp

Carl Thompson, Georgia’s pitching half of the Thompson Brothers Battery, leaves Athens today for Tennessee before joining the New York American club in Detroit on June 1. Brother Homer plans to return to Georgia and play for the Red and Black next season. Carl thanks Athens for kindnesses and recalls three years in the Classic City with warm appreciation.

Carl Thompson Thompson Brothers Battery Georgia Tennessee New York American Detroit Homer Thompson Athens

Pottery Plant 10 to Enlarge Five Times Capacity

Mr W A Harsha a founder of the Athens Pottery Company returned from East Liverpool Ohio and Pennsylvania with new machinery to expand Pottery Plant 10 so it can produce five times the finished goods. The business has grown rapidly necessitating the upgrade.

W. A. Harsha Athens Pottery Company East Liverpool Ohio Pennsylvania

Gainesville Cat Mothers Tiny Brood of Chicks

Gainesville Ga May 21 A city mail carrier Thomas N Brower keeps at his Findley street home a middle aged cat that mothers and fondles three week old chicks. The cat protects and caresses the trio, even guiding one to a milking pail for nourishment, while the hen prepares to hatch another brood.

Gainesville Brower Findley Street

Will Coach Anderson Return to Georgia Next Year

Speculation swirls over Coach Anderson's future as his three year Georgia baseball contract nears expiration. He hints at an offer elsewhere while no board action has occurred and Prof. Sanford notes no meetings on coaching plans. Anderson, who joined from Riverside Military Academy, led the team to impressive series against Tech with strong seasons.

Anderson University Riverside Military Academy Georgia The Athletic Association Sanford Jonebb Tech

Pitchers and Newspapermen Good Predictors of Results

In Mr. Sam Woods contest predicting season results, Red and Black team season cards were shown in Costa's windows before the season began. John Morris, a 2 young pitcher, nearly matched the season results and Beddingfield, the top pitcher, placed second. The "N. P. M." of the Banner finished third in forecasting outcomes.

Sam Woods Costa John Morris Beddingfield

Students Fool the Police in the Lucy Cobb Goat Matter

Georgia rah rah boys trick police by reporting stolen Lucy Cobb campus goats found near Coca Cola building. Officers found no students present as tale spread. meanwhile other youths quietly removed a city hall urn for exhibition, disproving the report of urn theft.

Lucy Cobb Georgia Tt Wag

Hartwell Institute graduates hear ex governor Slaton speak

Gov Slaton spoke at Hartwell Institute in Hartwell Georgia on May 21 delivering a high minded address to the graduating class. He is described as a ripe scholar and leader of the University Club of Atlanta. Julian B McCurry introduced him. The graduates include Miss Lucy McGuhin Lois Reid Ruth Thornton Mina Blackwell Clare Satterfield and Messrs Alton Holland Forrest Alford Tom Estes Walter Ayers Florence Gaines Hoyt Phillips.

Hartwell Hartwell Institute Jno Marshall Slaton Georgia House of Representatives Senate Govenor Senator Slaton University Club Atlanta Julian B. McCurry Lucy McGuhin Lois Reid Ruth Thornton Mina Blackwell Clare Satterfield Messrs Alton Holland Forrest Alford Tom Estes Walter Ayers Florence Gaines Hoyt Phillips

The Hands of the Clock Turns Round

A long listing of names and leaders follows, detailing teams, committees, and captains. The text names multiple team numbers, leaders such as S. B. Wingfield Jr and C. B. Griffith, and lists numerous members across teams and companies, indicating a roster or organizational roll.

Senior Class Dramatization The Prince Chap on Winnie Davis stage

Department of Expression presented the Senior Class dramatization The Prince Chap last evening on the Winnie Davis stage. The outdoor scenery and student performances drew a large campus audience. Miss Mary Tisinger as Phoebe Packers led a capable cast, with notable child roles by Sarah Drake and Ruth McWilliams impressed the crowd.

Department of Expression Prince NGS Winnie Davis Mary Tisinger Phoebe Packers Sarah Drake Mary Dusenberry Claudia Ruth McWilliams

Georgia figures at Mohonk Peace Conference program

Dr. and Mrs. Harry C. White returned from Lake Mohonk New York where they attended the annual International Peace Conference. Dr White is active in the Georgia Peace Movement Society and spoke on the educators view. Hon Peter Meldrim of Savannah led as Georgia speaker and Georgia Bar Association president.

Harry C. White Lake Mohonk N. Y White Georgia Peace Movement Society Peter Meldrim Savannah Georgia Bar Association Georgia

City Court Brief Meeting Held In Athens

Yesterday at 9 o'clock the city court of Athens sat with Judge West presiding. Only nonjury matters such as default judgments and similar issues were disposed of.

City Court of Athens West

Glee Club concert in Atlanta delights audience

The University of Georgia Glee and Mandolin Club gave a delightful Grand Theatre concert in Atlanta on May 21 to a large audience including many society women and alumni. The group will return to Athens tomorrow morning. Also noted are visitors Mrs. Robert Hazelhurst and her son from Macon, and Miss Harriet Calhoun of Atlanta visiting Miss Martha Phinizy. Calhoun will attend the evening dance.

Atlanta, Ga University of Georgia Glee and Mandolin Club Athens Robert Hazelhurst Macon L. D. DuBose Prince Avenue Harriet Calhoun Atlanta Martha Phinizy

Notable names from an early ledger list

The fragment lists Lanier F Palmer Arthur Scudder C A Sledge E D Steadman Wm Wier and E L as part of a longer archival record likely detailing individuals connected to a historical document or directory. Further context would identify roles or affiliations tied to the names.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Arl Thompson Yankee Gov. Slaton Miller, Constant. Tuck, H. C L. C. Brown Atkins Maj J. A. Boley Sol. Clifton A. V. Cox C. D. Hinton O. D.hull Harry. Jones Walter. McLain H. R. McMahan Tom S. B. Wingfield, Jr Baxter T. W. Dorsey W. F. Dozier A. W.griffeth E. W. Hulme G. H. Mell J. D. Rhodes J. F Sr. Sanford S. V. Strahan C. M C. B. Griffith Lealer Fain J. R. Linton H. H. Morton J. W. Nicholson M. G. Rhodes Shackelford J. J F.C. Shackelford Beatty Rev Troy. Capps W. A. Jackson Walter Troutman Geo. H W. H. Shelton Conway A. T. Crawford E. J. Dudley J. T. Fortson B. E. Galloway J. W. Hodgson W. B. Lampkin Cobb Inity Barrett Pson B. Wingfield, Jr Well R. B. Barrow B. H. Booth Arthur. Griffeth H. Milstead A. H. Smith Paul H. Whitehead A. H. Konkld W. C. Wood Robert W. Young Harry Hodgson Company A A.C. Erwin Atkinson Henry. Costa Michael. Forester T. M. Gordon B. W. Roy Finch Arnold R. O. Barnett E. G. Dozier O. A. Dudley A. G. Heywood H. B. Miller Herbert, Parrish E. B. Tuck Ben F. Warner F. E F. A. Lipscomb Brooks A. W. Carter A. J. Dobbs B. S. Green T. F. Hunnicutt den Pree Jordan C. Rowe H. J. Smith L. C. Wilson R. C D. Morton S. Hodgson Captain. Anderson D. G. Arnold Jas. W. Brown W. W. Chandler J.C. DuBose Bolling S. Erwin W. L. Hulme Harold Jester J. C. Mallory H. M N. G. Slaughter Captain. Dixon R. B. Hendren Prof L. L. Hudgin T. B. Mapp J. H. Moss J. O'Farrell Jos. C. Peacock Howell B. Richardson J. W. Roberts O. M F. M. M. Stephenson Captain. Campbell C. D. DuPree D. H. Fowler D. B. Huggins H. T. Miller D. F P. Payne W. 0. Wilkins E. L Joel A. Wier Brand H. H. Hodgson State Association of the Hardware Men State Normal School Mohonk City Court BREF Glee Club
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