Birds as Conservators of Public Health New Office
Washington May 22. Henry W. Henshaw chief of the biological survey reports to the National Geographic Society that birds aid public health by eating mosquitoes and their larvae. He notes examples from night hawks killdeer shore birds and bobwhite and advocates nesting boxes berry shrubs and sanctuaries to protect birds and curb pests.
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Washington, D. C
National Geographic Society
Washington
Henry W. Henshaw
Biological
Mr. Henshaw
United States
Rural education conferences set for Athens July 21 24
Georgia summer school in Athens will host conferences on rural education July 21 to 24 at George Peabody hall. U. S. Commissioner of Education P P Claxton will attend Thursday July 23 with an address on An Attainable Ideal for Rural Schools of the South and a civic luncheon in his honor.
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Athens
University of Georata
Wooster
School of Education
H. M. Odum
Georgia
Claxton Coming
United States
P. P. Claxton
University
Claxton
George Peabody Hall
College Chapel
United States Commissioner of Education
South
J. J. McBrien
United States Bureau of Education
The
Georgia Country Life Commission
County Boards of Education
Thomas J. Wooster
Georgia Summer School
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsed by Athens Resident
Mrs. Louise Smith of 951 E. Hroad St in Athens praises Doan’s Kidney Pills for curing kidney pain backache and urinary irregularities after use over two years. She reports renewed relief during a recent cold and urges readers to ask for Dean’s Kidney Pills at dealers.
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Athens
Louise Smith
E. Hroad St
Doan
Smith & Bro
Dean
Million a Year in Rentals for W. and A. R. R. to State
Atlanta May 22. Judge Jesse E. Mercer argues the Western and Atlantic assets could yield at least one million dollars annually if leased with all properties including terminals at Chattanooga and Atlanta. He supports separating terminal lands from the main lease to boost state income while cautioning against leasing the terminals with the road.
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Atlanta
Jesse E. Mercer
State of Georgia
Chattanooga
Mercer
Mercer pushes road to sea and governor bid gains pace
Mercer argues state should extend the road to the sea and links the Western and Atlantic plank to his gubernatorial bid. His supporters push for his candidacy in the upcoming primary with endorsements rolling in from across Georgia.
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Lars
Mercer
Georgia
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MM. G. Michael
G. 4. Mbll
Joley
H. R. Palmer & Sons
el. Glostovo Sale
Hot Point Company
Im Regi
Glostovo
Athens Railway & Electric Co
Georgia National Bank
MO. J. Wilkins
W. P. Brooks
Chas. H. Phinizy
J. C. Chandler
Eston Epps
Athens Engineering Company
American State Bank
Athens, GA
JNO
J. Wilkins
R. W. Sizer
Cashier
Howell C. Erwin
J. Warren Smith
Orr’s School
S. P. Orr
Wray Street
Athens, Georgia
Ingersoll
GaRy
Macon
Madison
Georgia Railroad
B. R. Bloodworth
J. C. Hellner
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