Miller letter defends State Normal amid Athens criticism
Col. B. S. Miller of Columbus, president of the State Normal School Board, writes to Athens Banner editor denying misquotation of his April 17 speech at the school cornerstone ceremony. He argues his intent was to spur Athens support and disputes an April 22 Chamber of Commerce editorial alleging ingras. He reaffirms loyalty to Athens, the University of Georgia, and the State College of Agriculture, and notes his long financial backing for the school. Columbus, Ga. May 24, 1917.
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Athens
W. H. Woodall
Industrial Index
Board of Trustees
State Normal School
Chamber of Commerce
University of Georgia
State Agicultural College
Normal School
State College of Agriculture
University
Agricultural College
House
Senate
State Normal
Miller
Columbus, Ga
Troubles of Merchant Film to Be Shown Here
Mr. D. P. Haselton of the Athene Chamber of Commerce arranged a showing of The Troubles of a Merchant a four reel Hesaway Company Chicago film for merchants clerks and families at City Hall Monday at 8 30 p m. The program has toured from New York to San Francisco and Chicago to New Orleans and featured at national conventions and state associations. A lecture on retail merchandising by W H Farley will accompany it. Admission is free and tickets will be distributed.
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D. P. Haselton
Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Hesaway Company
Chicago
National Cash Register Company
New York
San Francisco
New Orleans
New Orleans, Before Merchants’ Associations
Chambers of Commerce
National Ad Club
Philadelphia
National Association of Grocers and Druggists
W. H. Farley
Gone Up In Smoke
A reflective note laments a young man who clings to old habits urging caution against cigarette use once loved as a comforting ritual resembling a mother’s rolling. The piece critiques smoke culture and its looming grip on youth.
Georgia Governor Proclaims June 5 1917 Draft Registration Day
Governor Nate Harris urges all Georgia residents to observe June 5 1917 as the U S selective draft registration day. Men of military age must register at their voting places while women and families are asked to participate to show support. The proclamation calls for patriotic demonstrations and precinct committees to organize ceremonies across counties and cities.
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Georgia
United States
Wilson
War Department
State Council of Defense
Nate. Harris
T S
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Dame Fashion
Milan
Fowne
W. T. Collins & Company
City Hall
Nat E. Harris
N. E. Harris
Raymonde Stapleton
Laundry
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Federal
Georgia National
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