Crawford W Long Infirmary at Georgia University Receives Support
The Crawford W Long Infirmary on the University of Georgia campus near Lumpkin Street is highlighted as a needed facility.fundraising by Athens Woman's Club and D A R plus contributions from Hebrew Sewing Society and alumni enabled a two ward twenty bed infirmary with operating room space and modern amenities awaiting full equipment. Nellie Johnston, a Savannah nurse and descendant of General Nathaniel Green, has managed the infirmary since opening.
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Crawford W. Long
Lumpkin St
University of Georgia
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Elberton
Athens Woman's Club
Barrow
J. Z. Hoke
Woman's Club
Frances Long Taylor
Hebrew Sewing Society
Madame Lustrat
Women of
Athens
Nellie Johnston
Savannah
Georgia
Mise Johnston
Nathaniel Green
Daughters of the American Revolution
Banner
Crawford W. Long Infirmary
M. A. Lipscomb
Better to Live the Hour You Die Than Never Live
A World War I era poem by Louis How of the Vigilantes extols khaki soldiers marching down Fifth Avenue. It valorizes going to war over staying home, claiming sacrifice defines national self and that many may fall, yet to die in battle honors life.
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Louis How
Vigilantes
Fifth Avenue
Noted Observation on Acceptance Amidst Pervasive Complaints
A reflective piece notes making the best of current conditions while critiquing a boastful man. It uses a proverb about not changing appearance by eating green persimmons to illustrate futility of vain efforts. The tone remains observant and cautious about improvement through noise.
Righting Wrong Story of Georgia Indian History
Georgia's portrayal in history is challenged with reminiscences of the Indian removals and treaties from 1814 to 1835. The author recalls Monroe's Georgia visit, a Seminole conflict, and surveys under Gov. Lumpkin, asserting Georgia protected native rights and condemning misrepresentation in Congress and history. A closing line notes estimates of fish in the sea.
No Blunder in Clarke's Chair
Report from Waiton News on Hon. Chas H Brand presiding as Speaker pro tempore during consideration of the war revenue bill. Brand, a modest newcomer, handled the role with assurance and avoided parliamentary errors while Mr Clark attended to business. News notes his discretion and capability.
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Clarke
Chas. H. Brand
Clark
Withal
Judge Brand
National House of Representatives
Waiton News
Railway Traffic In Britain
British railways rank fourth in mileage but carry more passengers annually than any other country, highlighting their heavy passenger usage.
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Britain
Hospitality of a rogue likened to robbing pigs
A terse line notes that some people extend hospitality that oddly savors like stealing from pigs, comparing generous behavior to predatory acts. The remark implies a critique of deceitful generosity within a darkly humorous frame.
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