Georgia Normal School Proposed For Rock College Site
The Athens Daily Banner reports Georgia aims to establish a state Normal school in the old Rock College building. Plans, endorsed by the State University faculty and Governor Northern, seek thorough teacher training. A Georgia exchange notes teachers must be well trained and devoted, urging speedy realization of the normal school to meet a long felt need.
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Athens
Georgia
Old Rock College
State University
Northern
General Assembly
The
Rock College
Hayes
Georgia Normal School
Athens Citizens Demand Better Water Supply
Citizens of Athens voice persistent concern over inadequate water works as rain provides only temporary relief. The issue remains unsettled with grave importance attached to ensuring a reliable supply.
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Athens
Athens urged to own water works and electric plant
In a reflective note on regional risk, Athens is urged to follow Gainesville by building and owning its water works and electric system. The Gainesville Eagle editorial praises municipal ownership to shield residents from private monopoly practices and exorbitant rates.
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Gainesville
Athens
Marcon
Lev
Arbitration as Path to Behring Sea and Fisheries Disputes
The Boston Herald reports the U S attorney’s statement that England and the United States move toward arbitration to resolve fur seal fishing and related Behring Sea and Canadian fisheries disputes. The piece urges a joint commission report of agreed facts to support arbitration and praises diplomatic progress.
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United States
Supreme Courts
Boston Herald
England
Joint Commission
Washington
Demosthenian Society Seeks Funds for New Ball
The Demosthenian Society seeks alumni support to restore their dilapidated building. Current active members cannot cover all costs and urge former members to contribute. The Banner encourages generous backing to keep the historic college society alive.
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Demosthenian Society
Rex Mo’dling
Demosthenian
Harvest Home committees chaired for Athens charity drive
A list of committees at work for the Harvest Here charity drive in Athens is published with praise for their labor of love and faith in continued support for the noble effort. The message commends the groups and their endeavors, asserting the work will never fail.
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Athens
Mexican mines move to build own reduction plants
The St Louis Republic notes Mexican mine owners in Guanajuato are establishing their own smelting works in St Louis and Kansas City as Western cities rely less on Mississippi Valley reduction. The piece comments on protectionism for eggs and political bias around Southern Republicans and dogged partisan habits.
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St. Louis Republic
McKinney Oil
St. Louis
Kansas City
San Vincente
Guanajuato
Mississippi Valley
Mexico
McKinney
Mr Balfour Elected Chancellor of Edinburgh University
Mr. Balfour is described as Scotland’s most popular man and has been unanimously elected chancellor of the University of Edinburgh, succeeding the late Lord President. It was expected Lord Rosebery or McKinnear might oppose him, but supporters chose to elect him without opposition.
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Batfour
Scotland
University of Edinburgh
Lord Rosebery
Mc. Kinnear
Balfour
Depravity Casts Shame on Refired Women and Forger
The Americas Times laments a low moral decline as cultured women including Mrs. Jefferson Davis and her daughter face forged begging letters. It condemns the crime and urges prompt severe punishment once the culprit is found.
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The
Americas Times
Jefferson Davis
Demosthenians plan hall on Kollegi Kampus with alumni funds
A jumble of notes from old newspapers describes the Demosthenians at Athens aiming to build a hall on Kollegi Kampus. They insist funds come from alumni and reject sentiment is insufficient. Other items report immigrant aid in Virginia, a Texan man fearing salary cuts, a four-child birth, a four-legged chicken in Port Angeles, and locals husking corn at a Massachusetts high school.
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State University At
Athens
Rome
Port Angeles
Water theory puns and a call to turn on the hose
The message promises water as a theory and predicts fire as the next cry. It urges turning on the hose at the water works.
Athens Forever and the Demosthenian Society
A fragmented Athens column comments on local pride, politicians, and social notes. It mentions the Clarke Rifles revival, whiskey analysis, a rare old time Southern gentleman, Athens politics, income tax among English, Western Suburbs growth, rare crime among Scottish women, 74000 Germans in London, and a toast to Demosthenian society.
Bizarre Humors and Quips across Newspapers
A collage of jokes and witticisms from various papers, including a Washington Star quip about an artificial limp and mate, a Cincinnati Enquirer note on a temperance medal found in a crocodile, and a Puck exchange about wines fresh from the vineyard.
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Washington Star
Texas
Duaintier
Cincinnati Enquirer
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised as internal remedy
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. It is claimed to be a reputable prescription from a leading physician, combines tonics and purifiers, and offers testimonials free. Sold by druggists at one dollar.
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W.S. Whatgey
M. D
Athena. Ge
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Ohio
E. A. McMahon
Staunton
Hansa Sarsapati
Hood
Hood & CO
Apothecaries
Lowell
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Reese
Georgia’s Normal School
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Massachusette
Tatham
Argentine Republic
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TMERE
Hamilton
Cross Roads Alliance
McDuffie County
People’s Party
Atuins
Columbus Enquirer-Sun
Taegan
Epiton Stovatt
Savannah
Epiton
Brova
Clarke Rifles
Athins
Mark
London
New York Weekly
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Puck
Sue
Brooklyn
Scapay
Fanny
New York Herald
Indianapolis Journal
Chicago
Barber’s Itc
Sledge & Layton, Droggist, & Pharmacista
Misses Bradberry
Clayton Street
Frierson Place
Dougherty Streets
Life Insurance
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Kor Sale
Banner Pub
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Moss’ Warehouse
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ICE House
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Athens Gas Light & Electric Co
John Crawford&Co
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Baxnes
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