Unwise to adopt city commission government in Athens
A reader signed “A Man From Missouri” argues against replacing Athens old democratic system with a commission form. He warns centralization risks and loss of ward representation, contending history and local governance best protect liberty and accountability. He questions economic claims and urges sticking to the traditional municipal structure. He notes local officials have served honorably and invites citizens to consider cost and consequences.
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Legislative Department of Government
Department of Finance
Finance Committee
Missouri
Gentle and Effective Laxative Promoted by Dr. King
A mild effective laxative, Dr. King's New Life Pills, is praised as safe and painless. Hugh Tallman of San Antonio, Texas, endorses them saying they are the best pills he and his wife have taken. Priced 23 cents, sold by druggists or by mail from H. E. Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia or St. Louis.
First Ward Taxpayer Denounces Commission Government
A Banner editor shares a First Ward resident's letter opposing commission form of government. The writer argues wards ensure fair representation, warns against neglect of East Athens, and praises traditional Democratic rule with ward-based councilmen. He questions direct statewide electors and fears one-man power under the new system.
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Athens
Anens
Baseball scores from National and American leagues
National games include New York beating Philadelphia 12 to 7 and New York 7, Philadelphia 7, with Chicago, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Cincinnati results. American league shows Washington 1 to Boston 4 and New York 10 to Philadelphia, plus Detroit 7 over Chicago 5 and later Detroit 0 Chicago 1 and Cleveland 3 over St. Louis 4. St. Louis defeats Cleveland 0, and St. Louis wins 6 in eight innings. An ad touts vacuum cleaners and Athens Railway & Electric Co.
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Philadelphia
Chicago Pittstore
Cincinnati
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Bostin
Philadelp
Detroit
Chicago
Cleveland
St. Louis
Athens Railway & Electric Co
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Board of General Session
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Toe First Ward
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