Movable type century and a half of reading spread
A reflection on the 500th anniversary of movable type. The piece notes Gutenberg’s invention accelerated book production from carved blocks to printed pages, with millions of books and vast newspaper output since. It discusses reading overload, competition among authors, and the value of focusing knowledge, plus brief musings on literacy, courtesy, and civilization.
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Coster
Gutenberg
George Ade
Lowell merchant credits Tanlac for five-year health rebound
John W. Groves, a Lowell merchant, says Tanlac cured his nervous indigestion after years of weakness and poor appetite. He reports gaining fifteen pounds after seven bottles and then remaining healthy with steady nerves, claiming he now eats freely and feels better than ever. Tanlac sold by all good druggists.
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John W. Groves
Lowell
Mr. Groves
Military Training urged for Athens schools headline
Opinion piece argues for compulsory military training in all schools and praises Athens High School for its military science instructor Major Hunter Harris. It highlights the Harris family’s public service, notes Athens Fire Department efficiency under Chief Mc Dorman, and urges post election unity to improve the state and country.
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Martin G. Brumbaugh
Pennsylvania
United States
Brumbaugh
Athens High School
Hunter Harris
Peter Harris
William J. Harris
J. C. Harris
Mirmingham
Ala
Athens
McDorman
Wilkes County Cotton Progress Noted At Kiwanis Meeting
Kiwanis reports show test cotton patches using calcium arsenate yield plan based on small acreage. Wilkes County among top cotton producers, but only 106 bales ginned by Sept 25. Sheriff Bil Adams recalls Gen Toombs while Washington eyes a moving picture location. Georgia Baptist association met at Sardis church. curb market urged more produce. Eeene Oslin listed as groom of Floxda. Hall County notes sweet potato storage house.
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Wilkes County
Kiwanis Club
Wilkes
Bil Adams
General Toombs
Kees
Washinnton
Georgia Association
Baptist Association
Sardis
Washington
Eeene Oslin
K. Lamarim
Floxda
Extra Trains to Aid Procession in Georgia
In 1894 Macon and Northern railroad announces two extra trains to assist the procession and patrons. General Fitzhugh Lee will speak in Atlanta before the Virginia Society for Lee birthday, a Georgia legal holiday. The Thalians perform a five act travesty tonight with proceeds benefiting University athletics. Personal notes include Mrs Billups Phinizy visiting Athens and Hon Thomas Mell returning from Atlanta.
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Banner
Macon
Northern Road
Fitzhugh Lee
Atlanta
Virginia Society
General Lee
Georgia
Thalians
Talians
Billups Phinizy
Athens
Calhoun
Phinizy
Atlanta Journal
Thomas
Mell
S. P. Reaves
G. W. Tribble
Union
Col
S. J. Tribble
Brenau alumnae group forms as Gainesville opens
In Gainesville the new establishment opens as Miss Bessie Carter and Mrs Marvin C McKinney wed. A campaign begins to organize the Brenau College alumnae association.
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Gainesville
Bessie Carter
Marvin C. McKinney
Brenau College
Athens High Preps for Decatur High Showdown
Athens Highs Maroon and White Fridders push toward their Friday test against Decatur High. Returns from injury boost depth as Nick Nicholson may play Saturday while Big Mapp and Dynamite Jackson rejoin scrimmage. Decatur, strong defensively with solid backing, promises a hard scrap and a large home crowd. Friday at 3:30 p.m. admission for Georgia students.
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Decatur High
Athens High Waust
Wiehrs
O. K
Lst
Nicholson
Nick
Toccoa
Athens High
Mapp
Jackson
Decatur
High
Atlanta
Athens High Crew
Next Dose Calomel May Salivate You
A vintage advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, pleasant substitute for calomel. It warns calomel causes salivation, swollen tongue, loose teeth, and rheumatism, while promising the liver will wake up with no salts needed and a money-back guarantee if it fails.
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Swodson
Dodson
Wife on trial for double murder in Philadelphia agency
Mrs Catherine Rosier faces trial for the January double murder of her husband Oscar Rosier and his stenographer Mildred Belckitt at Rosier's central Philadelphia advertising agency. Prosecution expected mental insanity defense. Rosier had been jailed for nine months awaiting proceedings.
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Philadelphia
Cathetine Rosier
Oscar Rosier
Mildred Belckitt
Rosier
Eity
Pennsylvania
Relckist
Sketch of Life of Judge George in Senate Primary
Judge Walter George, 44, winner in the senate primary, was born January 29, 1878 in Webster county. He grew up in Dooly county, studied at Mercer University, practiced law in Vienna, held several judgeships, and married Lucy Heard in 1903 with two sons. He served on the state court of appeals and the Supreme Court before returning to private practice. The piece includes ad-like blurbs about health and a Foley Kidney Pills testimonial.
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Senate
Webster County
Robert T
Sarah Stapleton George
Dooly County
Mercer University
Vienna
Cordele
Pudge George
State Court of Appeals
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Judge George
Lucy Heard
J. P. Heard
Heard
Marcus
George
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