Citizens Endorse Railway Movement in Athens
Athens residents unite behind a proposed electric railway to High Shoals and potentially Monroe. Local leaders from the Chamber of Commerce, banks, and hardware firms voice strong support, predicting economic benefits for Athens, Monroe, and Walton County as the plan garners widespread public approval.
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Athens
High Shoals
L. F. Edwards
Athena Chamber Commerce
John E. Talmadge
W. A. Joater
J. J. Wilkins
Georgia National Bank of
C. B. Griffith
Monroe
Walton County
D. W. McGregor
W. B. Jackson
Athens Hardware Company
O. T. Hussey
FURNACES STARTED AT NEW PLANT IN ATHENS
The Hodgson Cotton Co fertilizer plant fired up its furnaces yesterday and will begin full operation within a week. After firing, the plant runs continuously day and night, with workers expecting many Athenians to visit once it’s running. It is the largest manufactory in Athens and residents are proud.
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Hodgson Cotton Co
Athens
Final Closeout on Men’s Shirts and Accessories
OT ALL GONE BUT GOING FAST A local closing sale advertises drastic discounts on shirts undershirts and drawers with Majestic and Black Label shirts at 75c and 50c woolen items and bleached jeans at low prices. Turner Hodgson promotes urgency urging shoppers to act quickly and notes an upcoming meeting to organize road work.
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Majestic
Lotol
Turner & Hodgson
Reverend Troy Beatty Heads to Washington Missionary Council
Due to generous support, Rector Troy Beatty will attend a missionary council in Washington D C. There will be no 7:30 a.m. service. all other services and Sunday schools proceed at the usual times. Piso's Cure for Consumption offered for coughs and colds in children.
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Missionary Council
Washington, D. C
Troy Beatty
Athens Summer School Eyes Next Year Funding Drive
A heated Athens meeting at the Athen.com discussed organizing another University Summer School. Officials including Chancellor Till and President Branson reviewed last summer's success, with a $1,600 treasury and plans to canvass citizens for subscriptions. A permanent organizing committee and rules panel were formed to ensure a stronger program next year.
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Athen.com
I Till
Branson
D. Q. Abbott
W. H. Bocock
C M. Snelling
E. B. Smith
F. M. Harper
J. Stewart
Moessra
Jf. M. Harper
B. ¥. Holder, Jr
T. W. Reed
Messrs. W. B. Hill
E. C G. Branson
O. M. Snelling
Georgia Faces Tech In Gate City Showdown
Georgia travels to Atlanta for a pivotal afternoon clash with Tech in a storied Southern gridiron battle. Captain Ketron leads eighteen players as Coach Dickinson aims for victory, praising improved interference, end runs, and defense since Clemson. Spectators expect a swift Red and Black performance.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Techs
Ketron
Dickinson
Clemson
Georgia Boys
Book Commission to Meet in Macon
Prof. T J Wooster of the University of Georgia visited Macon for a Georgia Book Commission meeting. The group held a session last night and will reconvene today to decide on school books. They aim to agree on suitable texts for Georgia common schools and will replace biased histories with fair ones for the South.
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the Book Commission
Macon
T. J. Wooster
University of Georgia
Georgia Book Commission
Wooster
Remarkable claims for Balm and Bitters in old ads
A collage of old testimonials praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy and Electric Bitters. It cites John Wesley and Rev Jno. S Cox, mentions cures for colds, pneumonia risk, yellow jaundice, and general debility. Advertisers W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Son back the products, price six hundred.
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John Wesley
Mistress Wesley
Chamberlain
R. Palmer & Son
W.W. Smith
Jno
Cox
Wake
Ark
W. J. Smith & Bro
H.R. Palmer & Son
Pandora editors Chodge offi cer Pandora annual staff named
The Pandora board of editors announces L. P. Goodrich and I. S. Hopkins Jr as editors in chief and W. H. Moore and W. M. Blackshear as business managers. They will begin organizing the college annual publication for next spring.
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Pandora
Mesars
L. P. Goodrich
Griffin
I. S. Hopkins, Jr
Athens
Messrs
W. H. Moore
Augusta
W. M. Blackshear
Dublin
Judge Cobb to Speak at Y M C A Meeting
Judge Andrew J. Cobb of Georgia's supreme court will address the men's meeting at the Y M G A Sunday afternoon at 4 30 o clock. His topic is Reverence of Godly Fear. Cobb comes to Athens especially to deliver this address as meetings grow weekly in interest and attendance.
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Andrew J. Cobb
Supreme Court of Georgia
Young Men's Christian Association
Postum Converts Coffee Addicts in Testimony
A Kansan recounts how Postum replaced coffee, easing stomach troubles, headaches, and nervousness. After initial hesitation, boiling 15 minutes yielded a delicious drink that stopped coffee, improved nerves and digestion, and inspired family members to switch as well. The testimonial ends with a promo for the Postum brand and Road to Wellville booklet.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Georgia National Bank chief named receiver for Athens mill
Judge Russell appoints J J Wilkins president of the Georgia National Bank as receiver of the Athens Manufacturing Company. Hearing for permanent receiver set for November 9 in Clarke county Superior Court. Petition by Lampkin Burnett and creditors. Wilkins acts as temporary receiver to operate the mill.
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Athens Manufacturing Company
Clarke County
Russell
J J. Wilkins
The
Georgia National Bank
S. M. Herrington
Gertrude Robinson
Wilkins
Liussell
Lampkin & Burnett
Rooms Complete in New Building on Campus
Workmen rapidly finish the new addition to the old library on the campus. When complete, it is expected to be the most imposing building there. Several rooms are nearly finished and ready as recitation rooms. Law department rooms on the front second story are nearly done and the law school will move in within days.
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Law
Debaters Named Against Sewanee Meet in December
The University of Georgia names its debating team against Sewanee. Messrs L. P. Goodrich of Griffin and I. B. Hopkins Jr. of Athens will argue, in December, in a hot contest showcasing the two colleges' strength. Also an ad touts Dr E Detchon's Anti Diuretic at $1 via H R Palmer & Sons, Ath ens.
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Sewanee
Messrs
L. P. Goodrich
Griffin
I. 8. Hopkins, Jr
Athens
University of Georgia
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Athena
the Tech
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M'F'g CO
Pandora Editors
Chodge Officerg
A. J. Cobb
Y.M.G
Georgia National Bank of Athens
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