Georgia Proclamation on Constitutional Amendment 1914
Governor Slaton issues a proclamation submitting to voters the proposed amendment to Article 3 Section 4 Paragraph 1 of the Georgia Constitution extending General Assembly terms until the next assembly convening. The measure, tied to the 1914 general election, includes publication requirements and voting wording for ratification. The document directs the Secretary of State to consolidate results and announce the outcome if approved.
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Georgia
General Assembly
John M. Slaton
State of Georgia
Executive Department
Helee
Senate
House of Representatives
Safety in this name Hugh Williams and the lucky survivor
A century and a half of shipwrecks and calamities share a common thread: Hugh Williams. From 1664 Menai wreck to 1889 Leeds barge, occurrences recount a single survivor named Hugh Williams among many perished. The piece notes coincidences may exist, but asserts these facts as true.
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Hugh Williams
Menai
Straits
Hugh Willams
Isle of Man
Thames
Liverpool
Leeds
Dynamite Fishing Across Eastern Waters
In eastern regions where fish are dietary staples dynamite is used to catch large quantities. A fuse-lit charge is tossed into water, stunning fish to the surface for hand catching. Larger fish may bite back when seized, adding danger to this method.
Easy to Live a Century in Ireland This Year
The Herald of the Golden Age notes 17 people aged 100 to 110 died in Ireland this year. It argues century living is possible for most with hygienic living, abstaining from poison foods, moderate eating and drinking, honest work, exercise, and recreation. It urges advocating sane living and a gospel of a possible century for all.
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Ireland
Japanese Insect Cage From a Lively Pet Hobby
The article notes that Japanese people have long loved breeding crickets and other orthopterous insects as pets. It describes delicate cages made for the insects and includes an illustration of one such cage.
Why Flowers Are Blue
Gardeners seek blue varieties of flowers but Dr Kegan notes blue color comes from a tannin type not produced by many plant families. He advises gardeners to stop trying to force a pure blue bloom on plants unable to synthesize the required tannin.
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Kegan
Who Is a Barber Disturbs Georgia
Atlanta officials wrestle with the barber law definition as the state barbers board prepares to meet. The law says anyone who dresses hair for pay is a barber, prompting questions about whether beauty shop operators fall under the title. Appointments to the board include R. Rollins of Atlanta for three years, W. W. Jones of Columbus for two years, and E. E. Limbaught of Atlanta for one year.
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Atlanta
State House
Milady
R. ©. Rollins
W. W. Jones
Columbus
E. E. Limbaught
Teachers Now on Clarke County Juries
Clergy exemption changes bring ministers back to juries Rev G E Stone served on traverse jury in week two of court Rev S R Grubb of the Christian church and Rev R M Dixon of the Young Harris Methodist join jurors for April in Clarke County.
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G. E. Stone
S.R. Grubb
The
Christian Church
R. M. Dixon
Young Harris Methodist
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