Proclamation to ratify Georgia constitutional amendment
A Georgia proclamation outlines proposed amendment to Article 3 Section 4 Paragraph 1 to extend the General Assembly term until the next convening by law. It details publication, submission to voters on November 3, 1914, and how returns are to be handled and proclaimed by Governor Slaton with Secretary of State Philip Cook. It includes a sample ballot phrase and authority for ratification, plus a brief note promoting Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an advertisement.
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Georgia
General Assembly
Byris
John M. Slaton
State of Georgia
Executive Department
Senate
House of Representatives
Secretary of State
Safety in this name Hugh Williams and the lucky survivors
A quirky historical note claims that choosing the name Hugh Williams grants safety. It cites several shipwrecks and disasters from 1664 to 1889 where individuals named Hugh Williams survived while others perished. The piece suggests coincidences might be meaningful but remains cautiously skeptical.
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Hugh Williams
Menai
Straits
Isle of Man
Thames
Liverpool
Leeds
Fishing with dynamite in eastern fisheries
In eastern countries where fish is a staple, dynamite is used to stun large quantities. A fuse attached to each stick is ignited and the blast drives fish to the surface for easy collection by natives. Larger fish can bite captors when seized, adding danger to the 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 achievable through hygienic living, abstinence from harmful foods, balanced work and recreation, and urges advocacy of sane, lasting lifestyles for societal benefit.
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Ireland
Japanese Insect Cage Featured for Cricket Hobby
The article describes Japanese fondness for breeding crickets and other orthopterous insects as pets. It notes the appeal of cricket chirping and presents a dainty cage design illustrated as an example of their hobby.
Why Flowers Are Blue
Gardeners seek blue blooms, but Dr. Kegan explains blue color hinges on a specific tannin. Many plants cannot synthesize this tannin, so he advises stopping attempts to evolve a true blue variety on such species.
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Kegan
Who Is a Barber Disturbs Georgia
Special to the Banner. Atlanta, Ga Oct 30 The Barbers board formed by the last legislature will confront a key question What and who and when is a barber The law says that one who dresses the hair of another for pay is a barber Officials interpret this to mean beauty shop operators are barbers and that intrusions of gender blur the title Appointment of the board members is announced R E Rollins Atlanta three years W W Jones Columbus two years E E Limbaugh Atlanta one year
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Atlanta
Barbers’ Board
State House
Inilady
R.E. Rollins
W. W. Jones
Columbus
E. E. Limbaught
Preachers serve on Clarke County juries in April
Ministers of the gospel formerly exempt are again in service. Rev. G. E. Stone sat on the 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 appear on the April jury list.
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G. E. Stone
Traverse
S. R. Grubb
The
Christian Church
R. M. Dixon
Young Harris Methodist
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Secretary
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Egypt
Nile
Cairo Museum
Washingtons
Sulgrave Manor
Northamptonshire
Seores
Washington
England
Georgia State Fair
Georgia Agricultural Society
Macon
Dixie’s
Julius H. Otto
Harry C. Robert
Mgr
Clarke CO
R. Palmer
Chichesters S
Athens Savings Bank
M. Stern
G. A. Mell
T. Bryan
Hunnicutt
P. A. Lipscoms
M. G. Michael
Mell
L. Fp, Edwards
Deupree Hunnicutt
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