Athens Enacts Commission Charter For City Government
Georgia act approved 1913 codifies a commission form for Athens City to replace Mayor and Council. It sets two elected commissioners, defines departments, recall rules, salaries, and the City Recorder role, and requires public franchise transparency and independent audits. The act awaits voter approval at a special election within 60 to 90 days.
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Athens
Clarke County
Georgia
General Assembly
State of
City of
Board of Health
Board of Council
Department of Finance
Department of Public Works
Department of Public Safety and Health
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Board of Mayor and Council
United States
Commission
John M. Slaton
California Syrup of Figs Health Advice Ad
A vintage advert urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children with constipation. It promotes a quick internal cleansing, notes safety, warns against counterfeit syrups, and instructs to buy a 50 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company with clear dosing directions.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Weather forecast for Atlanta on Thursday rain expected
The forecast through 7 p.m. Thursday for Atlanta and vicinity predicts rain and cloudy threat. Major rainfall totals include Meridian 1.96 inches, Birmingham 1.82, Miami 1.28, Dodge City 1.82, and Sault Ste. Marie 1.20. temperatures rise in the East with frosts reported at Denver, Sheridan, and Williston.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Missouri
St. Lawrence Valley
West Gulf Coast
Texas
Rocky Mountains
Meridian
Birmingham
Miami
Dodge City
Sault Ste. Marie
Rocky Mountain
California
Canadian
Denver
Sheridan
Williston
YMCA Gym Opens With Regular Classes In City
The YWCA gymnasium is now open with scheduled classes on Monday and Thursday afternoons and evenings, plus Tuesday and Friday mornings. Children's classes on Saturday mornings. Swimming lesson appointments via the physical director. Basketball planned soon with good team prospects.
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Young Women's Christian Association
Local Colonial Stage Hosts Gilded Fool and The Little Millionaire
Norman Field Players presented A Gilded Fool to delighted audiences at the Colonial last evening. The company’s performances were strong with each actor highlighted by clear, capable delivery. The program also featured The Little Millionaire a musical farce by Geo M Coban starring Bert Leigh and Hazele Burgess, praised for its coherent story engaging song numbers and well-integrated humor.
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Norman Field Players
Geo. M. Coban
Bert Leigh
Hazele Burgess
Rushing for Frats in Athens Colleges
In a college town, new students face initiation by Greek clubs. At Georgia campuses, fraternities include S. A. E. Chi Phi Kappa Alpha Phi Delta Theta A. T. O. Sigma Nu Chi Psi Kappa Sigma Pi Kappa Alpha Sigma Chi Delta Tau Delta and Theta Lambda fraternity.
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Athens
Georgia
Chi Phi
Kappa Alpha
Phi Delta Theta
Sigma Nu
Chi Psi
Kappa Sigma
Pi Kappa Alpha
Sigma Chi
Delta Tau Delta
Theta Lambda Pni
Lega Fraternity
Gainesville Midland Railway Seeks Bond Issuance Approval
Notice to the Railroad Commission of Georgia that the Gainesville Midland Railway has filed an application seeking authority to issue two hundred thirty three thousand dollars of first mortgage bonds and three hundred twenty five thousand dollars of six percent three year notes. Hearing set for September 25, 1913 at 10 a.m. in Atlanta. President Geo. J. Baldwin and General Counsel H. H. Dean sign.
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State OF Georgia
Secretary of
Philip Cook
Athens
Clarke County
Georgia
Capitol
Atlanta
United States of American
Gainesville Midland Railway
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Honorable Railroad Commission of Georgia
Sata Honorable Railroad Commission For Georgia
Geo. J. Baldwin
H. H. Dean
How to Cure Cholera Morbus
How to Cure Cholera Morbus notes many cases are fatal before help but a proper remedy cures quickly. Mrs Charles Stewart of Mt Collins North Carolina says Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her husband promptly last summer. It costs a quarter and is sold by all dealers. Advertise your wants.
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Charles Stewart
Mt. Collins
Georgia to decide on LSU game at Athens meeting
A Athens board meeting tonight discussed reopening the cancelation of the Georgia versus Louisiana State University football game. Citizens urged rescheduling to attract fans and cover about one thousand dollars in guaranteed expenses. The Banner notes a businesslike shift and urges weekly bill vouchers for supplies.
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The
Athletic Association of the
University of Georgia
Barrow
Louisiana State University
Athens
Georgia Boys
Sanford Field
Cunningham
Georgia
Atlanta
Heisman
Tom Bragg
Auburn
The Case for Regular House Painting
The passage argues painting keeps a property looking prosperous and protects it from decay. It notes paint costs about five to six dollars a gallon, but pays for itself by preserving wood and iron and preventing water damage, making it a worthwhile ongoing investment.
Cures Old Sores with Antiseptic Healing Oil
The notice promotes Dr. patera Antiseptic Healing Oil as a universal remedy for long standing sores and similar conditions. It claims effectiveness on relieves and mentions a price of $1.00 for advertising wants.
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Patera
Henle
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safer Calomel Alternative
An advertisement extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a pleasant safe replacement for calomel to liven the liver and ease bowels. It warns calomel is dangerous and promises the product will make you feel better the next day, with druggists offering refunds if it fails.
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Dodson
Bilious
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