Operation of the new road measure outlined by Georgia official
The Georgia Highway Commission outlines federal aid for state controlled trunk roads. James of Washington explains that federal funds require state designation of main highways and that counties have no role in construction or maintenance. The plan emphasizes direct state oversight, limited federal admin funds, and maintenance responsibility returning to the state after completion.
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Atlanta
Georgia Highway Commission
James
Washington
U.S. Department
Georgia Department
State Department
Federal Road Department
Georgia
Deail
Federal Department
Cotton Ginned by Georgia Counties Report 1916 1915
Washington report from the census bureau gives preliminary cotton ginning by Georgia counties for 1916 and 1915 in running bales. Totals show 212 787 for 1916 and 133 408 for 1915 with county breakdowns such as Banks Barrow Clarke Elbert Franklin Greene Hall Hart Jackson Madison Morgan Oconee Oglethorpe Walton Wilkes and others, 1 counted in all other counties to prevent individual operator disclosure.
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Washington
Sam L. Rogers
Bureau of the Census
Department of Commerce
Georgia
Oconee
Oglethorpe
Walton
Wilkes
Bread Prices Jump Prompt Call for Wheat Embargo
Brooklyn bakers adopted resolutions demanding federal and state investigations into flour price increases. They warned flour could reach $14 a barrel and bread 20 cents a loaf by next spring unless an embargo on wheat exports is ordered. President Wilson may be urged to convene a special session of Congress to act.
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New York
Wilson
Congress
Brooklyn
Mothers invited to preview new M C A swimming pool
Thirty three boys enjoyed the new M C A pool yesterday as mothers of boys members attended a reception by the Ladies Auxiliary. Secretary Forbes announced another opportunity for non attending mothers to visit, with a future swim open to their sons within ten days. The event aims to show the building and gain support, with a preview at four o’clock on Saturday the 23rd.
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Y. M.A
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Forbes
Association
Dr Kings New Discovery Promises Cold Relief
An ad praising Dr King’s New Discovery claims it eases coughs and soothes throats, helps bronchial tubes, and shortens a cold. It notes a forty year history and urges readers to obtain a bottle from their druggist as a standard family cough syrup.
Senator Hoke Smith Addresses Royston Audience
Senator Hoke Smith spoke for over an hour and a half in Royston at the new $20,000 school auditorium. He reviewed rural credits regional banking and Smith Lever legislation, praised Democratic agrarian bills, and defended cotton insurance profits to Uncle Sam. The crowd, from Royston and surrounding areas, gave close attention and praised Wilson’s foreign policy.
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Royston
Hoke Smith
Congress
B. L. Bond
Royston Bank
Bond
Smith
Senator Smith
Wall Street
Smith-Lever
Southland
Sam
Democratic Party
Woodrow Wilson
Mexico
Weather Forecast for Athens Georgia Thursday
The forecast extends to seven p m Thursday with fair weather in Athens and vicinity. A southeast low pressure system brought rain to Florida led by Miami at 1.02 inches while Manitoba’s low stays dry. Eastern states see little temperature change under high pressure, with light frost at Pittsburgh and New York.
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Atlanta
Athens
Florida
Miami
Manitoba
Pittsburgh
New York
W.W. Reid
Terrible Croup Attack Quickly Repulsed By Remedy
A well known Jefferson store keeper used Foley's Honey and Tar Compound to treat croup and cold for his family last winter. The home remedy group promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as the reliable choice.
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Goorzia
Foley
Jefferson
Rhodes Scholarship Examination Set for Athens Oct. 3 4
The regular Rhodes Scholarship exam will be held at The University of Georgia on October 3 and 4 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Papers cover Greek translation and grammar, Latin translation prose composition and grammar, and Mathematics. The test is a qualifying entrance exam for Oxford. passing grants eligibility for election. Eligibility includes U.S. citizenship five years, unmarried status, age 19 to 25 by October 1, and completion of at least sophomore year. The selection committee in Georgia includes Chancellor Bocock M T Peed and J B Murray. Copies of past papers are 25 cents from Prof. R P Brooks.
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University of Georgia
Oxford University
Oxford
Rhodes
United States
Georgia
Bocock
M. T. Peed
J.3
Murray
Cecil Rhodes
Tovst
R. P. Brooks
Rhodes Scholarships
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Relief for Coughs
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a reliable remedy for coughs colds hay fever asthma and bronchitis. Claims to stop hacking coughs heal inflamed membranes loosen phlegm and ease wheezy breathing from H. R. Palmer and Sons.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
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Page
Federal. Department
States Department
Monjue
Bureau
Sen. Hoke Smith
Franklin
Laan Reis
Sd Vatenen
Old English University
Ford
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