La Follette and the 1924 Presidential Prospects
Senator Robert M. LaFollette shows signs of seeking the 1924 presidential nomination. His Wisconsin primary triumphs boost his prestige and fuel talk of a GOP nomination or a new third party. Labor groups and West regional progressives back his bid, while some warn a split could reshape American politics.
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Robert M. LaFollette
LaFollette
Wisconsin
West
Middle
Far West
la Follette
Organized Labor
American Federation of Labor
Atlantic City
LaFollete
Cincinnati
Labor Party
Chicago
LaPollette
Max ‘Chinery
Republican Party
Taft
Roosevelt
Irom
Poison Crew Warns of boll weevil extermination costs
A wartime focus on poison gas as a tool against pests and pests’ damage to cotton is contrasted with peacetime ethics. Brig. Gen. Fries predicts eventual boll weevil extermination, while cautioning about the fate of humanity under such progress and noting broader economic and industrial concerns.
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Ameshk Fries
Army
Chemical Warfare’ Service
Philippine
Islands
Harmony Grove News Dr D D Quililan visits Athens area
Harmony Grove notes a visit by Dr. D D Quililan of Athens to see his brothers J T and W A Quilan. Emory Pharr of the Atlanta Journal Gainesville is in the Grove for a few days visiting the fair. Prohibition election in the county attracts strong interest and a large vote is expected. Various locals including Clem Gilleland, Judge Howel Cobb family, Miss Mary Erwin, Pope Baron, Major Frank Callaway, Gov Atkinson and Attorney General Terrell are mentioned in personal notes.
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Harmony Grove
D. D. Quililan
Athens
Hs Brothers
J. T
W. A’ Quilan
Emory Pharr
Atlanta Journal
Gainesville
J. Ni. Telford
Homer
Big County
Clem Gilleland
Atlanta
Howel Cobb
Missy Mary Erwin
Pope Baron
Savannsh
Callaway
Gov. Atkinson
Genleray
Terrell
Sylvanus
Thornton Freed of Holding Against Will Charge
Clarke County sheriff sent to Lexington to transfer Parvin Thornton after a not guilty verdict in Oglethorpe Superior Court on a holding against will charge. He faced additional charges in Glaze County for abducting his wife's teenage sister near the Clarke Oglethorpe line. The incident involved a girl under 14, age of consent, prompting possible future trial in federal court for Mann White Slave Act violations.
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Walter E. Jackson
Clarke
Lexington
Parvin Thornton
Oglethorpe Superior Court
Glazxe
Thornton “Warn
Kya’ Holbert
Arnoldsville
Clarke and Oglethorpe
Tye
Georgia
Clarke County
South
Carolina
Wwen
Thornton
Whl
Athens Rotary Club displays enduring community spirit
In Athens the Rotary Club is praised for its active members and mutual support. John E. Talmadge Jr returns to meetings after illness, receiving letters of encouragement from fellow Rotarians. The article also notes Georgia peach industry growth and the Lucy Cobb Institute offering strong education for girls with Mrs. Mildred Bell presiding.
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Athens
Rotary ‘Club
Rotary
Rotariah
Minda
John ‘E. Talmadge, Jr
Lucy Cobb
Fife
School Founded 1858 Sees Bright Prospects for Year
The institution, long trusted by parents for their daughters, has always prospered and stands among the first in what is desired. Established in 1858, this year opens with brighter prospects and a successful term ahead.
Bankrupted Merchant Placed in Involuntary Bankruptcy
A Athens merchant identified as S. Held Now placed in involuntary bankruptcy on Thursday. The asset and liability schedule is unfinished and no receivership action has been taken yet.
Foley advertisement for patent medicine trial pack
A newspaper ad solicits mail-in requests for a Foley trial package. It promises Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs, Foley Kidney Pills for pain and kidney issues, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation, with an address in Chicago for replies. It urges enclosing a name and address and enclosing a slip.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield, Ave
Chicago
Ill
Foley
A Friend Indeed Hailed From Hectic Los Angeles Note
Fragmentary OCR item mentions a person in Los Angeles and a placeholder phrase about friendship. No clear event or outcome is readable. The readable text references a Bannan and Byram, with a likely address at 1068 B 8t in Los Angeles.
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Hares
Two Prisoners Locked Up In County Jail
Two inmates were placed in the county jail Thursday after detention actions. Authorities reported the incident as a standard booking with no further details available.
W Findley and Clarence King Held on Theft Charge in Athens
W Findley charged with misdemeanor and Clarence King, a young negro boy, locked up on a charge of stealing a horse and buggy in Athens from Mitchell of Ogtethorpe County. The team was hitched at a hitching ground and allegedly driven off by King. The case was referred to the juvenile court at a preliminary hearing conducted by Joe Milton Thomas.
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W. Findley
Wes Bondsman
Clarence
King
Athens
Mitchell
Ogtethorpe County
Juvenile “Court
Joetice Milton Thomas
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Charles E. Martin
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Congress
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Andrew C. Erwin
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Athens Publishing
Athens Banner
Poison Crew
United States
Chris Bfsbetsnee
New York
Eune
America
Europe
Ohio
Department “of Commerce
Pennsylvania
Larsen
Jevy
Sheriff Jackson
Oglethorpe Court
Atheng
Milledge Avenue
Billups Phinizy
Gardner
South Georgia
Lydia E. Pinkham
Sam B. Wingfield
Thomas Bros
Hall St
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