Men of Athens appeal to Athens men for women’s fundraiser
An appeal from Athens women to local men asks support for a Woman’s Edition of the Atlanta Constitution and a fundraising campaign for mountain school education and philanthropy. It urges Athens businessmen to advertise the town and to purchase or sponsor copies, noting the edition will reach over 50,000 homes.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Constitution
Athens
Young Men's Christian Association
Atheny
Government Praise for Dr Branson Work at Georgia Normal School
Government bulletins highlight the State Normal School at Athens Georgia and Dr E C Branson as pioneers in rural education. J D Eggleston, former Virginia commissioner and U S Education Bureau chief, commends the Georgia Club a key driver in training teachers for rural schools. The club links students with 150 nonresident members and conducts county studies across 26 counties generating reports on farm life, economics, and education.
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Dr. Branson
Georgia
State Normal
Eggleston
State Normal School
United States
J. D Eggleston
Virginia
U. S. Bureau of Education
Department of Rural Schools
Athens
United States Bureau of Education
Normal School
E. C. Branson
Branson
Bureau of Education
Washington
Mr. Branson
Georgia Club
Telr
Lfe
Beginning the School Book Fight for the Next Five Years in Ga
Atlanta April 8 The start of the five year Georgia school book fight is expected this week as the State Board of Education may reconvene Thursday to discuss the next adoption. Rumors say a rival book company seeks to place more titles in state schools, signaling a contest between two large publishers over the board.
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Atlanta
Public Schools of Georgia
State Board of Educaaion
Hoke Smith
Brown
Smith
Friends of the Book Concern
Friends of
Book Concern
Georgia Dems face 12,000 federal job applicants in capital scramble
In Washington and Georgia a Georgia insider says at least 12,000 true blue Georgia Democrats have applied for federal jobs with Senators Bacon and Smith. He notes many are civil service posts, few beyond their control, and predicts only a handful may be filled. The piece links this to Georgia school book contracts and local political maneuvering.
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Atlanta
Georgia
United States
Washington
A. O. Bacon
Hoke Smith
Smith and Bacon
W. J. Harris
State Democratic Executive Committee
Smith
Bacon
The Great Antiseptic Pain Believer for Man and Beast
Mexican Mustang Liniment is described as a penetrating oil remedy that soaks to the bone to banish pain and reduce suffering. It claims safety over alcohol-based liniments, noting it won’t sting and is not flammable, presenting itself as a safe, certain cure for both humans and animals.
Mustung Liniment Praised by Georgia Farmer
DAN ANDREWS, a farmer from GREEXsnono GA, recommends Mustang Liniment for injuries and rider care, claiming it keeps horses healthy and cheaper than doctors. He endorses Lyon Mfg. Co. in Brooklyn for the product.
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Greexsnono
Dan Andrews
Regent Arcanum to Convene State Meeting in Dublin
The Royal Arcanum will hold its state convention in Dublin next week with many from the area attending. Judge H A West is vice regent and likely to become regent, while Chief G W McDorman of the fire department sits on the advance committee. Delegates will be named this week as Athens seeks strong representation in state officers.
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Royal Arcanum
Dublin
H. A. West
Tech
G. W. McDorman
Fire Department
Avance
Athens
Oficera
Prominent Athens Woman Martha Kenney Dead at 47
Yesterday morning at Bill Street home Miss Martha E Kenney died after five months of rheumatism and complications. She leaves two sisters Lizzie Kenney and J W Kenney, two sisters Mrs W B Christie of Balsam NC and Mrs Oscar Norris of Kansas City, and two brothers J K Kenney of Balsam and C Kenney of Macon. Daughter of the late Rev I M Kenney a longtime Methodist minister who helped establish the Winterville church, she was raised in faith and loyal to it. The article notes regional pride amid the loss.
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Bill Street
Martha BE. Kenney
Miss Kenney
City
Lizzie Kenney
J. W. Kenney
Christie
Balsam
N.C
Oscar Norris
Kansas City
J. K. Kenney
C. Kenney
Macon
I. M. Kenney
B D. Btone
Winterville
Georgia Eyes Cash for Good Roads and Auto Tax Plan
Atlanta April 8 The legislature will face battles over the good roads program. Georgia could receive $10,000 from the federal government if the state matches with $20,000 in cash, for 50 miles of roads. Gov Brown seeks a ruling on using convict labor, but the federal grant requires cash. Automobiles may face a new road tax beyond ad valorem, potentially funded by horsepower or a general rate, despite high gasoline costs.
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Atlanta
United States
Georgia
Brown
Burleson
General Assembly
Dr Jarrell to deliver Martha Berry School commencement sermon
Rev C C Jarrell pastor of the Pirot Methodist has accepted invitation to preach the commencement sermon for the Martha Berry School near Rome. Previously he served as pastor of the First church at Rome and is described as a recent arrival to the area. The event marks the school’s traditional ceremony and reflects the community’s ties to local religious leadership.
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C. C. Jarrell
Pirot
Rome
Martha Berry School
Union
Williams Lodge to Represent Williams Lodge Officials Elected
Williams Lodge No 15 Independent Order of Odd Fellows elected W M Hayes and A L Howland as representatives to the grand lodge meeting in Savannah May in addition Hayes was recommended for Division Deputy Grand Master. The United States Senate showed diffidence about attending a joint session if an actual vice president was present.
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Williams Lodge
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows, No. 15
W. M. Hayes
A. L. Howland
Grand
Savannah
United States Senate
Athenian YMCA plans final meeting at Colonial Opera House
The Young Men's Christian Association plans a closing men’s meeting at the Colonial opera house Sunday afternoon. The religious committee aims to present a leader with brains and spiritual power to convey a strong message to Athens men.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Colonial Opera House
Athens
Forward Movement Inspires Athens Church Campaign
An Athens First Methodist church project described in the Nashville Christian Advocate details a systematic “Every Member Canvass” to raise a large church debt. Led by presiding elder Dr. B. P. Allen and pastor efforts, a committee of fifty planned subcommittees, education sermons, and a big men’s campaign, achieving a dramatic, united result with substantial funds raised and momentum for foreign and home missions.
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Athens
Dr. Rawlins
Nashville
First Methodist
Christian Advocate
Southern Methodist Church
Forward Movement
First Church
B. P. Allen
J. M. Pound
State Normal School
Gmegot
Dru
R. F. Bakes
D. G
Henderson Fachern
Mra. L
Powel
Georgia
Dr. Rawlity
Barrow
Chis University
Red
Rawliogs
Kingston, & Missionary Institute
Dong
Zion
Dr. Rawlings
Zlon
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