University selects speakers for commencement contest
Faculty named 12 declaimers led by R. E. Powell and A. J. McBride who will present speeches at commencement. The list includes F. G. Jackson E. A. Dake N. Oxford W. C. Thompson W. G. Hill H. C. Johnson A. Fort H. McWhorter J. T. Callaway and H. Hirsch.
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Sophtore
Commenicem
R. E. Powell
A. J. McBride
F. G. Jackson
E. A Dake
N. Oxford
W.C Thompson
W. G. Hill
H.C Johnson
A. Fort
H. McWhorter
J. T. Callaway
H. Hirsch
Wrecking a Train and Filipino Rebels Near Manila
Rebels in disguise attacked Gen MacArthur's line near Manila as American troops under General Wheaton repulsed them. They undermined a railroad at Marialao and unspiked rails to wreck a train, but the sabotage was found and repaired before arrival. Wheaton prepares to punish the rebels.
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Manila
MacArthur
Wheaton
Marialao
General Wheaton
End of North Dakota divorce regime nears
Fargo reports the old North Dakota divorce law era is ending with hundreds already finalized and a rush of emigres seeking relief under the ninety day provisions. The piece notes a flurry of activity and moral alarm as divorces wind down and colonies adapt to the closing regime.
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Fargo
N. D
North Dakota
Bids Rejected for Belgian Block as City Awards Several Jobs
Athens city bids for street paving were debated with Belgian block bids rejected. G. W. Walker & Co. of Lithonia won stone curbing and crossings contract. Moss-Bondurant Co. received terra cotta pipe. Julius Dornblatt to supply iron piping. Cement and ordinary brick bid awarded to W. T. Thurmond. new Belgian block bids open April 17. paving expected in 30 to 40 days.
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G. W. Walker & Co
Lithonia
Athens
Burnett
Moss-Bondurant Company
Julius Dornblatt
W. T. Thurmond
Peruna touted as cure for catarrh and kidney disease
Letter from JBrake of Petrolea Ontario recounts recovery from Brights disease after using Peruna and Manalin following a lecture. He credits improved health and relief from catarrh affecting kidneys and bowels. Other testimonials include A W Coale of Hillside Cleveland reporting restored hearing after Peruna.
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J. Brake
Petrolea
Ont
Canada
S. B. Hartman
Columbus
Smm
Bright
Sarepta Association Ministers and Deacons Meeting at Crawford
Sarepta Association ministers and deacons gather at Crawford in Oglethorpe county starting Friday April 28. The program includes prayer service, introductory sermon, debates on ministerial and deacon qualifications, Christian education, missions, and methods to stimulate activity with speakers from Collier Mathews Davis Strickland Walker Witcher Weaver Stockman Garner Brock Elliott Kelly. Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine is advertised as a liver regulator.
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Sarepta Association
Crawford Church
Oglethorpe County
L W. Collier
J. H. Mathews
P. W. Davis
C. A. Strickland
Jesus Christ
C. M.walker
C. M. Witcher
M. S. Weaver
J. Q. Stockman
G. W. Garner
H L Brock
B. F. Elliott
A. J. Kelly
Bridges in Jail After Embezzlement Trial Motion
In Romé Georgia on April 12 W M Bridges was denied a new trial after a lengthy hearing on embezzlement. Jade Henry sentenced Bridges to four years in the penitentiary with a $3000 bond. He remains jailed as relatives pursue the bond and a possible early release is anticipated.
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Romé
W. M. Bridges
Jade Henry
Bridges
8 Prem
Kidney Complexion and Swamp Root Remedy Ad
A vintage advertisement explains Kidney Complexion linked to weak kidneys and lists symptoms like indigestion sleeplessness and rheumatism. It promotes Dr Kilmer swamp Root to strengthen kidneys purify blood and improve health with sample offer via mail in Athens Weekly Banner.
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Kilmer
Swamp Root
Dr. Kilmer “% Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Athens Weekly
Revolutionists Win as Bolivia’s President Flees
Advices reach Buenos Ayres report Bolivian revolutionists led by General Pando gain a signal victory. Pando enters Oraro once President Alonzo's headquarters and the president has fled. Authorities confirm the retreat follows the decisive clash.
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Buenos Ayres
Pando
Oraro
Alonzo
Morrill Birthday Honored with University Half Holiday
The university will observe a Friday half holiday for Senator Morrill's birthday. Dr. White will deliver a short address on Morrill's life while the faculty grant students the afternoon off. Morrill is praised as a key educational leader who helped secure two annual university appropriations.
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Dr. White
Senator Morrill
Senate
Congress
One Minute Cough Cure and Family Anecdotes
A jumble of anecdotes begins with a fragment about One Minute Cough Cure and Tet, then moves to a light domestic scene with Mr and Mrs Smith preparing to visit friends and a baby described as a family member. The piece shifts to mentions of Willis cave near Versailles Indiana with perilous descents and a 400 foot sink hole explored by rope and weight methods.
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Hubby
Willis’ Cave
Versailles
Ind
Rider Haggard
Willis
Georgia Fiercer Debate Draws Whole Holiday
On April 24 the faculty rescinded a half holiday and proclaimed a full day off so students can attend the Georgia Fiercer Debate. Many will be present, and citizens are urged to show support for the University as they do for athletic events. A stray ad-like line mentions patent remedies without relevance.
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Georgia
Pistol Toters Cattle Stealer Trial Notes In Court
Yesterday Judge Russell presided as cases including murder and assault faced delays for key witnesses. Ben Upshaw and Burt Anderson were fined or jailed. Gene Snow and Grattan Johnson pleaded guilty to related charges. The grand jury continued work amid historic local notes about Daniel Boone’s descendant in Green county Missouri.
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Russell
Grand Jury
Ben Upshaw
Burt Anderson
Seaboard
Elberton
Thomas
Anderson
Gene Snow
Elbert Carter
Winterville
Messrs
Shackelford & Shackelford
Spencer Huff
W. A. England
Henry S. West
Grattan Johnson
Col. Green
Simmons
Ash Grove
Green County
Missouri
Daniel Boone
Nellie Boone Frazer
Louisville Evening Post
Boone
Kentuck
Frazer
Kentucky
Notorious Guerrilla Pursuit and Army Veteran Testimony
A Detroit public works employee and Grand Army of Veterans member, Joseph B. Myers, recalls his Civil War service with the First Missouri Cavalry. He details campaigns against Quantrill’s guerilla band, enduring months of constant riding and skirmishes across Missouri.
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Michigan
Board of Public Works
Joseph B. Myers
Fort Street
West
Grand Army of Veterans
Myers
Edinburg
Southwest
St. Louis
Co. K. First Missouri Cavalry
A. C. Western Army
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Eads
Springfield
Sea’s Ford
Missouri
First
Missouri Cavalry
Quantrell
Left Handed Drawing Practice and Famous Poet Anecdotes
The article discusses primitive left handed drawing in Japan and explains physiological right arm bias. It recounts a poem’s edition gift to Sir Gilbert Elliott of Minto and his gardener’s praise, then notes Senator Morrill of Vermont who saved red tape to keep public property uncommitted.
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Gilbert Elliott
Minto
Gilbert
Thomson
Sir Gilbert
Senator Morrill
Vermont
Old Colonial Customs Order From 1668 Unearthed In New Amsterdam
The document, titled Instructions for Mr Cornelius Van Ruyven Collector of the Customs in New York dated May 24 1668, prescribes daily attendance at the Custom House from nine to noon, collection methods in kind or value, duties on beaver peltry tobacco and the prohibition of credit, with books kept in English for clarity.
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New Amsterdam
Cornelius van Ruyven
New York
Francia Lovelace
Holland
Beaver
A Humorous Exchange From Harvard Joke and Paradox
A Japanese student recalls Americans mispronouncing Good morning as Ohio in class, provoking hearty laughter and notes the irony. A Socratic paradox about Athenians and liars is presented, illustrating a circular logic puzzle and its counterintuitive outcome.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Virginia
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Boston Transcript
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