Farmers Institutes to Be Held Across State Next Month
Senator Harvie Jordan of Monticello leads a statewide drive for Farmers Institutes to promote the University of Georgia. Dublin hosts May 1 and 2 in Laurens County with speakers from Athens Marshallville and Savannah among others, covering seed selection, pasture grasses, forage crops, fruit and vegetable gardens, corn culture, syrup grading, cattle care, and milk production.
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Harvie Jordan
Monticello
University of Gorgis
Atate
Furness
Daublio
Laurens County
Laurens
Emanuel
Johnson Counties
H. Waite
Farmers’ Institute
Georgia
Dublin
H. O. White
Athens
B. D. Lamsden
Don
D. G. Parse
Savannah
Prof
Willoughby
Mra
G. W. Matthews
Faim
Morton Re-elected County Commissioner by Clarke Grand Jury
At Clarke county grand jury session on Tuesday Hon William Henry Morton was re elected for a three year term. The jury praised his efficient service and the county commission’s management as excellent. A medicinal promotion with Chamberlains Cough Remedy cited as effective for children.
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Clarke County
William Henry Morton
Morton
Medicies
Chamberlain
Sil
Chas. M. Cramer
Eeq
Colombo
Ceylon
Rayeelf
Malo
Aul Draggista
Wesleyan Presidency Suggestion Involving Chancellor Hill
State Treasurer Park proposes amending Wesleyan charter to allow a layman to head the college and names Chancellor Walter B Hill as a potential president. He cites Mercer and Vanderbilt as models and notes strong Methodist support. Hill declines, favoring continued University chancellorship. Dr. W. P. Lovejoy of Athens favored if charter remains unchanged. Wesleyan trustees may act next week.
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Atlanta
Park
Wesleyan Female College
Macon
Wesleyan
O. W. Byrd
Captain Park
Chancellor Hill
University of Georgia
Macon Telegraph
Capt. Park
Mercer
Pollock
Lottege
Vanderbilt University
Walter B. Hill
State’ University
Hill
Emory College
State University
Athena
Athens
Historic Wesleyan
W. P. Lovejoy
Lovejoy
Good Roads Theme Draws Comparisons On Clarke County Roads
The Clarke County bond issue for road macadamization looms with broad support. Prof. Fred J Orr cites economic gains from pavement including farm land value boosts and local trade growth, estimating substantial long term tax benefits and regional accessibility improvements. A second item touts Electric Bitters as a life-saving remedy, with testimonials of dramatic recovery and local druggists offering bottles.
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Mitchell's Bridge
Osonee County
Athens
Clarke County
Winder
Athena
Olarke
Man Dow
Pavad Roada
Nervous Woman Reaches Relief With Dr Pierce Remedy
A testimonial touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery for curing nervousness linked to diseased female systems. It claims regularity, appetite, sleep, and weight recovery, citing a St Paul patient who improved after taking the medicines and quitting doctors. Free medical adviser offer included with mail requests to Buffalo, New York.
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T Fret
Gine
Mra
Selma Erickson
Rice Street
St. Paul
Ming
Dd Wix Duttlea
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Common Sense
R.V. Pierce
Buffalo, N.Y
Library site decision reshapes Athens Peabody plan
Chancellor Hill notes board consensus on moving the Peabody Library to the Morris residence site, citing cost of basement removal and the need for an elevated corner near Broad Street. He praises architect Bleckley and Peabody’s acquiescence, while envisioning a future auditorium at the northeast corner. Also mentions Dr. King’s Pills anecdote and local drugstores offering them.
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Walter B. Hill
University of Georgia
Atlanta
Peabody Library
Board of Trasteca
Morris
Blenksley
Peabody
University
Athens
Jauditorium
Coaree
Broad
Jackson Street
Broad Street
Bleckley
M.M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. RB
Palmer & Sons Drug Stores
Peabody Library Site Move Draws Plan Review
Athens printers argued over University Press control as trustees refrained from a final decision to June. The Peabody library site shifted to the Morris residence area beyond Science Hall, with cost concerns cited for basement excavation. President J. S. Stewart named State Agent at $2,000 yearly. Prof. S. V. Sanford mentioned.
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Atlanta
University
State Capitol
Haralson Bleckley
Peabody Library
University Press
McDaniel
Hamilton McWhorter
A. J. Hall
E. H. Callaway
F. G. and Bignon
Loweat
Jane
Athens
Trosteca
Kharbia
Broadland
V. Sanford
Marietta
Merchants in Athens Commit to Full Memorial Day Closure
The Banner reports a group of Athens merchants agreeing to close their stores for the entire Memorial Day holiday. With Memorial Day falling on Sunday, they plan observed closing Monday and urge city clerks and employees to participate in the spirit of the occasion. Signatories include Talmage Hardware Co Abney Brothers Co Arnold Grocery Co Eppes Wilkins Co King & Co Griffeth Implement Co Webb & Crawford Bondarant Co Athens Hardware Co W A Mallory Co EH Dorney Ohbas Stern Co Head McMahan T Fleming & Sons G H Haime Co Dearing Hardware Walmdage Bros Co.
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Talmage Hardware Co
Abney Brothers Co
Arnold Grocery Co
Eppes Wilkins Co
King & Co
Griffeth Implement Co
Webb & Crawford
Bondarant Co
Athens Hardware Co
W. A. Mallory & Co
EH. Dorney
Ohbas
Stern & Co
Head & McMahan
T. Fleming & Sons
G. H. Haime & Co
Dearing Hardware Co
Valmadge Broa & Co
Infant remains interred at Oconee cemetery
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Holmes of Savannah was buried at Oconee cemetery after a funeral at the grave. Rev. Nisbet of Savannah and Dr. J. Hopkins led services. hymns were sung by Mrs. H. H. Carlton and Mrs. J. D. Mell amid many friends.
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Mrs. Holmes
Oconee Cemetery
J. 8. Holmes
Savannah
Oconee
Central
Jesus
H. H. Carlton
J. D. Mell
Mr. Nisbet
J.8. Hopkins
This City
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