Athens Daily Banner urges park and playground for city youth
The Athens Banner argues for a city park and playground to serve children and the elderly, praising Madison Wisconsin’s park drive model. It cites $220,000 in city park improvements, 800 subscribers, and 110,000 trees planted, urging local citizens and businesses to sustain the effort for Athens prosperity. It also notes upcoming State Normal school anniversary exercises and the institution’s enduring value to Georgia’s education system.
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Park Committee
Athens
New York
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Madison Park and
Madison Park and Pleasure Drive Association
Athens Chamber of Commerce Gains New Strength
The Athens Chamber of Commerce marks its seventh year since a January 1903 founding. After years of struggle and dwindling turnout it now has over 125 members with monthly roll updates and growing meeting attendance. The business community rallies to support the group as it advances projects benefiting Athens and its economy.
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Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Boards of Trade
Tve
Michael
Leld
Stamford
Conn
Reform
New York
Professional Chauffeurs Club of America
New York City
Williamsburg
Kings County Hospital
Willlameburg
Prophetic talk on Bryan at Southern Educational Conference
St Clair McKelway of the Brooklyn Eagle argues Democratic chances depend on 1900 nominating trends but others disagree. He predicts Bryan’s fourth bid is unlikely while acknowledging public respect for him. The University of Georgia begins a series of lectures by eminent men in Athens with Bishop Kelley opening and President Finley next.
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St. Clair McKelway
The
Brooklyn Eagle
Atlanta
Southern Educational Conference
Mr.Bryan
Democratic Party
Bryan
McKelway
Times
Mr. Bryan
University of Georgia
Athens
University Chapel
Bishop Kelley
Finley
Southern Road
Protecting the Children The World Watches a New Law
The article discusses global concern for protecting children from harm and improving their environment. It notes progress and excesses in policy, highlights England's April 1 enactment known as The Children's Charter, and cites the New York World praising the act's broad aims to prevent cruelty and safeguard infant life.
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England
New York World
Children’s Bill of Rights Protects Juveniles and Sets Rules
The act creates a system for juvenile courts separate from the adult system and restricts access to alcohol for minors. It bans certain transactions with underage children, requires registration for nursing mothers, and imposes penalties for harming or exposing children. It also introduces detention facilities and reformatories for young offenders and limits punishment in cases of unpaid fines.
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United States
City Tightens Auto Speeding Rules With Strict Enforcement
City leaders vow firm enforcement of a new ordinance to curb reckless driving. A visitor was briefly fined for speeding, signaling harsher penalties ahead. Prince Avenue, once a makeshift raceway, will see patrols in residential areas to protect residents.
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Prince Avenue
Fourteenth Anniversary of Georgia State Normal School
The state Normal school marks its 14th anniversary with pride in its widespread impact. Its graduates and influence have shaped training for Georgia’s children and teachers, strengthening the state educational system. Credit is given to past president Capt. Bradwell and current leader Prof. Branson along with the devoted faculty.
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State Normal School
Georgia
Capt
Bradwell
Branson
Welcome to the Conventions in Athens Georgia
The Banner extends a hearty welcome to delegates of the YMCA Georgia and Florida, the Georgia Cotton Seed Crushers Association, the Grand Council of the Royal Arcanum of Georgia, and the Chamber of Commerce banquet. The city cheers these gatherings for youth uplift, industry progress, and fraternal aims.
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Athens
Young Men's Christian Associations
Georgia
Florida
Georgia Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association
Grand Council of the
Royal Arcanum of
Chamber of Commerce
Royal Arcanum
Athens Hosts Various Conventions This Week
Several organizations holding meetings in Athens this week plan a pleasant stay, aiming to render sessions delightful and memorable for locals and visitors alike. Also included are home care tips and inexpensive remedies for everyday ailments and household needs.
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Athens
Raid Continues as Atlanta Police Nab Four Blind Tigers
Atlanta police under Capt. B L Jett raided yesterday afternoon and arrested four suspects including a near beer dealer selling whisky. Authorities raided two victim residences, seizing bottles as part of ongoing efforts to curb illicit alcohol sales in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Atlanta
Recorder’s
B. L. Jett
Detective Bureau
Young Boy Killed by Elder Brother in Georgia
In Madison county near Berea Georgia a hunting accident moments ago claimed the life of Holman Fitzpatrick seven, struck by a gun fired by his older brother Jimmy twelve who was carrying the weapon. W B Fitzpatrick leaves grieving parents as the community offers condolences.
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Commerce
Berea
Madison County
Georgia
W. B. Fitzpatrick
Jimmy
Holman
Fitzpatrick
Local Athens Residents Endorse Doan's Kidney Pills
Mrs. J. B. Martin of 671 Thomas St Athens Ga declares kidney trouble left her bedridden five years ago and after using four boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills from Palmer & Sons Drug Store she recovered fully. The drug is marketed nationwide by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as the sole agent, with the familiar warning to remember the name Doan's.
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Athens
J. 8. Martin
Thomas St
Dean
Palmer & Sons
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Ministers disapprove Dr. Broughton views in Atlanta meeting
In Atlanta on April 19 special report, Baptist ministers denounce Dr Len G Broughtons pulpit criticisms of the Southern Educational Conference. They call his charge that the event ignored religion pernicious and unfounded, while Dr John E White defends the conference as beneficial to religious education.
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Atlanta
Len G. Broughton
Southern Educational Conference
Baptist Ministers of Atlanta
Broughton
J. L. D. Hillyer
John E. White
Second Baptist Church
Hillyer
Southern Educational Board
Ag Reaction
Scien
South
White
Words to Freeze the Soul
Geo E Blevens of Springfield North Carolina faced a dire verdict for his son diagnosed with consumption. After three weeks on Dr Kings New Discovery the boy recovered fully. The ad touts the remedy as infallible for coughs colds and lung diseases with trial bottle offered.
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Geo. E. Blevens
Springfield
N. C
Dr. King
Mr. Blevens
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Gossip about New Yorks traffic woes and curiosities
A lively slice of New York life from a long-ago column. It laments the citys traffic crunch on a dense island geography, notes funding limits on subways, and mentions efforts to relax borrowing rules. It also recounts two public curiosities a champagne dinner for a fifty year servant and the birthday of Lady Jennie the elephant.
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Jennie
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