Biggest Political Occasion of the Year at Jefferson
From Athens reports the largest political meeting of the year drew a crowd of Jackson county voters when Congressman Tom Bell spoke at the noon recess in Superior Court. Bell supporters feel confident of carrying Jackson by a several hundred majority and expect similar gains in Gwinnett and Hall counties.
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Jefferson
Athens
Jackson County
Tom Bell
Jackson
Superior Court
Gwinnett
Hall
Bell
Bankers Call for Calm Then Expand Cotton Trade
A New York banker urges American banks and manufacturers to stay calm amid war fears. He says England can quickly reorganize cotton spinning, demand for American mills may rise if war continues, and the United States should push exports to South America and beyond. He advocates liberalizing shipping laws to seize foreign markets and hold wartime trade advantages.
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American State Bank
New York
England
United States
South
Germany
Mexico
Central
South Americas
Africa
Asia
Orient
Pacific
Europe
Citrolax Ad Lucrative Laxative Claim
An advertisement promotes Citrolax from H. R. Palmer Sons as the best remedy for constipation and related ailments. It touts speedy, painless action, lemonade flavor, and strong customer satisfaction with a pleasant taste and quick relief.
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H. R. Palmer
Price Commissioner of Agriculture Issues Statement to Georgia
Hon J D Price issues a Georgia state wide statement urging August 19 voters to consider his record as commissioner. He cites fertilizer and food sample work, $80000 extra turned to education, and broader agency accomplishments while defending against J J Brown's 1912 nomination claim and alleging Brown's improper campaign tactics. He contrasts his farmer credentials with Brown's alleged fertilizer trust ties and promises.
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J. D. Price
Georgia
J. J. Brown
Department
Commissioner of Agriculture
Macon
A. C. Blalock
Blalock
Brown
Cabinet council on transfer to constitutionalists discussed
In Mexico City two hours of secret cabinet council were held to-day with believed focus on transferring government to the constitutionalists. A special train awaits at Buena Vista station for President Carbajal to depart as the Madero faction plans to confer with General Obregon on entry methods.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Buena Vista Station
Carbajal
Madero
Obregon
Cotton Conference Called to Safeguard Southern Crop
Special to the Banner reports a call for a New Orleans convention on August 27 and 28 to coordinate cotton marketing, financing, and storage across the south amid European war disruption. Delegates from farmers merchants and bankers urged unity and rail fare concessions to avert disaster and secure government-backed financing.
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Atlanta
South
New Orleans
Mississippi River
Beach County
Reserve Board Organized Forms New Federal Body
Washington August 10 The federal reserve board came into existence today with five president appointed members taking oath. The group led by governor Charles Hamlin and vice governor F A Delano will meet Thursday to discuss plans to take over the nation's banking system. Ex officio members include Secretary McAdoo and John Skelton Williams comptroller of the currency.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Charles 8. Hamlin
F. A. Delano
Paul M. Warburg
W. P. G. Harding
Adolph Miller
McAdoo
John Skelton Williams
Georgia Exposition sponsors draw many Georgia ladies
Atlanta reports many ladies enter the sponsors contest for the Georgia Exposition Commission. Merchants bankers and friends help acquire souvenirs with offices offering five to fifty items. The prospect of a free trip attracts participation across counties as Alabama also runs a souvenir sale and trips.
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Atlanta
Georgia Exposition Commission
Frank Weldon
Georgia Commission
Georgia
San Francisco
Hortman Crow Wedding Ties Two Georgia Families
Miss Louise Hortman of Dawson and Mr Grady Crow of this city wed Saturday night at the Oconee Street Methodist church parsonage officiated by Rev A A Sullivan. The couple plans to split for Dawson to tell the bride’s family.
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Oconee Street Methodist Church
A. A. Sullivan
Louise Hortman
Dawson
Grady Crow
Oly
Dark Days Brighten For Some Athens Residents
Athens residents report relief from kidney and back pain after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs J L Thomas of 3058 Jackson St testifies her relative suffered kidney disease and gravel, found relief with Dean's pills, regaining mobility and eased back pain. Price 50c at dealers.
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Athens
Dean
J. L. Thomas
Jackson St
War songs and anthems of 18th century revolutions
The article discusses national hymns and rallying cries including The Watch on the Rhine and The Marsellaise, detailing authors Max Schneckenburger Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle and contexts from the Franco Prussian and 1700s France. It mentions Rule Britannia and its 18th century origins and includes an advertisement for OlEy’s Honey and Tar Compound.
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Max Schneckenburger
Furtemberg
France
Rhine
Carl Wilhelm
Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle
Strasburg
Germany
Home Rule Settlement Hopes After Two Week Adjournment
London for two weeks by the house of commons adjournment Premier Asquith signaled possible Irish home rule proposals during the interval. The report notes general acquiescence expected for any forthcoming measures.
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Associated Press
London
House of Commons
Asquith
Increased Confidence in Financial District Amid Debates
The deadlock in the financial district persisted though surface conditions showed more confidence. A large batch of American securities sold by London arrived via the steamship Meuritania, and arrangements were made for delivery to willing purchasers. Silver rose on a government order worth 2 million dollars for subsidiary coin as $50 million of outstanding contracts were cleared, signaling reduced member loans and a stronger position for the exchange.
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Associated Press
New York
Financial District
London
Halifax
Stock Exchange
Clearing House
Exchange
Flanders Visits City as Prison Commissioner Candidate
Hon. W. J. Flanders of Wrightsville and former Johnson county legislator met local residents yesterday. He described himself as a longtime advocate for good roads and current candidate for the state prison commissioner post.
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W. J. Flanders
Wrightsville
Johnson County
Kidney Pills Claim Fast Health Boost For Kidneys
Bladder irritations kidney troubles dull headaches weariness pain in back and sides indicate kidney weakness. Foley Kidney Pills are advertised to tone strengthen and restore regular kidney action and health.
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International Harvester Ester Company of
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Bankers
RTT
Georgia School OF Technology
K.G. Matheson
Cotton
Mammoth
Harvie Jordan
Southern Cotton Association
Pelt
Ascwas Air Yee
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Reserve Board
Hortman-Crow
Fatherland
Brittania
Siates
James Thompson
Britain
H. R. Palmer & Bons
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