State Corn Show to Spark Atlanta Exhibit This Fall
The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce announces a State Corn Show to be held in the Atlanta Auditorium in November or December. The venue, largest in the South, will host a major exhibit as Georgia’s corn crop reaches record strength. The article highlights improved cultivation, strong yields, and planned prizes to stimulate farming, with support from the State College of Agriculture, the U S Department of Agriculture, and local societies.
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Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta
South
Georgia
State College of Agriculture
Andrew M. Soule
United States Department of Agriculture
BK. Gentry
eGorgia
United States
South Carolina
H. G. Hastings
Albany Herald
Albany
People of Commerce
Washington
Wilkes County
Gainesville
A. M. Soule
Macon
State Agricultural Society
Samuel C. Dunlap
Dunlap
Committee On Agriculture
J. T. Holleman
The
Experiment Station
Ffrmers’ Union
Valuation totals slip as two counties report losses
Atlanta August 16 after statewide increases to 90 million dollars in valuations for 131 counties, Decatur and Muscogee show combined decreases of 364 128 in valuations while animal units rise. Decatur drops 340 495 in valuation with 1 924 dogs and Muscogee declines 23 633 with 937 dogs.
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Blump
Atlanta
Decatur
Muscogee
Wright
Camden County
McDuffie
Rheumatism Cured in 24 Hours by Dr Detchon Relief
T J Blackmore of Haller Blackmore Pittsburg Pa reports immediate relief from rheumatism after using Dr Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism. He had bed bound for nine months and tried five city physicians with little relief before praising the medicine. Sold by L P Canning, druggist, at Clayton and Jackson streets.
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T. J. Blackmore
Haller & Blackmore
Pittsburg
Dr Detchon
Gordon Bell Joins Col. Smiths Office As Stenographer
Commerce Georgia August 16 Mr Gordon Bell has accepted a temporary position as stenographer in the offices of Col R L J Smith. Bell is highly recommended and already has many friends in town. The job requires expert stenography and Bell’s selection is noted by the local residents.
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Gordon Bell
Bpecal
Commerce
Col
R. L. J. Smith
Bell
Col. Smith
Rivers and Harbors Appropriation Bill discussed
Washington reports indicate 1911 12 river and harbor estimates exceed fifty million dollars with many districts overestimating merits. Brigadier General Bixby warns newspapers should push conservative estimates to enable a yearly budget driven bill, urging modest requests and year by year funding over large omnibus appropriations.
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Washington
Chief of Engineers
Board of Engineers
Committees of Congress
Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce
Congress
Committees
William H. Bixby
Bixby
Taft
Struck a Rich Mine 8. W. Bends Praises Dr King Pills
Coal City Alabama resident W Bends claims twelve years of liver and kidney trouble were cured by Dr King New Life Pills. He extols them as the best remedy for constipation malaria headache dyspepsia and debility. Available 25 cents at W J Smith Bros and H R Palmer Sons.
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J. R. Pitt
Rocky Mt., N
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Fro
H. R. Balmer & Bons
W. Bends
Coal City
Ala
W. J. Smith & Bros
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Hibernians In Convention Open In Shamokin
Shamokin Pa August 16 The forty seventh annual state convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians opened with unusually large attendance. Visitors escorted by the local division paraded to St Edwards church where Monsignore J de Koch conducted high mass. The convention proper began at the Fraternity theater with President Joseph McLaughlin of Philadelphia presiding. The session will run the next three days.
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Hibernians
Shamokin
Ancient Order of Hibernians
St. Edwards’ Church
J. de Koch
Fraternity Theater
Joseph McLaughlin
Philadelphia
Seasiong
First Cotton Boll of 1910 Found at Banner Office
The first cotton boll of the 1910 season arrived at the Banner city editor’s desk yesterday morning. The boll is fully formed and appears ready to burst open in a few warm days. Earlier bolls have been reported before, but this year’s early specimen signals advanced cultivation methods.
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Banner City
Bull Missed the China Store And Went Into the Grocery Business
A gentle bull led along Broad Street yesterday veered off toward the China shop and headed into Webb & Crawford’s grocery. The animal charged into the open door and toured the store before volunteers and Mr Cutler coaxed it back outside.
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Bull
Broad Street
Webb & Crawford
Cutler
Odd Fellows Meet in Atlanta Will Tell World of Georgia
Athens strong in Odd Fellowship as Athens plans to contest in Atlanta for prizes at the Supreme Grand Lodge meeting. The great gathering in Atlanta will attract prominent fraternity leaders from around the world and bring substantial advertising to Georgia.
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Odd Fellows
Atlanta
World of Georgia
Athena
Odd Fellowship
Grand Lodge
Order
Athens
Supreme Grand Lodge
Georgia
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Empire
South
Revered Dr Landrum’s long stay after brief visit to Banner
Rev Dr Landrum a physician and preacher visited the Banner office after years away from the city. He had spent twenty five years in the Asheville mountain country where he organized six churches and Sunday schools without aid from a mission board. His tale reflects devotion and growth of the region and his enduring belief in old time gospel ministry.
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Landrum
Banner
Cranford
Gaunt
Rucker
Oglethorpe
Dr. Landrum
Asheville
N. C
Mission Board
Pull For Athens Excursions On All the Athens Railroads
Augusta Chronicle reports a boost for Athens with railroads planning excursions from Savannah Sandersville and other points from August 25 into early September. Merchants and Manufacturers’ association will staff trains to explain Athens’ retail education and manufacturing offerings, urging the Athens Chamber of Commerce to coordinate and promote special trade trips. It also notes a travel tip and Chamberlain’s remedy recommendation for summer trips.
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Augusta
Yeaterday
Central of Georgia
Augusta Southern
Southern Railroads
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
Boykin
Savannah
Sandersville
Southern
Agusta
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Reunion Of Morgans Men At Carlisle Kentucky
Survivors of Gen John H Morgans command gather for annual reunion at Parks Hill Carlisle Ky to renew acquaintances and swap war days tales Gen Basil W Duke of Louisville and other veterans attend as two day event strays in Georgia landowners plan for fall Atlanta meeting to discuss selling small farms to boost rural Georgia settlers and strengthen communities
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Carlisle
John H. Morgan
Parks Hill
Basil W. Duke
Louisville
Atlanta
Georgia
Progressive democracy and Georgia campaign talk across papers
The State presses discuss Governor Brown’s bid, labeling the race as a fight between “progressive democracy” and opposition critique. Supporters hail Brown yet worry about polling tactics while others praise Macon and Columbus coverage of prosperity and campaign rhetoric.
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the State Press
Oglethorpe Esha
Brown
Little Joes
Lawrenceville Herald Reports Brown Gains Across Gwinnett
Lawrenceville News cites district reports showing Governor Brown leading with a double margin over two years ago. Voters who supported Smith previously are shifting to Brown, while Brown’s camp blames various detractors and cites city tallies from Savannah, Fulton and Bibb. Even without votes in key counties Brown would hold a substantial majority, analysts say the rural vote could double it this year.
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Pelham Journal
Joe Brown
Georgia
Brown
Bis
Smith
Waycross
Columbus Enquirer-Sun
Hon
Hoke Smith
Smith Camp
Lawrenceville
Gwinnett County
Hoke
Rube Arnold
Savannah
Fulton
Bibb
Buelal
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Fast Burns and Skin Cure
An old ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal healer. It claims instant relief for burns cuts wounds piles and skin ailments and lists W. J. Smith & Bros. and H. R. Palmer & Sons as sellers at 25 cents.
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Bucklen
W. J. Smith & Bros
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Republicans Meet in Nashville Tennessee
The Republican state convention in Nashville eyed a gubernatorial win, buoyed by discontent in the Democratic ranks and a likely Independent Democrat crossover. Analysts predict a possible Republican governor if coalition defections hold through November. In other news, Chamberlain's Cough Remedy offers safe relief for coughs and colds.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Patterson
Lfe
Tenessee
Chamberlain
Central city YWCA conference opens in Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva August 16 The annual central city conference under the auspices of the national board of the Young Women's Christian Association opened today and will run through August 24. Registrations indicate many more young women will attend. the event serves YWCA students and teachers from educational institutions and others interested in Bible study and missionary work with several noted lecturers scheduled.
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Lake Geneva
Central City
Abr Apices
National Board of Te Young Women’s Christian A
The
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