University of Illinois Budget Clarifies State Support
Edmund J. James argues Illinois state appropriations for the University of Illinois total 2 207 790 for two years, with only about 750 000 to 1 000 000 yearly for running expenses after deductions for agricultural and engineering work. He compares university funding with private peers and notes federal and tuition contributions, asserting the budget is modest and not extravagant.
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Harvard
Yale
Columbia
Princeton
Pennsylvania
Johns Hopkins
Chicago
Northwestern
University ‘of Illinois
University of Ilinois
University of Illi Noia
University of Mlinola
College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts
Agricultural Experiment Station
Edmund J. James
Disfranchisement Bill Signed in Atlanta by Governor
Governor Smith signed the disfranchisement bill in Atlanta and ordered its advertisement and submission to voters in October 1908 general election. This marks the first major reform measure under his signature aside from the statute prohibiting a bill.
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Atlanta
Smith
Peo
Barrow Urges Alma Mater Aid for Higher Education
Chancellor David C. Barrow speaks to Georgia readers urging alumni and citizens to support colleges. He cites Nehemiah like reform, notes faculty poverty and the need for educated voters and community duty, calling education vital for prosperity and democracy. He frames giving as Christian duty and civic obligation.
Jim Woodward May Run for Atlanta Mayor
James G. Woodward a former two time mayor and council member has practically announced plans to run for mayor at the end of Mayor Joyner's term. He says the majority plan in city primaries may influence his decision, asserting it could aid his candidacy.
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Atlanta, Ga
James G. Woodward
Atlanta
W. R. Joyner
Jim Woodward
Woodward
Soule Addresses Georgia Agricultural Society in Carrollton
Governor Hoke Smith missed the Carrollton meeting on industrial education due to pending bills. Dr. A M Soule, head of the new Athens agricultural college, urged district agricultural schools and outlined plans for an Athens experiment farm and cattle improvement through cotton seed meal fed at Blacksburg and Athens. J A Aycock will speak on the business relation of cotton oil mills to farmers, stressing mutual benefit from planter sales.
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Hoke Smith
Enn State Agricultural Society
Carrollton
Agricultural Society
A. M. Soule
Athens
Virginia
State Capitol
Soule
J. A. Aycock
Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association of Georgia
Connor
Aycock
Governor Smith suspends Brown from Georgia Railroad Commission
Railroad Commissioner Joseph M. Brown is suspended by Governor Hoke Smith. Hon. S. G. McLendon of Thomasville is appointed to fill the vacancy. Smith cites code provisions, offers no reasons, and says the general assembly will learn more. Brown plans to resist and seek to serve out his term, arguing the action violates state law and his duties.
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Atlanta, Ga
Joseph M. Brown
G. McLendon
Thomasville
Brown
Smith
Lily
General Assembly
County of
Cobb
Hoke Smith
Mr. McLendon
Atlanta
Thomas
Hehereby
McLenoy
Pnioner
Nils Com
General Assembly Ag
Railrad
Ernor Smith
Quvernor Smith
Georgia
Dring
Greely urges pay rise and canteen return for troops
Washington August 21 Major General A W Greely commander of the northern division reports that low pay and absence of the canteen drive desertion and moral decline among recruits. He calls for higher officer and man pay, five year enlistments, stronger infantry, and either restoring the canteen to sell beer or restricting liquor use by federal officials and employees.
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Washington
A. W. Greely
Departments of the Lakes
Dakotas
Missouri
Splendid 186 Acre Farm For Sale Near Winterville
An 186 acre farm near Winterville Georgia is offered for sale at a bargain. The property includes no waste land, timber to supply years, a fine pasture, a six room dwelling, two good tenant houses, and a large nearly new barn. J T Pittard Winterville Ga markets this opportunity for a good home in a thriving community.
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Winterville
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