Monumental Industrial Institute honors the Old Black Mammy memory
The Athens Banner reports the Monumental Industrial Institute to honor the Old Black Mammy of the South. Principal Harris, after visiting Columbus and Rome, aims to raise $5,000 for a living memorial in Athens with $2,000 plus land donation from Athens and $1,200 in cash and materials already raised. The project focuses on industrial and moral training for Black youth, especially women in domestic arts, and seeks subscriptions from Southerners to sustain the effort.
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Monumental Industrial Institute
South
Harris
Columbus
Rome
Athens
Booth
The
Atlanta Constitution
Apella
New South
Virginia
Mike
Susan
Old Black Mammy Memorial Building movement gains support
The piece quotes multiple Georgia leaders and newspapers urging a memorial Industrial Institute to honor the loyal Black Mammy tradition. Endorsements come from university officials, city councils, pastors, and state leaders in Athens, Atlanta, and beyond, stressing racial harmony and memorial education.
Obituary for Mrs Alena Rhodes and Western Pacific Train
Sunday evening death of Mrs Alena Rhodes wife of Professor Alexander Rhodes of the State Normal school follows prolonged illness. She engaged in Emmanuel church activities and philanthropy during nine years in Athens. Survived by husband and daughter Florence Raimond. Also report of early arrival of the Western Pacific Gould line passenger train linking Salt Lake City and San Francisco with celebrations in San Francisco and Oakland.
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Alena
Alexander Rhodes
State Normal School
Ynto
Jahe
Athens
Emmanuel Church
Florence Raimond
Western Pacific
San Fancisco
Cal
San Francisco
Oakland
Western Pacific Railroad
Gal! Lake City
Picture of Young Athens Lady Adorns Monthly Magazine
The August Annuity Messenger, organ of the Masons Annuity, features Miss Matt Gaines of Athens as the front cover model. Gaines is a beneficiary through her late father Richard Gaines of Bowman. The magazine reaches about 7000 Mason recipients in the South. Secretary Geo E Argard joined Georgia delegates to Chicago for the 31st triennial conclave of the Grand Encampment Knights Templar USA.
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Athens
Atlanta
The
Masons’ Annity
Masona
South
Geo. E. Argard
Masons
Georgia
Chicago
Knights Templar
United States
Notaries Public in Atlanta Criticized for Poor Oath Practices
Judge Pendleton denounces excessive notaries in Georgia and lax oath administration. A case revealed a notary who merely asked parties to swear without proper hand-raising or formal phrasing. Pendleton warned such practice undermines the office and urged stricter standards, noting too many notaries exist and many lack duty understanding.
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Atlanta
John 8. Pendleton
Superior Court
Notary
Judge Pendleton
Pendleton
Georgia
Near-Beer Saloon Rules Return to Old Barroom Basis
Atlanta Ga Aug 22. City ordinances bring near beer saloons back to the old barroom regime with high licenses limited hours and a rule barring access during night close. Saloons must have a restaurant license for lunches and charge for each meal. Screens must be removed. It becomes a penal offense to sell to minors intoxicated persons or habitual probationers. Officer J S Coogler watches probationers to curb access to intoxicants. Despite strict enforcement early, access remains easy for those seeking stronger drinks.
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Atlanta
Climax Council
Beir Walon
Recorder's Court
Coogler
Butt
Easton Hosts State Patriotic Order Banquet Convention
Easton Pa August 22 delegates arrived and registered at Hotel Carldon for the annual state convention of the Patriotic Order Bona of Am ories. Mayor Henry McKeon delivers welcome with State President FE Hendricks to respond. The event runs through Thursday with a street parade and drills.
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Convention OF Patriotic Order
Easton
Patriotic Order
Bona of Amories
Carldon
Henry McKeon
FE. F. Hendricks
Electric Bitters Cure Malaria on Panama Canal
Life on the Panama Canal carried malaria fears with chills fever and debility. Electric Bitters purport to destroy the malaria germs and cure stomach liver and kidney troubles. A North Carolina man testifies three bottles cured a severe malaria attack and restored health. 60 cents guaranteed by W. J. Smith & Bros and H. R Palmer & Sons.
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Panama Canal
Wm. A. Fretwell
Lucama
N. C
W. J. Smith & Bros
H. R Palmer & Sons
Hawkeyes In Net Tourney Opensdes Moines Event
Des Moines August 22 The fifth annual Town Lawn Tennis Association tournament began at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club with Hawkeye players entering to contest the men’s singles and doubles titles. The singles winner will face titleholder Fred Bradley of the city and the doubles survivors will meet Carey and Gillman of Bronx City.
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Des Moines
Town Lawn Tennis Association
Des Moines Golfand Country Club
Hawkeye State
Fred Bradley
Carey and Gillman
Bronx City
International Tennis Tournament at Niagara Opens
The twenty-fourth International lawn tennis tournament opened today on the grass courts of the Queen's Royal at Niagara-on-the-Lake Niagara Falls N Y promises record attendance and exciting contests The program includes open singles and doubles ladies events mixed doubles handicaps and novice singles among others with eight courts in regular play during the week.
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Niagara Falls
N.Y
Queen's Royal
Niagara-on-the-Lake
United States
Carania
Dysentery cure praised for wide use and safety
Dysentery is a dangerous disease but can be cured. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has been successfully used in nine epidemics of dysentery. It has never been known to fail. It is equally valuable for children and adults and when diluted with water and sweetened. It is pleasant to take. Sold by all dealers.
Convention to seek law on true net contents stamps
Pittsburg Pa August 22. The tenth annual convention of the International Stewards Association opens a four day session in this city. Delegates will urge Congress to enact a law requiring true net contents to be stamped on every package of food to stop short weight frauds.
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Pittsburg
International Stewards Association
Congress
Be sure to take Chamberlain's remedy on your summer trip
A brief travel tip advises carrying Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy before trains and steamers this summer. Water and climate changes often trigger sudden diarrhoea attacks, so be prepared. Sold by all dealers.
Settlements Soon for Fruit Growers
Atlanta Aug 22 Georgia Fruit Exchange will finish Individual records on each car of peaches handled this season and then seek settlements with railroads. Manager Fleming said a pleasant conference with Central of Georgia Railway over grower claims, aiming to similar talks with other roads. Delays in July due to scarce refrigerator cars caused losses estimated at 100000 to 150000 dollars as growers seek compensation for load data fares and market prices.
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Atlanta
Georgia Fruit Exchange
Pasion
Lhat
Fleming
Central of Georgia Railway Company
Struck a Rich Mine with Dr King’s New Life Pills
W Benda of Coal City Alabama proclaims a cure after 12 years of liver and kidney trouble. He credits Dr King’s New Life Pills as the best remedy for constipation malaria headache dyspepsia and debility priced at 26 cents at W J Smith Bros and H R Palmer Sons.
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W. Benda
Coal City
Ala
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bros
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Austrian Students Arrive in New York for Exchange Talks
One hundred Vienna University students in formal dress arrive in New York to be hosted by metropolitan German singing societies. They aim to foster professor exchanges between Austrian and American universities, with concerts planned including a Carnegie Hall debut, before visits to Boston Buffalo Niagara Falls Washington and Philadelphia.
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New York
University of Vienna
Metro Polis
Germany
Academic Singing Society of
Vienna
Carnegie Hall
Boston
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Washington
Philadelphia
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Severe Cold says Rocky Mount man
J R Pitt of Rocky Mount North Carolina suffered an intense cold and throat trouble and claims one bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery cured him. The ad touts the medicine as strongest remedy for diseased lungs hemorrhages lagrippe asthma hay fever and lung trouble with trial bottle free and guarantee by W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.
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J. R. Pitt
Rocky Mt. N. C
Asaya
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. RR. Palmer & Sons
Food Inspector Methvin Begins State Tour For Pure Food Work
Pure Food Inspector P A Methvin starts a month long Georgia tour focusing on feed stuffs and milk quality under the Pure Food Law. He notes improved feeds, cites illegal milk sales due to low butter fat, and celebrates a legislative salary increase to 2500 per year for his services.
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Atlanta
P. A. Methvin
Capitol
Georgia
Clites
Fowtia
Department of Agriculture
Mathison
Methvin
Chess Meet at Rochester Opens Under Club Sponsorship
The New York State Chess Association midsummer meeting begins in Rochester with interstate masters club teams and individual contests. Hosted by the Rochester Chess Club at the Rochester Yacht Club on the Genesee River, the event runs through Friday and includes teams from Pennsylvania and New York.
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Rochester
New York State Chess Association
Rochester Chess Club
Rochester Yacht
Canadian Trap Shooting Tourney Opens in Montreal
Montreal hosts the tenth annual Dominion of Canada Trap Shooting Association championship at the Ranelagh Country Club. August 6 reports many noted shots at the opening day as competitors prepare to vent the cut on Tuesday under joint auspices of the Montreal and Westmount Gun clubs.
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Montreal
Ranelagh
Dominion of Canada
Westmount
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing
A local ad touts Bucklen Arnica Salve as a fast remedy for burns cuts wounds and skin sores. It claims curing powers for boils eruptions and eczema with relief for chapped hands sprains and corns, sold by W. Z. Smith & Bros. and H. R. Palmer & Sons.
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Bucklen
W. Z. Smith & Bros
H. R. Palmar & Sons
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Athens Transfer @ Livery Co
Monumental Industrial Institution
Old Black Mammies of the
North Georgia Agricultural College
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University of Georgia
Dahlonega, GA
Cacuereal
Sam Pereto
G. R. Glenn
LL. D
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Massa
Shett
Industrial Index
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David C. Barrow
City Council
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W. J. Northen
Mgr
Immigration and Investment Barn
Atlanta, Ga
White Song and Daughters of
Millard Alfred Jenkens
First Baptist Church
Industrial Institute
M. L. Troutman
First Methodist Church
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Chamberlain
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Georgia Fruit Growers’ Exchange
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