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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1914

Page

5

Cardus Woman's Tonic Helps Kentucky Couple

In Catron Kentucky Bettie Bullock Water writes of recovery from long illness after using Cardus the woman’s tonic. Her husband rescued her from despair and she reports regained strength and the ability to walk two miles and do work again. The letter urges others with womanly troubles to try Cardus, claiming it has helped millions over 50 years.

Bullock Husband Catron Hiis Place Bettie Bullock Cardus Washington Democratic Party

Southeast Conference Aims to Boost Food Crops in South

Georgia Chamber of Commerce plans the Southeastern Food Crops Conference in Atlanta in early October with 500 to 600 delegates from southern states. Delegates will include one per county. aim to encourage farmers to grow more food for man and animals and achieve self sufficiency next year amid war uncertainties.

Atlanta Georgia Chamber of Commerce Southeastern Food Crops Conference Mississippi Earl Kitchener South

Africa at War Expands European Holdings, Africa Vast

Special report notes African possessions and protectorates of France England Belgium and Germany exceed continental U S in area and population. It cites sizes of colonies Sahara population centers and 1910 to 1912 trade values and lists principal African possessions for each country.

Washington, D. C United States Europe England France Germany Belgium National Geographic Society Africa Sahara Desert Union of South Africa Good Hope Natal Transvaal Orange Free State Algeria East Africa Protectorate Bechuanaland Rhodesia Nigeria Gold Coast Uganda Somaliland Nyasaland Tunis Ivory Coast Dahomey Congo Madagascar Senegal Somali Coast Togo Kamerun German Southwest Africa German East Africa

Land measures for acreage and square side lengths

An old metric table lists that one acre equals 160 square rods 4840 square yards and 43660 square feet. It shows required square side lengths to contain ten acres 660 feet one acre 208.78 only half acre third acre 120.50 fourth acre eighth acre 73.79.

Tribble Nominated for Third Term in Eighth District

In Athens a delegation from eleven of thirteen counties met at city hall to nominate Hon. Samuel J. Tribble for re election to Congress. The convention reorganized the district executive committee and adopted resolutions endorsing Tribble and President Woodrow Wilson. tribble sent a message from Washington urging support for Democratic policies and the currency reform bill.

Wedne Eighth Athens Samuel J. Tribble Congress Old Georgian Hotel Tribble Washington Council Chamber Putnam and Hart Newton Luke Robinson E. A. Coogler L. H. Franklin R. F. Taylor Clarke B. A. Griffith H. C. Tuck Cobb J.W. Barnett J. T. Anderson T. W. Rucker H. M. Rylee J. F. Rhodes Max Michael A. G. Dudley J. F. Tibbetts M. M. Arnold J. H. Hancock A. P. Hale John White Morton H. V. McElroy Arnold Madison A. W. Mathews R. T. Daavid J. H. Henley J. Carmichael G. M. David J. F. Tiller Wilkes Dr. J. T. Wright W. T. Standard A. G. Quinn Oglethorpe T. B. Hansford R. L.bacon J. B. Wenford W. M. Patman Oconse J. H.cobb 0. H. Bradber G. of E Roy Lambert Morgan Oconee J. B. Cobb E. Roy Lambert Walton John T. Robertec Oglethorpe W. E. Patma United States J. Tribble U. S Washington, D. C Col Meare Beople Democratic Party Europe Wilson Mexico

Swamp land reclamation and rural credits urged in 1918 talk

A speaker urges use of government funds to reclaim swamp lands in the South and to support farm improvements through rural credits. He cites 1918 cotton yields in Georgia Texas and Oklahoma and praises agricultural schools and farm demonstration work funded by Congress. He asks members to carry messages of appreciation to constituents.

Wilson Republic Georgia Democratic Party Republican Party New York Washington United States Texas Oklahom Oklahoma Congress Natonal Eighth Congressional District

Dr. L. G. Hardman Praises Georgia Campaign

Dr. L. G. Hardman thanks Georgia voters for support in the governor race. He commends Judge Nate Harris and Hon. Randolph Anderson for their campaigns and offers sympathy for their bereavement, expressing high hopes for the state's progress and lawful leadership.

Commerce L. G Hardman Georgia Nate. Harris Randolph Anderson L. G. Hardman

Slaton Governor Defends Senate Bid in Georgia Letter

Atlanta Aug 25 Governor Blaton issues a pointed statement denying misrepresentations by Mr. Hardwick and asserting he would seek the Georgia Senate seat while vowing to represent all Georgians. He attacks Hardwick, touts his own progressive record, and cites county support and constitutional rules to justify his candidacy.

Atlanta Blaton Hardwick Senate Ming Herdwick Kimnball House Fulder Mr. Hardwick Hutchens Cooper Mysen Georgia Mesers Hardwick Felde Bacon and Smith United States

Daily Thought on Life and the Inner Future

A reflective line attributed to R. L. Stevenson emphasizes that true progress lies within the heart rather than in distant lands or external pursuits. It frames life as a personal inward journey toward a united future.

R. L. Stevongon

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Southeastern “Food Crops” Conference Congressional A. P. Deadwyler J. 8 Mann J. R. Maddox. Pranklin J. B. Kelley L. J. W. P. Westbrooks Greene J. J. Fink R. R. Treadwell J. L. Brown T. J. Park B. A. Copelan Henry Jarnigan Smith B. ‘* Copelan Bee Dee Tina DR. Hardman
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