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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1911

Page

6

Record Inter national Livestock Exposition Opens in Dexter Pavilion

Chicago December 2 The international livestock exposition opens today at the Dexter pavilion amid a record display of champion animals from the United States Canada and Mexico with 100000 in premiums. Features include a broadened students judging contest with leading agricultural colleges representatives a shepherd dogs test and the United States department of agriculture yearling sheep bred and owned by USDA to display the range sheep program started five years ago at Laramie Wyoming.

Chicago United States Canada Mexico Dexter Pavilion United States Department of Agriculture Department Laramie Wyo

Gifts and visits elevate Rabun Gap Industrial School

Mr Prince Hodgson and family joined Miss Mildred Rutherford at Rabun Gap Industrial School for Thanksgiving tours. Prof Ritchie leads the mountain school as principal. Hodgson pledged 10 dollars endowment. Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs aims to raise 10 thousand, with 300 to go in about a month. Rutherford heads to New York to speak for Southern societies with lecture proceeds supporting the Bar tow Memorial fund. Hodgson also brought 200 dollars in cash prizes for student work across shop, farm, sewing, and canning activities.

Prince Hodgson Mildred Rutherford Rabun Gap Athens Ritchie Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs Little Worker Rutherford New York Bartow Memorial Fund Hodgson Mountain Industrial School

Child loses hand to giant cracker explosion

Cordele Georgia December 2 Lawson Hunt four year old son of Dr G M Hunt lies in dying condition after a giant cracker exploded in his hands. Left hand blown off at the wrist right hand badly lacerated with possible wrist amputation. Chest and body severely burned. Accident occurred as children played in yard and street after obtaining a cracker lit by larger children.

Cordele Lawson Hunt G. M. Hunt

National Monetary Commission Meets in Washington

Washington December 2 The National Monetary Commission began its final meetings to gather informed opinions on proposed banking reform and currency changes. The bankers views especially on the National Reserve Association are sought as the commission seeks consensus on the plan.

Washington, D. C Naonal Monetary Commission National Reserve Association

Great unification of the nations banking commission statement

The article discusses a proposed unification of the nation’s banking system credit, invites public opinion before finalizing the bill, and notes forthcoming deliberations and a bill to be introduced. It mentions a young farmer J W McCarter and a fatal accident, a senior class play, and a planned faculty reception.

Robert 8. McArthur Atlanta Bessie Tift

Judge Hodges Losses Fire at Home Barn

Hartwell Georgia reports a blaze at Judge W L Hodges camp ground barn yesterday at noon. Authorities suspect arson as the fire destroyed the structure and caused substantial loss. No injuries are listed and investigation is underway.

Hartwell, Ga W. L. Hodges

Thanksgiving at Bessie Tift Celebrated By Girls

Thanksgiving at Bessie Tift College Forsyth Georgia on December 2 featured an old fashioned holiday for the girl students. Morning prayer preceded breakfast and nearly every girl joined in the celebration despite cold weather. The day included an open air picnic straw ride and a long outing.

Forsyth Bessie Tift College

Midville Citizen Dies Suddenly in Savannah Boarding House

Savannah report says R. M. Ramscy, a well known planter from near Midville, Ga., collapsed and died in a Savannah boarding house yesterday after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.

Midville Savannah R. M. Ramscy Thin City

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Rabun Gap Indus Mr. E. R. Hodgson, Sr Miss Rutherford National Monetary Commission Meet Sale Michael Persia Turkey India Toyland Michael’s Gifta Folke J. W. McCarter Boon Rexall R. Palmer & Sons Drug Co Bucklen Arnica Ralve W. J. Jemmity & Bro R. Palmer & Sons W.L. Hodges Foley Kidney Pills Amo Sunder
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