Corn clubs shine as capitol displays wow crowds
The Athens Daily Banner notes corn club exhibits exceed prior state counts with over three thousand displays praised by visiting crowds. Sugar industry suits top $100 million against the sugar trust while Zelaya is released from U S detention with conditions. Other items cover currency reform debates and Georgia marble bids for the Lincoln Memorial.
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Louisiana
Louisiana Sugar People
The
Sugar Trust
Corn Club Boys and Canning Club Girls Honored in Atlanta
Georgia showcases reveal that corn club boys and canning club girls have driven state wealth, with over a thousand corn club boys and extensive canning club exhibits installed at the state capitol. Leaders will address the crowd as Governor Slaton is away in New York.
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Atlanta
Corn Club Msya
Gate City
Corn Club
State Capitol
Barrow
Soule
Brittain
Slaton
New York
Canning Club
Georgia
Stopping Naval Armament and the Lever Demonstrator Bill
The piece discusses Churchill's proposal for a one year halt to naval armament and US congressional debate with mixed views from Germany and Britain. It argues the Lever Agricultural Extension Bill would create county agents to teach science based farming, raise yields, cut costs, and elevate farmers toward prosperity and efficiency.
Y ambitions of the National Soft Fertility League figurehead roster
Howard H. Gross presents a leadership slate for the National Soft Fertility League with officers and directors listed. Names include James J. Hill, W. H. Taft, H. A. Mudge, D. R. Forgan, and others across Chicago and affiliated interests in farming advocacy.
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Howard H. Gross
National Soft Fertility League
First National Bank
Chicago
James J. Hill
W. H. Taft
H. A. Mudge
D. R. Forgan
Frank G. Logan
F. A. Delano
F. Baackes
Conway
John
Goodwin
Clarence
Funk
Civil and Military Clash in Alsace
A serious clash in Alsace between civil and military authorities prompts the emperor to consider decisive intervention. The Reichstag shows strong lack of confidence in the government as military power is alleged to have run roughshod in Zabern. The emperor vows not to let disaffection grow and hints at possible civil authority restoration and military policy reversal.
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Alsace
Germany
Zabern
William Eoes
Republicans Propose Basis Change for National Conventions
The Republican Party debates altering representation in national conventions to reflect last presidential vote totals, aiming to reduce southern influence and limit black delegates. The national committee lacks authority to change representation. only the national convention can approve. This issue looms as a major topic at the next convention.
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South
National Committee
Republican Party
Clarke's New Commissioners Bring Hope for Progressive County Government
The Banner salutes Clarke County's three new commissioners Joseph M. Hodgson Bramblett and McLeroy as they prepare to take office January 1. Hodgson brings long county experience from prior service, Bramblett is a tireless local merchant, and McLeroy is a seasoned farmer now based in Athens. The paper expects an up to date and satisfactory administration continuing county progress.
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Joseph M. Hodgson
Board of
Bramblett
Clarke County
Princeton
McLeroy
Bradberry
Athens
McAdoo Reports United States Finances Sound
Secretary McAdoo testifies to Congress that U S finances are strong under the Democratic administration. Fiscal year revenues, excluding post office receipts, exceed seven hundred million with major sources from the tariff, internal revenue, and income taxes. He notes over fifty million loaned to banks to move crops and insists Treasury actions were non political and partisan in no way.
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McAdoo
Congress
United States
Treasury Department
Government banking reform praised for stabilizing economy
The Secretary says financial system improvements would build lasting confidence and ensure steady funds for commerce and industry. He highlights the value of a truthful government agency in preventing panics and unjust practices and backs pending banking and currency reforms to protect against crises and support expansion.
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Congress
Testing Wilson Policy on Mexico Crisis in Coming Weeks
The article argues the United States backs President Wilson against Huerta and will enforce the Monroe Doctrine. It notes possible recognition of a new Mexican government and doubts how Mexico can be stabilized without a strong hand. It predicts a thorough test of Wilson's policy in the near term.
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Wilson
United States
Huerta
Mexico
The Coming of Santa Claus to Athens
Old Santa is on his way to Athens and other places with a long journey ahead. He is in good spirits after a prosperous year and plans to visit every child in the city, hoping residents will lend him a lift if he struggles.
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Santa
Athens
Santa Claus
Claus
Ulster Resistance Shapes New Home Rule Debate
The article details Ulster opposition to Irish Home Rule, including armed readiness and continued factional pressure. It notes British leaders fear disruption and discuss compromises such as exempting Ulster, while Balfour’s dissolution proposal divides opinion and risks government credibility if revisited.
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Ireland
Great Britain
Ulster
Balfour
Gvernment
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Lever Agricultural Extension
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