Athens Embraces Bond Vote for Street Improvements Nationwide City Pride
Athens voters approved a 150000 bond issue for street improvements by an overwhelming margin with only four opposed in a 1016 poll. The Lawrenceville News-Herald lauds Athens as a leading commercial center in the South with strong banks, thriving merchants, and plans for a new hotel and building company as signs of rapid growth and civic progress.
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Athens
Lawrenceville News-Herald
Auga
Atlanta
Athena
Honda
Ita
Prosperity Abroad in the Land
A regional bank system endows the South with funds to finance cotton and other crops. The piece argues the East and West controlled money and food markets after the Civil War, keeping prices low for labor and cotton. It urges fair pay for labor and supports higher domestic cotton prices to reflect production costs.
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West
South
Southern farmers face price hopes amid cotton struggles
The piece argues that Eastern and Western workers enjoy higher wages and prosperity, while Southern farmers toil yet struggle with cotton profits. It contends a new era has begun, with farmers increasingly independent and targeting fifty cents per pound for cotton before Christos, urging no delay.
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South
Christos
Georgia Campus 10 Be Deserted for Christmas Homegoing
Carey J. Williams notes a Georgia campus empties as exams end and students head home for Christmas. The piece recalls monks and bells quieting as Athens clears of Georgia boys, with lines about family reunions and holiday cheer.
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Georgia
Carey J. Williams
Nick
Athens
Gorgia
Crasaic
W. B. McDonald
George
Ashlons
Governors Cup Golf Tournament Dates Set for December
The November Governor's Cup golf event will be held December 22 to 27. A committee led by B R Bloodworth and M J Hodgson announced dates and entry procedures. Entries must sign up by Saturday afternoon on the club bulletin board, with pairings to be drawn Saturday evening and announced in papers. The Governor's Cup stays with a player who wins it three consecutive years, and January begins four captainled team tournaments on fixed schedules.
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B. R. Bloodworth
M. 3. Hodgson
W. H. Bocock
J. L, Sexson
D. G. Anderson
J. M. Pound
Houve
Confederate Day At Lucy Cobb Institute
Monday was Confederate Day at Lucy Cobb Institute. University students were asked to contribute 50 cats each to fund Heroes of the Sixties veterans in the Soldier's Home at Atlanta. Lucy Cobb girls under Miss Millie Rutherford sang Confederate songs and began the collection. Miss Caroline Rose was treasurer. The student body and University boys expect continued cooperation.
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Lucy Cobb Institute
Atlanta
Lucy Cobb
Millie Rutherford
Caroline Rose
Jaldosti
Lucy Clbb
When I ve Been Bad Poem Recounted by Child and Father
A child recalls misdeeds as mother and father react with playful discipline. The scene shifts to a night by the window where the child hides from shadows and is awakened by a startled scream after a missed danger. The memory is framed as a paternal reflection on boyhood sins.
Mexico a nation the size of Georgia and more
Special to Banner. Washington December 15. National Geographic Society bulletin outlines Mexico's geography and history. It compares Mexico’s area to the United States and major western states, notes the Rio Grande border and surveys, and provides data on population literacy and railroads before the Madero era.
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Banner
Washington
Mexico
National Geographic Society
United States
North America
Texas
Continental
Bulletin
Austria
Hungary
Germany
France
Grea Bric
Ireland
Republic of
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Sonora
Nebraska
Coonulla
Toa Vieja
Durango
Kentucky
Alaska
Chihuahua
Mexican
San Juan
Sangre de Christo
Rocky Mountains
Colorado
Rio Grande
New Mexico
Saint Louis
New York
Gulf of Mexico
el Paso
Republic
Arizona
California
Brazil
New World
Laredo
Eagle Pass
el Passo
New York business men push for peace over politics
New York merchants urge an end to political maneuvering and seek a peace pact before year’s end. They warn that home progress and prosperity depend on stabilizing foreign policy amid rising crime concerns and public demand for action.
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New York
Tonch
Roosevelt
Broadway
Whitelight
Faculty Additions at Agricultural College
Julian H. Miller of Athens appointed to the division of horticulture and a Georgia State College of Agriculture graduate. He served in World War I, commanding a company in the Toul sector before discharge August 15. Prof. George R. Sainta elected professor of Agricultural Engineering. Emory D. Alexander joins the division of agronomy. Fain from University of Tennessee College of Engineering.
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Agricultural College
Julian H. Miller
Athens
Georgia State College of Agriculture
Fort Benning
Ind
Toul
Metz
France
George R. Sainta
State College Or Agriculture
Fain
University of Tennessee, Colege of Engineering
Emory D. Alexander
Division of
Agronomy
Mysterious Fires Plague Former German Ship at Thames Docks
London reports another bout of mysterious fires aboard a former German ship. Fire broke out late last night in two holds of the steamer Boonah at Thames docks. Police detained several sailors in connection with the incident.
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Associated Press
London
Thames Docks
Boonah
Mountain Hike of Y Men and Boys
A long piece urges youth development through the Young Men’s Christian Association. It argues real manhood comes from faith in God, obedience to His laws, and structured YMCA programs guiding boys to grow from adolescence into responsible men. It cautions against lax religious teaching and emphasizes leaders’ roles in modeling Christian life.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Evry
God
Jesus of Nazareth
Christ of God
Jesus Christ
Chiiss
Jesus
Sci
MC A
Carranza Likely to Seek Coahuila Governor Race
Mexico City dispatch reports President Carranza may run for governor in his native Coahuila at the next election. A special commission from Coahuila is expected soon to offer him the candidacy.
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Carranza
Associated Press
Mexico City
Coahuila
Dinner Party at the Georgian Hotel Hosts Noted Ladies
Mrs OCallaghan hosted a Monday evening dinner at the Georgian Hotel with an eight course meal. Attendees included Mrs Strahan, Mrs Lawton, Mrs Fickett, Mrs Rowe, Mrs Richards, Mrs OMeay, Mrs Bexton, Mrs Anderson and Mrs Wilkins, while Mrs W M Fambrough of Bostwick visited town yesterday.
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Fickett
Rowe
Richards
Omey
Mra. Bexton
Mra. Anderson
Wilkins
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York City
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Coaruila
Humbolt
Campeche
Tabasco
Yucatan
Mexico Republic
N.Y
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Lkely
Empire State
Uncle Sam
Walter T. Forbes
Ve. M.C. A. Others
Michigan
Johnny Spencer
Macon Telegraph
New York World
Wilson
Mr. House
Johnny
Hash
Willa
Tampa Lsily Times
Dove
Cies
Yukon River
Savannah Press
Newbery
Newberry
le May
Bennett
Senate
Ledge
Borah
Sherman
Johnson
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Bostwick
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