National Drainage Congress Forms to Reclaim Swamp Lands
Chicago hosts the first National Drainage Congress as part of a joint move with the Irrigation Congress. The group aims to reclaim 75 million acres of swamp and overflow land, boosting national wealth and public health through a coordinated plan and a proposed federal commission. Col. Gorgas is urged to join the effort for sanitaria and sanitation leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Drainage Congress
Drainage Congress
National Irrigation Congress
Edmund T. Perkins
American Reclamation Federation
Irrigation Congress
Chi
New Orleans
Charleston
D. C
Columbia
8. C
Perkins
Col
E. J. Watson
Agriculture, Commerce and Industries
South Carolina
William C. Corgas
Department of Sanitation
Panama Canal Zone
United States of America
United States
Bretes
Pacific Harmoniaation
Congress
First National Drainage Congress
Congress of the
Col. Watson
Prat National Bank
Chica- 50
Ill
Federal Congress
Nineteenth Irrigation Congress
B. A. Fowler
West
Geo. H. Maxwell
Pittsburg
Col. Gorgas
Uird
Canal
Frank B. Knight
Mlinois
Census on Insane in 1910 Highlights Georgia and Nation
A special census report shows 1910 insane in institutions totaled 187 454 with 60 603 admitted and 52 880 discharged. Georgia's 1910 figure rose to 3132 from 2839 in 1904. nationwide rates vary by state with Massachusetts and New York leading per capita. The study notes institutional numbers reflect care practices and population shifts.
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Virginia
Maryland
Atlantic States
Georgia
New Mexico
Massachusetts
Colum
Washington, D. C
Continental
United States
Bureau of the Census
Department of Commerce and Labor
Durand
J. A. Him
Columbus
New York
New Tingland
District of
District of Columbia
Mississippi
Pacific Coast
Census Bureau
County cattle inspector tribble elected for 1912
Mr T F Tribble, appointed last April to lead Clarke County cattle tick eradication under state and federal guidance, was elected for all of 1912 at a salary of 800 dollars. After nine months of work, he reports ships from outside the county and that 11 of 33 infested herds have been cleaned of ticks in six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Truble
Clarke
Georgia
United States
Tribble
Stuart's Buche and Juniper Compound Advertisement
An old remedy called Stuart's Buche and Juniper Compound is described as a reliable family medicine. It claims to ease colds coughs and croup and to prevent bronchitis and pneumonia with a suggestion to give it to children and take it when a cold starts.
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Foley
Girl hero rides midnight to warn Catskills forest in peril
A young girl on a midnight horseback ride saves many lives by warning others of a fearful forest ire in the Catskills. The piece highlights dramatic rescue and notes various medical cures and ad campaigns of the era, including Dr King’s New Discovery and Chamberlain's Liniment with testimonials and dealer notices.
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Catskills
Ives
Dr King
W. BR. Patterson
Wellington
Texas
W. J. Smith & Bro
B. Palmer & Sons
Medicines that Aid Nature Remedy Hailed
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts on the plan of aiding nature by quieting the cough relieving the lungs opening secretions and restoring the system to health. Thousands testify to its superior excellence and it is sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Gifford Pinchot Joins Boy Scouts As Chief Woodsman
Former U.S. Forester Gifford Pinchot becomes chief scout woodsman of the Boy Scouts of America. He will devote time to forestry study and conservation, help organize troops, and engage in activities and talks about natural resources for the scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gifford Pinchot
United States Forester
Boy Scouts of America
Pinchot
Milford
Penn
James E. West
Tallulah Falls lands study ordered by Georgia officials
Professor J C Koch of the University of Georgia will conduct a complete survey of Tallulah Falls property to determine state rights. Governor Slaton requested the study after a preliminary report to Governor Smith. The survey may take about 30 days and cost around 500 dollars. Meanwhile Georgia fraternities plan to keep house at their chapter homes on Milledge Avenue and adjacent streets.
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Atlanta
Georgia
T. 8
Feber
Orney General
Georgia Hoya
Phi Pelta Thetas
Chi Psis
Milledge Avenue
Sanford
Sigma Chis
Dearing Street
Hancock Avenue
Delta Tau Deltas
Calmly Waiting for Murder Trial
Gainesville Ga January 2 Heard Stowe white male in Mall County Jail awaiting grand jury fiatment for killing Reuben Miller in New Holland just before Christmas. No commitment trial yet. grand jury to sift case as trial planned for the superior court session starting third Monday this month.
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Gainesville
Stowe
Mall
Reuben Miller
New Holland
Superior Court
Miller
Witneses
Ready Made Road Samples to Be Shown at Conference
Prof. John C Koch of the University of Georgia road engineering department gathered road samples from Winterville and two other routes after heavy rains. The exhibit at the Athens conference will show sand lay and topsoil materials and the proper sand clay ratios for durable road construction. County commissioners are urged to bring sand, clay, and topsoil samples for analysis and guidance.
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C. Koch
Univer
Sity
Ville
Athens
Good Roads Department
University of Georgia
Strahan
John C. Koch
Clarke County Officials Plan Good Roads Conference Visit
Clarke County commissioners announce hosting delegates to the Good Roads conference at the University. An automotive tour of Clarke roads is planned with additional entertainments to show Clarke’s interest in highway improvements. Officials Mesars Holgren Holman and Pitterd express broad support for regional good roads campaigns.
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Clarke County
Clarks
Clarke
Mesars
Holgren
Holman
Pitterd
Cor
Prince Edward Island Election Heads Into Tomorrow Vote
On the eve of the Prince Edward Island general election leaders from Liberal and Conservative camps express confidence in a narrow victory. The province has seen a historically even split, with Liberal majorities shifting to Conservative in recent by elections, while Premier Mathieson leads the Conservatives and John Richards advocates a vigorous Liberal campaign.
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Charlottetown
P. EB. L
Prince Edward Island
Meargin
Laurier
Spa
Mathieson
John Richards
Georgia Sees Big Cotton Rise on Same Acreage
Prof R J DeLoach notes ginners reports show Georgia cotton ginned by mid December exceed 2.5 million bales, up from 1.8 million last year. Acreage rose little, yet yields soar due to seed selection, soil prep, and cultivation. The state may exceed 3 million bales this season with 500,000 bales unmarketed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J
DeLoach
State College of Agriculture
Georgia
Foley Remedies and Bed Wetting Cure Promotion From 19th Century Ad
An old advertisement touts Foley’s Honey and Tar for lagrippe and pneumonia, claiming rapid relief after a few doses and cure after three bottles. It also features Foley Kidney Pills as a cure for bed wetting in a child, with a customer testimonial. A note promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as safe for children’s colds and croup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Fisher
Washington
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Gifford Pinghot
Scout
Lorillard Spencer, Jr
Central Park
Tiffany’s
SS Es
Clarke Commissioners
Charles Durham
Lovington
Chamberism
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