Local observations hint at thrift and progress in Athens
A jumble of notes covers politics, industry, and civic life in Georgia. Athens eyes greater cooperation amid redistricting talk and a rising interest in the State College of Agriculture short courses starting March. A boll weevil conference and numerous farm groups plan meetings through May, signaling practical gains for farmers and residents.
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State College of Agriculture
Georgia
Georgia State College of Agriculture
Georgia Dairyman's and Livestock Association
Georgia Breeders’ Association
State Horticultural Society
Farm Machinery People
Revival of New Year’s calling heartens Athens residents
Last night Athens enjoyed a revival of the old New Year’s calling custom as many homes opened their doors and hundreds of citizens visited neighbors. The piece urges more year round sociability to mend misunderstandings and strengthen friendships, arguing life’s pace risks social ties and a dash of neighborly attentions would improve city and state.
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Athens
The Polish Kingdom Revival in WWI Hopes
The article surveys Polish hopes for a restored Kingdom of Poland amid WWI. Poles dread partial restoration and seek the full reassembly of Poland, arguing a united kingdom could promote lasting European peace, though major powers resist ceding territory.
Our Greatest Material Problem for the South
The South must build a diversified manufacturing base to curb outflow of cash from purchases. Developing skilled labor and attracting workers, plus securing capital, will enable local production of autos and many essentials, aided by Panama Canal trade growth with South America.
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South
Panama Canal
South America
After Care of Crippled Children
The piece notes infantile paralysis prompts for aftercare, citing Vermont’s traveling clinic and New York City’s committee. Nurses visit homes, train families, and supervise exercise while braces or aid are provided if needed to restore children to healthier function.
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New York
Vermont
State Board of Health
New York City
Health Department
Allies position on postwar terms and likely outcomes
The Allies show no mood for a separate peace and jointly reject Germany’s terms. Expected demands include return of all conquered lands, Alsace Lorraine to France, colonies, and gains for Russia and Hungary, plus heavy indemnities to repair Belgium and Serbia. Prussian militarism would be limited to curb their menace, signaling a prolonged war.
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Germany
Austria
England
France
Russia
Italy
Alsace Lorraine
Halyas
Belgium
Serbia
Europe
States rights and federal power dangers in suffrage debate
A defense of states rights condemns federal overreach on issues like woman suffrage. The author argues secession rights remain, warns against federal coercion, and stresses suffrage as a state matter not to be federally mandated. The piece cautions against future shifts toward a paternalistic federal government.
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Congress
Supreme Court
National Congress
Fire at Elite Theater Ends Quietly After Brief Evacuation
A small ceiling fire caused by suspected wiring led to the Elite Theater being evacuated at 9 20 with 200 patrons moved to the sidewalk. The blaze was extinguished by 9 40 and the show resumed, with damage estimated under five dollars.
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T Yes
Uesday
Picture House
Spirited fight for Southern District judge in Georgia
Washington Jan 1 One of the most spirited contests for a Georgia federal judgeship is under way for the Southern district with thirty able lawyers named as avowed candidates or backed by friends. Senators Smith and Hardwick have not endorsed. Smith leans to a younger nominee and may influence Northern district appointments if a pending bill passes. Names like Reuben R. Arnold Felder Pottle West Rawlings Haydeman Edwards and others surface amid factional pressure and regional loyalties in a tense political battle.
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Washington, D. C
Georgia
Hoke Smith
T. W. Hardwick
Senator Smith
Hardwick
South Georgia
House
Reuben Rk. Arnold
Arnold
Pottle
Harwick
Felder
John M. Slaton
John T. West
Thomson
B. T. Rawlings
Sandersville
R. N. Haydeman
Louisville
Charles G. Edwards
Savannah
Washington
City Court Jurors Drawn for February Term Athens
Judge West selected a list of jurors for the February term of the city court of Athens. Names include S. M. Arber, J. E. Lee, W. F. Booth, Jas. A. Yarbrough, D. J. Evans, W. M. Cochran, J. J. Oldham, G. P. Elder, A. IT Davison, W. C. Greer, D. I. Winter, R. L. Autrey, R. B. Lawrence Jr, Wm. A. Connell, J. C. Dester, A. Y. Woode, J. C. Hutchins, W. K. Bishop, Joel H. Downs, R. W. Bailey, J. H. Hubert, Jas. G. Paine, G. T. Mangleberg, R. S. Crane, R. L. Dowdy, J. B. Merry, Kent E. Towns, J. R. Butler, Joe F. Bryant, G. C. Armstrong, J. Green Wallace, C. Thorn ton, Jesse M. Allen, Geo. T. Watson, R. W. Maxwell, E. H. Scott, R. G. Taylor, C. W. Pittard, C. P. Bailey, Geo. T. Mygatt, H. L. Cook, C. C. McPhail, W. A. Fowler, F. L. Davis, L. F. McLeroy, Sam M. McKeon, Jas. W. Benson.
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West
City Court of
Athens
S.m.arber
J. E. Lee
W. F. Booth
Jas. A. Yarbrough
D. J. Evans
W. M. Cochran
J. J. Oldham
G. P. Elder
A. It, Davison
W. C. Greer
D. I. Winter
Center
R. L. Autrey
R. B
Joe F. Bryant
G. C. Armstrong
J. Green Wallace
C. Thornton
Jesse M. Allen
Geo
T. Watson
R. W. Maxwell
E. H. Scott
R. G. Taylor
C. W. Pittard
C. P. Bailey
T. Mygatt
H. L.cook
C. C. McPhail
W. A. Fowler
Frank C. Staton and Nezzle Seegars Wed in Commerce
Frank C. Staton and Nezzle Seegars of Commerce Ga united in marriage at the Methodist parsonage by Rev W P Scoville. Staton is a shipping clerk for B H Merck Wholesale Grocery and a rising local businessman. Seegars, a popular Commerce girl, has many friends who wish the couple a long happy life together.
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Commerce
Frank C. Staton
Nezzle Seegars
W. P. Scoville
First Methodist Church
Stanton
B. H. Merck Wholesale Grocery Company of Commerce
Postmaster Thurmond Hosts New Year Dinner For Carriers
Postmaster Wm T Thurmond of Commerce presided at a New Year dinner in the Ellida Cafe for city and rural delivery carriers and substitutes. Guests included former Postmaster Geo L Carson and Mayor C J Hood. Thurmond received a gold watch from postal employees as thanks, and delivered a closing address with his customary flourish.
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Thurmond
Wm. T. Thurmond
Ellida Cafe
Uncle Sam
Commerce Office
Commerce
T. Thurmond
Misse
Alma
Sue Thurmond
Messrs
Carl Jackson
C. E. Jackson
J. M. Mize
J. W. Sailors
Grover Prickett
W. B. Adderhold
Grover Wilson
J. D. Waddell
Geo. L. Carson
C. J. Hood
J. F. Shannon
Paul T. Harber
Tennessee Legislature Convenes in Nashville
Nashville Tenn January 1 Prospects for a busy session faced the Tennessee legislature as it convened in biennial meeting at noon today More than 70 percent of those present were new to their surroundings It is expected the session will provide for another election for a constitutional convention The movement was defeated in August 1916 by a close vote.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee Legisture
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Ham
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Clarke
Kingdom of Poland
Poland
Nicholas
Russian Poland
Kaiser
Astoria
Castoria
Wallace W. Lambdin
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