Athens Gains in Georgia Big City Class Says Census
Athens is hailed as one of the six big cities in Georgia with a 15 000 population and a forty six percent ten year gain. It notes limited incorporated limits but foresees growth to twenty five to thirty thousand. The piece urges unity for manufacturing growth and Chamber of Commerce support to develop power from the James White Power Co. and attract industry to Athens.
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Athens
Athena
Lst
Columbus
James White Power Co
Barnett Shoals
Chamber of Commerce
Lunacy Trial Rates in Clarke County for 1910
Judge Wingfield's record shows nearly 1.5 lunacy trials per month in Clarke county during 1910 with seventeen cases heard, most leading to committal to the state sanitarium. White women and men are noted among the cases, with color breakdowns provided for whites and colored residents. From April 1909 to Dec 31, 1910, thirteen cases were cited in Clarke County.
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Wingfield
Clarke County
Sanitarium
Big Jim Ashley Visits Georgia from Toledo
James M. Ashley of Toledo known as Big Jim to Republicans stayed at the Georgian for two days and expressed optimism about Harmon’s 1912 presidential prospects. A son of a former congressman, Ashley has long been active in Ohio politics and in mining and timber interests. He praised Athens’ growth since his visit two decades ago and noted his ties to national leaders including Roosevelt Taft and Cannon.
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James M. Ashley
Toledo
Ohio
Big Jim Ashley
Ashley
Roosevelt
Big Bill
Taft
Georgia
Congress
T. M. Bell
Henry P. Farrow
Tle
Athens
Harmon
Death in Roaring Fire Sparks Burn Care Ad
A fragment notes Buck Jen's Amnica Salve advertised as quick burn and wound relief available at W. J. Stalth & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Bons in Austin Texas. The entry also reports the Texas Humane Society holding its annual session to discuss humane treatment of children and animals with prominent Texas advocates participating.
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Buck Jen
W. J. Stalth & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Bons
Austin
Texas
Texas Humane Society
Campell Organizes Georgia Corn Clubs Gains in Counties
Prof Campbell of the State College of Agriculture returns from South Georgia after organizing two boys corn clubs and guiding seed selection and cultivation plans. Six new county clubs formed in a week with four more expected. Ware and Pierce counties each launched a club with about fifty boys, teachers, and farmer-fathers in attendance. Columbia and Greene counties prepare to organize Friday and Saturday.
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Campbell
State College of Agriculture
South Georgia
Farmer- Boys
Ware County
Waycross
Pierce County
Columbia County
Greene County
Spring term starts for Oconee and nearby superior courts
Judge C. H. Brand of Athens opens the circuit spring term next Monday week for Oconee superior court. Jackson and Walton follow in February with Banks at Homer in the third week of March Franklin in late March and Clarke county in April.
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Oconee Superior Court
C. H. Brand
Athens
Jackson Superior Court
Walton Superior Court
Banks
Homer
Franklin
Clarke County Superior Court
Athens Paper Co to be organized for wrapping paper trade
Several well known Athens businessmen plan to organize a new concern named Athens Paper Company to handle wrapping papers and paper bags for trade. They expect arrangements perfected soon and a definite announcement shortly. The organizers are experienced in the proposed business.
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Athes Paper Company
Indiana Dairy Association Holds Annual Convention at Purdue
Indiana dairy men gather at Purdue University for the annual Indiana State Dairy Association convention. The two day program covers breeding feeding and care of dairy cows methods of butter making sanitation tuberculin tests oleomargarine law enforcement and butter quotations discussed during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Indiana
Indiana State Dairy Association
Purdue University
Near Escape Foiled at Clarke County Jail
Sheriff and assistants prevented a mass prison break at Clarke jail where several felony prisoners are confined. A prisoner returning from a sanctioned outing hid steel to saw bars, foiled by alert guards. The grand jury warned jail vulnerabilities and urged contractors to fix escape risks, with commissioners expected to act promptly.
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Clarke County
Clarke
Superior Court
Advertising Golf Tourney Opens at Pinehurst
The Advertising Golf Association of America began its annual championship tournament today at Pinehurst Country Club in North Carolina. The event runs through the rest of the week with competitors from the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinehurst
N. C
Advertising Golf Association of America
Pinehurst Country Club
Georgia National Guard All Right Despite Army Waits
A Jan 10 dispatch from Atlanta reports General Weaver acknowledged Captain Thomasson’s remarks about Georgia troops at Chickamauga. The adjutant general defended the Georgia medical corps, noting near full complements and that 95 percent attended Antietam instruction in 1909.
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Avlanta
Georgia
North
South Carolina
Chickamauga
Scott
Weaver
General Scott
Thomasson
United States
United States War Department
Georgia Medical Corps
Antietam
Foley's Kidney Remedy Appreciation Note
A reader from Elmira New York praises Foley's Kidney Remedy for curing a severe kidney trouble after using five bottles. The testimonial claims the product is the most reliable kidney medicine the writer has ever taken and notes it is sold by all druggists.
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L. McConnell
Catherine ,J
Elmira
Foley
Denham denies merger plan for Gainesville Midland Brinson Railways
Capt. W B Denham, new GM, states there is no truth to rumors the Gainesville Midland Railway and Brinson Railway will merge connect at Athens and extend toward western lines. The banner noted reports of Central of Georgia negotiations and ownership changes, but Denham cites road management changes and rolling stock conditions as the cause of speculation.
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Gainesville Midland Railway
Brinson Railway
Athens
W. B. Denham
Central of Georgia
G. M
Macon
Denham
G, M
Savannah
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
The busiest and mightiest little things ever made are Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They provide aid when needed, change weakness into strength and gloominess into joy. Their actions are gentle, and readers praise their purgative effect.
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Chamberlain
Pentangular intercollegiate debate on federal income tax proposed
Five southern colleges select the topic That a Federal Income Tax would be a desirable part of taxation. Georgia debates North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Tulane at Athens affirmative. Registration due by Feb 1 with preliminaries in early April and final in early May. Sophomore debate topic Labor unions serve the country. Register now as closing date nears.
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Georgia
North Carolina
Chapel Hill
Tulane
Athens
Wisconsin Y M C A Holds Thirty Sixth State Convention
Representatives from Wisconsin branches gather in Madison for the thirty sixth annual state convention lasting four days. A public Sunday session will feature addresses from religious workers from several states. The annual state athletic meet of the ax section is scheduled for Saturday afternoon.
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Madison
Wis
Young Men's Christian Assocition
Wisconsin
Axsecition
Four Misdemeanor Cages to Be Tried This Morning
Judge West will oversee four misdemeanor cases at Athens city court this morning at 9 30. Solicitor Will handles the disposal of the four prisoners now in jail. The proceedings are routine and not sensational.
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Athens
West
Lee Worsham a Good Georgian to Watch
An editorial lauds E Lee Worsham Georgia state entomologist and Southern Conservation Congress leader. It praises his role in Georgia conservation, pest control impact on cotton and orchards, ties to Pinchot, founding the Southern Conservation Congress, and his magnetism and courtesy.
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The
Atlanta Constitution
Athens
Lee Worsham
University of Georgia
E. Lee Worsham
Georgia
Southern Conservation Congress
National Conservation Congress
Royal Society of Arts
England
Worsham
George
Gifford Pinchot
America
South
Pinchot
Monthly Report of the Bessie Mell Industrial Home
The January meeting reports 26 workers and 210 garments made in December. Donations from Harvest Home, Elks and churches aided the needy. calls for stronger public support of the Associated Charities and faster investigation of new arrivals are urged. Officers note sympathy for secretary Mrs Planigen and thank contributors.
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Bessie Mell
Methodist Church
Young Men's Christian Association
Bessie Melt
C. D. Planigen
Lane
Noland
Katities
Davison
Associated Charities
M. Rutherford
State Conference on Taxation Opens in Utica
Delegates from across New York gather in Utica for a two day conference to push taxation reform and unify assessment methods. Judge B B Woodbury chairs the session focusing on personal property tax and Mayor Gaynor’s proposal to abolish it in New York City. Other topics include the inheritance tax law and the assessment of manufacturing firms and public service corporations like railroads.
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Utica
New York
B. BE. Woodbury
Jamestown
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Gaynor
New York City
Colorado Farmer Congress Meets in Fort Collins
Progressive farmers from all sections of Colorado gather at Colorado Agricultural College for the annual State Farmers' Congress. An unusually large attendance and a strong program of addresses and discussions promise the most successful meeting in the history of the organization.
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Fort Collins
Colo
Colorado Agricultural College Today
Earliness
State Farmers’ Congress
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Jas. M. Ashley
Athens Paper CO
Indiana Dairymen
Georgia National Guard All Right
G. M. and
Brinson R. R.’s
Heote
Southern
Wisconsin Y
State Conference ON Taxation
Colorado Farmer
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