Athens Daily Banner items and political notes
A混mbled collection of brief notes from the Athens daily paper includes subscription rates for The Athens Daily Banner and The Weekly Banner, local business notices, and assorted political commentary. Highlights mention gubernatorial speculation involving Pope Brown, James M. Smith, and Estill, plus railway consolidation in Atlanta and Danish West Indies sale terms.
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Fred
Pope Brown
James M. Smith
Two Georgian youths enter the ministry from promising careers
In Georgia two gifted young men, John Dagg Mell and Lucian Lamar Knight, give up successful paths in law and journalism to pursue the gospel ministry. Mell, a noted Athens solicitor and gifted orator, follows in the reputation of his late father, Chancellor Mall. Knight, acclaimed as a talented journalist, joins the ministry with high expectations for his future impact.
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Georgia
John Dagg Mell
Lucian Lamar Knight
Mr. Mell
Athens
Mall
Knight
Undefined poetic ideals shape a noted Atlanta trial poet
A fragment recalls a respected Atlanta poet and literary figure known for high ethical standards and a strong reputation. It mentions talent claims and a race for material power, contrasting virtuous qualities with defilement and faltering paths.
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Avon
Atlanta
The Educational Importance of Athens
Athens is hailed as the Classic City and Georgia’s education center attracting educators from across the South. The year will see the Southern Educational Conference gathering over five hundred prominent educators in Athens with future sessions planned by Schoolmasters' Clan and other organizations.
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Georgia
Athens
A Newspaper Not a Free Horse Editorial View
The Knoxville Sentinel argues newspapers are not free, urging fair pricing for advertising and noting two revenue sources: subscription and advertising. It compares newspapers to halls and billboards and contends ads fund journalism while cheap subscriptions cover only basic costs.
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Bill Board
Baa
Democracy in Decline From Fathers to Pageants
A provincial essay laments a drift from plain democracy toward royal pageantry. It argues presidents and monarchs now receive greater government involvement in inaugurations and royal visits, contrasting past simple ceremonies with Edward VII coronation spectacles. Haleemas from the Northern Woodfare offers a cough remedy as a closing note.
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Virginia
Washington
Capitol
Republic
United States
Edward VII
England
Colored Clubs Admittance Debate Moves to New York
The Georgia and Massachusetts federations will send three members each to a New York meeting to decide whether clubs of Negro women may join the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Georgia's A O Granger and Mrs J Lindsay Johnson lead the Georgia group. Massachusetts will be represented by its own committee. The May national congress in San Angelos, California, looms as the final settlement date.
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Federation of Women's Cluba
General Federation
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Georgia
Massachusetts
New York
Georgia Club
Aame
Mra
A. O. Granger
Cartereville
Georgia Federation
Haa Tn
J Lindsay Johnson
Federation
J. K Otley
W. P. Pattillo
Mia
Granger
Johnson
San Angelos
Cal
Mra Granger
Cartersville
Appeals to Georgia Orphans' Homes Highlight Need Across Counties
A glimpse into the Decatur Home mail shows 37 applications from counties like Butts Clarke Baldwin Paulding and Dalton. Families plead after loss or hardship as Georgia Orphans' Homes train hands, heads and hearts to mold useful citizens and seek public support.
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Decatur
Butts County
Parte
Clarke County
Baldwin County
Paulding County
Dalton
Homen
Georgia
Earth
Heaven
Back From Central America Mr Daniel discusses mahogany trade
Mr Y B Daniel returning from a two year stay in Central America told a Banner Reporter about mahogany trading. He noted natives earn little due to limited business capacity while American capital dominates. most sawing occurs in the states and rough logs are exported. He plans to stay nearby for business and not return to Guatemala. A Mexican war veteran praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for recurring diarrhea and pension issues.
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Y. B. Daniel
Winder
Jeff Scott
Daniel
Central America
Foresta
Guatemala
Burglary at Athens Hardware Co. Office finds pistols missing
A bold burglary in the city center Saturday night left pistols, ammunition, and knives missing from the Athens Hardware Co. Showcase broken, cellar door found ajar by Officer Cook. Police have the case in hand and believe the thief sought implements of war.
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Cook
Hia
Athens Hardware Co
Hall's Great Discovery advertised kidney cure
An old Texas advertisement touts Hall's Great Discovery as a universal cure for kidney and bladder troubles and related conditions. It claims mail order availability for $1 per bottle and includes testimonials from a Ripley Tennessee pastor.
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Hall
E. W. Hall
P. O. Box
Louis
All Druggiste
Ripley
Tenn
W. WH. Bruton
Baptist Obrroh
Ripley, Tenn
January Honor Roll Honors Varied Student Standouts
A compiled January honor roll lists students by year level with Latin forms and numeric scores. Notable names include Edith Hodgson, Isabelle Hilsman, Sallie Hall, Ruth Scott, Eleanor Young, Mildred Mell, Catharine Erwin, Leila Goat, Annie B Dorsey, Jasie Arnold, Laura Cobb Mutch, and Gertrude Von Sigpaten among others.
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Edith Hodgson
Isabelle Hilsman
Mamie Coffee
Sallie Hall
Mary Oopelsa
Ruth Scott
Himan
Eleanor Young
May Hartin
Mildred Mell
Qnd
Juha Brand
Helda Ausland
Missing Girl at Decatur Orphans Home Turns Out Different Name
A girl sent to the Decatur Orphans Home misidentified as Stsie Miller is actually Scsie Watkins, daughter of Berry Watkins, who recently escaped from the County Prison. The home welcomed the child, describing her as bright at seven, eager to be cared for, while two other children, Susie and a boy aged eleven, were offered employment by Mr. Enmet Bondurant.
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Decatur Orphans Home
Sanday
Mia
Lyndon
Stsie Miller
Scsie Watkins
Berry Watkins
Husble
Suaie
Susie
Mr. Enmet Bondurant
Sound As A Dollar Emulsion Ad Claim
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as strengthening the throat and lungs for weak throats and sensitive throats. It claims to drive out coughs colds and bronchitis and keep them away with a peculiar action.
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Scott
Lectures on World Religions at University YMCA
A course of lectures on world religions will be held under the University YMCA in the chancellor's feature room. The first talk, on Judaism, is set for February 19 with speaker Mybbi Marcusson of Macon. Other lectures include Mohammedanism by Prof. Sylvanus Morris, Mormonism by Prof. Park, and Christianity by Chancellor Hill.
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University
Y. M.C A
Mybbi Marcusson
Macon
Sylvanus Morris
Park
Hill
Lecture by Prof E B Smith on How Do You Do
The Athenaeum course resumes Friday Feb 7 with Prof Enler B Smith of the State Normal School presenting How Do You Do a witty and insightful talk. Audience members expect a rare evening of pleasure from a brilliant thinker. Also advertises Chamberlain's Dough Remedy as a safe cough cold and cough remedy for children and adults from H R Palmer Sons and Smith Bros.
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Chamberlain
Mexico
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Smith Bros
Chicago
Roxa Tyler
Llindg Woman's Alliance
Paramouth
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Athenaeum Conrse
Enler B. Smith
State Normal School
Smith
Profesor Smith
H R, Palmer & Sons
Senator Bacon Proposes Public Sale Edition of Congressional Record
In the Senate yesterday Senator Bacon offered a resolution directing the committee on printing to study issuing a special edition of the Congressional Record for sale to the public. Pricing suggested is two dollars for long sessions and one dollar for short sessions.
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Washington
Senator Lodge
Philippine Committee
Senate
Bacon
United States Senate
Committee On Printing
Congressional Record
Kruger Will Not Visit America Declared Confirmed
New York January 28 O D Pierce consul of the Orange Free State said Paul Kroger will not visit the United States in April despite invitations. A store customer praised Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin for colds. Muscogee Court reconvened with grand jury actions. Frank Logan of Cleveland Georgia died aged 27 leaving a widow and daughter. funeral at the Methodist church today.
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New York
O. D. Pierce
Orange Free State
Paul Kroger
Frank Logan
Cleveland
Frank Lo Gan
Methodiat
Oday
London
John Murray
Weat Jefferson, O
Bow Street
Murray Will Sall
United States
Admiral Schley Visits Chicago Amid Cheers at Dearborn Station
CHLEY LEAVY CHICAGO left Chicago today after three guests visiting his private car rolled from Dearborn station on the Monon road toward Louisville. Hundreds cheered as the admiral held a handshake levee on the car rear platform for 20 minutes before the train departed. He arose early at the Auditorium annex and breakfasted with Mrs. Schley in their private suite, as President Munger escorted him to the station amid warm welcomes from Chicagoans.
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Chicago
Dearborn
Monon Road
Louisville
Auditorium Annex
National Homes for Deaf Defeated in House Vote
The House defeated a bill to appropriate 100 000 dollars for establishing homes to teach articulate speech to deaf children. The floor also adopted a resolution seeking documents on the old training ship Vermont and required compulsory witness attendance before land office registers. The census bureau released 1900 figures for flouring and grist mill products, noting growth in establishments and value of products.
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House
Washington
Vermont
Nimis
Davis
Florida
Census Bureau
District Changes Opposed by Birmingham Bar Association
Birmingham lawyers protested proposed Alabama federal district changes in Representative Clayton's bill. The Birmingham Bar Association adopted a resolution opposing the districts. The group met yesterday, with Judge Jones presiding in court.
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Birmingham
Ala
Birmingham Bar Association
Alabama
Clayton
Jones
Santos Dumont’s air ship trial pleases crowd at Monte Carlo
Santos Dumont conducted a successful trial ascent as crowds cheered in Monte Carlo. The air ship responded well to the helm and returned to its shed amid acclaim. London reports include Murray’s manslaughter commitment and Auburn college presidency talks. Lord Kitchener’s dispatch notes Boer losses and captures in South Africa. Sample offers for medicines appear in the same column.
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Monte Carlo
Santos Dumont
London
Lord Kitchener
Johannesburg
Methuen
Richdel
Transvaal
Bruce Hampton
Ermelo
Nelspan
Field Cornet Revilliers
de Jager
Lodwate de Jager
First
Volkaraad
Plumer
Cornet Bode
Bode
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