Rural Education Conferences at Georgia Summer School
The University of Georgia summer school will host the annual rural education conferences from July 17 to 24. County superintendents and other education leaders will discuss practical supervision, rural life, and programs with lectures, discussions, and special speakers from Georgia and beyond.
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University of Georgia
Georgia
Porto Rico
Madame Montessori
Missioner of Education
New York
J. C. Muerman
United States Bureau of Education
Clifton F. Hodge
University of Oregon
Fletcher B. Dressler
George Peabody College
C. 8. Parrish
Dugan
Land
Martin
Goddard
State Normal Schools
Pound
Parks
Powell
Theaselves
County Commissioners Meet to Approve Bills and Plan Road Work
Clarke county board held its first monthly meeting approving last month’s bills and letting the monthly supply contract to Webb-Crawford Company. They reviewed road projects on Barberville and Commerce roads, planned relocation of Newton’s Bridge, and awaited bids for removing Princeton bridge to Newton’s site. A steel Lexington road bridge nearing setup and a $800 added for education repairs were approved along with a $300 allocation to entertain the legislature and summer school on the 12th. The county seeks $140,000 for state normal dormitory auditorium and central heating for the university.
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Webb-Crawford Company
Barberville Road
Commerce Road
Strahan
Princeton
Newton's Bridge
Lexington Road
Board of Education
Chamber of Commerce
University
State Normal School
State Normal
Clarke County
Public endorsement for Chamberlain's Tablets
Mrs. C. B. Riley of Mion New York praises Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion after six months of use. The ad claims the product is readily obtainable everywhere and touts its relief of stomach troubles and constipation.
Athens Savings Bank stockholders reelect board and declare dividend
At the annual meeting of Athens Savings Bank stockholders the board of directors was re elected for the ensuing year: S Boldy W F Bradshaw Aaron Colfen L F Edwards J A Hunnicutt DeuPree Hunnicutt Frank A Lipscomb Geo A Mell T S Mell M G Michael and Meyer Stern. The bank declared a semi annual dividend of fifteen percent and reported extraordinary profits and solid business growth.
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Athens Savings Bank
Banking House
Messrs. S. Boldy
W. F. Bradshaw
Aaron Colfen
L. F. Edwards
J. A. Hunnicutt
J. A. Hunnicutt, Jr. DeuPree Hunnicutt
Frank A. Lipscomb
Geo. A. Mell
T. S. Mell
M. G. Michael
Meyer Stern
Lts
Athens Capitalists Seek Jefferson Cotton Mills Incorporation
In Jackson Herald Athens men led by W. T. Bryan James Y. Camthers James F Tibbetts and Morris M. Bryan petition for charter of Jefferson Cotton Mills with capital stock of 100000, later to 300000 They acquired the Jefferson Mill property for about 45000 and have already taken possession of the cotton factory at Jefferson this month.
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Jackson Herald
Jackson County
Jefferson
Messrs
W. T. Bryan
James Y. Camthers
James F. Tibbetts
Morris M. Bryan
Athens
Jefferson Cotton Mills
Salvation Army Announces Officers for Athens Mission
The Salvation Army in Athens reports Lieutenant Brezeale will join the U S encampment in Macon Georgia and may be sent to the border if needed Ensign W H Parker in charge will be aided by Lieut Hart and Jennie M Paul They urge public cooperation to spread the gospel and evangelize the area.
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Salvation Army
Salvation Army Corps of Athena
Brezeale
Macon
U. S
W. H. Parker
Lieut
Hart
Jennie M. Paul
Ensign
Athens
Clarke County Tax Digest Seen Surging by $640000
Vigorous growth in Clarke county's taxable property is reported with early estimates suggesting a near $320000 rise. New figures indicate the digest may top $640000, marking a substantial uptick and a compliment to the tax receiver's activity and alertness.
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Clarke County
Bowel Complaints In India Lecture
A missionary from India described entering the interior sick and using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy which he credited with saving his life. He said the remedy is used as a preventive and cure for cholera in India and is obtainable everywhere.
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India
Des Moines
Iowa
States Pay Large Share of Income Taxes
Four states New York Pennsylvania Illinois and Massachusetts contributed over 85 million of the 124 million income taxes credited to the national treasury for the year ending June 30. New York led with more than 55 million.
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Associated Press
Washington
New York
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
Massachusetts
National Treasury
McAdoo
Dr King’s New Discovery Cough Syrup Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the best cough and cold remedy. It promises a pleasant syrup, easy dosing, proven medicines, and a satisfaction guarantee with money back.
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Dr. King
Epidemic Infantile Paralysis Flares in New York
New York on July 4 reports thousands sending children to the country as cases surge. In the last 24 hours twenty five deaths, with 519 cases and 126 deaths since January 1 mark the outbreak’s toll.
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Associated Press
New York
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief
An advertisement claims Sloan's Liniment cures rheumatism and neuralgia. It urges sufferers to buy the 25 cent bottle at any drug store, noting it warms and soothes sore joints for welcome relief.
Principal of Bostwick High School in Athens
Prof. C. Lee Gowan, formerly of Athens and a University of Georgia graduate, now serves as principal of Bostwick High School and reported a successful year there. An ad for Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey promotes its cough relief and healing properties.
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Bostwick High School
Athens
C. Lee Gowan
University of Georgia
Bostwick
Woman interrupts Wilson during Fourth of July speech
President Wilson, addressing the labor temple dedication of the American Federation of Labor, faced interruptions from Miss Mabel Vernon twice as she pressed for passage of the suffrage amendment. Secret service removed Vernon after she was silenced and ejected.
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Associated Press
Washington
Labor Temple
American Federation of Labor
Wilson
Mabel Vernon
Congressional Union
Congress
Mexico
Secret Service
Spirit of sacrifice and service vows from Judge Hughes
Binghampton New York July 4 Judge Hughes told Easthampton Fourth of July crowd America needs intelligent comprehension of democracy He described a country led by its best men with no self interest and urged a new birth of unity amid perils He said Americans are not filled with militarism but the spirit of sacrifice remains strong
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United States
Hughes
Associated Press
Binghampton
N. Y
Judge Hughes
Easthampton
America
Derenne Will Leaves Georgia Books to Devenne and Then Georgia
Savannah, July 4 The will of Wymberly J. Derenne probated in Ordinary McAlpin's office disposes of the Wormsloe collection to his son Wymberly W. Derenne with a provision that on his death it passes to his son. If no son, the collection goes to the University of Georgia to be known as The Derenne Collection of Georgia History. The will also divvies up personal estates among three children and mentions the vast Dervenne estate entailed to the late W. J. Devenne, including Wormsloe near Isle of Hope and properties in Philadelphia.
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Savannah
Georgia
Wormsloebrary
Wymberly W. Devenne
Wymberly J. Derenne
New York
McAlpin
Derenne
Wymberly W. Derenne
Elfrida Barrow
Audrey Coerr
New York City
Confederate States
England
James Oglethorpe
W. W. Derenne
Wormasloe
Isle of Hope
Philadelphia
Women Prohibitionists Seek Candidates’ Views Before Convention
Florence Slown Hyde says about 100 accredited women delegates will hold the balance of power in naming the prohibition party’s presidential ticket at the St Paul convention opening July 19. The letter to candidates requests views on suffrage, child labor, the federal children’s bureau, peace and disarmament, living wage measures, and what they have enacted into law.
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Associated Press
Chelago
Prohibition Party
St. Paul
Minn
Florence Slownhyde
Women's Prohibition Federation
Hyde
Eugene N. Foes
William Shaw
Massachusetts
J. Frank Hanley
Sumner W. Haynes
Indiana
William Sulzer
Clinton N. Howard
New York
William P. Ferguson
Pennsylvania
Finley C. Hendrickson
Maryland
Federal Children's Bureau
Peace, Preparedness
Drys
National Woman's Party
Women's Trade Union League of America
Women’s Peace Party
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Reforma
Resolutions Committees
Women's Federation
Women Prohiibitionista
Rescular
Platform
Forethought Prevents Big Expenses in Everyday Remedies
Caldwell Ohio resident B W Archer notes his family has relied on Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for years and always takes it on extended visits, illustrating how forethought can avert illness costs.
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Cardus
B. W. Archer
Caldwell
Ohio
Chamberlain
Treatment promises clear skin from within with Dr Kings New Life Pills
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a mild yet effective laxative to cleanse the system. It claims the formula aid liver and bowels for a clearer complexion and broad user appeal across ages.
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Dr. King
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Coburn
Finnegan
Muerman
Wooster
Normal School
State College of Agriculture
Steele
Sylvania Woods
Clifton Mills
Tetanus
Athens Savings
BANK
Jefferson Cotton
U.S. Army
Sloan
Dr. Bell
University Georgia
D’rennes
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