High School Building Debate on Courthouse Grounds
Citizens debate site for a new high school building on the courthouse square lot at Hill and Pope. Supporters hail the north corner as beautiful and shaded. concerns focus on lot size and county land donation for city use. The board of education plans to decide on location and a possible free tuition policy for country districts within weeks.
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Mainy
Childs
Oudvame High School
Cne
Hill
Pope
Eity
Board of
Educant
Jing
Court of Appeals Reverses Prohibition Ruling on Public Place
In Georgia, July 8, the Court of Appeals reversed a jail case ruling. The decision holds that a jail is not a public place under the prohibition refined law, and that a private barbecue hosted where guests are invitees does not become public. The opinion discusses what constitutes a public place for liquor distribution among inmates.
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Court of Appeals
Macon County
School Improvement Program Arranged In Georgia
A disrupted notice describes a school improvement program in Georgia with Walter Bo HMN coordinating. The event, originally set for Tuesday morning, was moved to Wednesday night with teachers and several speakers to address the refinement of the program in an evening session.
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Walter Bo Hmn
Georgia
Claipel
National Graduate School of Agriculture Opens at Cornell
Dr I C White notes crowds as the third biennial session opens at Cornell University. The gala week features a faculty drawn from Germany France England Scotland and North American colleges. Distinguished speakers include Hon James Wilson Secretary of Agriculture and Dean Bailey of the New York College of Agriculture.
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National Graduate School of Agriculae
Cornel
Germany
France
England
Scotland
United States
Canada
Openlos
James Wilson
C. Wiute
University of Georgia
Schurman
Cornell University
Bailey
New York College of Agriculture
Jordan
New York Experiment Station
Office of Experiment Stations
Washington
Greensboro to host Eighth District High School Convention
The annual High School Convention of Georgia's Eighth Congressional District will be held next April in Greensboro. Officials accept the invitation and anticipate a delightful, enthusiastic gathering with Athens as the previous host. President O. R. Horton and Prof. KOB Mell will arrange the program to ensure a beneficial meeting.
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Eighth Congressional District
Georgia
Creenyboro
Athens
Greensboro
O. R. Horton
Kob Mell
Better Commissions for Tax Receivers in Georgia
Atlanta July 10 Special Representative McMahan of Clarke introduced a bill to equalize commissions for tax receivers with those of tax collectors. The move seeks to correct lower pay for receivers who perform onerous duties requiring substantial time, aligning their compensation with the collector’s scale.
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Atlanta
Gio
McMahan
Clarke
Chase
Adverse Report On Martin Fertilizer Tax Bill
The Georgia senate agricultural committee reported the Martin fertilizer tag tax bill adversely after four hours of argument and an executive session. An amendment redirected the tax increase to the common school, a second amendment to fund Griffin and Waycross experiment stations failed, and the adverse report was announced. Supporters vow to push the measure to the senate floor, fearing possible closure of the state college of agriculture and district agricultural schools if defeated.
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Senate Committee
Senate
Atlanta
Senate Agricultural Committee
Martin
Baraw
Soule
Powell
Lincoln
Janes M. Smith
Oglethorpe
J. Pope Brown
Pulaski
W. L Peck
W. L. Jarman
Newton County
Griffin
Waycross
Fine Pit
State College of Agriculture
District J
Handsome Front Being Put In at Davison Co Building
One of the city’s notable improvements is the remodeling of the Washington street front of the Davison Nicholson Co building. The new facade, facing the hotel and Washington street, is designed to be one of the finest in the city, aligning with Ath ens’ forward progress and enhancing the appearance and status of the firm.
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Washington Street
A. H. Davison
Davison Nicholson Co
Davison
Athens
Judge Thomas Named Chairman by Democratic Committee
The Democratic Executive Committee of the 30th Senatorial District met at the Commercial Hotel. The group elected Judge George C. Thomas as chairman and T. W. Reed as secretary, then adjourned after routine business.
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Commercial Hotel
George C. Thomas
T. W. Reed
Thomasville Seeks College Property Transfer to City School Board
A committee here failed to act on a measure to deed grounds and buildings once part of South Georgia Agricultural College in Thomasville to the city board of education. The college trustee opposed the transfer, suggesting a deed to old trustees instead. Action on the bill is set for next week. A separate House panel favorably reported a bill to raise the age for direct jury service from 16 to 21 and set the duty age range from 21 to 60.
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Ailants
Committee On Theiversity of Georgia
South Georgia Agricultural College
Thomasville
City Board of Educaton of
Thomsaville
University
Te University of Georgia
McIntosh
Old South Georgia Agricultural Trustees
Guyt. Meendon
House
Special Judiciary Committee
Athens Guards Granted City Aid For Chickamauga Encampment
The mayor and council appropriated fifty dollars to the Athens Guards to defray necessary expenses for the Chickamauga encampment. The government bears most costs, but guardsmen must supply their own cooks and small comforts. The council views the company as a reserve police force and approved the appropriation.
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Athens
Chickamauga
Rural Schools to Open Monday in Clarke County
Clarke county rural schools set to begin a two month term next Monday. Crops are ahead enough to spare children for schooling as fall harvest approaches. County school commissioner Capt. Dogler reports all schools in good condition with strong enthusiasm from teachers and pupils.
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Clarke County
Capt
Dogler
Dog Catchers Report 233 Dogs Impounded Since Law Enforced
The city council heard that the dog catchers impounded 233 dogs since the law began, and only six were reclaimed by their owners. The report was presented to the council last night.
Water supply mishap floods part of Southern Mutual Building
Workers on the third floor attempted a water connection and cut off water during a collection. Someone in the basement, aware of the situation, turned the water back on and flooded the lower portion of the Southern Mutual office building. The valve was shut promptly and no great inconvenience occurred.
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Southern Mutual
Old Double-Barreled Cannon Repainted on Carriage
The city reveals the world famous double-barreled cannon Streata with a fresh paint job and repaired wooden carriage. An unrelated medical note urges attention to kidney irregularities in hot weather and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure from local druggists.
State College of Agriculture to be funded by direct appropriation
Atlanta July 9 Special. Leading members of the general assembly believe the legislature intends to continue support for the State College of Agriculture and district high schools. If the Martin bill fails in the senate friends will push a house bill to directly appropriate fifty thousand dollars for the college. Funds from the fertilizer tax will remain for district high schools until better provision is made.
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Atlanta
State College of Agriculture
General Assembly
State College
Martin
Senate
Friends of the College
Jf Bt
Was Not Snubbed At State Convention
The Macon Telegraph rebuts claims that Col. James M. Smith was snubbed at the state democratic convention. It notes Smith was named to the state wide executive committee, and explains he was not placed on the platform committee to preserve convention balance. The piece states there is no snub, only a planned assignment.
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Macon
Col
Jim Smith
James M. Smith
Smith
Hall
Macon Telegraph
George
the Telegraph
Ogiethorpe
Platform Committee
Water mains laid on Waddell Street ordered
At a city council meeting the decision was made to lay a water main on Waddell Street from Hull Street to the lower end of Dr. H. R. Bernard's lot to provide residents with city water. Also a commercial note praises Dr. Shoop's Restorative for nerve support and general health with claims of quick improvement and appetite aid, sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons.
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Waddell Street
Hull Street
H. R. Bernard
Dr. Shoop
Dr. Sho
Atlanta Delays Likely Budget Action on Appropriations
Atlanta July 10 After a three hour session the house committee on appropriations adjourned with no recommendation, tabling all measures until July 14. Requests included 500000 for Bulls and 30000 for Athens agricultural college operating costs plus 25000 for juvenile reform, 10000 for Marietta cemetery, 12500 for the Georgia Normal and Industrial College, and 500 for the Palmer Locker Club refund. Athens city annexation and Sinita extension faced protest and are unlikely this year.
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Atlanta
House Committee On Appropriations
McDaniel
University of Georgia
W. E. Simmons
Eges
Agricultural College
Athens
Crawtorn Jackson
Witham
Clifford Anderson
Foster
Cabb
Marietta
Parks
Georgia Normal and Industrial College
McCarthy
Chatham
Palmer Locker Club
Savannah
Building Boom Urged As Time To Erect Homes Increases
The Banner urges immediate construction of more houses in Athens citing a housing shortage and luring families away. Building materials are cheaper than in years and demand is high, with millwork and raw materials prices expected to rise as revival continues. The letter to K J Moss & Co. emphasizes seizing the opportunity now.
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Athens
R. J. Moss & Co
Duets Exactly Right Pills Endorsement Ad
Mr A A Fel ton of Harrisville New York says Dr King s New Life Pills are exactly right after years use. The remedy relieves constipation biliousness and malaria without discomfort. Available 25 cents at W J Smith and Co H R Palmer and Sons drug stores.
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Dr. King
A. A. Felton
Harrisville
N. Y
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Delegates Return From Athens District Methodist Conference
Capt. T. He Dozer, AL W. Dozler, Cobb Lampkin, J. Crane, Rev. A. J. Sears, EB Stone, J. A. Bradberry, Hf. PF. Kirk returned from Union Point where they attended the Athens District Methodist conference. The session was filled with good and effective work.
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T. He Dozer
AL W. Dozler
Cobb Lampkin
J. Crane
A. J. Sears
EB Stone
J. A. Bradberry
Hf. PF. Kirk
Union Point
Athens
Pain Relief Pills Advertises Dr Shoop Headache Tablets
An old medicinal ad touts Dr Shoop Pink Pain Villa and Shoop Headache Tablets offering instant relief from various pains. Claims link pain to blood pressure, promoting 20 tablets for 25 cents sold by H Ro Palmer & Sons.
One Year Old Child Accidentally Killed in Canton Ga
A one year old child of Alf Blanton died after an apparent gunshot in a Canton room. A six year old brother was nearby. some suggest he pulled the trigger while the mother found the child on the floor with the gun beside it. Parents dispute the accidental theory.
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Canton
Alf. Blanton
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Foley
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