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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1912

Page

7

Serum bill seeks 5000 for hog cholera vaccine production

Special to the Banner from Atlanta reports Representative Dubose of Clarke introducing a bill in the Georgia legislature for a 5000 dollar appropriation to manufacture hog cholera serum at the State College of Agriculture in Athens. The serum would be distributed to farmers who have lost up to eighty percent of their hogs in the past year. Savannah Big Say in Brinson railroad route

Atlanta Dubose Clarke State College of Agriculture Athens J. B. Turner Arkansas Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Georgia Texas Oklahoma LaGrange North Carolina South Carolina South Louisiana Savannah Brinson Savannah Morning News Brinson Railroad Brinson Railway George M. Brinson Waynesboro Augusta Georgia Assembly W. J. Harri Senate Harris City-Blutlins Kansas Office of State Superintendent of Public Printing Tallulah Falls Judiciary Committee

Potter Voluntary Manslaughter Bond Fixed At 1000

John T. Potter Jr bound over to the superior court on a voluntary manslaughter charge after a fatal shooting of A. H. Richards, a city council member, following a dispute. The interim commitment occurred yesterday, with extensive testimony about the altercation and the alleged threats. The case proceeds to trial with counsel for both sides.

John T. Potter, Jr Justice Court Potter A. H. Richards Mr. Richards Richards J. T. Potter Esterday Hemerick Princeton Suddeth Winterville G. C. Thomas Henry C. Tuck Col Woolver Smith EB. K. Lumpkin, Jr

Athens Georgia praised as best social city by northern doctor

Dr. A P Bourland writes from Washington to Mrs. Hanchett praising Athens Ga as the most beautiful southern town with culture and trees. He notes the University of Georgia, county colleges, and the friendly social climate, urging a visit or move nearby and suggesting travel routes via Atlanta.

Fiere Mrs. Hanchett Dr. Hanchett Athens University of Georgia State College of Agriculture State Normal School

Twice Nominated Senator DuBose Faces Second Primary

The article notes Senator Robert Toombs DuBose, a Madison County candidate for the state Senate, could be nominated twice in one year in the same county as primaries recur. It also mentions the state executive committee fixing the date and rules for the state primary. A Pittsburg, Pennsylvania judge jokes about an ordinance to muzzle wives, prompting speculation on his motives.

Hox Robert Toombs DuBose Pole Clarke County Senate DuBose Madison County Pittsburg

Roasting Locker Clubs in Georgia Sparks Prohibition Debate

Atlanta July 9. Representative Hooper Alexander declares every locker club in Georgia violates prohibition law, urging passage of the Tippena bill. He led the floor effort, long a prohibition champion, after receiving a bouquet from WCTU supporters. The report highlights pro and anti welfare measures in the legislature.

Atlanta Georgia Hooper Alexander DeKalb Alexander Tie

Athens Professor a School-Mate of Democratic Nominee Wilson

Dr. Campbell, biology professor at the University of Georgia, received a signed acknowledgment from Woodrow Wilson dated July 5 1912. The letter notes Wilson's university ties in Georgia and New Jersey and mentions loyal supporters among Athens faculty and local residents who knew Wilson and his wife. Woodrow Wilson signs the note.

Athens Wilson John Fendleton Campbell University of Georgia New Jersey Woodrow Wilson Trenton N. J Professor Campbell Stockton Margaret Axson George University State Normal School Wikman Stockton Axsom Princeton Lucy Cobb Galoesville Woodrow WH Dr. Campbell

Farmers Union President backs cotton marketing plan

President Brown of the Farmers Union of Georgia endorses a plan from the National Warehouse Company to market Georgia cotton. He argues current marketing concentrates supply and enables speculation, proposing a warehouse system used in Mississippi to stabilize prices with support from Sea Island Cotton Company and regional unions.

Brown The Farmers’ ‘Union Georgia Farmers’ Union of Georgia Farmers Union Mississippi South T. W. Carter National Warehouse Company Mississippi Farmers Union Morrison South Carolina Sea Island Cotton Company Savannah Carter Union Sex Island Company Bea Florida National Warehouse Co Knight Florida Union Florida State Union Farmers of Farmers Union of Georgia National Union National

Editorial from Dahlonega Nugget rails at state and local woes

Editorial notes Georgia legislature shifts sentiment toward Governor Slaton and jokes about office moves. critiques tax hikes for cigarettes and per diems. Warns farmers about army worms and praises John Hutcheson. Addresses church behavior, cattle at large, noisy bells, and nocturnal jug disturbances. Nugget editor is Dahlonega mayor.

Slaton

Centenarian Author Attends Stephens Memorial Celebration

Decatur resident Miss Mary A. H. Gay, age 86, traveled 102 miles to Crawfordville for Stephens centennial event. Her efforts funded the Stephens Memorial Association and the college project, with $12,000 raised for a young Georgians college.=&

Mary A. H. Gay Decatur Stephens Crawfordville Miss Gay Alexander H. Stephens Stephens Memorial Association Bilas Gay Thos BE. Watson Stephens’ Memorial

Politest Little Girl in the United States Named Lucile

A traveling man praised the politest little girl who ran a news and cigar stand at the Georgian hotel. She was called Lucile by the speaker, who asked the compliment be printed in the Banner for all her friends to see. Nearby, Oakland formed a Women’s Good Government League to oppose a recall of city officials, with a primary in August in California.

United States of America United States Georgian Hotel Lucile Littl Women's Good Government League Oakland Cal California

Chamber of Commerce Sets Regular Meeting Next Friday Night

The chamber of commerce announces a regular monthly meeting for next Friday night to discuss important matters. Dues are due and the trade body has expenses to meet as several business propositions require funding to proceed.

Chamber of Commertve Chamber of Com Meres

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Chatham Richardéas Peter A. P. Bourland Washington, D. C Bourland Conference For Education Georgia Club Gou Giue Southern New England H. G. Hanchett Pomfort Center Conn Atlanta News and Gossip Rockie John D. Rockefeller Joe Wright Wallingford Dart Broyles Wright T. Jefferson Randolph Anderson Baltimore Underwood Thomas Jefferson Anderson J. HR. Hargraves Hargraves Vercoat Homer” George Butte Montana Julian Eltinge W. T. Gentry Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company British National Telephone Organization Gentry Mr. Gentry Europe Misses Allene Nina Gentry Medicos House Fulton McElerath Jett Macon Teelegraphis Joe Hill Hall Atlante Gov. Slaton John Hutcheson Sind College Chapel R. K Dahlonega Stuart
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