Excellent address by Mrs E T Brown
Mrs E T Brown addressed a large Athens audience at the University Inapes on federation and education. She urged universal schooling, stressed women’s role in public problems, and praised the Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs for library, kindergartens, and model schools. She discussed local taxation and juvenile courts as remedies for school funding and crime, noting a bill to appoint probation officers in larger cities.
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Tizana of Athens
Edward T. Brown
Federation of Woman's Aba
Bown
Hich
Egypt
Lelgare
Ula
Ees
Women's’ Federation
Georgia Federation of Woman's Clubs
South
Georgia
Federation Clubs of
Atlanta
Anch
Dot contest ends August first as Banner urges quick counting
The Banner reminds readers the dot contest closes Aug 1 and urges participants to obtain charts now. First prize is $25 cash with other prizes as announced, and the ad notes charts are available in the office while back issues supply older dot ads. Also references to Stomach and Liver Tablets and public school funding debates in Georgia.
Guests at White Sulphur Springs Attend Social
Arrivals at White Sulphur Springs include Mrs KE M Fletalster from Birmingham and numerous guests from Atlanta Gainesville Sparta Athens Madison Monroe Philadelphia and Philadelphia era figures. The column ends with an advertisement for Hood's Barabparilla promising strength for the weak.
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White Sulphur Springs
KE. M. Fletalster
Birmingham
Misa Dorither Hannigan
Atlanta
Helen O. Quinn
M. J. Quinn
Fletcher Johnson
Gainsville
F. A. Watson
Macon
J. T. Telford
Gainesville
E. L. Berdstrom
Bernie Adair
Misa Beenle Latimer
Sparta
Clyde Latimer
Lillie Johnson
Athens
Louis Johnson
G. Hynds
Wortie Smith
G. E. Elder
E. Dinkies
O. P. Hester
Monrose
A. R. Mathew
R. Banks
Gainraville
Joseph D. Smith
Jefferson
Jeffie Suellings
Madison
W. P. Jackson
Wm. White
Monroe
A. O. Stone
W. F. Bimmone
Philadelphia
W. P Deaming
Desires of Athens Overruled in Central Schedule Fight
The Athens Chamber of Commerce pressed Central Passenger Agent Haile to keep the Athens to Macon train timing. Macon merchants urged changes. Haile refused, noting no schedule change would benefit Athens, with freight diversions possible temporarily but restored later. Macon Chamber of Commerce warned of a boycott to force their wishes.
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Athens
Macon
Macon Chamber of Commerce
Central
Transportation Committee
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Haile
Mascon Chamber of Commerce
Enya
Georgia Vagrants Bill Promises Mandatory Labor System
A Georgia bill to define vagrants by visible means of support extends current law and would require able bodied beggars or those abandoning families to be hired out for six months. Sheriffs and constables would report suspects to justices, who could bind them over for trial and compel labor with wages kept by the court for costs, then paid to the vagrant or their family.
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Georgia
Calvin
Richmond
Anatody
Eald
New Name Sought for Harmony Grove Georgia
Harmony Grove residents discuss changing the city name at a July 11 meeting with the board of trade. Mayor Hood and Hon. J. T. Quillian propose naming the town something new and deed six acres for a public park, a generous donation the citizens welcome.
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Harmony Grove
Board of Trade
O. J. Hood
J. T. Quillian
Bradley Animal Cruelty Case Docketed in Mayor's Court
Yesterday at the Seaboard depot a man named Bradley was accused by the Humane Society of beating his horse. The disorderly conduct case has been docketed and will be tried by Mayor Rhodes at the mayor's court session this morning.
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Seaboard
Bradley
The
Humane Society
Rhodes
Check for Ten Dollars Sent for Poor
The Organized Charities, based at Bessie Meli Industrial Home, has aided the city’s needy with monthly funds. A recent $10 check helped cover burial expenses for a man who died here, reflecting the charity’s impact in Athens under the leadership of Miss Eva Motes while visiting Clarkesville.
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Bessie Meli Industrial H Me
Athens
Eva Motes
Clarkee-_ ville
Ex-Gov Northern to Address Teachers on State School Plans
Ex-Governor W J Northern will address Summer School teachers at the University chapel on The Future of the State. A bill by Shackelford to fund twenty five thousand dollars for the State Normal School’s building will be taken up next week in Atlanta with a condition that the people provide twenty five thousand additional. Prof M L Brittain of Atlanta will speak tonight on The Georgia Schoolhouse with illustrations.
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Shackelford
Clarke
State Normal School
House of Representatives
Atlanta
George Foster Peabody
University Chapel
W. J
Northern
M. L. Brittain
Georgia
Leaders Meet This Afternoon In Classic City League
This afternoon at six o clock the two leaders in the Classic City League will play on the campus diamond. The Grovers and the Dry Goods Men, each owning two wins, clash to break the tie for first place. A large crowd is expected as friends support their teams with no admission charge. Public and Summer School teachers are invited to attend.
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Grovers
Dry Goods
Anlees
Ainee
Athens urged to fund university bill passage
The article notes a ten thousand dollar funding requirement likely to be approved if a legislature bill passes. State Agent J. S. Stewart will lead the drive, with University support by Mr. Shackelford. Athens residents are urged to advocate for the measure.
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Muvusees
J. 8. Stewart
Shackelford
Athens
Fair Buildings Being Erected By Northeast Georgia Fair
The Northeast Georgia Fair Association directors plan next week meeting to decide on press and private proposals as many letters request fair privileges. A 75 by 200 foot agricultural hall contract was let by President Phinizy. Athens women back an emergency hospital proposal with active local support. A Chamber of Commerce resolution backs a special committee led by President Edwards to explore hospital plans.
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The
Fair Association
Haseen
Phinizy
Mach
Athens
Banner Office
Holder
Chamber of Commerce
Edwards
Atlanta and New Orleans 3 to 1 in Southern league game
The first of three games between Atlanta and New Orleans ended 3 to 1 with Atlanta’s Wilson and Matthews behind the plate and Applegate and Law for New Orleans. Birmingham beat Shreveport 8 to 0, Atlanta coverage from The Banner notes evening reports from Atlanta, and Skalowski's will post the Banner balloting after the game. Dr King’s Life Pills are praised as a health booster. O W Cooper announces alderman candidacy for fire ward under the Democratic party.
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Atlanta
New Orleans
Wilson
Matthews
Applegate
Law
Birmingham
Shreveport
Athens
Theames
Skalowski
Dr. King
W. J. Smith& Bro
H. B. Palmer & Sons
Summer School Team Beats Athens In Campus Baseball Game
Yesterday afternoon on the campus the Athens team played a lively baseball game against a Summer School team. The Summer School Bobool team won the contest 3 to 0, with a happy and spirited start to finish.
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Athens
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Federation of Woman's Clubs
Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Confederacy
Teachers of Georgia
Hood
Mr. Haile
Mr. Calvin
House of Representaves
Northeast Georgia Fair Association
GVE
Lhereby
Democratic Party
W. Cooper
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