Army worm and boll weevil invade Wilkes and Putnam counties
Special to the Banner reports army worm sightings in Wilkes and Putnam. George F. Strother in Wilkes shows a specimen he hopes to identify as the weevil and notes two acres of corn destroyed in a night. Putnam planters fear the worm as rains persist and farmers race to buy insecticides and arm themselves to halt its spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner
Washington
Wilkes
Lincoln
George F. Strother
Putnam
Eatonton
Foley Kidney Pills Credited With Cure For Rheumatism
A. M. Nason, farmer near Canaan, Maine, claims sciatic rheumatism and eye specks were cured by Foley Kidney Pills, stating the pills acted as a uric solvent. The ad asserts the product treats various forms of rheumatism and is sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Nason
Canaan
Foley
North Georgia editors return from press meeting in Athens
North Georgia editors gathered in Athens after a long press meet with more than 200 weekly papers represented. B M Methvin reelected president P T McCutcheon vice president W A Shackelford secretary for the twentieth time and Judge B T Moseley treasurer. LaGrange awarded 1913 convention. traffic delays from a wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paw Harbor
Commerce Observer
Athens
Dublin
Weekly Press Association of Georgia
Georgia
North Georgia
B. M. Methvin
Easeman Times
P. T. McCutcheon
Franklin News and Courier
W. A. Shackelford
Oglethorpe Echo
B. T. Moseley
Danielsville
LaGrange
Savannah
Tybee
Beaufort
S. C
Macon
Walter Coleman
Trox Bankston
Evident
C. L. Ship
Bankston
Railroad Commission
Hardy Ulm
Gov. Brown
Harber
Bill to Abolish the J. P. Optional in Georgia
The house passed a bill allowing Georgia municipalities to abolish jus tices of the peace and replace them with centralized municipal courts in cities over 20,000. Abolition requires local support via a local bill or petition, so Atlanta could choose, but smaller communities cannot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
House
Justices of the Peace
J. P
Georgia
General Assembly
Avanta
Augusta
Bleckley County Bill Advances In House Vote
Atlanta July 17 The House passes a proposed Bleckley County constitutional amendment by 131 to 27. The bill, authored by Mr Deese of Pulaski, calls for creating a new Bleckley County from the northern shoal of Pulaski. Intense debate and sharp rhetoric marked the hours long debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
House of Representatives
Deese
Pulaski
Bleckley
Slaton Pays Governor Run Fee as Candidate
Atlanta July 17 John M Slaton president of the senate and candidate for governor paid his 200 assessment to the state executive committee to day receiving the coin He is the only candidate to pay his entry fee so far while Joe Hill Hall has not yet done so but the time limit still remains several days away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
John M. Slaton
Senate
Calvin M. Hitech
Slaton
Joe Hill Hall
Kindergarten Plan in State Front for Public Schools
Special to the Ranntr Atlanta July 17 officials discuss attaching kindergarten to the public school system. Rep J Randolph Anderson of Shyannsh presents a bill to place kindergarten under trained teachers with two years normal study. Educators and women supporters push for passage, predicting a favorable committee report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
J. Randolph Andergon
Sh’ Yannsh
Anderson
Ita
Georgia's Fruit Crop Is Being Transported
Atlanta July 17 Georgia's peach crop is being moved almost entirely by rail to distant eastern markets. Farmers seek advantages of modern methods as carloads travel from Atlanta to Virginia, Kentucky, Fort Valley Georgia, and other hubs forming a wide transportation circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Atlanta
Georgia’s
H.vew
Altogeth
Vira
Otomac Yardy
Virginia
Covi Wen
Fort Yahley
Ita
Port Valley
Nevad
Pitteburs
Cincinnati
Agricultural Experts Speak Before Teachers in Dalton
Two prominent speakers addressed the county teachers institute at the courthouse Dalton Georgia on July 17. Prof DeLoach from the State College of Agriculture discussed native Georgia birds and their value as insect destroyers while Dr William Bradford Cedartown district agent for corn clubs described the district boys corn clubs work. The days highlight features include an entertainment planned by the Federation of Women's clubs for the teachers at the Elks club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
DeLoach
State College of Agriculture
Georgia
William Bradford
Cedartown
Federation of Women's Clubs
Elks Club
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsements From Athens Citizen
An Athens resident H C Pollard Sr testifies to the efficacy of Doan's Kidney Pills. He recounts personal relief from lameness dizziness and fatigue after using the remedy and credits his daughter for the suggestion. The ad notes nationwide sale through Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole agents and urges readers to remember the name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Doan
H. C. Pollard, Sr
Foundry
Dean
Fostee Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Road planning advice sought in Georgia universities discuss
The University of Georgia and the School of Engineering are receiving many requests for road improvement guidance. Professors Strahan and Koch lead efforts to study road conditions, with experts from North Georgia assisting in site visits. The aim is to advise on road planning, locating, materials, and overall improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Engineer
University of Georgia
C. M. Strahan
John
North Georgia
Koch
Weather Special Summary for Atlanta Region
The disturbance over southern Alabama remains stationary while low pressure covers the Southwest and high pressure sits over the north Atlantic. Showers are favored for Atlanta and vicinity with heavy rain in parts of the Cotton Belt and Gulf Coast states. Mean temperatures hover near normal to slightly below across the East and Gulf, with highs up to 100 degrees in western areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Rocky Mountain
Gulf Coast
Campa
Fla
Texas
Asheville
N. C
del Rio
Tex
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Carolinas
Franklin, le
Bill for Extension W. and A. R. R. Today
Atlanta July 17 Representative Alexander introduces a bill to extend the Western and Atlantic railroad to the sea. It opens the house calendar for tomorrow and is expected to trigger a sharp debate. The measure seeks a two thirds vote for adoption, not constitutional amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Alexander
House
Express Agent Sullivan Returns From Norfolk Meeting
Express Agent Sullivan, who recently succeeded Mr Ison in charge of the Southern Express Company's Athens business, returned from Norfolk after attending a Southern territory agents and route agents meeting. He left Athens Monday afternoon and arrived in Norfolk the next morning, spending only a few hours there. He reported the Athens office handles substantial business and service well for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Sullivan
Ison
Southern Express Company
Athens
Norfolk
South Atlantic
Virginia
Linton Springs
Lithia
Chicken Thief Has Forty Trade-Marks in Court
Tom Connors, Atlanta's noted chicken thief, appeared in police court with about half his face missing from birdshot wounds after attempting a robbery at the House of John B. Denham. He described injuries sustained from buckshot, teeth, geas, and a blunderbuss amid a spree of chicken-treating escapades. Neighbors and local residents, including Miss Grace Johnson and Lt. Hayes A. Kroner, are mentioned alongside updates on family visits and ongoing illnesses as Georgia politics show a new wave of campaign funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Tom Connors
Connor
John B. Denham
Connors
Remarkable Kidney Remedy Helps Man Restore Strength
In high cost living times a medicine that lifts a man from bed and to work in days is invaluable. John Heath of Michigan Bar California suffered kidney and bladder trouble and was bedridden until Foley Kidney Pills relieved him at once. His case is one of many dealers report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ‘Heath
Michigan
Cal
Clarke County Unit System Bill Endorsed by Commissioners
At a county commission meeting on Tuesday Rev J D Men for the board of education presented a proposed bill to create a Clarke county unit school system. The bill is in the legislature and will be voted on soon. If approved the issue will go to the people for a referendum at which every voter may express support or opposition. The plan is expected to gain broad county backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
J. D
Board of Education
Captain and Cat Disturb Night in Athens Drama
A local tale recounts a thirsty visitor unknowingly buying apple vinegar while a captain endures a rough night. Meanwhile a cat trespasses via a broken screen causing a noisy ruckus before curling up with the captain in the morning, a quiet end to a peculiar episode in town.
Desperate Illness News Of Clarke County Man's Brother
Mr. N. B. Davis of Clarke county received a telegram from Center Texas stating his brother is gravely ill. Davis, a native of Oglethorpe county, joined the Confederate army at sixteen and served with Cook's Battalion in Athens. Reunions were attended, and many veteran friends fear for his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B. Davis
Clarke County
Center, Tex
Davis
Oglethorpe County
Cook
Athens
Best pore Zine and Linseed Ol Paint price note
Fragmentary text references a cheap paint item with linseed oil and a small price around £1.47. Mentions a call or contact line and location hints but no clear event or complete details.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nyik
Saiss Ss
Liverpool
Clore
Chicago
Tony Es
Bleckly
Fee
Mr. It T. Pittard
Grace Johnson
Kate Calhoun
Walter Edwards
Hayes A. Kroner Wat
Sixth Infantry
Kansas City
San Francisco
J. 8. Loving
North Carolina
Charlie Mathews
Annie Mathews
Savannah and
Dr. Martin
Carnesville
Marion Moore
Maysville
Gladys Clark
Marion Jones
Arr
Mrs. Anderson Jones
Pierce Herndon
Dunlap
Dr. McCoy
Kathleen McCoy
Carlton
Ruby Copeland
James mM. Tuck
Heppener
Free States
Clarke
Mustang
Amd
Dros
Jolla Lester
Columbus
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!