Crawford and Lafayette breakfast at Crawford home
An old Georgia reminiscence recalls William H. Crawford’s hospitality to General Lafayette at La Grange near Augusta. The simple breakfast with farm fare and plain china contrasted with modern tastes, illustrating a democratic era where manners and education defined aristocracy.
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Telfair
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Richmond Academy
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Bryan
Southern Literary Messenger
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LaFayette
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Auguste
Applications In Excess of Quota Second Camp
Applications far in excess of the quotas have been received for the second series of officers training camps. In New York City 3900 applications were filed for a quota of 972, with similar excesses reported elsewhere in the East.
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Associated Press
New York
Military Training Camps Association
Army
New York City
East
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Athens Ad
A 1908 Athens testimonial promotes Doan's Kidney Pills with Mrs. Mia J R Martin of 662 Pulaski St recounting kidney trouble and recovery after four doses. She repeats praise over six years, urging readers to buy the remedy at 50 cents from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Athens
Mia
J. R. Martin
Pulaski St
Second loan may be asked before Congress adjourns
Washington reports Congress will likely authorize another large loan to the Allies before adjournment. The current three billion loan will be exhausted in a few months as the government continues financing entente purchases in the United States. Indications point to a second authorization possibly five billion dollars, with Congress expected to stay in session into late October.
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Associated Press
Washington
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Authority 10 SELD Wine Is Declined by Committee
Special to the Banner. Atlanta July 16 The house temperance committee unanimously reported do not pass the bill giving the University of Georgia authority to sell 20000 gallons of wine bequeathed by Judson L Hand valued at 40000 The committee also reported adverse the bill to legalize selling soft drinks on Sunday.
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House Temperance Committee
University of Georgia
Judson L. Hand
Registration plan for Georgia women in national defense
Georgia state committees under Governor Dorsey and Mrs. Samuel Inman prepare to register women in defense work. Central committee to report ongoing activities, coordinate with Washington, and issue official registration cards to unify efforts and reduce duplication across organizations.
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Council of National Defense
Hugh Dorsey
Woman's Committee
Samuel Inman
Georgia
Inman
Council
Washington
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Ione
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Congress
Federal
Woman's Organizations For Defense
Woman‘s Committee
National Council of Defense
Army course at University Summer School praised as vital
A. Slacker lauds Prof. S. W. Sanford and the Quartermaster Corps course in the University Summer School. He notes its high rank, breadth of knowledge, and patriotic service, highlighting Sanford’s wartime experience with the 3rd Georgia and his voluntary teaching for Uncle Sam.
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Sam
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United States Army
Q. C
Army Ambulance
Uncle Sam
Fort McPherson
Sanford
3Rd Georgia Regiment
Cuba
Wilson
A. Slacker
Our Senator's Mistake Editorial Calls for Action
A Banner editorial argues Congress should stay on the job and pass full appropriations. It criticizes lawyers in Congress for overtalk and inaction, urging more progressive lawmakers to balance power and push decisive reforms.
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Banner
Congress
Jefferson
Draft Lottery Draw Held Up by States Delays Continue
Washington July 16 The drawing for the selective army draft waits on exemption machinery in eleven states as officials urge registrants to study regulations. The drawing date will follow once delinquent sections report, likely no earlier than Saturday. Provost General Crowder asked governors to keep exemption boards in safe central headquarters and limit board officers to other duties. Local boards will handle most questions except physical disability and dependent relatives. Industrial exemption questions go to superior boards one per federal judicial district.
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Associated Press
Washington
General Crowder
Day
Cmpton
Ship building halted as government yards are set
Washington July 16 The Shipping Board's fleet corporation chief Goethals postponed requisition of all steel merchant ships under construction and let contracts for two government ship yards to produce steel ships The delay appears tied to a request by chairman Denman Officials indicate no timeline for resumption and a possible White House involvement is anticipated
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Associated Press
Washington
Goethals
Shipping Board
Fleet Corporation
Post ‘Ponement
Denman
Scouting Party to Inspect Bankhead Highway Tour Begins Aug 14
Birmingham officials report the official Bankhead Highway scouting party will depart Atlanta on August 14 en route to Birmingham and Memphis. The trip may span thirty days if all invited stops are accepted. Officials promise a public map and detailed route information soon. A banquet in Birmingham is planned for August 16 with hundreds expected.
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Ala
Bankhead National Highway
Atlanta
Memphis
Bankhead
Piceernverse
J. A. Rountree
Bankhead Highway Association
T. 8. Plowman
Hoe
Jefferson County
Reforming Congress and a Balanced Representation
A letter argues that the current government reflects a class bias with twelve lawyers among representatives and underrepresents farming mercantile press and manufacturing interests. It calls for broader reform of electors to ensure lawmakers represent all sectors and reduce meticulous pursuit of perks.
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