Women Journalists in Georgia and School Book Debate
A survey of Georgia women as journalists highlights their influence and skill in reporting and editing. The piece also covers a heated school book debate on uniform texts and the portrayal of the Civil War, urging restraint in teaching about rebellion and loyalty while endorsing the Ocala platform and Tillman Terrell exchange.
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Georgia
South
Dixie
Gore’ Nake
Tillman
South Carolina
Ben Terrell
Terrell
Legislature Feuds and Local Fireside News
A fragmented local note reports a Lincoln area shooting between B H Ivey and T C Banks over a family feud, with injuries described as painful but not serious. The piece mentions editorial conflicts and a humorous arrest escape, plus brief items on university admissions and a medical remedy advertisement.
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B. H. Ivey
T. C. Banks
Lincolnton
Alliance purchase of Carnesville Enterprise denied
Carnesville July 25 a correspondent’s report of an Alliance buy is incorrect. A. W. McConnell has purchased the paper and it will be edited by Joe Scott with Geo Phillips remaining as local manager. The office will move to McConnell’s store opposite the Tribune.
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Carnesville
Alliance
Enterprise
A. W. McConnell
Joe Scott
Geo Phillips
Ag Loca i Ae Ani
ES McConusl
Tribune
Howell B Parker
A. M
Hamton
Carnesville High School
Atlantian Found Dead in House of Notorious Family
Henry Goldsmith son of Atlanta city comptroller was found dead in the Bone family house. Officials say suicide suspected though coroner's jury has not finished. foul play uncertain. He leaves a wife and two children.
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Atlanta
Henry Goldsmith
John H. Goldsmith
Bone
Goldsmith
Harmony Grove News Notes From Georgia Town
Harmony Grove reports Col. BR L J Smith and family returned from Tallulah Falls after a south Georgia trip. Delegation to the Winterville Sunday School Convention returns impressed by hosts. A large bank building progresses toward completion. A. H. Thurmond leaves for an expression trip from Atlanta to Lynchburg.
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Harmony Gnows
BR. L. J. Smith
Famiy Dare
Tallulah Falls
South Geora
Harmony Grove
Winterville
A. H. Thurmond
Atlanta
Lynchburg
Local Farm Family Forms Store in Carnesville
Geo A Green, a nearby farmer, rents his farm and moves to town to occupy the former home of Prof L E Green. L J Green and partner plan a general merchandise business next year and will operate from the brick store north of the public square as car crowds tour Franklin Springs from Elberton and beyond.
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Carnesville
Geo. A. Green
L. E. Green
Danielsville
L. J. Green
Franklin Springs
Elberton
Favorite Prescription Promoted for Women’s Ailments
An advertisement urges women to seek medical help for functional disorders and weakness, warning neglect can be costly or fatal. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as the premier remedy for women's weaknesses with a money back guarantee if it fails to satisfy.
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Pierce
After the Plum A Rumor Of Interest In Atlanta
A long column from Layton Georgia notes rumors surrounding Sara Small editor of a new evening paper and potential moves toward political office. It reports Memphis and Atlanta media chatter, mentions Congressman Livingston, and cites items about the Okefenokee swamp canal plans, Ozburn’s sanity debate, and local bills in the Georgia House. It also covers dull House proceedings, a new Georgia Regiment bill, and pending congressional reapportionment talks with Senate delays.
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Atlanta
Okefenokee Swamp
House of Representatives
Senate
LayoTa
New ‘York
Sara Small
Sam
New Evening Paper
Congressman Livingston
Brother Small
Herald
Joe Carter
4Th Georgia Regiment
South Georgia
Wootone
Dougherty
Georgia
Dawson
Talbotton
Milledgeville
Fort Gaines
Albany
Brunswick
Waycross
Valdosta
House
Gilbert
Nine Year Old Singleton Lilly Kicked by Mule
A serious injury report from a city street near the Athenaeum describes nine year old Singleton Lilly, son of John Lilly, being kicked in the stomach by a mule while playing in water. He was carried to a doctor, rested at home, and a physician expressed cautious hope for recovery despite uncertain outcome.
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Little Singleton Lilly
John Lilly
Singleton
Athenaeum
Young Girl Seeks Escape From Cruel Husband
A young woman seeks to flee an abusive marriage as authorities or family support may be involved. The report notes distress and steps toward safety, highlighting a domestic violence situation within a household.
Sensational Georgia Train Abduction In Athens Mystery
A sixteen year old girl, fleeing an abusive marriage, was aided by a trusted Black man to escape. In Athens local authorities and townspeople sought the man, while the girl recovered at a citizen’s home. The incident on the Georgia train drew strong reaction from onlookers and police, who verified the tale of persecution and escape.
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Athens
Jackson Street
Baxner
Georgia
Upper Bridge
Jcckson
Decatur
Peices
Nwey
Tragic Death by Self-Hanging of W B White
The coroner jury finds W B White died by his own hand in a delirious state after fever and insanity. He was found hanged behind his Jackson and Washington streets home. White, a Madison county native, left a wife and four aces after years in Athens where he ran an ice business.
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W. U. White
Jackson
Washington Streets
White
Mr. White
Dr. Goss
W. B., White
Whi White
Madison County
Ince
Athens
Ice. Company
A Kansas Scheme Inaugurated for Close Investigation
In southern Kansas a financial scheme has opened, prompting scrutiny by bond companies. Towns and cities see bonds sold at 1000 for 10 down and 1.5 monthly assessments per member. As funds grow, members drop out, limiting payouts, while some holders claim full 1% return. Authorities doubt sustainability and fairness of the bonds.
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Kansas
Sherek der
Ote
Penthesca Oe
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