Fads in Ladies Fashion from New York to Paris
New York July 26 reports a trend of two toned mousseline de sole Ingenie dresses with water color painted upper fabrics and floral themes. Gowns gray over white with embroidered silver bodices and matching scarves in chiffon dominate summer styling for hotel piazzas. French tallor lines persist with heavy ornamentation yet lighter overall weight. Stoles, princess tunics, and cuirass variations appear as designers push to balance extravagance with wearability. Foulard gowns feature ten yard hems, plaited flounces and deep upper panels, while one piece foulard dresses with large satin buttons appeal to younger shoppers seeking cool, easy pieces. Negligees and boudoir gowns copied from French models offer affordable luxury for summer privacy and evenings on the piazza.
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New York
Paris
Alexander Bill Stands Little Show
Atlanta July 27 Representative Hooper Alexander's new prohibition bill appears dead amid a crowded agenda. Obstacles in the House include the general tax act appropriations and the McLendon case, with limited days left. Even supporters doubt passage as fears of affecting near beer and Coca Cola industries grow, prompting calls to table the measure.
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Atlanta
Hooper Alexander
Jos. M. Brown
McLendon
Georgia
See a Mother Grow Young
Mrs. W. L. Gilpatrick of Danforth Me reports a dramatic health reversal after using Electric Bitters at age over 70. Long dyspepsia left her unable to eat sleep or drink. doctors had given up. Bitters purportedly stimulate vital organs cure liver and kidney issues improve sleep and appetite. Sold by W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons.
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W. L. Gilpatrick
Danforth
Teo
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Citizens Oppose Bill to Establish a City Hospital
A public meeting at City Hall backs a proposed amendment to the Athens charter to create a city hospital or sanitarium. Citizens petition to delay passage, arguing tax increases. the bill, drafted by citizens and Council, would require voter approval before city funds or bonds. The measure envisions a hospital near Athens with land acquisition powers and rules governing its operation.
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Michael
Chamber of Commerce
Billups Phinizy
C. Benedict
H. C. White
J. Shackelford
Messrs
A. J. Cobb
M. G. Michgel
M. G. Michael
Athens City Hospital Sanatorium Act For Local Tax Support
City of Athens may levy taxes on property to establish operate and support a hospital or sanitarium. Voters must approve bonds and hospital funding. A board of trustees will govern with mayor council health chair and six citizens. The act authorizes up to 50000 in bonds and rules for admissions charges and services. Contagious disease hospitals may be separated within provisions. Repeals conflicting laws.
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Athens
General Assembly
State of
Georgia
City of
Eald
Board of Trustees
Tortured On a Horse and Road to Carnesville Improvement
A Kentucky resident L. B. Napier recalls severe piles cured by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve after many doctors failed. The ad extols the salve for piles burns rashes and skin diseases and endorses its healing power. The piece also urges Athens to approve the Carnesville road project noting timely action will spur local growth.
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Napier
Rugless
Bucklen
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. RB. Palmer & Sons
Carnesville
Athens
Athena
Jury Drawn for August City Court Session in Athens
The August term of Athens city court will convene at the county courthouse with Judge W W Stark presiding due to Judge Howell Cobb's illness. A jury has been drawn for the session, including Thomas C Fowler, Thomas C McConnell, Henry L Pope, Luther P Crawford, Joshua C Hutchins, O H Arnold Jr, William R Canning, C F Bailey, Wm E B Eppes, George B E O Farrell, William M Morton, Hemmock Anthony, Jos L Locklin, William M Pittman, Richard C Barber, Emmett J Bondurant, Martin J Abney, William Weatherford, William H Davis, John W Gilleland, Joseph W Woods, Charles Drew Cox, G P Elder, George OKelley, James W Ingle, Irank B Bradberry, Ironn D Tribble, James B Thornton, Wm C Flanigan, S B Wingfield Jr, Nathan B Davis, Wm C Davis, Walter T Forbes, J Robert Williams, H L Mulliam, George T Mygatt.
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City Court of
Athens
County Court House
W. W. Stark
Commerce
Howell Cobb
Messrs
Thomas C. Fowler
Thomas C. McConnell
Henry L. Pope
Luther P. Crawford
Joshua
John W.gilleland
Joseph W. Woods
Charlea ‘Drew Cox
G. P. Elder
George O'Kelley
James W. Ingle
Iran
B. Bradberry
Ironn D. Tribble
James B. Thornton
Wm. C. Flanigan
B. Wingfield, Jr
Nathan B. Davis
Wm. C. Davis
Walter T. Forbes
J. Robert Williams
H. L. Mulliam
George T. Mygatt
Statehouse votes boost school funding for 1910 1911
Atlanta: The general appropriations committee after debate cited treasury strains and approved common schools funding: 1910 2,250,000 and 1911 2,500,000, a 250,000 rise. It also recommended a bill to grant each district agricultural school 2,000 yearly in addition to existing funds from fertilizer and oil inspection fees.
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Atlanta
General Appropriations Committee
House
Thest. Treasury
First Bale of Cotton Sold in Albany
Albany Ga July 27 The first bale of the 1909 Georgia cotton crop was marketed here late yesterday afternoon grown by Deal Jackson a Dougherty county negro who has held the first bale honor for years The bale Fully Middling 1 jena sold to the International Cotton Company at 20 cents per pound It weighed 381 pounds and was stored with A W Muse Co It will be shipped today to E A Cutts Co Savannah for immediate shipment to New York.
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Albany
Georgia
Deal Jackson
Dougherty County
Jackson
Jena
International Cotton Company
Will miners of Great Britain go on strike
London July 27 The question of a national coal miners strike looms as the Miners Confederation votes on a referendum. If approved a total shutdown could paralyze British industry, amid disputes over the eight hour law and double shift proposals in Wales and other regions. The executive committee will announce the result tomorrow.
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London
Great Britain
Miners’ Confederation of Great Britain
Miners’ Confederation
Confederation
Northumberland
Durham
South Wales
Wales
Theowners
England
Scotland
Miners Confederation
Texas Farmers Congress Opens at College Station
The Texas Farmers Congress opened at College Station with delegates and visitors from across the state. The gatherings are held in the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas building, large enough to host the record crowd. Numerous conventions will run through the week with an elaborate programs and speakers among the nation’s leading authorities.
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Texas Farmers’ Congress
College Station
Tet
Texas
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
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Alexander Bill
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Avadut
Lavadura Chemical Company
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Oye
McMahan
Genesee Pare Food Co
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