University of Georgia praised but calls for funding
The Board of Visitors commends the University of Georgia for its high moral character and strong student standing while urging Georgians to improve campus buildings and equipment. It notes needed new chairs and better facilities, praises policy clarity, and warns that state support will sustain progress and rival institution status.
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Board of Visitors
Southern College
Georgia
Empire State
South
University of Georgia
Slaughter Sale Cuts Prices on Dry Goods and Shoes
A broad sale ad lists limited quantity discounts on lawn, muslin, bleaching, and carriage of fabrics from 2c to 7c per yard. Bargain footwear includes Dongola slippers, Oxfords, and tennis shoes priced 50c to 1.60 per pair. Numerous fabrics, embroideries, parasols, and silks are advertised at nominal prices with stated worths, highlighting a mass closeout event.
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Charlie D
Orient
Russia
Big Cut Prices Daily At Special Bargain Sale
A Georgia town markets a week of heavy price cuts with daily retail bargains. Unsold goods go to front tables for the special sale while locals anticipate events from Lucy Cobb Institute commencements to post graduate plans and Summer departures by train.
Livingston rejects third party endorsement in shift of papers
In Livingston the colonel’s decision not to back the third party movement changes media sentiment with papers that once scorned him now praising him. In Watsa Mike Walsh of the Augusta Chronicle attended the Lucy Cobb Reception and dispensed insight on news handling. Brabwkiy a State School Commissioner and Hon. D Bradwell will address teachers and citizens at the Seminary Saturday at 3 PM, the first such visit to the city.
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Farmers’ Alliance
Washington City
New Born People’s Party
People’s Party
Great Alliance
Livingston
Third
Watsa
Mike Walsh
Augusta Chronicle
Lucy Cobb
Welsh
Brapwkiy
D. Bradwell
Gainesville
Plans Revealed for New University Gymnasium on Campus
University plans a new gymnasium to be built on campus behind the baseball grounds, with funding to follow appropriation. The project aims to expand athletics and will coincide with a fall football season and a class league for baseball while the Glee Club plans a holiday state tour.
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WIII
Jones
Glee Club
Athletic Association
Miss Laramore Graduates Amid Applause in Santa Georgia
Miss Laramore, a high school girl whose case drew public attention, graduates with her class in Santa Georgia. The Board of Education reversed a committee demand for apologies, deciding only the student must say sorry, and she received her diploma amid the strongest applause.
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Santa, Ga
Miss Laramore
Board of Education
Anit
Somebody Will Ride No Matter How the Election Goes
A heated debate between prohibitionists and anti-prohibitionists unfolds with sharp exchanges. Report notes zealous champions on both sides ready for discussion as the topic of prohibition dominates local discourse. The piece captures a curiously good natured public quarrel over the dry question.
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Pll
Prohi
Opera House
Reading Under a Box Car: Engineer Williams Killed near Chester
Special report from Chester details the fatal accident on the Georgia Carolina and Northern Railroad eight miles from town. Engineer W Williams, brother of Auditor Williams, was reading under a box car when a fireman unaware of his presence backed the engine, severing his leg. Williams died after hours of agony, at about 7:30. He was a young, popular local resident.
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W. Williams
Sandy River
Chester
US. C
Georgia
Carolina and Northern Railroad
Ona River
Williams
Auditor Williams
Georgia, Carolina and Northern
W. Davega
T. ‘M. Marion
Railroad meeting raises eight thousand dollars in Danielsville
A large gathering in Danielsville supported the Cannesville Smithonia and Danielsville railroad project. Speakers urged subscriptions and the books opened, quickly raising $8000 toward the $15,000 goal as interest runs high. Bucklen's Arnica salve advertised as a guaranteed skin remedy with a sale price noted.
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Danielsville
Cannesville,Smithonia
Bucklen
John. Crawford & Co
Under the Tent Reverend Culpepper Delivers Fiery Backslider Sermon
A large crowd gathered as Reverend J B Culpepper preached fervently on backsliding and Sabbath breaking at a tent meeting for colored people. He urged church members to return to faith, denouncing dancing and other perceived sins, drawing an 2000 attendance with 1500 to 2000 listeners and highlighting the need for revival. Later the Athenaeum hosted a charming last night entertainment deemed among the city’s best social events.
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Mr. Culpepper
Xt Culpepper
Iso
Bpack Atil Mg
Smulinae Gang
Athenaeum
Het Ata
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