Clarke County Official Advertiser Rates and Rural Civic Notes
The piece outlines subscription rates for Clarke County publications with advance payment options and lists various political and agricultural topics. It mentions farmer concerns in Georgia, the national campaign climate, local trade, literacy work by State Normal School seniors, a Missouri visitors’ meal at a South Georgia convict camp, and a large volunteer corps aiding the U S Department of Agriculture through about 770 000 people assisting in testing methods and sharing knowledge without pay.
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Georgia
South Georgia
United State Department of Agriculture
Presidential Pointers and Electoral Peculiarities
One presidential candidate died after the election and before the electoral college meeting. Horace Greeley’s death left the Democratic and Liberal ticket with four candidates receiving electoral votes. Vice presidential candidate Brown led with 47 votes, twelve fewer than Democrats. James Sherman died before election. no successor was nominated by Republicans. Vermont and Utah electors then chose Nicholas Murray Butler as their pick.
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Horace Greely
B. Grats Brown
James
Sherman
Republican National Committees
Republian
Vermont
Utah
Nicholas Murray Butler
New York
Question for the legislature on care for inebriates epileptics and dope fiends
The legislature must address funding and setup of a separate facility to care for inebriates, epileptics, and narcotics addicts without overloading the state sanitarium. Increased appropriations are needed as federal narcotic enforcement creates a growing caseload requiring humane cures and relief.
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General Assembly
Georgia Bar president questions prohibition laws enforcement
George Owens addressing the Georgia Bar Association criticizes prohibition laws as driven by hysteria and lacking public support. He argues such laws invite disregard of more important statutes and urges enforcement or repeal while noting his stance against open opposition.
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Georgia Bar Association
George Owens
Owens
State Bar Association
Carrying Out the Law in Georgia Enforcement Call
A statewide call for stronger law enforcement across Georgia urges governors candidates to commit to enforcing all laws. Judges are praised for upholding prohibition where public sentiment balks, with citizens and courts duty bound to bring offenders to justice.
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Georgia
Getting Down to Defense Why Congress Advances Armament Programs
The piece applauds Congress for approving an eleven million dollar government armor plant and a three million dollar navy aeroplane program. It argues preparedness strengthens national security, notes bipartisan support, laments the delay, and asserts America must wake to its defenseless position among nations.
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Amask
America
Biennial Sessions Legislation Featured In Banner Advocacy
The Banner outlines support for a proposed bill to establish biennial legislative sessions. The article notes the shift aims to streamline lawmaking and reduce session frequency, with supporters arguing for efficiency and cost savings.
Georgia Legislature Considers Biennial Sessions
The article argues for a constitutional amendment to authorize biennial sessions of Georgia’s legislature. It claims savings of over thirty thousand dollars to taxpayers and reductions in useless or time consuming legislation. It predicts broad voter approval once presented to the people and notes lawmakers’ tendency to push pet measures at taxpayer expense.
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Nial
General Assembly
Georgia
Endowment Plea for Lucy Cobb Institute in Athens
The Lucy Cobb Institute faces a fifteen thousand dollar debt tied to past improvements. The Banner urges Athens residents and alumnae to raise funds to meet the loan obligation, preserve the oldest women’s institution in Georgia, and support continued education for the state’s young women. The alumnae association will aid but cannot cover the full amount.
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Athens
Lucy Cobb Institute
Lucy Cobb
Georgia
State highway commission urged for Georgia road improvements
The proposed measure would create a three member state highway commission with two appointees by the governor and the University of Georgia dean of civil engineering as the third member. Members would be paid ten dollars per meeting up to forty meetings annually, totaling about four hundred dollars. The plan aims to prevent waste and ensure proper supervision of road building for all counties.
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State Chamber of Commerce
Georgia
Civil Engineering Department
University of Georgia
Do Not Want Our Protection and Monroe Doctrine
The United States maintains the Monroe Doctrine to deter European aggression and preserve regional self-government in Latin America. The essay argues many South and Central American peoples distrust U S motives, fearing loss of sovereignty, despite no selfish gain by Washington.
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United States
South
Central America
Mexico
Wilson
Monroe doctrine defense urged amid rising European tensions
The article argues that the United States should stand firm on the Monroe doctrine even in fairs and public sentiment. It warns that if America does not prepare to defend the doctrine, others may undervalue U S protection and face consequences of European aggression.
A Great Summer School Opens With Growing Interest
The University Summer School opens July 3 with attendance rising from 925 last year to a likely larger total. Dormitory room reservations exceed last year and many students seek places at the State Normal School. Athens citizens funded early support and a new auditorium building, signaling strong local backing for the program.
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State Normal School
Athens
Georgia Legislature Must Tackle Finance and Rail Assets
A northern Georgia observer urges the upcoming legislature to focus on finances and the Western and Atlantic railroad, warning against delaying essential measures. The piece argues to sideline minor issues and clear the decks for the session’s major tasks in fiscal management and state assets.
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Georgia
Mexican situation developing threatens USMexico ties
A long rumored Carranza note arrives claiming Mexican demand for US troop withdrawal. The piece argues reaction to US punitive expedition and warns Washington must declare its Mexico policy while noting Carranza is influenced by external forces and that Americans must protect borders.
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Carranza
United States
Washington
Mexico
Rio Grande
Navy bill passes House amid low opposition vote
The vote on naval preparedness swung strong for a bigger navy with a 358 to 4 tally. In the same breath, regions marked Jefferson Davis's birthday quietly as the South observed the Confederate leader’s anniversary.
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South
Jefferson Davis
Confederate States of America
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