Souths Possibilities Highlight Maddox Address
Hon. Robert F. Maddox of Atlanta spoke at the Chamber of Commerce in Athens on the Souths future. He reviewed wartime economic shifts, cotton as collateral, Aldrich Vreeland currency, and urged coordinated southern effort, exports, and expansion into Pan American trade and foreign markets.
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Robert F. Maddox
Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce
Retail Merchants Association
R. F. Maddox
Maddox
South
Aldrich-Vreeland
Middle West
East
Chamber of Commerce adjourns delegates duties to Haselton
The chamber of commerce adjourned after assigning Mr. Haselton the task of arranging the venue and plans for entertaining the legislature next month. It directed formal thanks be sent to the promoters of the Helen trip, noting that 140 members of the organization joined.
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Chamber of Commerce
Haselton
Helen
Restored to Good Health After Stomach Trouble
Mrs. Otto Gans of Zanesville Ohio says four years of stomach illness left her weak and losing weight. After two bottles of Chamberlains Tablets she says she is now well. For sale by all dealers.
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Otto Gans
Zanesville
Ohio
Chamberlain
County Officers Convene at Indian Springs June 16 17 1915
The County Officers Association invites county officers from 148 Georgia counties to its annual convention at Indian Springs on June 16 and 17 1915. Full attendance is requested. John A. Cobb serves as President M 8 Joyner as Secretary and Treasurer H Allen chairs the General Welfare Committee.
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Georgia
County Officers’ Association
Indian Springs
John A. Cobb
Joyner
Treas
H. ¥. Allen
Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertises Easy Laxative
An advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a pleasant laxative. It claims one or two pills with water at night produce a smooth morning bowel movement with no bad taste or belching. Sold by druggists in packs for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
All
Ege
Adv
City board plans drive to rid city of flies and mosquitoes
The city board of health held its regular meeting yesterday afternoon and began plans to reduce flies and mosquitoes with citizen participation. The board also named a committee with the mayor and council to inspect meats and fruits offered for sale in the city.
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Amtit
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Cough Syrup Ad
An old style ad touts Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey cough syrup made from pine balm tar and honey. It claims soothing relief for coughs and colds and urges readers to ask their dealer for the original bottle.
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Dr. Bell
Thousands Addicted To Drugs In Atlanta
Atlanta officials report a federally driven investigation finds thousands of residents regularly use narcotics. Estimates indicate about 6,000 city residents may be affected, with conditions compared to other cities. The narcotic law tightens sales. pharmacists are inspected and prescriptions required for narcotics.
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Atlanta
Chamberlains Colic Remedy Campaign for Athena Health
This notice urges every family to have Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoe Remedy, especially in summer. It claims the remedy is thoroughly reliable and widely used, urging readers to ask others who have used it while promoting Athena as a healthier city.
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Chamberlain
Els
Ady
Bryan Resigns as Secretary of State Over Germany Note
Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan resigns over policy differences regarding a note to Germany on submarine warfare. The president accepts, and Acting Secretary Lansing will sign the note to Berlin as Bryan returns to private life. The move shocks Washington and signals a hard line yet to be determined.
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Mr. Bryan
Germany
Lusitania
Robert Lansing
Berlin
Bryan
Washington
United States
Brittain Not Yet Decided on Atlanta Schools
Atlanta June 8 State Superintendent M L Brittain has not indicated his final disposition toward leading the Atlanta schools. He plans to complete an outline of educational work for the coming legislature and is giving this task his full attention. His report is expected to include major recommendations.
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Atlanta
M. L. Brittain
Lawton DB
Evans
Richmond County
Greatly Benefited by Chamberlain's Liniment
Mrs Florence Strife of Wabash Indiana praises Chamberlain's liniment for sprains bruises and rheumatic pains and recommends it highly. The advertisement notes prompt relief from rheumatic pains and urges purchase from dealers.
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Chamberlain
Florence Strife
Policy Toward Germany Set After Cabinet Discussion
The United States will insist on neutral rights and protect American lives at sea. A note to Germany to be sent tomorrow was reviewed by the president and cabinet. An unfavorable reply could sever diplomatic relations and lead to graver complications, with Bryan's withdrawal seen as a decisive US move.
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United States
Germany
Mr. Bryan
Plan for quadrupling Georgia education funding proposed
Professor Joseph Stewart of the University of Georgia urges a constitutional amendment to require four mills for education in every county and allow up to four additional mills. The plan aims to double the educational fund across 112 counties and outlines the state’s reversal to the...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Joseph 8. Stewart
University of Georgia
Stewart
Chamberlain's Tablets Sell for Ailments and School Tax Debate
An old remedy advertises Chamberlain's Tablets for liver and stomach troubles, touting a quarter price. The article then shifts to a state tax proposal: a two mill annual state education levy, a two mill county tax for local schools, and up to four mills for local systems, arguing the plan would fund universal, improved education and promote compulsory schooling across counties and districts. It notes past attempts and counties adopting the tax.
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Ailow
Ford
Stewart
Chancellor Hill
MacMichael
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Flanigen
San Francisco
Athens
California
Abney
Heldler
Savannah
Launderers’ Association
Hugh Gordon
Abit Nix
Mr. Gordon
Portland
Maine
New England
Iis Mart
Bob Maddox
Atlantic Ocean
New York City
Atheny
Bankers
McAdoo
Festus Wade
Georgia Currency Association
Bremen
Poiats
Europe
Chamber of Commerce of
The
Department of Commerce
McAdee
Great Britain
Russia
China
Commission
Athena
City Board OF Health
Associated Press
William Jennings Bryan
State Department
W. J. Bryan
Washingon
Brittain
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