Jury Presentments Highlight County Tax and Road Fixes
The grand jury urges tighter tax collection, modernization of the tax system, and adoption of Fulton county methods. It calls for road and bridge improvements, new steel bridges, and cooperation with city authorities on key road projects. It commends the county auditor and criticizes the outdated school and banking laws, urging constitutional reform and compulsory education. Foreman A E Griffith signs with T W Baxter and T H Nickerson.
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Fulton County
Prince Avenue
Court House
Epps Bridge
Broad Street
Hill Street
Superior Court
W. T. Long
Clarke County
Georgia
Clarke
Athens
University of Georgia
State of Georgia
Bibb
Chatham
Glynn
Richmond
County Board of Education
Mestra
William M. Colle
Wesley W
Puryear
J. W. Collier
J. R. Edwards
J. P
R. L. Bramblett
Athens Banner
Athens Herald
Local Officials Named in Roanoke Listing
A roster of names including John T. Hardeman E K Greer B A Crane J H Mealor G E Scott J Bondurant Otho Brown Robt Eb Johnson H L Pope W T Lester Eb Martin Sidney Boley Chas Phinizy George O Kelly N D Phillips G C Armstrong J M Rogers C D Flanigen appears in the compiled list of local officials or candidates. The partial list continues with other surnames and initials as published in the segment.
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John T. Hardeman
E. K. Greer
B. A. Crane
J. H. Mealor
G. E. Scott
J. Bondurant
Otho Brown
Robt
EB. Johnson
H. L. Pope
W. T. Lester
H. EB. Martin
Sidney Boley
Chas
H. Phinizy
George O'Kelly
N. D. Phillips
G. C. Armstrong
J. M. Rogers
C. D. Flanigen
Dean's Kidney Pills Promoted by Athens Resident Testimony
Athens citizen Mrs. H. T. Davis of Cobb Street recommends Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble. She says prior back pain and fatigue improved after using two bottles, and another family member recovered from a serious kidney disease. Price 60 cents at all dealers, Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y.
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Athens
Dean
T. Davis
Cobb St
Doan
Crop Report Shows Record US Wheat Yield This Year
The June crop report from the agricultural department states US wheat production will reach 900 million bushels, nearly half of the world’s average. It also predicts oats and barley yields will be among the largest in history, with a total yearly production surpassing previous records.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Agricultural Department
Impaired Appetite Relief with Chamberlains Tablets
An advertisement from Detroit says Chamberlains Tablets improve appetite and digestion. Mr J Heitz reports the tablets relieved a bloated feeling and gave a pleasant satisfactory bowel movement. Available from all dealers.
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J. He Heitz
Detroit
Mich
Adv
Thaw Again Before the N S Courts
Harry Thaw's counsel sought bail in the United States Supreme Court as New York state pursues his return to Mattewan. Chief Justice White gave New York until Friday to file opposition, with a decision possible Monday when the court adjourns for fall.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harry Thaw
United States
Supreme Court
New York State
Mattewan
White
New York
Hardwick Addresses Commerce Voters In Campaign Speech
Special Correspondent Commerce Ga June 8 Hon Thomas W Hardwick spoke to a large crowd at the auditorium about his senatorial bid. He argued his long national legislative experience as a reason for the short term and urged support. He received a telegram from Oscar Underwood calling him to Washington to attend a rules committee meeting, forcing him to cancel planned talks in Camilla Blackshear and adjust remaining Georgia appearances.
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Commerce
Thos. W. Hardwick
Hardwick
Georgia
Congressman Hardwick
Democratic House
Oscar W. Underwood
Washington City
National Capital
Washington
Camilla
Blackshear
Stillmore
Swainsboro
Electric Bitters Ad Promotes Health Builder Tonic
A vintage advertisement claims Hot Weather Tonic and Health Builder combat fatigue and nervousness. It touts a tonic to cleanse waste and renew strength, citing Mrs. James Duncan of Haynesville Maine claiming cure after medical advice failed. Available for 50c and 1.00 from druggists.
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James Duncan
Haynesville
Adv
Get Rid of Your Rheumatism Now
A testimonial from W A Lockhard of Homer City New York claims Chamberlains Liniment cured his rheumatism after one bottle. The ad notes the product relieves arm and shoulder pains and is available from all dealers.
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W. A. Lockhard
Homer City
N. Y
Adv
Hearing Postponed on South Carolina Pullman Case
The South Carolina railroad commission postponed the hearing on whether the Pullman Company should operate negro Pullman cars in the state until July 1. The original hearing was set for June 10.
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Associated Press
Columbia
South Carolina Railroad Commission
Pullman Company
South Carolina
Debate in Senate on Panama tolls exemption repeal
The Senate spent the day debating opposition to the Panama canal tolls exemption repeal bill with no vote reached. Senator Poinderter argued England has no basis to claim consideration for canal control, asserting U S English treaties pointed to a Nicaragua route and did not affect the Panama route.
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Assocated Press
Washington
Senate
Poinderter Sald
England
Nicaragua
Panama
In Memory of Stephen Upson By One Who Knew Him
A long obituary honoring Stephen Upson of Georgia born in Lexington and buried beside the Oconee. It extols his serene character, legal career with Yale and Paris training, literary interests, temperance stance, devotion to home, Presbyterian faith, and a guiding tombstone diagram he planned as his final testament.
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Stephen Upson
Lexington
Oconee
Upson
Old South
Nat
William H. Crawford
Georgia
North
Athens
Yale
University of Paris
Georgia Law
Supreme Court of Georgia
Robert Toombs
Alexander H. Stephens
Benjamin H. Hill
Cobbs
Republic
Mosle
Howell Cobb
Court House
Prohibition
Mr. Upson
Presbyterian Church
Jesus Christ
God
Brotherhood of Man
Palmer ads tout laxatives and kidney pills
In a sequence of advertisements H R Palmer and Sons promote a lemon flavored laxative Foley products for constipation rheumatism and general digestive comfort. The spots claim rapid relief from symptoms including headache sour stomach backache and gassy after eating with promises of being pleasant to take and improving overall well being for stout people.
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Dr. King
Bucklen
Arnica
Adv
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Foley
H. R. Palmer & Sons, Adv
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Don't Lose Sleep with Coughing at Night
An old style ad copy promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for immediate relief from coughing and chest tightness. It claims soothing coating on the throat, easing wheeze, and comforting kids, while warning against substitutes and noting it contains no opiates. Also mentions a bank reorganization in Athens and Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion.
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Foley
H.R. Palmer
Bonsadv
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Grand Jury
State Normal School
A. E. Griffith, Foreman
T. W. Baxter
T. H. Nickerson
Chamberlain
Galloway
Stewart
N. S
Hobson
C. A. Eipfeldt
Rock Island
Citizens Bank and Trust Company
Athena
Chamberlain's
Biri
Mary E. McMullen
Ady
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