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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1913

Page

7

Report of Visitors to the University of Georgia

The Board of Visitors, appointed by Gov. Joseph M. Brown, met at the University of Georgia on June 9 and conducted daily sessions. They praised Chancellor Barrow's leadership and recommended urgent needs including a central heating plant, larger dormitories and dining facilities, a new law school building, expanded graduate and faculty support, and a public publicity department, plus recommendations on fraternities and alumni representation. They urged improved facilities across multiple departments and added staffing, with a call for two holdover board members to retain continuity.

Board of Trustees University of Georgia Athend Joseph M. Brown Georgia Tthe University South Schools of Law and Pharmacy Law School Peabody School of Pharmacy Wilson School of Campbell Reade Department of Biology Stewart Athletic Association North Thos

Georgia College of Agriculture praised for statewide spread

The Board commends President Soule and his assistants for the College of Agriculture and its impact. It highlights stock breeding, hog serum distributions, soil analyses, and farm education across Georgia, urging legislative funding to expand extension work, buildings, and maintenance. The report notes thousands attend short courses, meetings, and clubs, with strong support for extending practical education statewide.

College of Agriculture Board of Visitors Soule Georgia Canning School of Agriculture South Gorgia Precident Soulr Georgia Fairy Boyle Board of Trustees Tim

Foley Kidney Pills Credited With Kidney Relief

Histonia resident Tom Williams and Redan resident J A Wallace recount personal relief from long standing kidney troubles after using Foley Kidney Pills. Williams says his wife was cured and relieved of all kidney issues, while Wallace reports severe back and kidney pain eased enabling him to return to work as a blacksmith.

Histonia Tom Williams Foley J. A. Wallace Redan

For Sale by H. R. Palmer and Sons A Georgia Journalism School

For Sale by H. R. Palmer and Sons reports a proposal to add a School of Journalism to the University of Georgia system. If Col Nat Harris of Macon and Tech board chair supports it, a committee will report this year and action may establish a journalism program to train men for law teaching engineering and other professional vocations.

Georgia Nat Harris Macon Tech Georgia Institution

University of Georgia to establish an Alumni Bureau

The University of Georgia trustees may create an Animal Bureau to employ a young man to manage alumni records and engage Georgia graduates. Alumna leaders including Harrison Jones and Thomas W Connally urged a state wide effort to keep the Georgia family in touch and organize alumni clubs. The plan aims to post activities, inform former students, and boost support for the university’s youth initiatives.

University of Georgia Old Georgia Harriaton Jones Thomas W. Connally Hugh Gordon Homer Carmichael C.M. Strahan Anumui Lst Georgia

Georgia University a national beacon for agriculture and education

The piece argues Georgia must invest in its Agricultural College to lift the state's farming class and elevate educational institutions. It lauds the university’s bright outlook, strong faculty, and supportive Athens citizens, urging liberal legislative policy to sustain growth and statewide uplift.

Barrow Georgia Athens Board of Visitors Beat Agricultural College Ife

Baard Visitors Notice Signed By Local Officials

Respectfully submitted by A. W. Vanhose chairman and Homer Carmichael secretary with listed names Hy Hunt Ralph Newton B Brewton in a formal civic notice from the commonwealth.

A. W. Vanhoose Chm A. Homer Carmichael Hy Hunt Ralph Newton B. Brewton

30 000 Voices Chorus for Doan Kidney Pills praised in Athens

A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century issue touts Dean's Kidney Pills with many locals boasting relief from backache and kidney issues. Mrs E R Shy of Athens GA testifies the remedy quickly eased pain and remains in use at home. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is sole agent.

Athens Dean Mra. E.R. Shy College Avenue Foster-Milburn Ca Buffalo New York Uithy Jain

Judge Emory Speer’s Long Office Record Praised

After twenty eight years in office, supporters hail Judge Emory Speer as delivering a solid record before opponents launch their probe. The comment frames his tenure as substantive and steady.

Emory Speer

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