Georgia Led U S In Boys Corn Club Beginnings
The University of Georgia is credited as the first U S institution to start boys corn clubs with Prof Joseph Stewart proposing the idea. A 1906 Athens bulletin titled The Boys Corn and Cotton Clubs of Georgia marks the origin, and Dr A M Soule later noted Georgia’s lead before the University board. The claim highlights Georgia’s early extension work and national influence.
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United States
J. S. Stewart
University
University of Georgia
Jos. &. Stewart
Athens
Boys’ Corn and Cotton Clubs of
Georgia
Stewart
A. M. Soule
State College of Agriculture
Agricultural Department
Faith and Reason Commencement Sermon Featured at University
The annual baccalaureate sermon at the chapel drew a full house of graduates, faculty, trustees, and guests. Rev. Dr. William McFadden Alexander preached on faith, urging students to walk by faith with reason, using Paul and Jesus as example and stressing reason as a companion to faith.
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Barrow
Henry Newton
William McFadden Alexander
Georgia
University of Georgia
Paul
Jesus Christ
Jesus
God
Apostle
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted as Wound Healer
An 19th century advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the quick remedy for wounds burns boils sores skin eruptions eczema chapped hands and piles. It claims prompt treatment prevents blood poison or gangrene with sales at W. J. Sait & Bro and 1 R. Palmer.
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W. J. Sait & Bro
R. Palmer
Chronic Rheumatism Relief Through Free Cham Application
It argues internal medicines are useless for muscular rheumatism and recommends a free external Cham application as the sole remedy. The piece emphasizes avoiding internal drugs and promotes a topical treatment as sufficient.
Huff Rucker Released by Court on Whiskey Charge
Huff Rucker, a colored man from Hart County, was released by Judge Cornett, United States commissioner of revenues, for selling whiskey illegally after the court found insufficient evidence to bind him over.
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Huff Rucker
Cornett
United Statesc
Hart County
Drowned Carpenter Fred Silvey at Princeton
Sunday afternoon at Princeton, Fred Silvey, a carpenter for Contractor Nichols, drowned in a swift mill race while bathing with companions. He stumbled and was pulled under by the current, dying before help arrived. He was buried yesterday at his old home several miles from the city. James B. Mershon of Newark praises Dr. King’s New Discovery after a long battle with lung issues, claiming it restored strength. Trial bottles are free, with 50c and 1.00 prices, offered by local firms.
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Princeton
Fred Silvey
Nichols
James B Mershon
Newark
N. J
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Athens Girl Rescued From Sea During Tampa Visit
Miss Mary Vess of Athens, visiting Mrs. George Blake in Tampa, nearly drowned after being pulled under by a dangerous current. A stranger on the beach dived in and saved her after she sank a third time. Also notes on Dr King’s New Life Pills and Yale class day ceremonies with Attorney General Wickersham delivering the law school address.
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Miss May Vess
Florida
Mary Vess
George Blake
Tampa
Yale New Haven
Conn
Yale University
Law
Wickersham
Minnesota labor federation opens twenty ninth convention
Delegates from Minnesota cities gather in Mankato for the twenty ninth convention of the state federation of labor. The meeting aims to form an independent labor party and participate in state and national politics. Officers likely to be contested amid high expectations. Also includes an advertisement for Foley Kidney Pills detailing a back and kidney ailment and relief after two bottles.
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Mankato
Minn
Minnesota
State Federation of Labor
Labor
Epworth League Institute Assembly Opens at Liberty Lake
The Epworth League Institute of the Pacific Northwest began a weeklong session at Liberty Lake Spokane with several hundred visitors from Washington Oregon and Idaho in attendance during the June 19 gathering.
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Spokane
Wash
Epworth League Institute of the Pacific Northwest
Liberty Lake
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Foley’s Kidney Remedy For Chronic Kidney Trouble
Foley's Kidney Remedy is recommended for chronic kidney and bladder trouble. It regulates kidney and bladder action, and is healing, strengthening, and bracing. For sale by all druggists.
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Foley
Athens plans exhibit at U S Land and Irrigation Exposition
Before the county commissioners the Athens Chamber of Commerce official proposes Clarke county be represented with a creditable exhibit at the United States Land and Irrigation Exposition in Chicago from November 19 to December 8. Georgia booth space is filled by the Atlanta chamber of commerce, and the aim is to let each city and county distribute literature to Western farmers at the event.
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Chamber of Commerce of
Athens
Clarke County
Chicago
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Georgia
Middle West
Chamber of Commerce
A. W. Brooks
Rescue Worker Promotes Southern Rescue Mission Work
W Elliott of Atlanta, longtime advocate for rescuing girls from hardship, visits Athens to hold services in the Tenderloin. He has led prayer meetings in dishonor houses and spoken with thousands of girls, forming the Southern Rescue Mission with branches planned across the South to aid the fallen and prevent ruin. He publishes The Rescue Magazine used to aid rescued women, with many benefiting from his efforts. Public notices mention remedies like Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and Foley Kidney Pills available from druggists.
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A, W. Elliott
Atlanta
Mr. Elliott
Southern Rescue Mission
Elliott
Rescue Magazine
Athens
Northcutt Fined $100 For Auto Speeding In City Court
In the mayor's court John Northcutt faced charges of reckless driving and speeding. A conviction resulted with a fine of $100 or three months on the streets. The Gray case for the same offense was carried over to this morning. Additional trials followed on an ordinary Monday session. A health ad extols Electric Bitters as a remedy for female health and beauty.
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John Northcutt
Gray
Local Act Notice on Clarke County Roads and Revenues
After thirty days an application will be made to Georgia legislature for a local bill to authorize Clarke county commissioners to employ a road superintendent from among themselves and fix his salary. Also advertises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a summer family medicine sold by dealers.
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Clarke County
Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues
Georgia
Commissioners of Roads and Revenues
Chamberlain
Obituary Notice for William F. Duke in Athens
The death of William F. Duke occurred yesterday after ten thirty in Athens where he had stayed with his mother Mrs. J. D. Duke on Washington Street. He left a long life of service and is survived by his wife, his mother and two sisters Meta Duke and Mrs. C. L. Dabney of Decatur. The funeral will be Tuesday at four in the Christian church at Winder. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is recommended for whooping cough and is for sale by all dealers.
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Esquime
Bethoven
Jesus
William F. Duke
Duke
Athens
J. D. Duke
Washington Street
Meta Duke
C. L. Dabney
Decatur
Winder
The
Christian Church
New Home for Pressmen at Hale Springs Dedication
Delegates from local International Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union of North America gather in Rogersville Tennessee on June 19 for the organization’s annual convention and to dedicate a newly completed home for aged and indigent members. An advertisement for Foley Kidney Pills follows with a Mrs EB Whitting of Akron praising the product after kidney trouble and relief from backaches and dizzy headaches.
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Rogersville
Tenn
International Printing Pressmen and Assistants’ Union of North America
Hale Springs
Foley
G. Whitting
Willow St
Akron
County Temporarily Enjoined From Work In Buck Branch Road
A temporary restraining order blocks Clarke county road work near Buck Branch between Winterville and the Madison line. C W Christian sues county commissioners over road relocation damages to his crop. Court to hear case on the 24th. Lisbon assembly organizes to frame a constitution for Portugal.
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C. W. Christian
Clarke County
Christan
Buck Branch
Winterville
Madison County
Arkwright Donates First Money He Earned to Georgia Fund
Atlanta business leader Preston S. Arkwright sends six hundred dollars to the University of Georgia treasurer for addition to the Joe Brown Scholarship Fund. He notes the gift represents his first earned money from teaching at UGA and urges it aid students. The board may create the Preston and Arkwright Scholarship Fund.
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Arkwright
University of Georgia
Preston S. Arkwright
Atlanta
Georgia Railway and Electric Company
Georgia Capital
T. .W. Reed
Athens
Third National Bank of Atlanta
Ark Wright
Preston & Arkwright Scholarship Fund
Clark Howell
People of Classic City Prayed For Rain
Last Saturday morning two Athens women urged the city to pray for rain at dinner grace. The shower arrived that night and continued with daily rain through the weekend, aligning with University commencement activities in timing and delight.
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Classic City
Athens
Grace
Gundey
Road expert urges expanded civil engineering staff for state roads
A report to trustees calls for an enlarged teaching force in Civil Engineering at the state university. It favors adding an assistant to Prof. Strahan to lead road building extension work, provide county services, and promote drainage and irrigation solutions statewide. The plan aims to train road engineers, support good roads campaigns, and seek legislative funding.
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Department of Civil Engineering
Btrahan
State College of Agriculture
Strahan
Department of the State University
Phi Kappa Wins Debating Championship at Georgia
The Phi Kappa literary society of the University of Georgia won the annual champion debate at the chapel before a smaller audience due to other social events. The question was whether the United States should have a central banking system. The Phi Kappas defended the affirmative and won. Demosthenians argued the negative. Speakers Mann and Martin for the Demosthenians and Abbott and Va Tela for Phi Kappas delivered excellent, well recalled orations.
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Phi Kappa Literary Society
University of Georgia
United State
Phi Kappas
Demosthenians
Meusrs
Mann
Martin
Mesera
Abbott
Va Tela
Federal Court Opens and Closes in Georgia Division
The federal court in the Northern district of Georgia opened and closed yesterday under Judge Newman. The deputy clerk, who will receive a law school diploma, opened and closed the court to swear in jurors for per diem. The court adjourned until July 3. The judge is set to arrive in Athens and admit graduates of the local law school to practice in the state federal court. The Goatherd road extension to Knoxville could lower coal rates benefiting consumers and manufacturers.
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Georgia
Newman
Law School
Athens
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Fla
Minnesota Labor Federation
Rexford
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Kansas City
Epworth League Institute
SIN
MR. Northcutt
W. J Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Lisbon
Republic of
Portugal
C. M. Strahan
Board of Visitors
School of Civil Engineering
Pill Kappa
Knoxville
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