Prize list details multiple cash and item awards
The record lists numerous prizes including first prize twenty five dollars cash and several tiers of rewards such as saddle, jewelry, a pink clothes basket, a three year cream freezer, and assorted items. Prizes are offered by various sponsors including The Implement Co, HR Palmer & Sons, O A Scudder, D W McGregor, M H Skalowski, J S Vernsteia, Head & McMahan, and Bailey Supply Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheond Prt
Vierh Priza
Lidy
HR Palmer & Sons
M. H Skalowski
Vernsteia
Head & McMahan
Bailey Supply Co
Wild Animals Trade Drives Lions Across Continents and Prices
A fragmentary report describes how dealers ship newborn lions and other wildlife from Nabla and Abyssinia to Europe, noting Nubian lions at $1,000 and other species priced from $375 to $3,000. It mentions hippos, rhinoceroses, giraffes, and tigers, with remarks on capture difficulty and care needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nabla
Europe
Abyssinia
Senegal
Crocodile Hunting Tactics Noted In Kingston Reserve
In ODUM reserves near Kingston, a cautious hunter observes numerous crocodiles along the Ja river mouth. The hunter plans a close approach with a rifle ready, noting the animal’s wary behavior and the dangers of waiting for a precise shot amid perches and water walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
American Face Stereotypes in Nineteenth Century Descriptions
The fragment discusses racialized portraits of diverse groups including Jewish, Irish, Chinese, Japanese, French, and Black populations. It contrasts those faces with a caricatured American figure in striped trousers and whiskers, noting prevailing biased ideas about lineage and origin shaping perceptions of the American identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prishiman
Thillon
Seton
Uniformed officers mix work and dress at War Department
Officers in the War Department wear uniforms at posts, turning many rooms into dressing areas. Nearly every room doubles as a wardrobe as officers arrive, dine in uniform, and later swap to civilian clothes before returning in the afternoon. The practice helps identify rank for insiders but irks many officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Junel
Schoolboy Blunders and Miscued Sayings From Many Readers
From Ascot to London Globe, a collection of schoolroom howlers and quaint quotes. The items cover gas notes misstatements, natural history gaffes, geography errors, a humorous misnaming of Paris inhabitants, and a few light witticisms on manners and daily life including a Japanese shop dialogue and playful exchanges from the Yale Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ascot
London Globe
Equator
Africa
Paris
Izaak Walton
New Cotton Mill Planned for Colbert Georgia
Two Colbert residents announce plans to build a fifty thousand dollar cotton mill in Colbert Madison county. Principal owners include J Fletcher Colbert E M Gaolding William Thompson J J Waggoner Dr Little and Miss Jane Eberhart. Brick yard to supply building bricks. project signals town upturn with J F Colbert owning extensive forest holdings and backing Colbert’s bright future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colbert, Ga
Madison County
Messrs
J. Fletcher Colbert
E. M. Gaolding
Wiliam Thompson
J. J. Waggoner
Dr. Little
Jane Eberhart
J. F. Colbert
Colbert
Elegant Musicale for July Fourth in Athens
The Virginia Glee Club quartet will perform a July Fourth concert in Athens. J Audley Morton of this city sings with the group. Proceeds benefit the Summer School fund. Tickets are 50 cents at H P Hinton's cafe Skadowski's or from J A Morton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Virginia Glee Club
J. Audley Morton
Virginia
H. P. Hinton
Skalowski
J. A. Morton
Centennial Year Celebration at Crooked Creek Church
Crooked Creek Baptist Church in Jackson County marks its centennial with July services led by G T Sorrell and J J Bennett. A historical sketch by A J Kelley, sermons by W M Ovile, and discussions on Christ’s cross will follow, with talks from former pastors. A centennial committee includes W P Chandler and M V Langford. Chamberlain’s tablets offered by H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crooked Creek Baptist Church
Jackson County
G.T. Sorrell
J. J. Bennett
A. J. Kelley
Robert I Morrie
W.M. Ovile
Christ
O A. Strickland
W. P. Chandler
GT Sorrell
W. H. Walton
W. A. Osrithers
Blaze on Jackson Street Doused Quickly
A small fire on North Jackson Street Morning fire at seven thirty discovered in the kitchen area. Fire department arrived promptly and extinguished the flames with nominal loss. The house owned by Mrs. W. O. Ash and occupied by Capt. EB A Plunkett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. A. Plunkett
Jackson Street
W. O. Ash
Judge Bleckley May Move Here
Ex Chief Jastie Logan E Bleckley and his wife Mia may move to Athens soon after attending University commencement exercises in the city They own a Clarkesville home but seek better educational facilities for their children in Athens The Bleckleys would be welcomed as new citizens of the Classic City if they decide to settle in Athens in the future
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Jastie Logan E. Bleckley
Mia
Bleckley
Lana
Athena
Fatars
Judge
Clarkesville
Suggestions for the Opening Day at University Summer School
The University Summer School opening day could focus on welcoming guests and familiarizing them with the city. A band could provide music and a citizen entertainment program featuring Athenians, showcasing local interest. The Summer School committee will consider these ideas as Athens residents prepare to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Citize Ne of Athens
People of
Athena
Building Boom on Boulevard Section
Building in the Boulevard section continues steadily. Lewis Bailey's residence framework on the corner of the Boulevard and Barber Street is erected and nearing completion. J H Dozier has laid lumber for two five room cottages on Nantabala Avenue behind Mayor Rhodes' residence. S Haddock plans a cottage on the same avenue near Barber Street. Michael Bros to start new Grady Avenue residences on lots bought from Mrs L D DuBose within thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulevard
City
Lewis Bailey
Jsad
Barber Street
J. H. Dozier
Nantabala Avenas
Rhodes
S. Haddock
Grady Avenue
Michael Bros
Lota
Mra. L. D. DuBose
Milledgeville asylum after Clarke County case
Mittie Jackson a colored woman known as a raving lunatic from Clarke County jail has been transported to the asylum at Milledgeville after Sheriff Wier secured authority and sent her yesterday. She had terrorized the jail with violent language and wrecking behavior for days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mittie Jackson
Clarke County
Milledgeville
Bicheriff Wier
Mr. Thomas C Dunn Named Manager of Athens Cotton Exchange
A management change at the Athens Cotton Exchange sees W B O Neal leaving tomorrow for New York to represent Baxter & Co. in a new capacity. Thomas C Dunn, long a prominent local cotton man, becomes manager, bringing familiarity with the trade. Mrs O Neal and their daughter will stay with relatives in Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Cotton Exchange
W. B O'Neal
Baxter & Co
New York
O'Neal
Thomas 0. Dean
Sudden Street Attack Ends With Medical Aid
Wednesy morning about 8 o'clock Mr. W. D. Christy suffered a sudden attack resembling a convulsion while walking along Clayton street in front of E. J. Smith's store. Passing gentlemen restrained him as Dr. D. D. Quillian provided care and he was taken to his boarding house. The episode stemmed from kidney trouble and, though ill, the physician expects recovery. Local ad urges Backlen's Arctic Salve at W. J. Smith & Bro and Palmer & Sons drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Christy
Clayton Street
E. J. Smith
D. D. Quillian
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. RB. Palmer & Sons
Foundry Team Cruises Over Turner Hodgson 18 to 5
On the campus yesterday Ath ens Foundry baseball team defeated Turner Hodgson by 18 runs. Lambert pitched for the Foundry while Watkins started for Turner Hodgson. Wingfield Cash Grocery ad included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Foundry
Turner & Hodgson
Lambert
The
Foundry
Watkins
Yarner & Hodgsoneam
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promoted in Ad Copy
An old advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal kidney remedy for rheumatism back pain liver and urinary issues. It claims to curb frequent urination and night awakenings, offering samples and promising relief with 50c and 1 sizes and free mail literature from Binghamton New York.
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Swamp Root
Dr. Kilmer
Swamp Root. Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Kilmer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dot
the Banner
Athens, GA
Gia
I. P. Morton
E. I. Smith
O. A. Scudder
D. W. McGregor
Grace
Arthur
Wittsburg
Yale Record
Elegant Musicale
Crooked Creek
Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Morley’s
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta. Ga
Judge Bleckley
Dr. King
Palmer & Sons
Dragelata
Melville Manor
Mra
W. M. Johns
Mra. Johns
Fritz Lucas
A. A. Sullivan
Athene
Mrs. Lucas
Misa Littie Ash
Monroe College
Forsyth
Macon
W. O. Aah
Claude Jackson
Thomas Street
Norton
MR. Thos. C Dunn
W. B. O'Neal
Cotton Exchange
Bransford
Clifton
Ian
Wingfield Cash Grocery Store
Westminster School
London
Markhard
Ning
Great Western
Dakota
Great Plains
Indiana
Philadelphia Record
Pittsburg Dispatch
Damocles
Dionysius
New York Tribune
Castor Sanithe
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