Good Samaritan stance on exposing juveniles in press urged
Mrs. Mary A. Swan of Freeport urges newspapers to stop publishing the misdeeds of children under 18, except for cases of ongoing reform. She calls for destroying or sealing court records after a period, and for laws shielding youths from public stigma while promoting rehabilitation and moral guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Swan
Freeport
Postal Telegraph Company
Newark
Ohio
Ben Lindsay
Daily Standard
Mra
Swan Eard
United States
Commonwealth
Evening Papers
Indy
Republic
Ascen
The Great Antiseptic Pain Reliever for Man and Beast
Vintage market ad touts Mexican Mustang Liniment as a universal emergency remedy for farmers. Claims aid for sickness and lameness in horses, cattle, poultry, and other ailments. Product marketed as a general tonic with hoof and udder support, promising muscle relief and swift action.
Ded by a Farmer in Greensporo Georgia
A farmer named Andrews recalls a long-standing use of liniment at home for various minor injuries and for his horses, noting its trusted presence in daily life and suggesting its protective role amid farm accidents and needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensporo
Rangers
Ey Andrews
Pencil Edges Out Pistol in Modern Conflict
A quip on the pen, pencil, and typewriter surpassing weapons in influence. The saying notes writing can outlast guns, with obituaries recorded instead of bullets, highlighting a shift from violence to documentation.
Memorial Sermon in Dalton Honors General Johnston Camp
Athens minister Dr Bernard delivered a memorial sermon in Dalton at the First Baptist Church praising General Joseph E Johnston. He recalled the veteran’s service, discussed enlistment, duty, and enemies, and told of Johnston’s leadership at Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge. He noted Johnston’s monument, and recounted Johnston’s declined railroad commissioner offer amid Civil War memories in Dalton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Dalton
Georgia
Crow's Valley
Rocky Face Ridge
Chickamauga
Jos. E. Johnston
Joseph E. Johnston
Orst
H. B.ard
First Baptist Meeting
Dr. Bernard
South
Ben Hill
Organization of
Confederate Veterans
Wilson County
Tennessee
45Th Tennessee Regiment of Infantry
John C. Brown
Lookout Mountain
Missionary Ridge
Johnston
General Brown
Murfreesboro
Tenn
Jonesboro
Atlanta
Joe Johnston
Cleveland
Harrison
Sherman
Athens Chamber Plans Weekend Auto Tours From Atlanta
The Athens Chamber of Commerce aims to attract Atlanta motorists for weekend trips to Athens. A scout party will depart Tuesday morning in President Erwin's car, mapping routes to Athens and back via Monrovia, Winder, and Lawrenceville. A booklet outlining routes, hotels, and attractions will be published with Atlanta’s Georgia Constitution offering wide publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Scout Cary
Erwin
M. J. Abney
Callaway
Monroa
Winder
Lawrenceville
Clark Howell
Visi
A Plea for Our NIST Night School Teachers
A writer argues that night school teachers deserve fair pay and better support. They note the two hours mirror a daytime schedule, the teachers’ fatigue, and the need for enthusiasm and adequate wages to attract capable women to teach. The piece appeals to Athens readers to consider how to sustain and value night education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pia
Athens
Clarkesville in Georgia: A Portrait of Its Pioneers and Present
The Clarkesville article traces its origins on the Blue Ridge fringe, naming General Elijah Clarke and notable families such as Toombs, Hill, Van Buren, Kollocks, and Erwin. It notes Civil War service, Amos Akerman, and modern progress with churches, schools, a bank, and streets improvements, while preserving old-town character and notable homes like Rockwell and the Campbell estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Clarkesville
Georgia
Elijah Clarke
Blue Ridge
South
Sham
Law
Barren Tonomin
Church McCollister
Campbell
Gilmer
van Buren
Phillips
Kollocks
Owens
Erwins
Robert Toombs
Underwood
Alex. Erwin
Garnet McMillan
Gilbert
Logan Bleckley
Walter B. Hill
Grant
Clarkesville Square
Amos Akerman
Cartersville
Alexander Akerman
United States
Old Town
Helle
Rockwell
and Minis
Savannah
W. R. As
J. R. Burns
Clarkeyville
Logan E. Bleckley
Chancellor Hill
University of Georgia
van Buren Place
J. E. Lambert
Grace Church
Op Elliot
Indge Law
Episcopal Church
George Kollocks
Clarkesvilla
Rose Millan
F. L. Asbury
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Samaritan
NIST
Martha Bassin the
Mountianéer
Haber
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