Niagara Falls and the Spirit of Preservation
Niagara Falls faces a threat from power companies diverting water for energy. The piece argues for legal limits to protect the falls, urging state and regional action to preserve the natural wonder for future generations. It highlights public sentiment and regional stakes in New York and Ontario governance.
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Niagara River
State of
New York
District of
Ontario
Niagara Falls
Burdens of Riches and Wealth Maxims
A column discusses the burdens of wealth with examples from millionaires such as Camogle and N O Nelson of St Louis. Nelson advocates profit sharing and downplays riches as a habit, warning wealth burdens heirs and offers maxims on money and responsibility.
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N. O. Nelson
St. Louis
Nelson
Boers to Settle Here in Georgia
Boers express intention to move to Georgia citing love of republican government and unhappiness under English rule. They say Georgia climate resembles South Africa and foresee becoming thrifty, peaceful citizens. They suggest a trek across seas if needed to find a land with contentment.
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Georgia
South Africa
England
Bishop Potter and the South Debate Divorce In Miscegenation Charge
The Bishop of New York claims South Carolina does not recognize divorce and cites miscegenation as a Southern fault. South Carolinians rebut, noting strict anti miscegenation laws and separate schools, and urge factual accuracy before public statements. The piece argues such remarks fuel sectional tensions and urges thoughtful discourse.
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Bishop Potter
New York
South
South Carolina
Potter
Peter
Peron
Dr King's New Discovery Cures Consumption and Coughs
J W McKinnon of Talladega Springs Alabama credits Dr King's New Discovery with curing his pneumonia after two doctors failed. One dose brought relief and one bottle cured him. Guaranteed at local drug stores with a trial bottle free.
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W. J. Smith & Bro
Palmer & Sons
Agricultural College Bill Advocated by State Rep Conner
Hon J J Conner Bartow county representative urges Georgia to fund a state agricultural college at Athens. He contrasts Georgia and Wisconsin university support, notes Georgia education lags farmers, and argues one hundred thousand dollars is needed for buildings and equipment. Also includes a brief note on Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as a constipation remedy.
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Southern Educational Conference
Columbia
D. C
South
Qute
Athens
the Agricultural College
Avlanta
J. J. Conner
Bartow County
General Assembly
Conner
Georgia
Wisconsin
University of Georgia
Hobson Considers Governor Run in Alabama Race
Mobile March 27 Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson said in an interview he will support foreign and naval policies but cannot confirm a gubernatorial bid for the next state election. He opposes primaries control by parties, criticizes railroad political power, and urges railroad regulation, strong education and local taxation to fund district agricultural schools.
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Mobile
Ala
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Georgia Reform Talk and Georgia Governors Race News
In Macon and Savannah political chatter centers on Pope Brown and Jim Smith as potential Georgia governors. The piece critiques reformers, references O B Stevens and Herks, and notes Tommy Hardwick backing Brown. It recalls J Popel Brown’s interview hinting at tensions with the Atlanta Constitution over freight-rate policy.
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Savannah
J. Popel Brown
Atlanta’ Constitution
Constitution
Railroad Commission
New Enterprise for Classic City
The Classic City Command Feed Mills are being fitted on Washington street between Jackson and Thomas. The mills will produce the best table meal and also grind corn oats cotton seed and mix feed for horses cows and chickens. One by one small industries settle here, making Athens an industrial leader in the south.
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Kuroki
Oyama
Oku
Patrick O'Yama
Emerald Isle
Oka
O’keough
New York
Washington Street
Jackson
Thomas Streets
Athens
Startling Mortality Prompts Call for Cure in Advert
Statistics show high mortality from appendicitis and peritonitis and urge Dr. Kings New Life Pills as a remedy. M Flannery of 14 Custom House Place Chicago declares they have no equal for constipation and biliousness. Palmer and Bons, druggists, at 260 W 4th Street engage in the sale.
Georgia Considers New State Agricultural College Plan
A Georgia committee reports a proposed bill to found a modern state university agricultural college in Athens. They seek a half mill tax to support the university and its branches, aiming for maintenance without raising overall state tax rates. The plan mirrors Wisconsin funding and would start with about 250 000 dollars in annual revenue.
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The
State University
Athens
College of Agriculture
Hamilton McWhorter
John W. Bennett
Waycross
E. H. Callaway
South
Georgia
Wisconsin
Lawrenceville Moves to Tax Jug Trade with Licensure
Lawrenceville passes an ordinance prohibiting railroad and express firms from delivering wine whiskey beer or intoxicating liquor without paying a 1000 dollar annual license. The measure, aimed at ending the jug trade, awaits court tests as legal challenges from Southern Express and others loom. The city council order takes effect March 25 1905 with daily offenses for unlicensed deliveries.
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Lawrenceville
Railroad and Express Companies
Augusta Doctor W H Doughty Dies At 9 A M
Augusta Ga March 27 Dr W H Doughty Augusta s oldest physician died at 9 am after a long illness Survived by wife and children W H Doughty Jr MD A B Doughty L G Doughty Mrs William Jackson Mrs William Butt and Miss Lucy Doughty The family among Augusta s social elite Funeral plans not announced.
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Augusta
W. H. Doughty
W. H. Doughty, Jr
Doughty
L. G. Doughty
William Jackson
William Butt
Lewis Butt
Lucy Doughty
Thee
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H. J. Rowe
Express
Post Office
Speer
Emory Speer
United States Supreme Court
Recorder's Court
Macon
Wwe
Mr. Camogle
Chamberlain
el Butler
Frankville
N. Y
H. R. Palmer & Sona
Hoboon
Pope Brown
Jim Smith
Dick Russell
Talbotton News
Smiths
Farmer Jim
Social Circle
New Era
Clark Howell
Empire State of the South
West Point News
O. B. Stevens
Hearst
Charlton
Herk
Thomasville
Griffin News
Tommy Hardwick
Reform
Hardwick
Albany Herald
NEW Enterprise
Classic City
University of Wisconsin
Gwinnett Journal
L. M.brand
Southern Express Company
Dry
W. H Doughty
Atlanta Conatfe
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