Notable Speech on Negro Education in the South
A report from Richmond dated Apr 24 covers Chancellor Walter B Hill of the University of Georgia addressing the Southern Educational Conference on Negro education in the South. He argues for industrial and agricultural schooling, moral training, and local responsibility, noting the South has spent over 109 million since 1870 and asserting separate schools kept for Negro education.
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the University of Georgia
South
Chancellor Hill
Cleveland
Hill
Mc Hill
Athens Builds City Hall with Home Industry Contracts
Athens to construct its city hall with locally supplied materials and labor. Contracts awarded or let include Measra Bisson & Sone for granite worth about 6000 dollars, Athens Brick Company for 700000 bricks at 8850 dollars, R L Moas Manufacturing for lumber around 2540 dollars, and Dornblad Plumbing for heating and plumbing about 5000 dollars. Foundations start next week under City Engineer Barnett supervision. foreman Mr Jack Watson to manage on site. aim to push work rapidly yet quality assured. Also notes a medical testimonial for Electric Bitters as a grave-robber anecdote feature.
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Athens
Athena
Measra, Bisson & Sone
Lezington
Athens Brick Company
R L. Moas Manufacturing Co
Dornblad Plumbing Co
Barnett
Jack Watson
Scott's Emulsion Promises Quick Aid For Ailments At Any Age
From last to first, cod liver oil use shifts to Scott's Emulsion. It claims easier digestion and less taste, offering quick relief for coughs colds throat and lung troubles. A sample is offered on request from Scott and Bowne New York.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Odd Fellows Celebrate 86th Anniversary Sermon
The 86th anniversary of Odd Fellowship was observed by Glenn Lodge No. 75 at the First Baptist Church in Athens. Rev John D. Mell delivered an anniversary sermon of rare beauty and strength to about 150 lodge members in regalia and a full church audience.
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John Oliver
Philadelphia
W. J. Smith & Bro
H.R Palmer & Sons, Druggista
Odd Fellowship
Glenn Lodge
First Baptist Church
John D. Mell
Athens
Mell
Princeton Professor to Head College Commencement Address
Preparations for a major college commencement include Dr. Finley of Princeton delivering the baccalaureate address. Phi Kappa seeks a prominent speaker for the annual oration, while sophomore declaimers and senior orators prepare. Valedictorian race narrows to five, led by W. C. Cheney. Final exams run May 25 to June 5 as graduation nears.
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Finley
Princeton
Phi Kappa Literary Society
Park
Barrow
Tveady
Morris
W. C. Cheney
Demosthenian
Phi Kappa
Dsmosthenian
White
Jane
Forgery Case Aims to Nab Burkhart in Athena
Mr B R Pickrell accuses a painting worker, Robert Burkhart, of cashing a forged ten dollar check signed in Pickrell’s name and endorsed by Burkhart. Burkhart has been in Athena and may have gone to Atlanta. If found, a forgery warrant will be issued. another forged check is suspected.
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Robert UO
Burkhart
Athena
B. R. Pickrell
Pickrell
Barkhart
W. Smith & Bros
Mr. Pickrell
Electric power for factories in Athens area
The Hodgson Cotton Company erects a new fertilizer factory near Athens to be operated by electric power from the Tallassee plants. The Southern Manufacturing Company mill in the city will also use Tallassee power, signaling growing demand and likely need for more power capacity. Also includes an ad for Boschee's German Syrup praising its record for coughs and consumption with price details.
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Hodgson Cotton Company
Athens
Tallassee Shoals
Iscoing
Southern Manufacturing Company
Tallassee
Boschee
Time of Danger Reveals Winter Blood Diseases Surge
Thousands face peril as blood diseases and nerve disorders rise during winter months. Medical officials warn of increased cases and urge early reporting for treatment and containment.
Paine's Celery Compound Promises Quick Health Restorative
An 19th century advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a spring health giver. It claims to remove poisons from blood, brace weak nerves, build tissues, and tone digestion, urging readers to use the remedy to restore vigor and health.
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Paine
Angel of East Athens Celebrates Sixty Ninth Birthday
In Toledan city records the obituary notes Sue Dorsey as a long time charitable matron of East Athens. Described as an angel of mercy, she fed the poor, tended the sick, and guided many to heaven, her sixty nine years marked by quiet acts of kindness and service.
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Prechtney
Anatahira
Prea Jomey
Ceclalion A &d
Carlos
Sue Dorsey
Athens
East
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Outlook
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Quancellor Hill
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Bradfield Regulator CO
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Farmer
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Woud
University of Virginia At
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Robert Ward
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Atlanta
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Paine’s
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F. J. Cheney & Co
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