Humane Society Calls End to Bearing Reins And Aigrette Trade
The piece argues against bearing or check reins for horses, detailing cruelty and health harms. It cites English and American veterinary opinion, appeals to restraint on using tight reins, and notes fashion and coachman aims as motives. It also urges action to end aigrette plumes, urging Congress to ban imports, with calls for women to join protests and publicity efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Bell
Anti
London
American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
England
Fordham Flower
Startford-on-Avon
Army
George Fleming
R. E
Royal Society For the Prevention
Royal College of Veterinary
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Baden-Powell
The
Audubon Society
Roosevelt
America
New Jersey
Wilson
Venezuela
Paris
New York
United States
Congress
Radical reforms in probation officers bill introduced in Georgia
Atlanta May 20 A measure giving Georgia criminal court judges power to suspend sentences and counties authority to appoint probation officers is to be re introduced in June. Endorsed by the Prison Association of Georgia and nearly all state superior court judges the bill aims to curb initial injustice by examining each offender before trial. Safeguards limit eligibility to crimes with maximum penalties under ten years and probation officers will investigate before release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Prison Association of Georgia
Error Concerning Georgia's Corn Production Debunked
The Macon Telegraph notes repeated errors from Hastings of Atlanta claiming Georgia imports 60 bushels per capita of corn. Prof. Methvin and Col. Edwards had exposed the misstatements, and corrections spread nationwide. The piece hints at forthcoming scrutiny by Prof. Methvin as inspector and references millinery shopping practices affecting consumer awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Hastings
Atlanat
P. A. Methvin
Agricultural Department
Georgia
Atlanta Constitution
Methyin
Col
M. C. Edwards
Dancon
Telegraph
Methvin
Mr. Hastings
Painter Injured When Scaffold Fell At Capitol Woolen Mills
From Wednesday's Banner: Yesterday a sign was being painted on the red front of Capitol Woolen Mills Company when the swinging ladder slipped. Painters Frank Suddeth and Charles Ethridge were hurled fifteen to twenty feet to the pavement. Suddeth clung to a rope and slowed his fall. Ethridge landed in a heap, suffering broken ribs, bruises, and a severe head injury. White paint spattered the store front and sidewalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Woolen Mills Company
Frank Suddeth
Charles Ethridge
Suddeth
Ethridge
Winterville High School to Hold Graduation Exercises
Winterville Georgia May 20. After a successful year under Prof Thomas N Gaines the Winterville High School will close next Friday with graduation exercises. Diploma recipients include Elizabeth Moore Nina Davis Leola Flanagan Lillie Davis Nabers William Noell and Spurgeon Colle. A Thursday play In a Spider's Web and a Friday morning recital and declamation contest precede the event. Prof R J H DeLoach of the State University will deliver the commencement address Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winterville
Thomas N. Gaines
Winterville High School
Elizabeth Moore
Nina Davis
Leola Flanagan
Lillie Davis
Na Nabers
William Noell
Spur-geon Colle
Gladys Coif
Louis Hardeman
W. F. Hardeman
Thompson Pittard
R. J. H. DeLoach
The
State University
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised By Satisfied User
Miss Clara Oster of House Springs Missouri praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best on the market for curing a cough or a bad cold on the lungs. For sale by all dealers. (Advt.)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Clara Oster
House Springs
Dr Soule Urges Georgia Bankers to Save Soil and State Farms
Dr A M Soule addresses the Bankers Association urging bankers to aid reform in agriculture. He cites 291000 farms in Georgia with 191000 tenant operatives and calls for cooperation to restore soil fertility and credit stability. The article also mentions Dr Soule’s practical approach and critiques of tenant farming. A testimonial extols Dr Kings New Life Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Soule
Bankers’ Association
Dr. Soule
Soule
Mnamite Cap Injures Arthur Cox Jr at Home
Yesterday while cleaning a Pulaski street yard a dynamite cap exploded injuring 15 year old Arthur Cox Jr the son of Capt Arthur Cox of the Southern Railway He lost half his thumb and two joints of his index finger and was recovering well after the accident at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulaski Street
Arthur Cox, Jr
Arthur Cox
Southern Railway
Rain worth millions of dollars boosts Georgia crops
Atlanta May 20 drought eased by recent showers, lifting cotton prospects and easing money tightness. Commissioner elect J D Price says rain revived seed in truck gardens and brought broad benefits. He estimates the rainfall worth millions to Georgia farmers and projects a splendid crop year with stable weather ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Acarce
J. D. Price
Oconee
Price
Agricultural Department
Atlanta Troopers At White House Visit May 20
Members of the Gate City Guard of Atlanta were received at the White House by President and Mrs. Wilson. The Old Guard plans a historic trip, revisiting the route from thirty four years ago to ease North South tensions. From Washington they proceed to Baltimore Philadelphia New York and Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Gate City Guard
White House
The Source of a Poet’s Riddle by Leolya Louise Everett
The passage presents a poetic speaker claiming to be a harp of golden strings and a midnight pool, expressing elusive visions and solitary dreams. The speaker invokes elements of wind, night, and stars while denying sordid gain, describing a riddle of identity and essence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leolya Louise Everett
Very Remarkable Cure of Liver Complaint
Mr Albert Walker of Precious West Virginia suffered intense pain in the stomach and right side for fifteen years. Eight or ten physicians failed to relieve him though they agreed he had liver trouble. He was cured by Chamberlains Tablets. If you have stomach or liver trouble these tablets will do you good. For sale by fu? a !
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Walker
Precious
W. Va
Chamberlain
Rail commissions not to blame for railroad earnings says Candler
Atlanta May 20 Chairman C. M. Candler of the state railroad commission argues that reduced earnings are not due to commission rate cuts but to rising operating expenses. He notes some rate reductions occurred, but freight per ton mile largely held steady and earnings would have advanced if costs hadn’t increased. He calls for no sensational claims against commissions. Also advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for skin issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
C. M. Candler
State Railroad Commission
Intertate
Candler
Georgia
Railroads
Commission
Bankers praise Judge Speer speech at banquet
Georgia bankers endorsed Judge Emory Speer’s address delivered at the Dempsey hotel banquet. They instructed the secretary to seek permission to incorporate his speech in the annual minutes. The resolution credits Speer’s oration with boosting the event’s success and publication value. Also ads Electric Bitters claim to aid weak nervous conditions, with testimonials and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Sppeer
Macon
Georgia
Emory
Speer
Dempsey Hotel
Judge Speer
Emory Speer
Tag Day for Jefferson Davis Home Fund in Chattanooga
Jefferson Davis Home Association conducts two Tag Day events on Wednesday May 28 during the Reunion in Chattanooga to raise funds for a Memorial at Davis birthplace Kentucky. Key leaders include Gen Bennett H Young as President and Capt John H Leathers as Treasurer. Miss Anna Atkinson to manage tags with many Louisville volunteers invited to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Jefferson Davis Home Association
Jefferson Davis
Kentucky
Davis
Bennett H. Young
A. Cunningham
Nashville
John H. Leathers
Louisville
Misa Anna Atkinson
Association
Hotel Patten
Dr Kings New Discovery Cures Colds and Coughs
A Marion Ohio druggist C Lower endorses Dr Kings New Discovery as the best throat and lung medicine. He claims it healed his wife after other remedies failed and recommends keeping a bottle for family use. Sold by W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer and Sons with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
J. T. Sostaman
News
Cornelius, N. C
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sona
Adv
C. Lower
Marion
Ohio
Dr. King
H. R. Palmer and Sons
Last Rites for W F Arnett Held at Odessa
W F Arnett, 24, a standout football player and law student at the University, died at 2:35 AM. A student escort of eight, led by D R Peacock, accompanied his body from Athens to Odessa for funeral services. Classes were suspended as the university community honored him with a train-side arrival and a five mile procession to his home. He is survived by his parents, a brother, and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
State University
W. F. Arnett
Odessa
Athletic Association
D. R. Peacock
Law
J. L. Newbern
J. W. Rountree
H. Boswell
John Booth
C. H. Newsome
J. N. Sweat
Dean
Lfe
Mr. Arnett
Athens
Odesta
Arnett
An Excellent Cough Medicine For Colds And Coughs
An excellent cough medicine with soothing healing properties for coughs and colds. It is pleasant to take and contains no narcotic. Sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
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Humane Society
Prof
Deloach
Georgia Bankers
A. Cox
Ife
Ebon
RRS
O. Rhinevault
Vestal Center
N. Y
W. J. Smith& Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
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