Athens Fair Boosts Area Commerce and Politics
North east Georgia anticipates record crowds for the Northeast Georgia Fair as Athens merchants benefit from strong trade. Articles discuss John Temple Graves on the Negro question, Seaboard becoming independent, and the Rock Island deal ending. Athens business leaders push local exhibits, new hotel talks, and Peabody Teachers College prospects while state politics and school funding loom large. Community leaders urge support for local industries, farms, and real estate around Athens Clarke county.
Enthusiasm Rises as Athens Section Supports Great Undertaking
The people of Athens and the surrounding state area show growing enthusiasm and there is strong evidence that the large project is advancing well. Community backing appears wide and persistent, signaling momentum and public interest.
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Holder
Abe
Buffalo
N. Y
Mee Davin
Old South
Agricultural school praised for high grade work
The article recounts opposition argued the school failed in training youths in best farming methods. Despite political battles, supporters claim the department has shown steadily improving work. It asserts the program now matches the excellence of leading agricultural schools.
Chamber of Commerce backs hotel site plan
The article urges selecting the best possible site for a new hotel and argues trade will adapt to the location. It calls on the Chamber of Commerce committees to decide the site while The Banner pledges support regardless of the choice.
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Athens Banner Fair Edition Praised by Georgia Papers
Georgia newspapers recount praise for The Athens Banner Fair Edition. The Barnesville Journal, The Oglethorpe Echo, The Atlanta News laud its 40 page, well edited, illustrated issue. Editors Rowe Holder and Reed receive acclaim for enterprise and journalism.
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Presiding Justice Fish Seeks Re election to Supreme Court
A column argues Associate Justice William H. Fish will run again for the Supreme Court and favorably notes his record. It critiques Judge Boyesly D. Evans as a current candidate, urging a dignified campaign and praising Fish’s long service and fitness for re election. The piece references a communication praising Fish after Justice Lampkin’s death and the chief justice’s appointment action.
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