Tanlac plans loom large in Georgia business shifts
G F Willis of Tanlac announces Peal B Wilkes resigns as Daily Georgian and Sunday American business manager to become Tanlac sales manager. Willis hails Wilkes as a top U S newspaper man and praises Tanlac’s past and planned growth aiming to exceed one million bottles sold this year as the nation’s top proprietary medicine organization.
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G. F. Willis
United States
Peal B. Wilkes
Daily Georgian and
Sunday American
Atlanta
Tanlac
Wilkes
Hearst
American farmer and government urged universal protection
Special to the Banner reports a memorial to Congress by H N Pope president of the Association of State Farmers Union Presidents calling for protection on all agricultural products and a twelve cent minimum loan for cotton. He argues no country thrives with partial protection and that cotton should be lifted to the level of other industries to end hyphenated tariff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
Congress
H. N. Pope
Association of State Farmers Union Presidents
South
West
Orm
City Law on Standard Weights and Measures
A state law on standard weights and measures exists alongside a city law largely unrecognized. Recorder Sterling Price is urging public notice, noting Secs 381 382 require police to inspect scales and weights, stamp with A, and penalize nonstandard measures under Sec 299.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Price
Mr W H Campbell Dies at High Shoals in Georgia
High Shoals Ga Oct 7 Mr W H Campbell aged 71 longtime resident and respected citizen died early today at his home after a long illness The report notes his family links with R H Campbell of High Shoals and mentions his standing in the community.
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W. H.campbell
High Shoals
W. H. Campbell
R. H. Campbell
Combination boat wreck at Newport News during test flight
At Newport News on Oct 7 a twin motor combination land and water machine used for government testing sank when pilot Victor Vernon misjudged distance during a landing. Mechanic Percy Kirkham and Vernon were thrown about thirty feet but escaped injury.
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Newport News
Victor Vernon
Vernon
Percy Kirkham
Runs Out of Truth
A man known for constant talking reaches a point where there is not enough truth to sustain his endless conversations. His need to fill every moment with words leads to awkward silences and a realization that restraint can be wiser than rambling.
Barrow County Sunday School Convention Plans
Barrow County Sunday School workers gather at Rockwell church near Winder on Oct 14 and 15. The event features Devotional sessions, talks on building a successful Sunday School, adult class leadership, leading the class to Christ, and discussions. Barrow boasts the state’s youngest county banner gold star status and will host prominent speakers from surrounding counties.
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Winder
Barrow County
Rockwell
Col
W. H. Quarterman
J. F. Yarbrough
Claude Mayne
Ernest Hays
D. W. Sims
R. W. Haynie
W. O. Perry
Ruby Carithers
Christ
R. A. Hill
A. Bolan
W. M. Holsenbeck
D. W. Simu
State Board Decides Question Of High Schools Trustee
The State Board of Education reviewed the trusteeship of John B Hadaway of High Schoals. Charges he failed to work with two other trustees led to appeals through county and state levels, and the board affirmed the county and state superintendent, requiring his vacancy. The case has been a hard fought local issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
John B. Hadaway
High Schoals School
Hell Gate Name and Meaning in Dutch Origin
The East River pass in New York was named hellegat by the Dutch, meaning bright strait or clear opening. The name suggested itself beside the whirling, dangerous waterway caused by whirlpools, highlighting a striking but perilous feature of the passage.
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Hell Gate
East River
New York
Regretted His Limitations Quarrel Excerpt
In a quarrel Mrs. Peck taunts him asking what he is. Henry Peck retorts he is a man and says if he were a mouse he would raise alarm on the table. The exchange exposes tensions and sharp humor between the characters.
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Mre. Peck
Henry Peck
Farmers Count and The Banner Sunday School Program
A historical schedule lists speakers and times for agricultural discussion and church activities. Announcements include committee appointments, the Cradle Roll, the Banner Sunday School led by Rev. W. H. Faust, and a conference period with questions answered. CLAUDE MAYNE presides as president with A. Starr as secretary-treasurer.
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W. M. Heleenbeck
Banner
W. H. Faust
D. W. Sims
Claude Mayne
A. Starr
Sec-Treas
Madison County Great School Fair Held in Danielsville Court House
The Madison County School Fair concluded yesterday in Danielsville court house with twenty county schools exhibiting agricultural and woodwork for boys and canning and cooking for girls. Sixty boys entered the corn club while forty girls entered canning. judges faced a tough task with many prizes awarded amid speeches by state and county officials. The children's parade drew over a thousand participants and more than two thousand attendees overall, marking one of the largest events of its kind in the area.
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Danielsville
Madison County
Hart
Whelchel
D. C. Barrow
J. A. Grifith
C.B. Ayers
W.D. Meadow
W. 5. Long
Fui
Snelling
Meadow School
Melvin Waagoner
Carithers School
Atlanta
Woodruff North Georgia Fair closes with 10000 crowd
Athens reports the Woodruff North Georgia Fair ending with the largest attendance yet. Ten thousand people filled the Midway last night from Barrow and surrounding counties. Labor Day crowd celebrated with free admission for those over sixty and an old fiddlers contest won by Jno W Moore of Bethlehem. Domestic department prizes highlighted outstanding exhibit work and a forthcoming fair was announced.
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Ekdore
Barrow
W. Arnold
Jno. H. Wood
Jno. W. Moore
Bethlehem
J. GC. de Lapierrie
Dave Thompson
Homer Smith
Selma Niblack
Wm. Hatheway
First of its kind fair praised by county leaders
Prof. W. B. Long, county agent, and J. A. Griffith, county school superintendent, deserve praise for their untiring work in bringing about the Madison county fair. The event far exceeded expectations, leaving attendees impressed by its magnificence and determined to make next year’s fair even bigger with greater school participation.
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Madison County
W. 8. Long
J. A. Griffith
Woodruff Brothers Planned State Best Fair At Winder
The article praises the Woodruff Brothers as planning the next fair to be the best in the state. It notes large attendance at Winder fairs, orderly crowds, no drunkenness or major accidents, and a strong county pride. Athens and Winder enjoyed strong weekly attendance with mutual support and a notable Friday delegation visit.
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Woodruff Brothers
Winder
Barrow
Athens
Southern paid out $1.12 for every $1 received in the South
In August 1916 the Southern Railway disbursed a total of $6,083,749, with $5,185,390 paid to individuals and industries in the South, while $4,178,006.97 was spent on roadway and structures improvements. Comptroller A. Hi Plant announced the figures, noting the South contributed $637,053 less to transportation than received.
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Washington, D. C
Southern Railway
Southern
South
A. Hi
Some People Talk Too Much About Their Troubles
Uncle Eben laments that some people talk so much of their troubles that you think they try to offload all blame onto others. The remark reflects a wary view of venting and responsibility in everyday talk.
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Eben
Shows Lack of Liberality in Public Policy Debate
A reader criticizes labeling a neighbor a traitor for differing views on public policy. The note defends open discussion and rejects blanket denunciations based on political opinions. The writer urges tolerance and civil disagreement in local discourse.
Longest Telephone Line Connects New York to San Francisco
The longest telephone wire in the world spans 2,890 miles from New York to San Francisco, highlighting an extraordinary mid century communications feat.
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New York
San Francisco
Meovey Mounts Up Begin Saving For $100 Yearly
Meovey starts saving $100 annually at a fixed interest rate. After 20 years the fund grows to a total of $3,097, assuming compounding. This illustrates how regular deposits accumulate with interest over time.
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Georgian
New ‘York
Castoria
Gold Star
Court House
Madison
Woodruff Fair
North Georgia
C.a.scudder, Jeweler
Corner College Ave
Athens, Georgia
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