Georgia Normal School faces bid for $50,000 state aid
The Georgia General Assembly will be asked to provide a liberal appropriation for the State Normal School near Athens. The appeal notes the need for a larger auditorium dining hall and dormitories to serve about 450 students, with Winnie Davis Hall only adding 60 rooms. The piece praises Prof. E Branson and urges lawmakers to visit and support expanded facilities to advance education in Georgia.
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Col Larry Gantt Visits Athens and Sees Old Friends
Col Larry Gantt of Spartanburg South Carolina visited Athens on Saturday and held a levee with friends. He noted his shift from newspaper work to land dealing in South Carolina and praised Athens growth and its paved streets. He accompanied prominent South Carolinians to see Col James M. Smith at Smithonia and spoke proudly of his son Jesse T. Gantt recently elected secretary of state.
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Smithonia
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Atay
South Carolina
Jesse T. Gantt
South Jarelins
Clerk Turner Back at City Hall After Illness
Athens Ga Opt Oct 12 reports City Clerk Turner has recovered from illness and resumes duties at the city hall. The note mentions paralytic cases and praises Camburlaine’s Pain Balm for relief, with local testimonials from Henderson Grimett and Grw. R. McDonald in Logan County West Virginia and a general claim of cures for rheumatism sprains and bruises.
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Henderson Grimett
Dress Goods Offer Direct from Weavers at Low Prices
A local shop advertises a grand assortment of dress goods with newest weaves in plain and fancy effects from 20c to 1.50 per yard direct from the weavers. Call Monday to inspect stock and choose from a wide range of fabrics.
The New Silks for Youth Wardrobes
A vast assortment of silks described as peerless for the youth market. Includes Plaid Silks for waists from 75c to 1.50 a yard, Black Taffeta Silks 85c to 1.50, Peau de Soie Silk at 1.00, plus Colored Taffetas at 7i a yard. New colors in Peau de Soie and Duchess Silks also listed at 1.00 a yard.
Franch Flannels and Armures Waists Design Sale
Over one hundred designs in French Flannels and Armures for waists offered at 40 to 85 cents a yard. Local shop advertises wide selection and bargain pricing for fabrics.
Ladies Outing Kamonies and Night Robes on Sale
Special notice touts Monday display of a complete line of ladies outing kamonies and night robes. Shoppers are urged to ask to view them.
Millinery Stock of Trimmed Hats Surpasses All
Cur stock of trimmed hats for ladies misses and children surpasses anything shown in the city.
Zeigler’s Shoes Feature New Fall Styles for All Ages
Zeigler’s promotes a complete shoe assortment in the fall collection for ladies misses and children. The ad highlights Zeigler's famous shoes and invites readers to visit the shoe section for the latest styles.
Hosiery Showcases New Black and Colored Stock
A local department store highlights new hosiery for men women and children in black and colored options. The display emphasizes fashion coverage across age groups.
Household Linens Sale Prices and Items Listed
Table Damask from 50c to 2.50 a yard Napkins 1.25 to 6.00 a dozen Novelties from 50c to 2.50 a dozen Towels 10c to 75 Hemmed Sheets 75c to 1.00 Hemmed Pillow Cases 15c to 20c, a e -
Winter Underwear Prices for Ladies Children and Men
Ladies knit undervests and pants priced 25c to 1.25. Ladies union suits 50c to 2.60. Children's undervests and pants 25c to 1.50. Children's union suits 50c to 1.50. Men's undervests and pants 50c to 1.50.
Carpet and Drapery Offerings At Discount Prices
Carpet and Drapery shop invites customers to furnish any room or entire house with a complete line of Brussels Velvet Body Brussels Tapestry and Ingrain carpets plus new China and Japanese mattings. Prices are emphasized as unbeatable.
Robbery Arrest After Fifteen Dollar Theft on Broad Street
Jack Sorroughs, a young white man, was arrested Saturday for robbing John Huff of fifteen dollars in broad daylight. Huff, lacking glasses, had asked Sorroughs to read bill of lading figures. while Huff opened his purse, Sorroughs grabbed the money and fled. He confessed after police brought him in, later pleading guilty to simple larceny and receiving a $6000 fine or twelve months in the chain gang.
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Ocones County
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Athens
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Maally
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Lampkin Street
Green Woman Fined for Robbery in Athens Court
Lizzie Green found guilty of larceny from the person in Athens city court after a trial before Judge Foster. Sentenced to twelve months in jail or a $50 fine with costs. Sam Gregory released on bond and awaiting jury trial. Pulliam, the robbed farmer from Hart county, reported loss of about $70 from whiskey impaired state. Public health note on winter colds accompanied by an advertisement for One Minute Cough Cure.
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Hart County
Athens
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