Chapel speakers energize state normal school events
W D Weatherford Southern secretary of the college YWCA spoke at chapel last Tuesday, delivering an inspiring address praised as one of the year's best. President Pound discussed Western European war conditions, while Dean Wardlaw hosted a congenial dinner party with European trip participants. The Georgia Club heard M L Duggan address teachers on a practical problem, and a Halloween reception and a student member’s trip to Europe were noted alongside a Foley’s Honey and Tar ad. Georgia Products Day was anticipated to surpass last year.
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RE. W. D. Weatherford
Southern Secretary College
Weatherford
South
Normal
Pound Pean
Atudent Pdy
Pound
Dean J. C. Wardlaw
Europe
Mr. Wardlaw
Pracice
M. L. Duggan
Georgia Club
Duggan
Congress Adjourns Second Session After Cotton War
Washington reports indicate the sixty third congress adjourned its second session after failing to pass cotton relief. A concurrent resolution ended the session at 4 pm with plans to reconvene December 7. A committee to study cotton conditions was authorized with Georgia and Texas lawmakers named.
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Associated Press
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Sixty-Third Congress
Congress
Smith
Georgia
Henry
Texas
Senate
House
Mann Austin
Heflin
Lever
Langley
Bell
Singing Big Success At Athens Union Singing Meet
The Northeast Georgia Union Singing Association held its first gathering in Moss auditorium Athens drawing about 1000 to 1200 people with 600 to 900 in the hall at a time. Prof John B Vaughan hosted with leaders including Judson Moore Camp and the M C band providing music. The event spanned morning and afternoon sessions and is planned as a regular biannual occurrence with hopes of 3000 to 4000 attendees for future meetings. Merchants noted economic benefits and pledged support for another similar day.
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Northeast Georgia Union Singing Association
Moss
M.C
John B. Vaughan
Haselton
Chamber of commIerce
Vaughan
Olive Lawn
Judson Moore
Bethlehem
Camp
Athens
Three Negroes Accused of Stealing Cotton Near Athens
Three African American men from two counties were arrested in Athens after a cotton theft from Statham. George Golston, found with cash and whiskey, and George Smith, held on warrants, were identified as suspects with accounts of cash on hand. Bill Jones was detained later that afternoon with cash and a ticket.
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Sune Yesteay
Athens
George Golston
Say
George Smith
Statham
Chief Brooks
Bill Jones
Justifiable homicide verdict in Mauldin case in Lawrenceville
Coroner's Jury in Lawrenceville Ga finds the killing of Berry Williams by Bert Mauldin justifiable. Inquest held Tuesday, prosecution waived as no state witnesses appeared, warrant dismissed. Williams died from a gunshot after a chicken raid near Mount Moriah settlement. funeral held at Mount Moriah church conducted by Rev J R Burel.
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Lawrenceville
Oet
Berry Williams
Bert Maulding
Homields
Mr. Mauldin
Mount Moriah
Mauldin
Williams
O. A. Nix
Mount Moriah Church
J. R. Burel
Diversification Talk Draws Large Rural Audience
Gov Slaton endorsed mass meetings to cut cotton acreage and Dr A M Soule of the State College of Agriculture urged crop diversification. He spoke to nearly a thousand citizens from six to eight counties at the auditorium, promoting wheat oats hogs corn dairy and beef cattle. The main meeting passed no resolutions.
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Slaton
A. M. Soule
State College of Agriculture
Dr. Soul
Doan's Kidney Pills Promoted by Athens Resident
An Athens decorator J. W. Henley of 700 Pulaski St. testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his three year kidney trouble. He suffered frequent urination and back pain. pills strengthened his kidneys and improved his health. Poster-Miburn Co. promotes the product with Buffalo NC origin. A separate note mentions a cotton bale theft arrest and a confrontation about identity with Madison County connections.
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Athens
J. W. Henley
Pulaski St
Mr. Henley
Doan
Dean
Mr. Hedley
Miburn Co. Preps
Buffalo
N. C
Neighbors column covers church, weddings and local notices
The Greensboro Herald-Journal notes Miss Rutherford’s Miss Rutherford visit with a large audience, praises her mission talk and youth outreach, and mentions choir anthems. It also covers Crawford’s prize wins at the Georgia-Carolina fair and various local events from Monr oe, Winder, Jefferson and Barrow County.
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Millie
Greensboro
The
Herald-Journal
Rutherford
Mless
Foley Kidney Pills Claim Rapid Health Recovery
An advertisement asserts Foley Kidney Pills relieve backache weak kidneys and bladder pain from the first dose. A customer, H.R Palmer of Green Bay Wisconsin, reports his wife quickly regaining health and strength due to the pills.
Field Devastated Cotton Stalk Shows Poor Opening Bolls
Mr H B Griffeth reports a cotton stalk with forty bolls two opened and poor staple quality. He notes a widespread issue in the field with worms or insects preventing boll opening, leaving about one in fifteen bolls usable. The impact spans twenty five acres with severe yield loss.
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H. B. Griffeth
Barnett Shoels
Banner
Mr Freeman’s Fine Pecans Amass Praise Across County
Mr Freeman has long set a standard in pecan growing and this season his first harvests showcase three varieties praised as exceptionally fine. The note on his orchard’s early fruits highlights his influence and the quality of the nuts brought to the Banner.
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F.K. Freeman
Mr. Freeman
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Croup Remedy Ad
Positive testimonial from Harold Berg of Massachusetts about Foley's Honey and Tar stopping croup cough and clearing mucous. Advertises the product as quickly acting for children and claims peaceful sleep after use. H. R. Palmer & Sons. Ad.
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Foley
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Croup
Harold Berg
Mass. Mich
Commerce News Highlights Roads and Post Office Growth
Jackson county's convict camp advances paving near Commerce with graded road work connecting Athens Lula and Nicholson to Clarke county line. Hardman building leases for five years as post office receipts rise. W. T. Thurmond serves as postmaster. M. W. Bradberry dies near Commerce. Superintendent Carreker drives educational revival with sports, home economics, debates and concerts.
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Lula
Athens
Commerce
Jackson County
Commeree
Maysville
Nicholson
Clarke County
Hall County
Gillsville
Hardman
W. T. Thurmond
Ila
Ashland
Citrolax Advertises Quick Constipation Relief
An old ad touts Citrolax as the best remedy for constipation stomach issues lazy liver and sluggish bowels. It claims rapid headache relief and thorough cleansing with no pain or nausea and urges readers to ask for Citro lax from H R Palmer & Sons.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
H.R. Palmer & Sons
The Happy Home and Fun at Home
A cheerful exhortation to keep joy in the home and involve children. It warns against treating the house as only a place for sustenance and rest, arguing that mirth and social activity prevent dulling the spirit and cobwebs of complacency.
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Delma Pentecost
Winder
Col
E. D. Kenyon
Gainesville
Apple Sign Mystery Sparking Town Wide Curiosity
In a small inland town a tailor put up an apple sign that puzzled locals. He calmly explained the sign means the clothing business thrives because of the apple, leaving townspeople amused and curious about the message.
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Sloan
F. H. Williams
Ruth C. Claypool
Independence
Sloans
Earl S. Sloan, Inc, Dept. B
Philadelphia
State Normal School
Mer Everhart
First Baptist Church
Winnie Davis Memorial Hall
Moone Michael
Sandersville
Miss May Michael
Miss Michael
Gertrude Alexander
David Warfeld
Atlanta
Colton Sietts
Cotton Statex
Lansing
Europan Naions
United States
Imma
Wilson
George Palsh
Basil G. Blackett
Federal Reserve Board
McAdoo
Reserve Board
New York
Bert Williams
DR. Soule
State College Igabriculture
Storey Warehouse Company
Bethune Thompson
Madison County
Brooks
Jones
Oconee
Crawford
Thurston Crawford
Meadow Crest Farm
Greene County
E. J. Crawford
Augusta
Augusta Herald
Jack
Jenny
North Georgia
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Marietta
Geo. W. Duval
State Baptist Convention
Carrollton
Monroe
First Methodist Church
G. M. Eakes
Will P. King
Jefferson
C. M. Ferguson
W. E. Young
D. F. Thompson
J. T. Wages
Inrmne
L. W. Hodgen
G. W. McDonald
Ben. C. Hill
Barrow” Cotton Mills
Barrow County Cotton Mills
W. B. McCants
G. W. Delaperriere
W. Lee Delaperriere
D. Lanier
K. P. Carpenter
John M. Williams
Lee
W. L. Delaperriere
Lee S. Radford
Williams, Horton and Radford
Messrs. Williams, Horton
Gverby
Oconee County
Watkinsville
M. W. Bradberry
Wilson's
H. B. Carreker
W. T. Hutchens
H.R. Palmer
Soody
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