Niagara Falls letters urged to halt commercial desecration
The piece advocates letters to President Roosevelt and Earl Grey to intervene against commercial threats to Niagara Falls. It cites urgency for U.S. and Canadian citizens to write urging preservation, with specific address formats for Roosevelt and Grey. It also reports on Southern prosperity and rising railroad and manufacturing activity, noting low business failures in Mississippi and growing investment by southern banks in public bonds.
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Roosevelt
Earl Grey
Canada
United States
Niagara Falls
Theodore Roosevelt
Washington, D. C
Rideau Hall
Ottawa
Mr. Roosevelt
South
Mississippi
Arkansas
Louisiana
Florida
Tennessee
Alabama
Kentucky
Virginias
Clites
Georgia
Macon Telegraph
Origin of yellow fever germ debated by doctors
The piece notes debate over where yellow fever germs originate. Some doctors support mosquito transmission with the germ coming from infected humans, while others claim the germ may arise in the United States. Holcomb links Gulf Coast marsh reclamation to safety, sparking suspicions of financial motives.
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Tropics
Get Up Charity Fund For Winter Relief In Athens
Athens faces winter with destitute residents. the Elks raised about fourteen hundred dollars last year through a bazaar and city ladies aided relief. The fund should be rebuilt this fall to prepare for use this winter with leading groups urged to organize and fund relief efforts.
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Athens
Elka
UN Good Ladies
The
Elks
Save Niagara Falls from Power Withdrawals Threat
An appeal argues that current and planned power withdrawals could destroy Niagara Falls by reducing the water flow from 224000 to about 144000 cubic feet per second. It warns American and Canadian concessions will strip the falls of much of its beauty unless stopped, citing the Ladies' Home Journal.
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Niagara Pally
Wales
Ladies’ Home Journal
Callaway Praised Leader of University of Georgia Alumni
The University of Georgia Alumni Society extols Judge E. H. Callaway of Augusta as its president. The piece credits his energy loyalty and leadership for uniting alumni to advance educational interests and push major improvements at the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Georgia
E. H. Callaway
Peter W. Meldrim
George F. Gober
Augusta
Callaway
University
Southern states lead gains in Bradstreet July bank clearings
Southern cities show a 25 percent rise in July bank clearings across 94 cities totaling 10.803 billion, with seven months ending July at 81.459 billion. Western gains lag, while overall 1905 performance signals rising prosperity due to expanding transportation and communication facilities.
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Bradstreet
South manufacturing growth urges diversified local industries
The article argues the South must diversify beyond coarse cotton goods to achieve lasting prosperity. It urges Athens to establish small varied manufacturing like furniture and chair factories, flour mills, and other home industries to reduce North dependence and boost regional wealth.
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Thu South
Athens
Sucheas
Conner Named President Of State Agricultural Society
The Georgia State Agricultural Society selects J. J. Conner of Bartow County as president to succeed Dudley M. Hayes. Conner, a progressive farmer, champions agricultural education and the Conner bill funding a state college of agriculture and mechanics arts. The piece praises his leadership and asserts the senate's role in democracy, noting broader fever and wealth context.
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Dudley M. Hayes
J. J. Conner
Bartow County
West
Georgia
Conner
Oider
Ife
State College of Agriculture and Mechani Arts
State Agricultural Society
Monte Carlo Bank Never Truly Broken at Casino Tables
An analysis argues that the Monte Carlo bank cannot be broken in the true sense. It explains the casino edge on roulette wagers 35 to 1 vs fair 36 to 1, even-money bets, and the impact of the wheel zero as well as the cap on winnings. The piece also notes that no unlimited-stakes scheme can defeat the house due to the maximum payout and practical limits.
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Monte Carlo
Bert
Mbt
Wall
M. Blane
They Appeal to Our Sympathies with Health Claim
The notice promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a cure for bilious and dyspeptic sufferers, claiming they invigorate the stomach and liver, improve digestion, and regulate the bowel. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons Athens and W. J. Amik Bro, Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Athens
Ws J Amik @ Bro
Philippe the Healer and the Saintly Swindler's Demise
A London Standard account recounts Philippe Philippe, known as Philip pe the Healer, a Lyons-born healer whose cure stories drew both credence and superstition. He moved across Europe evading doctors while aiding the poor, claimed worldly titles and wealth, and died in a modest French home, leaving mystery and rumor in his wake.
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Philippine Landard
Philippe
Lyons
Jentaneg
Paris
Serge Basset
Laleega
Russia
Phillippe
Europe
L'Arbresse
Phippe
London Standard
Veing
Booze Offenders Now Subject to State Court
The general assembly passed a bill making public drunkenness a misdemeanor. Signed by the governor, it directs arrests to be turned over to state courts. Officials expect fewer intoxicated individuals on streets and in public places.
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General Assembly
McKie
Unnecessary Expense Promoted for Colic Remedy
An advertising claim extols Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy as fast relief for sudden bouts of colic diarrhoea and dysentery, claiming it can preempt a doctor's visit and has never failed. Available from H. H. Palmer & Bons in Athens and W. W. Smith & Bro.
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Chamberlain
H. H. Palmer & Bons
Athens
WW. J. Smith & Bro
Remarkable Scenes at an Execution in Dunkirk
Paris Cor. London Express reports a public beheading in Dunkirk drawing huge crowds and carnival atmosphere. The two French murderers Jean van len Bogaert and Charles Swartwaver executed for Knoek aert’s murder, amid cheering crowds and improvised revelry.
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Dunkirk
Jean van Len Bogaert
Charles Swartwaver
Knoekaert
Guilleminot
Bogaert
Jean Knockaert
Swartwaeger
Paris Cor
London Express
Changes in Game Law Extend Dove Season and Nets Rule
Legislature passes bill by Senator Williams altering game law dates. Doves now closed March 15 to September 1, extending protection beyond quail and turkeys. Fish catching rules shift dates to February 1 through July, affecting nets and gear.
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Williams
Puston Club Advocates Motto Amid Playgoing Debate
A local automobile club voices a motto contesting attendance at plays and other social outings. Members push for a lifestyle aligned with their slogan while disputes over leisure choices unfold in community circles.
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Puston
Boses Iie
Aph Fane Wen
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