Judge West Replies to County for Salary Refusal
Athens city court Judge Henry West denounces Clarke County commissioners over denying a higher salary. He traces the 1899 grand jury setup and 1911 act that shifted pay control to the General Assembly, argues he holds an unexpired term, and blasts alleged grounds for withholding pay while urging residents to recall the officials if unhappy.
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Henry 8. West
City Court of
Athens
County Board of Commissioners
West
Banner
Clarke County
Cobb
Grand Jury
General Assembly
Senate
Geome
Paint as Propt Prosperity Booster Says DEVOR Sells It
The article extols frequent painting to look prosperous and to protect property. It argues paint protects wood and metal from water damage, costs little per gallon, and yields long-term savings. It notes dry wood costs nothing and emphasizes painting when needed, with DEVOR selling the product.
Prominent Minister Wootten Dies Suddenly in Manchester
Reverend W. Lem Wootten, 59, a long time clergyman in North and South Georgia conferences, died suddenly in Manchester yesterday. Funeral at Tignall this afternoon. Survived by three sisters and two daughters and a son. Also mentions Electric Bitters advertisement and local ad copy.
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B. D. Cox
W. Lem Wootten
Manchester
Tignall
North Georgia Conference
South Georgia
Ellizabeth Safford
Louisiana
Emma A. Anderson
Macon
L. B. Fanning
Wilkes County
A. Wootten
Wilkes
Carrie Johnson
Mary Bower
Abbott Wootten
Commencement Address at Georgia University Opens Season
The University of Georgia opened the season with Judge Andrew J. Cobb delivering the commencement address. The ceremony drew a full house as students and faculty noted rising enrollment and stronger prep from high schools. Enrollment for the regular A B classical course is up, with most registrants pursuing the bachelor’s degree and Latin and modern language work.
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the State University
University of Georgia
Andrew J. Cobb
Supreme Court of the State
Georgia
John D. Mell
J. W. Lynch
Het
State College to Exhibit All Buildings at State Fair
The State College of Agriculture will use the entire building at the fairgrounds for exhibits and demonstrations this year. Girls canning clubs, boys corn clubs, and the agricultural display will move from the county exhibit hall. Miss Mary E. Creswell outlined plans, noting counties organizing clubs will supply exhibits, with Bibb County delaying its county contest until the fair. Between 300 and 400 girls are expected over two days October 28–29.
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Macon
State College of Agriculture
State College
Mary E. Creswell
Canning Club
Creswell
Bibb County
Miss Creswell
Doys’ Corn Clubs
Atlanta
H. C. Robert
Gtate
Bibb
Jones
Twiggs
Hancock
Emanuel
Jenkins
Dodge
Appling
Ben Hill
Irwin
Tift
Lowndes
Thomas
Grady
Decatur
Ae Stewart
Muscogee
Payette
Henry
Pickens
Gordon
Bartow
Boyd
Clark and
Hart
Bible County
State Agricultural Commissioner Undeceived by Weevil
Atlanta Ga Sept 17 James D Price commissioner of agriculture returned from inspection tours of Mississippi and Louisiana on the cotton boll weevil situation He found crops stunted by weevil with many fields six to eight feet high yet yielding only 200 to 300 pounds of lint per acre He urged farmers to diversify and plant six acres of cotton per mule as a hedge against pest ravages He praised Georgia's comparatively better crop condition.
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Atlanta
James D. Price
Mississi
Louisiana
Price
Scatt
West Georgia
Mr. Price
Knoxville to Host National Conservation Exposition Congress
Gifford Pinchot arrives to open the congress of farmers of the United States to meet in Knoxville Tennessee at the National Conservation Exposition auditorium. Delegates from Ohio Kentucky Missouri Oklahoma Arkansas Florida Alabama Georgia and other states will discuss rural and livestock topics with Pinchot and other national figures leading sessions.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Gifford Pinchot
United States
Congress of Farmers of the United States
Pinchot
Florida
Conservation Congress
Congress
Ohio
Kentucky
Misouri
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Alabama
Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Mississippi
Louisiana
Virginia
West Virginia
Agriculture
Tennessee
H. A. Morgan
University of Tennessee
Dr King’s New Discovery Tops Cough Remedies
An 19th century ad claims Dr King’s New Discovery cures consumption and lung troubles with a 60 cent to 1 dollar price and money back guarantee. Testimonies from Stillman Green of Malichite California and C Dunlap of Leadill Tennessee endorse the remedy and vitamins. The ad also promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills and notes regional corn crop conditions in Georgia and surrounding states.
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W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Bons
C. Dunlap
Leadill, Tenn
Stomach Trouble Restored by Peruna Remedy
Mrs Wilton Robison Toledo Ohio says Peruna made her feel like a new person restoring stomach health and appetite. She gained twenty four pounds and reports relief from gas belching and heavy feelings, endorsing Peruna as the only remedy for spring aliments and offering testimonials to convince others.
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Wilton. Robison
Netslett
Toledo
Ohio
Wilwon Robison
Peryna
Mr W F Dorsey Honored in Macon for Georgia Chamber Work
Mr C C Carlaway of the Athens chamber of commerce returned from Macon where he represented Athens at the State Chamber of Commerce meeting. He joined an important committee and his proposals were adopted. He urged forming a state charter and a permanent, businesslike Georgia chamber. Through Carlaway and Dorsey, Mr W F Dorsey of Athens was named to the executive committee.
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C. C. Carlaway
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Macon
State Chamber of Commerce
Georgia
Callaway
W. PF. Dorsey
Athens Horses in Birmingham
Mr Henry Culp sails for Birmingham with two fine horses to race next week. Athens horses have never failed to perform well and this promise to follow the record.
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Athens
Birmingham
Henry Culp
Judge Speer Reported Ill in Highlands North Carolina
An urgent telegraphic message to Dr. I H Goss announced the critical illness of Judge Emory Speer at Highlands North Carolina. He hurried to the bedside, barely catching the Southern at ten minutes before one.
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I. H. Goss
Emory Speer
Highlands
N.C
New England Electric Light Men Meet Opens in Burlington
The fifth annual convention of the New England section of the National Electric Light Association opened at the Hotel Vermont in Burlington Vermont on September 17 for a three day session. Leading authorities on electric light in New England are present to read papers on lighting and kindred topics.
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Burlington, Vt
New England
National Electric Light Association
Vermont
Fashion Notes and Folklore From The Latest Style Scene
The column surveys evolving fashion trends and beauty habits influencing readers. It mentions delicate fabrics, pale powders, shoe details, and quirky accessories, highlighting how styles reflect current social moods and personal expression.
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DEVOR
John Dowling
San Francisco
H. R. Palmer & Sons
State Agricultural College
Louisians
W. F. Dorsey
Beys
Ammen
Manny
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