Record enrollment fills college and Mary Anne Lipscomb School
Enrollment soars with 167 college students and 149 elementary pupils at Mary Anne Lipscomb School, the largest in history. Eighty six students board, with 56 new entrants. president Miss Millie Rutherford says every space is filled. New scholars include Bernice Parker and many others from multiple states, while many former students enroll for the coming year.
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Mary Anne Lipscomb
Millie Rutherford
Lucy Cobb
Bernice Parker
Woodcliffe
Martha Bearborough
Adele Gordy
Columbus
Mary Holland
Marietta
Hartwell
Martha Stanton
Sovial Circle
Frances Dobbs
Amanda Moore
Birmingham
Ata
Amanda Perry
Sylvester
Betty Putnam
Atlanta
Cornelia Pope
Washington
Sarah Winn
Thomasvillé
Vera Goodwin
Bullochville
Ian Ashley
Evelyn Powell
Catherine Crutchfield
Laredo
Texas
Clara Bella Burden
Graymont
Sarah Davis
Athens
Rosalye Carliste
Griffin
Margaret Block
Sara Janet
Lucy Elizabeth Harper
Athanta
Edwina Davis
Albany
Sara Elizabeth Rhodes
Jewel
Evelyn Jackson
Jewell Hold
Sandersville
Annette Carlton
Unk
Point
Cecil Jones
Ardmore
Caroline Brand
Margaret Sleer
Betty Nunn
Commerce
Virginia Latimer
Comer
Mabel
Louise Bolton
Winterville
Ruth Alford
Marguerite Jackson
Winder
Lucile Riley
Batham
Edna McMurray
Lavonia
8Ybil Johnson
Helen Johnson
Jefferson
Mildred Harris
Gladys
Louise Bunn
Fairfax
Natdey Kennedy
Decatur
Clara Glover
Americus
Clara Bale
New Orleans
Mercer Vance
Clinton
S. C
Satan Sibley
Union Point
Reba Brinson
Sylvania
Sara Carter Hinton
State
Edith Grace
Greenville
Friees Durham
Maxeys
Beatrice Hoffmaan
Cardinal Mercier Appeals for American Aid in Belgium
Cardinal Mercier addressed a packed Lyric Theatre audience in Baltimore urging continuation of American aid to Belgium. He thanked the United States, praised its support, and spoke of social reconstruction needs, marking his first formal U.S. visit.
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Cardinal Mercier
Belgium
Associated Press
Baltimore
Lyric Theatre
America
America Must Take Moral Leadership of World Says Hoover
A truncated Associated Press report from York on September 16 quotes former President Hoover urging America to assume moral leadership in world affairs. The item references his return from five months abroad and hints at domi convictions and social order as guiding themes for the nation’s role internationally.
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America
Hoover
Associated Press
York
Bere Hoover
Mayor Erwin Encourages War Savings Stamps Purchase
Athens Mayor Andrew C. Erwin urges citizens to reinvest Third Liberty Loan interest coupons into Thrift and War Savings Stamps. He notes a September 15 semiannual interest payment of 2,926,050.82 in the Sixth Federal Reserve district and calls Athens to lead neighboring towns in stamp purchases.
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Athens
Andrew C. Erwin
Sisty Federal Reserve District
Treasury Department
Second chef quits Macon’s city force
Macon Georgia September 16 Warren Mc Williams the new chief of police resigned tonight saying that too much disorder would result from the activities of policemen and outsiders All policemen and firemen still refused to turn in badges or union cards The textile mill will reopen tomorrow workers having agreed to return to work They will lose bonuses due them October first
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Associated Press
Macon
Warren McWilliams
Milin
Alrikers
Wannamaker Predicts Cotton Crop Under Ten Million
J S Wannamaker president of the American Cotton Association says under current conditions with possible frost the cotton crop will fall short of ten million bales. He cites gloomy prospects with late fruiting and poor yields at ginneries from insect damage, diseased roots, and broad acreage abandonment expected to exceed prior records. The Agriculture Department will publish abandonment figures by October 2.
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Columbia
S. C
J. S. Wannamaker
American Cotton Association
Wannamaker
Department of Agriculture
Bay It
Dan Bickers Speaks At Editor's Meeting In Valdosta
Sept 16 Valdosta Ga The Elev enth District Pross Association Convention held at the chamber of commerce room drew a large attendance and proved interesting The meeting featured an invocation by Rev Arthur H Robinson Adel an address of welcome by Joan T Mathia Valdosta Board of Trade president D G Bickere associate editor of The Savannah Morning News and speeches by J Kelly Simmons McRae Royal Dantedior Quitman Free Press and Biker Jack Willems Waycross Journal Herald
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Valdosta
Chamber of Commerce
W. P. Shytle
Adel News
Arthur H. Robinson
Adel
Joan T. Mathia
Valdosta Board of Trade
D. G. Bickeré
Savannah Morning New
J. Kelly Simmons
Mc-Rae
The
Georg Press Association
Royal Dantedior
Quitman Free Press
Jack Willems
Waydons Journal Herald
Court Dismissed Equity Suit Of Mrs Conklin
In Aufula Sept 16 Judge Bever ly D Evans dismissed the equity suit of Mary L Greer Conklin against George Conklin et al as to the petitioner. The case, tied to a 1903 divorce and 1907 Richmond County records, charged unconstitutional Georgia statutes and sought 300000 damages but the federal court found no jurisdiction or fraud. The judge ordered the bill and amendments dismissed with costs.
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Aufula
Mary L. Greer Conklin
George Conklin
Beverly D. Evans
Conklin
South
Demonthenes
Sir Walter Scott
Shakespeare
London
Harvard
George Conklin i
Aivorce
Ilegal
Richmond County
Wiliam H. Howard
Wiliam H. Barrett
Moore
Richmond Superior Court
Geo. H
Out of Town Shoppers From Carlton Noted
Misses Pellie and Cynthia Stevens of Carlton were among the out of town shoppers in the area yesterday.
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Pellie
Cynthia Stevens
Carlton
Senate delays as Lodge pledges speedy treaty reading
Washington dispatch notes a sharp clash over the German peace treaty amendments in the Senate. Lodge asserts he will expedite the process in his own way, while Hitchcock presses for clear intent to keep the treaty before the chamber. Galleries applaud as debate balloons into public demonstrations before adjournment. China declares peace with Germany per state department advisory.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Lodge
Hitchcock
Senator Lodge
Nebraska
Pro Tempore Cummins
Wiliams
Missouri
Late cotton crop indicated by small ginning
New York Sept 16 The Census Bureau ginning report shows cotton ginned to Sept 1 at 138 993 bales, far below prior years with Georgia 77000 Texas 34000 South Carolina 16000 Alabama 5500. Wet weather and late season delayed development, with labor and export demand dampened by foreign orders and unsettled exchange. Mrs M A Means visits Mrs Arthur Bureh after her operation. friends note her good condition.
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New York
Census Bureau
Georgia
Texas
South Carolina
Alabama
Clarke County organizes farm bureau and militia units
Clarke County plans a county farm bureau with an advisory board, a county agent, and militia district units. The program focuses on agricultural work led by the agent and advisory members. Alfalfa expansion is a key early item, based on college and farmer demonstrations. Oconee County cited as a model, Truitt leads with thirty boys raising pure bred calves to combat the boll weevil.
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Clarke County
Xvgomers Jones Purecell
Farm Bureau
Purcell
Agricultural College
Clarke
Oconee
Truitt
Treasury Faces Over $3 Billion Deficit by July 1920
Washington reports the treasury will run a deficit of more than three billion dollars by July 1, 1920, unless Congress approves new appropriations. Chairman Good of the appropriations committee told the house that departments must practice greater economy than ever before.
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Washington
Treasury
Congress
Good
Appropriations Committee
House
Light Wines And Cider Gain Senate Backing In Prohibition Bill
Washington dated Sept 16 the principal senate amendment liberalizing the prohibition enforcement bill to permit home manufacture for individual consumption of non intoxicating cider and light wines was accepted this afternoon by house conferees and placed in the bill subject to action on the conference report
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Washington
Senate
House
Horne Is Now Big Factor In England
London reports major figures in Parliament include Sir Robert Horne the labor minister and Lord Robert Cecil. Horne gave up a $40,000 yearly Scottish bar practice to join government at $10,000, earning praise for steady handling of labor tensions. Cecil, called an old member in a new coat, rises post Paris peace conference and attracts Unionists and labor allies as debate about his party leadership continues.
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London
Robert Horne
Robert Cecil
Horne
Labor
Apostles of “Direct Action
Lord Robert Cecil
Big
Listine Choir Now Touring America
The Listine choir of the Vatican arrived in New York for its American tour amid the first departure from the Vatican in 1,600 years. Some younger members were detained briefly at Ellis Island before being released.
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Listine Choir
America
New York
Vatican
Tts
Ellis
President signs act incorporating American Legion
President Wilson signed the act of Congress incorporating the American Legion aboard his special train in Lom brook California. He greeted a California crowd at Hornbrook and shook hands from the rear platform as schoolchildren cheered. Senator Johnson attacked Wilson in Sioux Falls, saying he aims to establish a new government via the League of Nations and called his report filled with platitudes.
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Lombrook
Cal
Wilson
Congress
American Legion
California
Hornbrook
Johnson
Sioux Falls
Senator Johnson
Biz Hall
United States
League of Nations
Frank Krucky Returns to Lead Athens Tailoring Firm
Frank Krucky of Baltimore arrives to head the Head & McMahan tailoring operation in Athens. An expert craftsman, he will oversee measure taken and suit made locally, ensuring an exact fit and value in a firm that makes all clothing in house.
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Frank Krocky
Baltimore
Head & McMahas
Head &McMahban's
Prof J L Morris Noted Band Leader
The Star Thread Mil band led by Superintendent C L Upchurch and Prof John J Morris is a standout in the state. It features young boys with strong talent, with Upchurch backing their welfare and comfort at the mill. Morris, a renowned band master, organized the youth band and holds regular rehearsals as the boys rapidly improve.
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Star Thread Mil
C. L. Upchurch
John J. Morris
Upchurch
John Morris
Youn Boys
The Call to Follow on Galilee’s Shore
Belle We Phinney Swope presents a devotional reflection drawn from biblical imagery of fishermen in Galilee. The piece meditates on Jesus calling the brothers to leave nets and boats to follow Him, urging faithful service over worldly treasure and highlighting devotion to God.
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Galilee
God
Jesus, Redeemer
Reat
Gulf Storm Devastates Corpus Christi Area
Early Sunday night hurricane wrecked coast towns causing massive property loss and heavy deaths. Forts and Taft areas report 56 missing, with 29 known dead locally and total deaths estimated between 75 and 100. Rescue teams recovered 70 bodies identified in Corpus Christi and nearby communities. Port Aransas, Rockport, and Aransas Pass are virtually destroyed with millions in losses. Soldiers aided rescues and protected wrecked districts.
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Associated Press
Corpus Christ
Corpus Christi
Stand En
Forts
Ad Taft
Nueces Bay
Galveston
Port Aransas
Median
Portlavaca
Texas
Austin
Teras
Houton
W. G. Choate
Federal Railway
W. P. Rhinebeardt
Corpus Carist
Sirton
White Point
Araréne Pass
Rockport
Bris
Sparks
Port Aranssa
Aratsas Pats
Aransas Pass
Fort Brown
Daughters of Confederacy Set Annual Meeting in October
The Georgy Division United Daughters of the Confederacy will hold its annual meeting in Valdosta in October after a 1918 influenza gap. Led by Mrs Herbert M Franklin the group has boosted war work and honors Georgia war heroes on a service flag. Delegates from chapters and the executive board will attend, with Reconstruction topics featured.
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Daughters OF Confederacy
Atlanta Journal
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Valiaay
Herbert M. Franklin
Georgia
Southland
U. D.C
Franklin
Valdosta
Reconstruction
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Mary Strahan
Mary Stephenson
Mary Stoney
Vesta Turner
Elberton
Martha Stelling
Margaret Wall
Augu Ta
Evelyn Jordan
Virginia Boston
Anelia Pride
9. C
Selene Woodside
D. C
Ann Kidd
Palmetto
Erwin
W. S
City Force
Dan Bickers
Sharp
China
Germany
State Department
M. A. Means
Arthur Bureh
England
Frank Krucky
J. L. Morris
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