Political Fallacies and Demagogy in Georgia Debate
The Athens Banner cites criticism of United States Senator Charles Watson and compares him to John Randolph of Roanoke. It notes Georgia’s political leadership decline and alleges influential figures abandoned leadership, favoring Watson over responsible governance. The piece condemns demagogy and personal animosity as factors in Watson’s standing.
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United States
South
John Randolph
Roanoke
Watson
Georgia
Price Of Cotton Targeted By Speculators, Market Notes
The article discusses efforts by speculators to depress cotton prices to control farmers stock and later raise prices. It notes yesterday's drop is typical for the season and predicts prices may rise within thirty days if farmers hold their crop. It cites The Manufacturer's Record condemning efforts to break the market, comparing them to slavery in terms of impoverishment and ignorance.
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Stoc
Allen
Work Day for Decatur Orphans Home Campaign
Decatur hosts Work Day to raise funds for the orphan’s home now cared for by a Methodist institution.Residents urged to donate at least one day’s income or more to meet last year’s $25,000 goal, with a $50,000 target this year to support about 200 children in the home. Public support is framed as essential for feeding clothing and maintaining the facility.
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Orphans Home
Decatur
Rime
Plaihboy
Nearlo
Jamestown
Westinghouse
Brush
Thomas A. Edison
Annapolis
United States Naval Academy
Alaska
Sweden
Panama Canal
Virgin Islands
United States
Denmark
As Others See Us on Senator Thomas Watson Election
A period piece argues Watson’s U S Senate win reflects primary law flaws not broad voter support. It cites county unit votes and narrow pluralities, predicting political downfall if future opposing candidates are few.
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Thnmas RE. Watson
States
Senate
Watson
Smith
Dorsey
New York World
Thomas EB. Wat
United States
Georgia
Papa
Answers to Yesterday's Trivia Questions
A scanned quiz list covers historical facts and new questions. It enumerates correct answers for initial items and poses ten new inquiries on diplomacy language tundras Earth rotation Darwin evolution mistrial Pilgrim's Progress sonnet lines absolute versus limited monarchy first trans Atlantic steamboat burgee.
Home Heaven Prospect and Fate of the Life Ship
Poetic lines speak of the toll and burden of life the heat and storm along the journey turn to hope courage strength and inspiration guiding toward a bright hearth. Faith grants power to endure and a radiant vision promises love and heaven as the highway ends in sympathy and unselfishness awaiting the voyage and its outcome.
Sermon tells how fear turns to faith after tragedy
In a St. Paul pastorate tale, a widow who fears returning to the hilltop where her husband died finds comfort when a whispered assurance leads her to the spot. She encounters the Lord there, then walks home uplifted, her sorrow turned to morning as the shadow of death clears.
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St. Paul
St. Anthony Hill
Third Street
Henry C. Ma
Early inquiry column on gymnastics and trivia facts
A reader’s Q and A style piece covers the Greeks’ early child gymnastics, the plural use of insignia, coconut oil usage for dry scalp, birthplaces and facts about Eugene O Brien, Eric Stroheim, and Mary Pickford, dyeing white cotton voile, and Queen Marie of Romania. The text lists various biographical details and social questions with concise answers.
May Use Electric Power To Get Rich Minerals
Georgia officials predict rapid mineral resource development due to expanded electrical power from Tallulah Falls, Burton dam and other water sources. Power lines and company transmission enable access to remote regions long rich in minerals, boosting agriculture and manufacturing.
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Atlanta
State Geological Department
Georgia
Tallulah Falla
Burton Dam
Georgina Railway and Power Company
A Grateful Letter About Chamberlain's Colic Remedy
Mrs Geo I North of Naples New York writes about her country boy who suffered severe dysentery two summers ago. She recalls his convulsions and great pain until she gave Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy from a cupboard. Improvement began immediately and the child recovered before the doctor arrived.
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Geo. I
Naples
N. Y
Chamberlain
Georgia to tap rich minerals beneath surface soon
The geological department is in possession of definite facts showing riches undeveloped in Georgia beneath the earth. It states development will quickly bring results and prove the value of mineral resources if properly pursued.
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Geological Department
Georgia
Fruit Hearts Chewing Gum Quality Ad From Fleer
An old advertisement touts Fruit Hearts chewing gum using only the finest ingredients made by Fleer with broad distribution through dealers.
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Fleer
Keep Well and Be Happy by Keeping Bowels Regular
A health note recommends regular bowels for happiness. It claims one or two Chamberlain's Tablets after supper induce a gentle morning movement. The advisory ends with a simple encouragement to “Try it.”
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Chamberlain
Dog Picks Out Money At Owner bids
Atlanta man Sam Walker says his dog is the smartest in Georgia or the world. When told to get im apple the dog goes to the nearest fruit stand and helps himself with an expression that suggests ownership of the stand. The dog can also pick a dollar bill from a roll of varying denominations and has many other unusual talents.
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Atlanta, Ga
Sam Walker
Atlanta
Georgia
Apple
Fraternal Lodge Directory Listings
The text lists lodge meeting nights and locations for several fraternal bodies including Odd Fellows St Elmo Lodge Knights of Pythias City Camp W C meets Wednesdays and Williams Lodge IOOF Mt Vernon Lodge. It notes hall locations Max Joseph building Clayton street and Castle Hall and invites visiting members to attend. It provides contact names and officers.
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St. Elmo Lodge
P.—St. Elmo
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Fester Building
Clayton Street
Howard T. Abney
C. C
Max Joseph
J. Williamson
J. P. McCall
Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 32
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Banner Publishing Company
Lumpkin Street
HH. J. Rowe
R. C. Jones
F. Gelders
Athens Banner
Athens, Ga
Associated Press
Associated Pross
Browning
Elam Franklin Dempsey
Atheletes
Wellington
Washington Irving
Mary Kingsey
Eugene O’brien
Eric Stroheim
Mary Pickford
Corrine Grifith
Constance Talmadge
Antonio Moreno
Billie Burke
William Pan
Eugene O' Brien
Denver
Austria
Lottie
Mary Pickford Rupp
Patricia
Florence Dye
Edith, Johnson
Roumania
Marie
Sax Oburg
Gotha
Ferdinand I
Edward II
Edinbourgh
Sax-Coburg and
Penest
Arrcasa
the Athens Banner
City Homes
Cobb Street
Athens
Prince Avenue
Mitchell Bridge Road
State Normal School
Georgia Land & Loan Co
Shackelford Bldg
Athens, Georgia
Lodge Directory
P. Mein
Odd. Fellows
Clayton and
Wall Streets
J. A. Dunaway
C. P
Harold
Tuck
State Fair
Georgia State Agricultural Society
Macon, Georgia
Julius H. Otto
W.g.lee
Chas, B. Lewis
Harry C. Robert
Lev’y
Gen
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