Athens YMCA to Begin Building New Plant in Spring
The Athens YMCA building committee reports progress on erecting a new facility funded by subscriptions begun last year. Plans have been revised by national architects. the land on Mason and Edwards corners has been secured with purchases totaling a large sum. October installments are urged for all subscribers to meet obligations, enabling construction to proceed in the spring.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Athens
Mason Corner
Edwards
Morton
United States
The
Agerciation
Forbes
Association
Building Fund
W. P. Brooks
Stovall Named Assistant Postmaster at Athens
Harvey Stovall of this city, brother of Pleasant A. Stovall of Savannah, will serve as assistant postmaster in Athens. Capt J H Rucker announces the appointment, which the president will confirm, with Stovall likely taking charge around October.
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Harvey Stovall
Pleasant A. Stovall
Savannah
United States
Switzerland
Athens
J. H.’ Rucker
Stovall
Georgia State Fair prep by University of Georgia college
G W Firor secretary of extension work at the State College of Agriculture leads preparations for the Macon Georgia State Fair. The college will occupy a full building with exhibits aimed at attracting fairgoers. An emphasis on Georgia bred Percheron fillies and Hereford cattle highlights the animal husbandry displays.
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G. W. Firor
State College of Agriculture
Macon
Agricultural College
Trade with Mexico hits record high in 1913 says Commerce
Washington reports US Mexico trade for 1913 exceeded all prior years with imports from Mexico at 77.5 billion and exports at 54.5 billion. Main imports include copper and gum chicle while exports center on iron and steel goods, lumber and cotton. Large share of trade passes by water with New York handling substantial volumes.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
India
New York
Atlantic
Mexican
Gulf
Pacific Coast
Atlantic Coast
Gulf Ports
The Proof of the Pudding West Answer on Oxygen Use
A fragmented item discusses a debate on electricity use in oil refining and notes a claim that the West offers the best response. The piece references proving the pudding as proof of concept and contrasts pro and con arguments about electrical usage.
New Student Government Plan at State Normal School
A self governing plan aims to foster honor and monitorial systems for teachers in training at the State Normal School. Students may shop and run errands under restrictions, with monitors elected by peers. Enrollment expands as rooms and attendance rise, drawing students from over one hundred counties. Electric motor usage and division into smaller drives illustrate continued progress without retrogression.
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State Normal School
Pound
State Normal
Georgia
Registra
Fight Weevil in Georgia Cotton Says State Entomologist
State Entomologist B. E. Worsham reports optimistic plans to combat the boll weevil. He cites early maturing cotton as key to finishing fruiting before weevils can devastate the crop. He travels from Mississippi to Louisiana and back to share a fall bulletin with farmers. Generous support comes from the Cotton Seed Crushers' Association of Georgia and oil mills, aiding seed meal exchanges to feed livestock and bolster growers amid rising living costs.
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Atlanta
BE. L. Worsham
Mississippi
Louisiana
Georgia
Georgia Next Year, At Its Worst. As A Result of This Tour Dr. Worsham
Maturty
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Department
State Board urges hookworm checks in schools
The State Board of Health asks parents and teachers to screen children at the start of the term for hookworms and intestinal parasites. They will supply specimen boxes with instructions, request returning 10 to 50 samples by express, and mail reports if parasites are found. The board notes infections hinder school performance and urges proper school closet facilities.
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State Board of Health
Express
Industrial activity flags large Southeast expansions
The Industrial Index reports wide Southeast growth with Pennsylvania investors inspecting a $1.5 million cement plant site near Birmingham Alabama. Savannah and Montgomery see new companies and plants worth hundreds of thousands. Valdosta, Jacksonville, Rome, Mackon and other cities announce offices, mills, docks, and infrastructure.
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Columbus
The
Industrial Index
Great Southeast
Pennsylvania
Birmingham
Ala
Naval Stores
Savannah Ga
Valdosta
Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Alabama
Macon, Ga
Woman Burned in Yard Explosion in Broad and Peter Streets
Friday evening Mrs. C. B. Smith at the corner of Broad and Peter streets was severely burned lighting a trash pile when an unknown combustible exploded. She suffered burns to her arms face and shoulders. doctors say there may be no permanent scars.
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C. B. Smith
Broad and
Peter Streets
Illness of Carlton Jester's Son Noted by Friends
The friends of Mr and Mrs Carlton Jester regret to announce their little son is ill with scarlet fever.
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Mrs
Carlton
Two More New Banks Organized in Northeast Georgia
Georgia state banks expand with two new efforts in Wilkes, Elbert, and Lincoln counties. Tignall sees a second bank with capital fully subscribed by local business leaders. September 23 meeting at the Elberton & Eastern depot to choose name and charter status. Air Line near Lavonia advances toward organization with brick building, supplies, and promoter C P Ray. opening date pending completion of preliminaries.
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Tignall
Tignalls
John J. Wilkinson
Wilkes
Elbert
Lincoln
Elberton & Eastern Railroad
Air Line
Lavonia
C. P. Ray
If We Only Understood
Poem reflecting on judging others by motives and actions. It urges patience and charity, recognizing life’s hidden forces and the good within amid faults.
Cat Gas Tank Explosion Stuns New London Officials
In New London, city officer Herbert A. Dean used a gas tank on a cat by the pound, triggering an explosion. Engineers call it electric ignition from batteries in the cat’s back. the tank, meant to asphyxiate indicted animals, has failed thrice in similar incidents.
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New London
Conn
Herbert A. Dean
Dean
Father Clark Returns to Athens After Retreat
Friends and parishioners greet Father Clark in Athens upon his return from a ten day retreat at the Tale of Palms near Charleston. The welcome marks an end to his absence as the community expresses delight.
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Father Clark
Athens
Pathe
Clark
Tale of Palms
Charleston
Great Antiseptic Pain Reliever for MAN End Beast
MEXICAN Mustang Liniment Lamenesa in Hi Galella eas Teats in Ailments of Poultry. lorses 5 Cattle.
Mexican Mustang Liniment Promoted as Safe and Sure Remedy
Advertisement touts Mexican Mustang Liniment as a safe and sure cure that penetrates to bone, claims oils soak into muscle tissue while alcohol liniments evaporate before absorption, and asserts it won t burn even with a lighted match.
Austang Liniment Endorsed by a Georgia Farmer
A Greensnone farmer lauds Austang Liniment for treating sprains cuts and accidents. He keeps it at home and says it’s cheaper than doctors for both his stock and himself, recommending it to all farmers.
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Greensnone
Habersham County Schools Report Strong Openings
Clarkesville reports brisk attendance as Piedmont College expands dormitories at Demorest. Dean Smith absent on leave. new ninth district agricultural school faculty revamp boosts prospects. Nearby districts consolidate to fund a new graded school near the agricultural buildings for kindergarten through sophomore level.
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Gus Edwards
Clarkesville
Athens
Habersham County
Piedmont Colleges
Piedmont College
Demorest
Piedmont
Mary J. Green
W. Baxter Smith
District Agricultural School
Georgsia Assembly
Carins
C. Gay
Professor Gay
Clarkesville High
Cornelia Bisperiods
Bom
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Montgomery
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Chicago
Coosa River
Mountain Creek
Rome
Mulberry
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Atheny
Tuscaloosa
Brunswick
Toopa
Kissimmee
Statesboro
Cullman
Etowah
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Keystone
Blount County
Dalton
Anna Maria
Decatur
St. Marys
Tampa
la Grange
Reynolds
Cannery
Pensacola
Homestead
Milton
Denk
Cadwell
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