Southern colleges make rapid progress in education
Washington August 9 Southern colleges since 1900 have advanced in entrance standards libraries laboratories and equipment. A report from the bureau of education cited by Elizabeth Avery Coulton secretary of the Southern Association of College Women notes 360 institutions now require standard entrance tests versus three thousand? actually 360 institutions have adopted such standards. Philanthropic groups aided the southern system. With better entrance standards there is also growth in degree attainment and faculty resources.
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Washington
Southern Colleges
Lhraries Laboratories
Bureau of Education
Elizabeth Avery Coulton
Southern Association of College Women
South
Coulson
Suffragists Gather at National Capital for Conference
Washington August 9 suffragists from across the United States gather in the capital to attend the National Council of Women Voters conference. Jane Addams is set to speak. sessions run Wednesday through Friday with a mass meeting in a local theater Friday night.
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Washington
United States
National
Uia Cil
Smith de
Ani
Jane Adams
Chicago
Yikg
Fury Marrs
Werny
Efime Association
Pennsylvania Avenue
Jacobs Liver Salt advertised as a remedy for stomach distress
An old advertisement touts Jacobs Liver Salt as a quick remedy for digestive ailments and constipation. It claims the product detoxifies fermenting wastes in the stomach and bowels, improves health, and reduces the risk of indigestion after meals. It urges drucists to stock the full size jar and promises postage paid.
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Jacobs
Widow of J P Williams Wealthy South Woman Dies Heir to Empire
The widow of J P Williams, a leading southern magnate, valued at five to seven million dollars, takes control of his vast estate. Her late husband groomed her to manage finances, construction, and labor, planning to grow the family holdings and influence in southwest Georgia and beyond. The article notes her extensive bond and railroad stock ownership and suggests she may become president of the Georgia Florida and Alabama Railway Company, relying on trusted lieutenants and a proven managerial record.
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Ald Wis
Wyseands
Williams Wyld
Georgia
West Blerta
Harriman
Russel
Sage
Admin
Wil
Captain Williams
Atlanta
Savannah
Walker Inman
Feihtec
Willams
Lis
Williiams
Crorgia Florida
Viabname Ra Leal Company
Williams far reaching railway interests across Florida
Richland to Carrabelle and Apalachicola show sympathy with her railroad plans. Land along the lines yields prime farming land from Tallahassee to the gulf, with crops like sugar cane melons and oranges. Williams owns Lanark and Carrabelle hotels and Savannah homes, with Atlanta as business HQ. Funeral for Captain J P Williams held at Peachtree and Howard, with tributes from Emory College and railway groups.
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Richland
Cuthbert
Carnegie
Edison
Arlington
Calquitt
Bainbridge
Havana
Quincey
Tallahassee
Carrabelle
Apalachicola
Abn
America
Gulf
Sumatra
Williams
Lanark
Carrabella
Etegant
Savannah
Statesboro
Atlanta
J P Wiliams
Peachtree
Howerd Streets
J E Dickey
Emory
Willams
Dickey
John Weter
Rex Thomas
Jesus
Roa Heaphill
Woods White
Frank Weldon
Bacot
Pottle
Court of Appeals
J . Baird Tred
F Myers
Wallahassee
John L Nigubet
J A McDonald
Stileshare
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Rairou
Captain Willams
Emery College
Georgia Florida and Alabama Railroad
J . Williams Land Company
Maarcus Baker
Trinity Church
Satannsh
Woodberry
Daughters of the Confederacy
Savannah Trust Company
Landrum Lodge of Masons of Savannah
Trinity
the Confederacy
Linars College
Canttal Bank & Trist Co
GF & A
Gets It for Corns Relief Promises Quick Shrivel
A colorful ad extols GETS IT as a safe, painless remedy for corns and similar conditions. It claims relief within two seconds, no bandages or greasy salves, and says the corn shrivels and disappears with a simple application. Sold by E Lawrence & Co in Chicago and listed at 25 cents a bottle with dealers nationwide.
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E Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Atlanta
Jacobs Pharmacy Co
Elkin Drug Co
Couraey & Munn Gunter Walking Drug Co
Tipton & Co
Choir Service Pauses Bainbridge Businesses Interment at West View
The choir of the First Methodist church sung with Mr E R Wood as soloist. All Bainbridge businesses were closed during the services. The interment occurred at West View cemetery with the concluding service led by Dr Dickey.
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First Methodist Church
E R. Wood
Soloiat
Bainbridgre
West View Cemetery
Dickey
Corn crop of Thomas largest in many years
Thomasville Ga August 9 Special fodder pulling time in south Georgia and in Thomas county the crop is the largest known in many years even the most pessimistic farmer cannot find reason to doubt the corn crop and admits it is almost unprecedented in size and yield farmers finishing fodder have begun hay cutting and that crop is good with high hay prices pushing more land to hay in south Georgia than before
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Thomasville
South Georgia
Thomas County
Ita
Taxes in Chattooga Gain of 22647 in 1913 county totals
The Chattooga county tax digest shows a gain of 22647 over 1912 with total property value at 316553 this year compared with 3140908 last year. Trion district has the largest gain while six districts show gains and six show losses. White taxpayers report value and polls totaling 2224 with 1821 white polls.
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Lyerly
Trion
Trian
Turftown
Haywood
Summerville
Teloga
Milledgeville Realty Buys 127 Acre Baldwin Farm
One of Baldwin county’s early real estate sales features J F E Stembridge’s farm purchased by E D Collins. The 127 acre property brought 37000 as part of the season’s initial trading activity in Milledgeville.
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Milledgeville GaaAugusca
Baldwin County
Jfe Stembridge
E D Collins
Estie Pierce Struck by Dr Bailey's Auto at Corner Crosswalk
Five year old Estie Pierce, daughter of R. E. Pierce of 154 Ormond street, was struck while crossing Capitol avenue and Ormond street about 11 Saturday morning by an automobile driven by Dr Bailey of 253 Linden avenue. Dr Pierce placed her in the car and took her home. injuries reported as minor scrapes and bruises.
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Capitol Avenue
Ormond Street
Earle Pierce
R. E Pierce
Dr & W Bailey
Linden Avenue
Seaboard announces $6 round trip Saturday on special train
Wrightsville Beach train special offers round trip fare of six dollars. Sleeper and coach seats available with departures around 600 PM. Make reservations early to secure seats on the Seaboard service.
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Wrightsville Beach
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J FP Williams
Chattooga
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Estie Pierce
DR. Bailey
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Box Asheville
N.C
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