Judge William F Eve Remembered as Georgia Road Pioneer
Augusta jurist and civic leader Judge William F Eve dies leaving a legacy as the driving force behind early Georgia road construction. Known as the Father of Good Roads in Georgia, he built major highways in Richmond County and mentored others across the state. His work ethic and vision shaped statewide transport policy and inspired communities to improve infrastructure.
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Augusta
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Richmond County
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Georgia Good Roads Association
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Scarcity of Fertilizers Hits Southern Farmers
A letter from Harry Hodgson of Athens warns that fertilizer shortages will limit cotton and corn yields in the south. He cites sulfuric acid shortages and restricted potash as key causes and urges farmers to conserve and use home made manure and leguminous crops to stretch limited supplies. He notes Georgia used under 70 percent as much fertilizer in 1915 as in 1914 and stresses efficient use this season.
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Harry Hodgson
Athens
Exeter
South
Georgia
Georgia National Guard funding urged by state board
The Georgia National Guard seeks a yearly $50,000 appropriation for support and maintenance, arguing the state must fund a well-trained militia amid federal aid surpassing $100,000 annually. The piece notes the guard benefits citizens and public safety, urging a committee review and eventual approval.
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Fertilizer Costs Prompt Home Fertilizer Emphasis
The piece argues potash shortages raise fertilizer costs for southern farmers and pushes home manure and soil-building practices. It notes cotton seed meal as a scarce substitute, fears of rising prices for all materials, and urges conservation and self-sufficiency to sustain farm profits.
Winters Dream and Burns Day at Burns Cottage
A jumble of verse and notes, highlighting Georgia winter songs, Burns birthday observance in Atlanta on January 25, and local quips. Includes humorous dialect pieces, a musket ridge philosopher column, and brief mentions of public notices and poems.
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John M. Graham
Cott
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Splendid Tribute to Judge W. F. Eve
Georgia mourns Judge W. F. Eve of Augusta a man of honor loyalty and Christian love His service spanned thirty years as judge of the Augusta city court and ex officio Richmond County roads revenue and hospital administrator His integrity was praised by grand juries and governors alike He leaves a wife two daughters and a son and will be buried in Augusta with floral tributes from rich and poor alike.
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Germany
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Scotland
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Dogs by George Fitch
The essay humorously surveys dogs as humanity’s constant companion noting their diverse roles across nations and eras. It catalogs uses from Arctic sleds to city status symbols, and jokes about the high cost of pampered pets in New York and Paris.
The Value of Reticence Pan Tate
A compact fragment shows dialogue about Stillwater and a character named Clever. one speaker teases Stillwater for speaking only yes or no, while another teases that proves he is cloves. The odd wording hints at a humorous or satirical piece with unnamed speakers.
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Porter Urges Value of Subordinate Work at Second Baptist
Rev Henry Alford Porter new pastor of Second Baptist preached on Romans 14 22 stressing the worth of obscure helpers. He cited Tertius the scribe who wrote Pauls epistle to illustrate how faithful small deeds endure and bind believers in unity. He warned against trifling deeds and urged all workers to aim for lasting, immortal conduct through written and unstinting labor.
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Henry Alford Porter
Second Baptist Church
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Paul
Corin
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Brilliant Ladies Recital Delights Atlanta Audiences
The Sunday recital by Atlanta ladies at the Auditorium drew a large crowd and high praise. Organized by the Atlanta Music Festival association and led by Mrs. William Lawson Peel, debutantes ushered and performers included Hazel Whitney Louise Buchanan and Mabel Whitney with accompanist Mrs. W. A. Delamar. The program featured Chopin, Brahms, Bizet, Guilmant and a five-encore response to Orpheus With His Luts, marking one of the city’s finest Sunday concerts in years.
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Grace Lee Brown Townsend
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Dorsey not running again, Boykin stirs Fulton race
Reported announcements hint that John Boykin may oppose Solicitor General Hugh Dorsey. Boykin says he will not aid Dorsey if he seeks another term, while Dorsey and Boykin hedge on plans. Some say Dorsey may instead seek Georgia governor, though no formal statements have been made.
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Fulton County
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State of
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Smoke rises from ashes in city and suffrage moves
A city committee will meet at city hall to investigate if any city employees live outside limits. The council and aldermen named Woodall Alverson Seawright Far Unger lead the panel. Separately city officials monitor a women’s suffrage push aiming to gather 5000 signatures to urge council action and possibly place the issue before voters.
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Third Ward
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Seawright
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Dunlap
Peachtree Street
Eleanora Raoul
Albert D. Thomson
Atlanta
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