Chamber of Commerce lists 1911 activities and 1912 plans
At EGrange Georgia the chamber reports annual meeting membership growth and a Birmingham based University Business College branch established here. Activities include Chautauqua of 1911, road delegate entertainment, state chamber representation, figure directives like grading Broad Street Hill, a dollar dinner, county fair, 2000 circulars mailed, 2600 booklets printed, soil survey work, new city directory, and railroad schedule updates. Prospects for three months include Chautauqua 1912, Old Home Week, a new city auditorium, commercial hotel, A B A station, and migration of farmers to Troup County.
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eGrange
Taa Cham ‘Ber of Commerce
University Business Colle
Georgia
Troup County
Newelty
Western
Interstate Commerce Commission
New City
Georgia Military Club presents The Rivals at Grand Opera House
Milledgeville Georgia May 26 a large audience attended the Players Club of the Georgia Military College presentation of The Rivals opening commencement exercises at the Grand opera house. Lieutenant Charles Maigne directed and played Captain Jack Absolute Mrs Maigne Miss Lydia Languish Miss Katie Cline as Mrs Malaprop Erwin Sibley as Holo Acres Professor Moore as Sir Anthony Absolett with Addie Cavaker Josie Sibley A L Ivey Lewis Cline J C Richard and Davis in supporting roles. The costumes matched the era and the cast received warm applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milledgeville
Bpeelal
Georgia Military College
Grand Opera House
Charles Maigne
Jack Absolute
Maigne
Sir Lucius O'Trigger
Lewis Cline
Faukland
J. C. Richard
Pay and Davis
Wonderful Foot Remedy Promises Quick Pain Relief
An old remedy named Calacide is touted as a universal cure for corns callouses and sore feet. The advertisement claims soaking feet in Calacide dissolved in warm water for fifteen minutes twice daily will remove the root cause and rapidly improve foot health. It notes Calacide was once doctor’s stock but is now sold by druggists with a 25 cent package sufficient for the worst feet.
Stuart May Be Head Of Seaboard Air Line
New York May 25 Special The gate of the Cumberland corporations holdings of Seaboard Air Line stock and control shifts point to a new president to succeed N S Meldrum The position offered to J C Stuart vice president and general manager of the Erie railroad reportedly carries a 50000 salary The Erie board discussed the matter Ex Mayor Schmidt Is Free San Francisco May 26 The last twenty seven indictments against former Mayor Eugene E Schmidt in trolley and gas cases were dismissed by Judge William P Lawler Schmidt is freed from graft prosecution
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New York
Cumberland
Seaboard Air Line
N. S Meldrum
Meldrum
J. C. Stuart
Erie Railroad
Erie
Stuart
The
Schmidt
San Francisco
Eugene E. Schmidt
Wiliam P. Lawler
Anti British feeling in Germany noted in Potsdam ruling
Berlin May 25 The Potsdam board of aldermen refused funds to entertain British physicians attending the Royal Institute of Public Health convention in July. Officials and citizens voiced harsh anti English sentiments claiming England treated Germany abusively and hostilely, aligning with ongoing Anglo German crisis.
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Berlin
Germany
Potsdam Board of Aldermen
Royal Institute of Public Health
England
New York as Industrial and Financial Power Center
A historic overview notes New York's 5.18 percent U S population share yet about 10 percent of manufacturing, 23 078 establishments employing 554 062 workers, and $1 020 693 000 in products. It cites banking power at 22 86 percent of the national total, with private banks inflating New York's true influence. Foreign-born residents numbered 1 927 713 in 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cleveland
Chamber of Commerce
New York City
U. S
J. P. Morgan & Co
Kuhn, Loeb & Co. J. & W. Seligman
Southern Baptists Given New Mexico Unity Move
Des Moines May 25 Delegates at the Northern Baptist conference voted to turn the New Mexico work over to the Southern Baptist convention ending two years of division. The report urged withdrawal of the American Baptist Home Mission Society and transfer of its work to the Southern convention home mission board. It also required the divided New Mexico Baptists to form a single joint convention within sixty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Baptiste
New Mexico
Northern Baptist Conference
Southern Baptist Convention
American Baptist Home Mission Society
Home Mission Board
Baptista of New Mexico
Paul Barrett Wins Medal for Oration at Union City High
Union City Ga May 25 Special The Union City High School commencement was held in the school auditorium Friday evening. Hon W C Wright of Newnan delivered the address to the graduating class. Paul Bartlett son of Charles S Barrett national president of the Farmers Union won the boys medal for best delivered ovation Miss Jella Hendricks won the medal for best reading. The school has closed its most successful season and improvements are under way to handle increased enrollment for the fall term.
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Union City
Union City High School
W. C.wright
Newnan
Paul Bartlett
Charles 8. Barrett
Farmers’ Union
Jella Hendricks
Lightning prank shocks Kalamazoo resident
In Kalamazoo Michigan on May 25 lightning struck the home of Wred McCarthy, tossing him from bed and tearing his night attire. He sustained a light bruise from a fall. Neighbors Harry and Mrs Balham nearly suffocated when a related strike opened gas lines, though no ignition occurred.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Wred McCarthy
Mc Carthy
McCarthy
Harry Balham
Balham
Nephew of Jeff Davis Dying of Paralysis
Colorado Springs May 26 A telegram to J Addison Hayes reported William L Davis a nephew of the late Jefferson Davis is dying of paralysis in a Tuscon hospital. Davis, 60, is a cousin of the late Mrs. Margaret Howell Jefferson Davis Hayes and brother of Mrs. Joseph Pulitzer of New York, widow of the late proprietor of The New York World. He came to Colorado in 1870 and mined with success here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Col
William L. Davis
Jeffernon Davis
Tuscen
J. Addison Hayes
Davis
Margaret Howell Jefeferson Devis Hayes
Joseph Pulitzer
New York
New York Worlds
Colorado
Senate Must On Tariff Bills In Washington
The Senate must act on tariff bills as Washington faces pressure from North Carolina and other states. Officials warn that delays could affect prices and trade policy while lawmakers debate potential amendments and impacts.
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Senate
Broad ad for bleaching creams and patent medicines
A lengthy advertisement lists numerous cosmetics and remedies with prices, promising skin whitening and health benefits. Brands include Jacobs Peroxide Cream, McGill's Orange Blossom, Herpicide, Palmer's Hair Vianeatar, and many tonics and pills. It markets liver pills, bitters, tonics, liniments, and facial powders, touting safety and quick effects for skin, digestion, and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thedford
McGill
Palmer
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Lagrange Chamber OF Commerce
W. A. Reeves
L. C. Busch
E.R. Callaway
R. C. Key
J.D. Faver
J. H.edmondson
N. Pike
EB. B. Clark
J. G. Truitt
R. L. Bender
Georgia Military Club
Atlanta
Willa Holt Wakefield
Horace Wright
Rene Dietrich
Carl M’cullough
Frank Ardell & CO
Langprons
Rae & Levering
Maxxs Burlesque
Taliafer
Bijou
Matiz
DR. M'Donald
Electrical Wizard
Betty Rubel
Polly Rogerts
Kentucky
Gertrude Dooley & Co
Komedy
M Higadey Flats
Southern Baptists
Paul Barrett
Lightning
M’carthy
Jeff Davis
Wastaniton
North, Carolina
I Yin
Jacobs
Parker
Ase Robinson
Jacob
Reese
Asc
Harlem Oil
Arc
Hick’s
Harper’s
Vick
Wyeth
Cely
Hostetter’s
Electric
Atwood
King's New Discovery
DeWitt
Pierce
Morse
Carter
Dean
Cheney
Burkhardt
Foley
Lyon
Shuford
Sloan
Aschambert
Dodson
Tyree
Phillip
Fehr
Hoff
Loeflund
M. A. Simmons
Booth
Bucklen
Gourard
Robinnaire
Jacobs’ Laboratory
Tatcum
Wee Co
Piicen
Quy
Bernon
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
South
Mall
J Hattie
Jess
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