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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1910
Page
6
The Banner highlights three urgent topics for Athens residents. Cleaning days continue today to maintain the city’s health and appeal. The Associated Charities mass meeting at the YMCA aims to educate citizens on charitable work and its impact. Registration for county and state votes closes Tuesday at 6 pm, making timely enrollment essential.
The New York team, after touring several locations, visited Athens for spring training. Athens welcomed them warmly at the Elks Home and the Chamber of Commerce hosted a smoker the night before. Manager Stallings led a courteous, professional group admired by locals including business people, students, and women. The fans in Athens pledged support and hope for their return next year.
A dated history roundup cites events from 1600 to 1909 including New York colonial congress, Wright’s birth in Savannah, mint established in Philadelphia, and Fort Worth fire losses. It also notes General Sir O Moore Creagh born in 1848 and outlines his career in India. Also mentions a prize fight ad and farming trends with fertilizer sales and cotton acreage commentary.
Mr. Walker declares that Georgia should back a southern solution by nominating Joe Brown or Hoke Smith as the state’s candidate for the Democratic convention.
Bill Howard says Watsons letter signals battle to campaign end and praises Howard as a top platform speaker. He will return home and stamp fees, recalling Ben H Hill days as Commerce News notes. The piece mentions Roosevelt era coal miners strike dynamics, and praise for Surgeon General Wyman disputing Pellagra and disease claims. a critique of fractional openness in the Cannon era.
An assertive ad touts Rexall Orderlies as a best ever constipation treatment with a money back guarantee if not fully satisfactory. The copy claims prompt soothing action from a reformulated tablet made from odorless, tasteless ingredients and a recent chemical discovery, sold like candy.
New York readers see an elaborate Fifth Avenue parade if weather holds. Gotham women spend large sums on finery as fashion loosens rules, with skirts in heavy fabrics and two material tunics, belt gathered waists, and bold millinery including turbans and aigrettes. Silk and satin fabrics abound in light colors and short sleeves, with peplum robes and decorative blouses returning to the waistline as chic street wear.
Catcher Ben Egan released to Baltimore by Connie Mack. Elmer Stricklett signs with San Jose of the California State league. Paddy Livingstone slated as Connie Mack’s first-choice behind the bat per Philadelphia gossip. Ginger Beaumont with the Cubs shows spring form. Training plans split between Cincinnati and Boston next year. Red Sox scotched by Pirates uniforms controversy. Indianapolis fans consume 15 tons of peanuts. Charlie Carr claims pennant in American Association. Dr. Scanlon of the Brooklyns says this season will be his last. plans to practice medicine in Dodgetown. Otis Johnson of Portland Highlanders eyed by George Stallings as a .365 hitter. If Rochester wins Eastern League pennant, Buffalo will be cheerful. Bill Donovan hunts fitness after San Antonio fence incident. with Tigers. Texas Oklahoma Colored Baseball League to have teams in San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Gainesville, and Oklahoma City. Kid Biberfield and Wid Conroy work at third. Washington scribe suggests two men per position.
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