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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1909

Page

2

College Debate Sparks Interest at North Texas Normal

Denton Texas April 3 The annual debate between North Texas Normal School and Southwest Texas Normal School is anticipated as a highlight of the scholastic year. The question asks whether an amendment to the Texas Constitution for optional initiative and referendum should apply to all laws for the people’s best interests.

Denton Texas North Texas Normal School Southwest Texas Normal Aes Oe Leen Hee Thie Ainning

Survivors Endorse Gettysburg Reunion Idea

Captain W H Harrison known as Tip, a veteran of Gordon’s division, backs a proposal from Pennsylvania Civil War veterans for a reunion of Gettysburg survivors on the battlefield. He notes about 10 percent of Georgia’s 15 000 to 20 000 troops fell, with several hundred Georgians still able to travel for a commemorative event. The 50th anniversary in 1913 would mark a historic gathering on the scene.

A. H. Ulm Atlanta W. H. Harrison Tip Georgia Pennsylvania Gettysburg Harrison Gordon Clement A Vorgin Anderson Georghk K Bennings Gcorgia Wofford Tvnkade 20Th Georgia Regi Coop Phillip Semmes Futh Lord Georgia Longstreet Dole Ith L6th Ewell Wright Thomas A. P. Hills Woffouls Bennings

Dramatic Niagara Warning Urges Kidney Health Remedy

The notice warns that river danger and careless boating cause calamities as nature signals danger with ripples and currents. It promotes Electric Bitters as a cure for backache and kidney ailments, citing a testimonial from J. R. Blankenship of Belk Tennessee and advertising a 50 cent to 1 dollar price range at W. J. Smith S. Bold health claims accompany the sales pitch.

Niagara Bright J. R. Blankenship Belk Tenn W. J. Smith S H.R. Palmer & Sona

Biennial Sessions Favored by Georgia Legislators

In Atlanta the legislature debates switching to biennial sessions every two years with a 50 day limit. Senator elects W F Shirer Julian McCarrey and George O Persons endorse the plan while arguing most local matters should move to courts or the secretary of state to cut costs and time. They contend summer sessions currently overrun with local bills and that early tax and appropriation measures would streamline lawmaking.

A. H Julian McCarrey Thirty-First Tam George O. Persons Monroe County Theslature Shadl Seliom Secretary of State General Assembly Persons Senate

There Is Something Great Set For April Twenty Third

A hint of a notable event on April twenty third is conveyed with anticipation. The snippet suggests a significant occurrence or reveal scheduled for that date, inviting attention from readers and followers of upcoming happenings.

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