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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1910

Page

3

State Sigma Nu Convention to Meet in Atlanta

The State Convention of the Sigma Nu Fraternity will be held at the Piedmont Hotel in Atlanta on April 7 to 9, with Gamma Alpha of Georgia Tech as hosts. Georgia has five chapters and about eight hundred alumni. a large delegation is expected. Georgia Tech players and officers listed include Forbes captain selection and a strong upcoming Georgia basketball season powered by Forbes, Peacock, Carter, Fort, and Golden.

Sigma Nus Sigma Nu Piedmont Hotel Atlanta Gamma Alpha Georgia School of Technology Georgia Messrs. Allen Anderson Blitch Brantley Cocke Folsom Harris Hill A. Peacock N. Peacock Parrish Patillo Raiford Rogers Willis Webb Orr Sewell Steward Forbes Tillou Forbes Bis Peacock Carter Fort Golden

Interclats Track Meet At Herty Field Next Saturday

The Interclats track meet is set for Herty field next Saturday. Manager Steele has built an excellent schedule and track facilities will be ready. Senior Class Hd Robeson leads, with Junior Howell Peacock, Sophomore Abbott, and Freshman Conklin guiding their teams.

Herty Field Steele Aodition Hd Robeson Howell Peacock Abbott Conklin Emory Tech Mercer Georgia

John J McGraw to Celebrate Thirty Seventh Birthday Anniversary

New York April 8 John J McGraw who will pilot the New York Nationals this season for the eighth year celebrates his thirty seventh birthday today. Fans support the Giants as McGraw reshaped baseball by favoring smaller players and guiding the team to two pennants and a world championship in his tenure. Since taking charge July 19, 1902, the Giants have played 1120 championship games with 688 wins and 432 losses for a .614 win rate.

New York John J. iMfc‘Graw New York Nationals Polo Grounds Giants John J. McGraw McGraw Keeler Baltimore Jennings Orioles New York Giants

Saved From the Grave by Dr King’s New Discovery

Mrs M L Dix of Clarkesville Tennessee credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing nearly four years of severe lung trouble and chest pain. The ad touts relief for coughs colds hay fever la grippe asthma bronchitis and other respiratory issues. It advertises 50c and 1.00 prices with trial bottles free and guarantees by local firms.

M.L. Dix Clarkesville Tenn W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Canadian Wrestling Championships Open in Winnipeg

Crack from Toronto, Montreal and other cities gathered in Winnipeg to compete in two day Canadian wrestling championships with events from bantamweight to 158 pounds and over. Medals awarded to top finishers.

Winnipeg Man Toronto Montreal

Benediction Menu Promises Red Lemonade in Big Quantities

An elaborate and appetizing menu accompanies the benediction ceremony. The favorite drink, red lemonade, will be ladled out in five gallon quantities to serve attendees.

Junior Banquet Set For Hotel Georgian Dining Room

The junior banquet committee announces the event will be held in the private dining room at the Hotel Georgian on Thursday evening, April 7, beginning promptly at 9 o'clock.

Hotel Georgian

Americus High graduates to attend Grand Opera in Atlanta

Americus Georgia April 8 special. The Americus High School graduating class will skip the traditional commencement and travel to Atlanta to attend the Grand Opera. The party includes Ethel McMath Sallie Joanson Floyd Johnson Helen Argo Corrine Sills Mark Hawks with chaperones Miss Annie K Bell and Mrs W K Bell. additional faculty plan to join for all or part of the opera season.

Americus Americus High School Atlanta Ethel McMath Sallie Joanson Floyd Johnson Helen Argo Corrine Sills Mark Hawks Dudley Macon Dudley Elizabeth Harrold Miss Berry Bronwood Miss Bell

Southern Railroad to Promote Summer Resorts Tourism

Southern Railway Company plans an unprecedented summer tourist drive across seashore, mountain, and spring resorts in the southeast. Under S H Hardwick and H F Cary, the effort includes broad advertising, resort collaborations, and a new Summer Homes folder now at press. Texas tourism is a key target with expected 16 000 visitors fleeing heat.

Atlanta Southern Railway Company S. H. Hardwick H. F. Cary Southern Passeonger Department Boards of Trade Southwest Southeast Texas

New Orleans Urges Action to Build American Merchant Marine

New Orleans business groups including the Board of Trade the Progressive Union and the Business Men's League press Congress for practical merchant marine legislation. They warn Panama Canal openings will favor foreign ships unless U S. tonnage grows and call for a direct subsidy or free ship provision while stressing non partisan cooperation across parties.

New Orleans Board of Trade Progressive Union Business Men’s League Congress Panama Canal Panama Mississippi Valley Gulf Ports Valley M. B. Trezevant Gulf States Norman Walker

For Rent in Auditorium Building Adjoining Miller Furniture

For Rent offer describes 12,000 square feet floor space with power and elevator. Fronts on two streets in the Auditorium Building adjoining Miller Furniture Co. Includes new rooms on 2nd and 1st floors. Apply to RL Mose & Co.

New_stors Miller Furniture Company RL. Mose & Co

Wayne Musical Comedy Company to Play Colonial Next Week

The Wayne Musical Comedy Company comes to the Colonial for two nights and a matinee. With a Southern born lineup led by Fred Wayne and Loretta Marshall, the troupe boasts fresh costumes, updated dances, and new songs. Matinee Tuesday, seats $0.25 to $1.00, with evening shows at 25, 60, 75 cents, and $1.00. Foley's Honey and Tar noted as popular cough remedy.

Wayne Company Wayne Musical Comedy Company Athens Wayne Musical Company Chattanooga Fred Wayne Knoxville Loretta Marshall Dena Caryl Norfolk Edith Carlyle Baltimore Margarite Byrne Aimee Travis New Orleans Harry Gribbon Augusta Ty Cobb Taft South Jake Wells American Theatrical Organization Kittie Fanchonetti America Jare Fred Wayne Harry Gribben Dena Garyl Loretta Marshall Chris Allsworth Celene Kirk Margaret Byrnes Archie Foulke Frank Allsworth Edith Carjiele George Marshall Florrie Warner Millie Challis Amy Anderson Adele Sayre Anatar Osgood Alice Barbour Sadie Merrifield Rose Gould Garnet Arnold Mazie Arnold Mary Hunt Louise Wallace Dolly Wallace Edith Shaw Dorothy Farrell Patsy Campbell Ethel Lancaster Foley All ' T

Unique Bludwine Calendar Highlights Uncle Sam Toast

A rare calendar from Bludwine Co begins April 1910 with Uncle Sam drinking Bludwine and toasting Young America. Wheat and grapes border the card, daily maxims by U S Senators and leaders including Hoke Smith Fletcher Carroll Page Heyburn. E G Lewis, St Louis publisher, provided the head maxim.

Bludwine Co Uncle Sam America United States Hoke Smith Duncan A. Fletcher Florida Carroll, Page Vermont W. B. Heyburn Iowa E. G. Lewis St Louis American Woman's League

Assessors Notice of City Hall Real Estate Assessment

The assessment of city real estate is finished and assessors will be in the Mayor's Office at City Hall from Saturday April 9 for ten days. Hours are 9:30 to 12:00 noon and 2:30 to 5:00 pm. W A Mallory serves as Chairman.

W. A. Mallory

Notice to Athens Taxpayers Ahead of April due date

All parties doing business in Athens subject to special taxes must pay taxes before April 10. Cases will be promptly docketed against parties failing to pay taxes by that date. By order of mayor and council, L. E. Brooks City Marshal.

Athena L. E, Brooks

Ten Per Cent More For Teachers From 1910 Budget

Governor Brown orders an additional ten per cent of the 1910 state education appropriation set aside for teacher payments. This raises the total available to twenty per cent of the $2,250,000 allocation, reflecting early fiscal receipts. Not all of the first ten per cent has been used, and several counties hold balances from 1909.

Brown Atlanta

Arbor Day Observed Across Kansas

Arbor Day was widely observed in Kansas with tree plantings and fevers and by special exercises in all public schools.

Kansas Topeka Kas

Grape-Nuts Advertisement Highlights Digestive Energy

The copy argues that digestion sustains the stomach and body, linking digestive impulse to tissue repair and vitality. It extolls Grape-Nuts as meeting tissue repair needs and supplying phosphates stored by nature, prepared by a food expert for easy consumption without cooking. It claims the cereal builds nerves and digestion when eaten slowly with cream.

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Kellogg’ S Rice Battle Creek Sanitarium Battle Creek Food Co Professor Park R. E. Park Danielaville Parks Soenior’ Law Class Wegsy W.graw Chamberlain Nature Ty Sil Southern Railroad Milledge Avenue Nies Dearing Street Cobbs Street Meigs Street Lipscomb & Co Merchant Marine W. L. Douglas Morris Athens, Ga
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