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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1909
Page
3
Macon Ga April 1 2 Justice J Tom Rogers issues a call for a state convention of magistrates May 27 28 to discuss grievances with the justice courts and to shape proposed improvements into laws for the upcoming legislative session. Over three thousand heads of courts exist in Georgia and many justices are expected to attend.
A short product notice promotes Samose as a great flesh builder for thin or anaemic people, available at H.R. Palmer & Sons for 50 cents with a money back guarantee if it fails to work.
Columbia expert Professor Charles F. Chandler of the School of Mines at Columbia University says Sir William Ramsey’s claim to transmute four substances into carbon holds no practical value for the world in the near term. He notes the results are microscopic and not scalable, though scientifically interesting within established theory.
A prominent Indiana physician recounts curing a patient with a 20 year stomach ailment without drugs. The patient had tried family remedies, patent medicines, and doctors with no relief. The doctor advised diet changes and to quit coffee and alcohol, leading to resolution.
Fort de France Martinique April 12 ex President Castro protests to authorities before boarding the Versailles for deportation to France. He argues the expulsion endangers his life denies rights and violates international law as a political act. He planned to seek passage to Spain and then Santa Cruz Teneriffe if free.
From Judge Lincol n McConnell a Georgia evangelist tells a story of an old darkey in a Georgia store. He asks for gunpowder for his head and the dealer shows a sample. The dialogue ends with the man saying his head has been shot off by the powder.
Ethelbert Stewart argues that a final break between city and state governments may force cities to become states. He cites New York and Chicago as examples, notes upstate practices funding city prerogatives, and predicts a Manhattan city-state outcome if home rule fails.
Athens resident Mrs. H Pollard recounts three years of kidney trouble with sediment in the urine and back pain. After using five boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills from Palmer & Sons' drug store she was freed from the symptoms and has had no recurrence. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Dean's.
From Judge's Library a short tale tells of an Irish immigrant who spent nearly all his money to come to this country hoping for work. After a week of unemployment he gazed over the waters. A diver on the pier appeared, removed his headgear, exhaled, and the Irishman quips that he would have walked over and saved his passage money.
A health note warns busy businessmen rush meals and overload the stomach causing sour gas heaviness and bad breath. It promotes Mi o-na tablets as a remedy to aid digestion with a money back guarantee at H. R. Palmer & Sons.
Macon Georgia hosts the fourth annual convention of the Georgia fire fighters Tuesday through Thursday. Alderman Harry Roberts Chief Miller and Assistant Chief Williams will help entertain visitors. A rich program promises wide interest as volunteer reports from state organizations are reviewed for costlier fire handling improvements.
Shake into your shoes with Allen's Foot-Ease powder to relieve painful smarting feet and growing nails, soothe corns and bunions, and make tight shoes feel easy. It cures sweating and swelling, with trial packages free. Sold by druggists and shoe stores. 25 cents by mail.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt turns on a sharp line about De Milyuns and his daughter. A conversation contrasts the daughter with a chaperon named Miss Blossom, explaining the father’s plan to keep his Jane safe by having the chaperon nearby.
All the good qualities of Ely's Cream Balm are found in Li liquid Cream Balm intended for atomizers. It is a remedy for Nasal Cat that comes with growing testimony. It does not dry or rasp tender air passages and addresses the root of the disorder. Available from druggists for 75 cents or by mail from Waren Street.
A spoof ad mocks a silent coinless device that would take a picture with drops, bells, and whistles. The weary respondent jokes about having enough fear and distrust to keep his entire congregation away.
Fragmentary note questions why Y Person is persuaded to accept substitutes like Foley's Honey for coughs and claims the fragrance contains harmful drugs. Mentions end of sale and safety concerns about inhalants and packaging.
A fragmented reflection on why children trust hairy tales, the appeal of sailors, and a jab at reform sentiment. The text contrasts childish belief with adult restraint and hints at moral lessons. References to Foley's Honey and Tarts appear as a faded closing line.
An advertisement asserts deafness results from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local applications. It claims nine of ten cases stem from catarrh and offers $100 for any catarrh deafness not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, inviting readers to send for circulars from Cheney Co. in Toledo.
Edmund Breese stars in The Third Degree at the Hudson Theatre as a leading theatrical golfer. Mark Smith of The Traveling Salesman lineage is linked to comedian Mark Smith from Hoyt comedies. George Barnum, in Charles Kline's drama, rose to fame in Gloriana. Robert Edeson, in The Call of the North, writes a labor themed play. Grace Filkins, in The Third Degree, born in Warsaw and married to Rear Admiral Marix. Wallace Feldinger, also in The Third Degree, won a recent billiard tournament at the Players' Club.
News and Notes of Sport reports on potential moves and injuries including Al Kubiak likely turning to baseball, Hughey McLean pursuing a Sandy Ferguson boxing offer for Al Kaufman, Kit Beebe’s Philadelphia illness delaying tying, Detroit Tigers with Charley Schmidt, Leon Ames expected to help the Giants, Rube Waddell’s spring form, Comiskey’s Chicago slip, Tim Jordan’s pace on pitchers, and Al Winn allowing free attendance for boys at Lowell games.
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