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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1909

Page

6

Democrats Split Over Tariff Plan In Senate Caucus

Washington April 15 Democrats in the Senate remained divided over tariff policy. A lengthy caucus centered on income tax as revenue, with leaders signaling support for a graduated income tax and possible protections for key industries. Only agreement reached was on an income tax amendment. details on rate reductions were deferred, and adjournment set for Friday.

Washington, D. C Senate Culberson Democras Aldrich Apd Stone Foster Crea

Cotton Seed Crushers Plan Lectures For Georgia Farmers

Atlanta leaders urge members to attend two day lectures in Athens on Monday and Tuesday. Dr Soule of the Agricultural College will demonstrate practical uses of cotton seed by products and show feeding results with cattle and work stock. Railroads offer reduced fares to Athens as delegations from multiple cities are expected.

Atlanta W. H. McKenzie Montezuma Fielding Wallace Augusta Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association of Georgia Athens Wallace Soule Agricultural College Athena Macon Savannah Albany Fort Gaines Rome Griffin

California Librarians Open State Conference in Oakland

Several hundred librarians gathered in Oakland for the California State Library Association annual conference. Mayor Mott offered greetings and J. L. Gillis, the association president, replied as the meeting opened with discussions on practical library topics. A reception and a visit to the new Charles Doe library building at the University of California are on the entertainment program.

California Librarians Oakland Cal California State Library Association Mott J. L. Gillis Charles Doe University of California

Chamberlain's Salve Promoted For Burns and Sores

A 4 ointment praised for burns sores sore nipples and chapped hands. Claims instant pain relief and scar-free healing if the injury is not severe. Priced at 25 cents. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro Orr Drug Co E C Mc Evoy and L P Canning.

Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro Orr Drug Co E. C. McEvoy L. P. Canning

Old Crazy Snake Is Securely Hid

Kansas City April 15 Soldiers admit they cannot locate Crazy Snake the wily Indian. Colonel Roy Hoffman leads the search and says the target hides in a wild sparsely settled region forty miles wide and one hundred ten miles long toward the Red River. Frontiersman William Tilzhman commands the expedition and officers believe Crazy Snake was likely wounded at Hickory Ground.

Kansas City Crazy Snake Roy Hoffman Oklahoma State Militia Red River William Tilzhman Dodge City Hickory Ground

Mrs Cypriano Castro Reaches Colon But Will Not Land

Ex president Castro's wife and party arrived aboard the French steamer Gaudeloupe at Colon but did not disembark. Rumor says they will not be allowed to land to avoid boarding for Venezuela. The vessel will sail to Port Limon, Costa Rica, on Friday.

Colon Castro Venezuela Bort Limon Costa Rica Senora Castro Port Limon Europe

Taft to Attend Park Dedication in Alexandria Event

President Taft will join the 130th anniversary celebration of George Washingtons first inauguration in Alexandria Virginia on April 30. Vice President Sherman Gov Swanson Lieut Gov Ellyson Senator Daniel and Rep Carlin are among the notable attendees. The day features a big military civic parade and the dedication of George Washington Park conducted by the Alexandria Washington Lodge of Masons.

Taft Alexandra George Washington Sherman Swanson Ellyson Daniel Carlin George Washington Park Alexandria-Washington Lodge of Masons

Swept Over Niagara And Warning Signs In River

A period ad warns that careless boating on Niagara can bring disaster as ripples and swift currents rise. It promotes Electric Bitters to cure backache and kidney problems, citing J R Blankenship of Belk Tennessee saying a $1 bottle cured him. Distributed by W J Smith & Bros and H R Palmer & Sons.

Niagara Bright J. R. Blankenship Belk, Tenn W. J. Smith &Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Results of Fight for Prohibition Nebraska Towns Split

Official returns from Nebraska municipal elections show 150 cities and villages with 260,230 people. Wet towns total 82 with 154,900 people. dry towns 18 with 105,320. Net wet advantage 48,570. Changes: 20 dry towns switched to wet, 17 wet towns switched to dry.

Omaha Neb Nebraska Merchants and Manufacturers Association

Weds Engineer Corps Lieutenant in Astoria

In Astoria Oregon April 15 a military wedding unites Miss Winifred Higgins daughter of J E Higgins president of the Astoria National Bank and Lieutenant Richard Park of the engineer corps stationed at Vancouver Tonight a large reception will follow Attendants include sister Mrs Walter Stokes as matron of honor and bridesmaids Misses Tsabel and Jessie Beckwith of Portland

Engineer Corps Astoria Ore Winifred Higgins J. E. Higgins Astoria National Bank Richard Park Vancouver Walter Stokes Tsabel Jessie Beckwith Portland

Words to Freeze the Soul Story of a Boy’s Recovery

Springfield North Carolina merchant Geo E Blevens heard dire diagnoses for his son but after three weeks of Dr King s New Discovery the boy recovered fully. The ad vouches the medicine cures coughs colds and severe lung diseases and offers 50 cents to 1.00 bottles with a free trial.

Geo. E. Blevens Springfield N. C Dr. King Mr. Blevens W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Political Scientists to Meet in Philadelphia Talks on Welfare

The American Academy of Political and Social Science holds a two day session in Philadelphia starting tomorrow with topics Race Improvement in the United States and The Development of Physical Welfare Through Social Environment. Attendees include John Mitchell Oscar Straus Herbert Parsons E D Warfield Florence Kelley and other nationally known figures.

Philadelphia United States American Academy of Political and Social Science John Mitchell United Mine Workers Oscar 8. Straus Department of Commerce and Labor Herbert Parsons New York E. D. Warfield Lafayette College Florence Kelly National Consumers’ League

Notable stage links and past careers of actors

Daniel Jarrett, Martin Drury in The Tarveling Salesman, was a Northern Pacific railroad civil engineer. Martin Sabine, originator of Honorable Fitzroy Bagley in The Lion and the Mouse, is related to Arthur Balfour. Hedwig Reicher, to star in On the Eve, was Sonnenthal’s leading woman. Rosalind Coghlan in The Traveling Salesman at Park Theatre April 19 is an avid yachtswoman with a 19 foot cat boat. Helen Ware in The Third Degree is an accomplished equestrienne who rides daily in Central Park. Werner Clarges in The Third Degree debuted in 1883 with Leah, the Forsaken.

Daniel Jarrett Martin Drury Company The Northern Pacific Railroad Martin Sabine Fitzroy Bagley the Lion and the Mouse Arthur Balfour Hedwig Reicher Henry B. Harris Sonnenthal Henry Irving Germany Rosalind Coghlan Park Theatre Boston Helen Ware Hudson Theatre New York Miss Ware Central Park Washington Werner Clarges Katherine Rogers New York City Leah

Pinehurst Hosts First Annual Mid-April Golf Tourney

Pinehurst North Carolina hosts the first annual mid April golf tournament on the club links. Prominent players from several sections of the country compete as the event opens and play will continue through the rest of the week.

Pinehurst N. C Pinehurst Club Links

Foley's Honey and Tar Guard Against Serious Colds

Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as a safe guard against serious results from speive colds that inflame the i and develop into pneumonia. The aroma urges customers to avoid counterfeits and insist on the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar sold by all druggists.

College Press Association opens two day meeting in Columbia

The College Press Association of South Carolina began a two day meeting in Columbia with representatives from the University of South Carolina Converse College Wofford College Clemson College College of Charleston and other educational institutions present today.

College Press Association Columbia US. C College Press Association of South Carolina University of South Carolina Converse College Wofford College Clemson College College of Charleston South Carolina

Whooping cough remedy advertised by multiple druggists

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy promises to loosen the cough ease ex pectoration and reduce coughing fits. It is described as safe and sure and is for sale by H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro E c McEvoy and L P Canning.

H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug, Co Warren J. Smith & Bro E. c. McEvoy L. P. Canning

Building Materials and Offices Listed in Athens Area

Rough and dressed shingles and laths offered with offices in Athens Winterville and Barnett. Contact J. W. Tuck & Co located on Clayton Street Athens Ga at the Tock Building via phone 326.

Athens Winterville Barnett J. W. Tuck & CO Clayton St Athens, Ga Tock Bldg

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Dold's Niagara Ham Jacob Dold Wingfield Bros. & Company Clayton Street Athens, Georgia Cypriano Castro Landreth Buist’s Palmer Southern Mutua Insurance Building Athens Hardware Co Georgia Railroad White Pressing Club Just Sporting Goods REGOR
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