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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1911
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner outlines subscription rates and delivery notes, urging prompt state delivery reports and noting no carrier collects. A column of political quips mocks figures like Lorimer and Cannon, mentions Mexican peace, Texas regiments, and predicts a Woodrow Wilson presidency with sharp exchanges about party politics.
The House Democrats have moved rapidly to enact a full legislative program, surprising Republicans and drawing applause nationwide. They aim to push through major relief bills by May 1 and shift accountability to the Senate Republicans if obstacles arise.
The Georgia governor spends much time reviewing clemency cases, with 40 to 80 filings monthly and some requiring long study. The Valdosta Times argues the legislature should remove commutation decisions from the governor for prison sentences while preserving final say in the most important cases.
April 18 records include Paul Revere's ride from Boston to Lexington and the first Ontario newspaper in Newark. notable events mention Cerro Gordo battle victory by American forces, vice president William R. King’s death in a 1853 air crash, the steamboat New San Gary arriving under the Confederate flag, and the 1885 death of Louisiana governor Robert C. Wickliffe.
William A. Shanklin, president of Wesleyan University in Middletown Connecticut, was born in Carrollton Missouri on April 18, 184. He studied at Hamlin College for his bachelor’s degree in 1883 and later earned the S T B from Garrett Biblical Institute in 1881. He built a reputation for scholarship and leadership in the Midwest after entering the ministry.
An Episcopal pastor who served as president of Upper Iowa University after leading churches in Kansas Washington Iowa and Pennsylvania doubled the endowment remodeled campus and grew enrollment. He then became president of Wesleyan University in 1909 succeeding Bradford P Raymond. The tariff topic is noted and an Amherst professor comments on swearing as universal law referencing political linguistics.
President W W Finley of Southern Railway issues a letter praising Dr Seaman A Knapp of the US Department of Agriculture. He credits Knapp with advancing southern agriculture through methods, cotton culture under boll weevil pressure, and youth programs like Boys Corn Clubs and Girls Tomato Club. He calls Knapp one of the most useful citizens of his generation.
An advertisement endorses Ely's Cream Balm as a cure for nasal catarrh with relief from stuffed nose watery discharge and dull nerves. The cream is applied directly to the nasal passages and promises restored smell and taste. Sold by all druggists and mailed by Ely Bros at 56 Warren Street, New York.
Mrs. T. B. Kendrick of Rasaca Georgia says the remedy cures coughs colds and croup and calls it the best on the market. It is for sale by all dealers.
An advertisement claims Cottolene remains absolutely fresh despite storage, unlike other cooking fats that degrade when exposed to air, dust, or odors. It asserts that tubs and loose pails hasten deterioration, while sealed airtight pails preserve quality.
The Southern Express Company will sell at public auction on April 22, 1911 at 11 o clock am in the Swift building Foundry street Athens Georgia all shipments on hand six months or longer. The notice is accompanied by an advertisement for Doan's Kidney Pills claiming relief from kidney troubles and endorsing the product by Athens residents.
Assessments on the deaths of Oconee Burial association members are now due and should be paid at once at Warren J. Smith and Bro. drug store or to J. H. Mealor Dr. W. P. Betts Miss Annie Dobbins and Wm. IT Epps.
A testimonial from Chas Hartley of Jackson Michigan claims Melona stomach tablets cured months of stomach pain belching sour stomach and headaches within about two weeks. The ad says Melona stops belching sour stomach heartburn and foul breath and offers a money back guarantee with sales through HL R Palmer & Sons and other druggists at 50 rents a box.
A sequence of notices lists Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F and A M meetings in the Masonic Hall Clayton Street and similar sessions for Keystone Chapter R A M Ker atone Chapter No 1 Athens Elmo Lodge No 40 Knights of Pythias Williams Lodge No 15 J O C F Oliver Encampment No 14 Geo B Davis Camp W O W Glenn Lodge No 75 and other lodges with meeting times. Also included is detailed Athens area rail timetables from Central of Georgia Southern Railway and Georgia Railroad showing departures and arrivals for Macon Athens and connections.
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