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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1911
Page
4
The Athens Banner presents carrier rates and delivery notes, plus items on Emory College Wesleyan merger denial, Clarke County grand jury, Georgia Library Association, Swainsboro bonds, memorial for Charles D Hill, school building needs, Gov Stripling, Athens Chamber of Commerce, State College of Agriculture attendance, Taft on Mexico, and Tennessee treasurer liquor legislation as quorum breaks.
A call to support the Greater Y W C A movement in Athens urges mutual benefit. It stresses that donors need the Y W C A as much as the Y W C A needs community backing, prayers, and practical investments to expand its reach and positive city influence.
A Washington dispatch reports Taft may avoid a direct Mexican intervention and keep Congress informed while stressing caution to prevent war. Senator Bacon says invasion would be war and Congress must declare. Mexican forces reportedly evacuated Agua Prieta as tensions ease with a restrictive border policy.
John A Mead born in Fairhaven on April 20 1841 became an orphan in early childhood. He later worked at odd jobs as a youth and saved money shaping his early life.
The subject advanced from medical training at Columbia and practice at Brooklyn City Hospital to Rutland business then politics. He served in the Vermont senate in 1892, returned as representative, became lieutenant governor in 1908, and was chosen again by his party for governor with a term ending next October. The piece notes ongoing concerns about the post office spy system in Atlanta papers.
Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound marketed as safe for children claims to be non opiate and free of harmful drugs. The genuine medicine is said to come in a yellow package and is sold by all druggists.
Prof. Charles M. Strahan of the University of Georgia represented Clarke County at a regional health officers meeting in Rome just before the Georgia Medical Association session. The Rome Herald-Tribune praised his speech and noted he was beloved by students and greeted by many former pupils.
The People of Athens miss daily sermons at First Methodist Church by Rev. Dr John B Robins pastor of Trinity Church Atlanta He delivers powerful research driven expositions at 4 PM and 8 50 PM The sermons attract strong congregations this week and promise repeat attendance.
Assessments on the deaths of Oconee Burial association members are due immediately. Payments may be made at Warren J. Smith & Bro. drug store or to J. H. Mealor, Dr. W. P. Betts, Annie Dobbins, and Wm. I. Epps.
The Athens W C A rummage committee at the Moss building asks residents to have any usable rummage ready this morning and call 532 so wagons can collect the goods. Please assist the ladies by preparing items early.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist church will hold its regular meeting this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the church. All members are urged to attend as it is an important gathering.
A total solar eclipse on April 28 prompts astronomers to seek corona observations from uninhabited Pacific islands. The guide details partial visibility from the eastern United States to San Francisco and notes spectroscopic methods revealing solar phenomena without waiting for eclipses.
Athens readers report relief from back pain after using Dean's Kidney Pills. A testimonial from H C Pollard Sr cites long-term use since 1908 and a March 1998 interview claiming cure of lameness and fatigue. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo markets the pills at 50 cents a box.
Two former top-rated pugilists meet tomorrow in Saskatoon in the first major show. Young Peter Jackson of Baltimore faces John Wille of Chicago in a fifteen round bout.
Local notices list Masonic and Knights of Pythias lodges with meeting nights and venues at the Maz Joseph building on Clayton Street. Also details Athens train arrivals and departures for Central of Georgia, Seaboard Air Line, Southern Railway, Georgia, and M. Railroad services with city time notices.
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