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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1909
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner lists subscription rates and payment methods, urges prompt delivery complaint notices, and warns that no carrier is authorized to collect. It also mentions Athens hosting events, Georgia conventions, and remarks on national issues and local figures including Gov elect Brown and Chancellor Barrow.
The piece notes that Roosevelt’s vanity amused him as African natives hailed him as a foreign king, a role he could enjoy if possible but stayed as president. It also reports Atlanta wholesale near beer dealers proposing to enforce prohibition by denying sales to retailers convicted under prohibition laws, effectively stripping licenses.
Senator Aldrich argues the amended tariff bill will fund government, but critics doubt sufficient revenue. They warn many protective schedules yield little, expanding relief to manufacturers while burdening the poor. The piece calls for higher taxes on millionaires and criticizes Republican expense cuts.
Athens Chamber of Commerce hosts a banquet at Hotel Georgian with distinguished railroad executives from the South as honored guests. The event focuses on pleasure with possible light business and the union passenger station movement is not to be discussed with the guests. City welcomes the visiting railway leaders.
A collage of historical notes lists births deaths and events on April 22 including Henry Fielding, Andrew Curtin, David Mitchell, Nicholas Longworth Anderson, Rocky Mountains mention, corruption era events, and Henry Campbell-Bannerman. The items mix biographical dates with political milestones and regional references.
Thomas M. Campbell born in Cherokee county Texas on April 22 1856. He left Trinity University after one term due to funds and studied law at night. Admitted to the bar in 1878 and opened a Longview law office where he practiced successfully until 1889.
The record recalls George W. Campbell's roles from master in chancery to receiver of the International and Great Northern in 1891, its 1892 closure, five years as general manager, return to law in Palestine, and his 1909 gubernatorial bid followed by election and a subsequent re-election last year.
New York April 21 The following were the ruling prices on the exchange today Tone barely steady middling 10 80- 100c quiet.
New York April 21 listing ruling prices for Liverpool cotton markets with toneste 5 52-1000 and 10,000 sales. Chicago April 21 quotations show exchange figures for the day.
Cotton prices show varied movement across markets with Atlanta steady around 10 1 8 cents, New York quiet near 10 80 100, Liverpool steady at 5 52 100 pence, New Orleans firm at 10 5 16, and other ports ranging from quiet to firm. Notable holds include Augusta and Houston with small adjustments, while Charleston and Mobile show firm tones amid overall steady trading.
An advertisement urges readers to buy Samose H. R. Palmer & Sons flesh builder claiming it is an easy way to gain flesh. The copy highlights a price of 50 cents and promotes the product’s effectiveness to enhance body mass.
More than nine in ten rheumatism cases are muscle rheumatism from cold damp or chronic forms. No internal treatment needed. Chamberlains Liniment provides quick relief. Price 60 cents for large size. Sold by local pharmacies and druggists listed.
Mr J P Sims a former Southern Railway Co agent was fully exonerated yesterday by the grand jury in a city case over a freight charge claim. Sims had previously given bond at trial and the jury action is expected to end the matter. Friends here and in the region are pleased by the development.
President W. W. Finley of the Southern railroad will address University of Georgia students at the chapel Friday morning. He is deeply committed to southern development and educational progress in the region. Athens citizens are invited to attend.
In Atlantic a few days before her death Rosa Monnish told parties she would pay a fine to satisfy the court but would kill herself if sentenced to federal prison. She had prepared for the deed and carried out her threat.
Mr W H Druckemiller of Sunbury Pennsylvania, a high officer of the Royal Arcanum, attends the Grand Council of Georgia in Athens. He expresses pleasure with his trip as representatives and the entertainment committee ensure a royal good time for all attendees.
The annual Sophomore debate takes place tonight at 8:30 in the chapel. The speakers have prepared strong addresses and the event is open to citizens of Athens to attend.
Mr. E. S. Johnson secretary of the Augusta chamber of commerce spent yesterday in the city promoting the big musical festival planned for next month. He voiced strong optimism as several thousand dollars have been invested in artists for the occasion.
The Georgia Bankers Association Group Two holds its fourth annual meeting in Athens on May Sth. Officials present include Judge Jno J. Strickland and Josiah Blasingame. The program features welcomes, reports, elections, readings, a banquet, and city tours with the Georgian Hotel venue noted.
"Id rather die, Doctor, than have my feet cut off," said M. L. Bingham of Princeville. After doctors warned, he used Bucklen's Arnica Salve and was wholly cured. The salve is praised for eczema fever sores boils burns and piles and sells for 25c at local stores.
A Delineator tale shows Helen, taught by her mother to share, offering cakes to guests. When she brings a small bag of cakes and says she has learned to be generous, her mother replies by insisting she takes some, illustrating a lesson in generosity.
A narrator recalls a sixteen story hotel with no stairs and lifts for guests. A shy guest worries about stair access, but the response notes that traveling salesmen will supply stairs when needed.
A visitor named Robert stood at the 700 watching a grizzly bear in a cage. He quipped about God being scratched up before finishing that fellow, reflecting the tense scene.
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