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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1912
Page
5
An old editorial voice argues salves fail to cure eczema, stressing that diseases lie in the skin despite blood treatment theories. It promises a new remedy with a fill size free trial and a money back guarantee if it does not relieve symptoms immediately.
A flood of notices announces candidates for county offices in Clarke. R C Orr Bramblett Wingfield Crawford Linton Dorsey Weatherly Barrow Smith Sr Jackson Griffith Bailey Toombs Du Bose Gamble and others declare runs for Ordinary Clerk Superior Court Tax Collector Tax Receiver Treasurer Sheriff Representative State Senator Solicitor General with May 1st Democratic primary qualification.
The University men in the encampment draw social interest with dances hosted by Lakeside club and Clinch Rifles at the Armory. Officers attend theater and a parade and band concert draw crowds while car travel to the encampment rises.
Fragmentary OCR shows candidates for solicitor general of the Western circuit including W H Quarterm an R L J Smith TM A Stevenson and notes party action. The item reflects party procedure and pending selections.
Atlanta April 24. Governor Brown says he favors Oscar Underwood for the Democratic nomination and will not take an active part in the presidential campaign. He objects to outside attempts to sway Georgia voters and trusts the people to vote their honest convictions on May 1.
Fresh shipment of White Rock Ginger Ale and Water in all bottle sizes. Get our prices by the dozen. Arnold and Abney. Phone 1076.
Results show Georgia defeated Texas 10 to 3, Tech beat Sewanee 4 to 3, Nashville edged Atlanta 3 to 2, Birmingham won over Montgomery 6 to 1, New Orleans beat Mobile 1 to 0, Memphis beat Chattanooga, Albany defeated Savannah 2 to 0, Macon won 3 to 2 against Columbia, Jacksonville blanked Columbus 6 to 0, American beat Cleveland 6 to 1, Detroit defeated St. Louis 5 to 9, Washington 5, Boston 2, Philadelphia 7 over New York 4, National: Boston 3 beat Brooklyn 1, New York 11 defeated Philadelphia 4, Cincinnati and Pittsburg rain, Chicago and St. Louis off day.
Announcement reports the United States Land Show acquiring assets and business of the United States Land and Irrigation Exposition Company. The Land Show, linked to the Tribune Company, will run its fall event with the International Live Stock Exposition and plans a large publicity push to boost exhibitor attendance. The show will not be run for personal profit.
The Athens city council passed a resolution supporting the Athens Gas Company and its purchase by the Athens Gas Light and Fuel Company. The measure notes the properties are valuable, undeveloped, and can boost local gas output with the proposed extension. Capt J W Barnett reviewed the purchasers’ engineer report upon request.
The committee argues for a competitive design process for a new Glarke court house. They present cost comparisons from the Southern Mutual office building and the Georgian Hotel, estimate a 700000 cubic foot, four to five story structure around 150000 to 154000 dollars, and propose three prizes plus inspections of modern courthouses to guide requirements.
Memorial Day observance prompts all rail road warerooms and freight offices to shut for the entire day with widespread depot closures.
Notice to property holders and real estate agents that proposals for a courthouse site will be received until 10:00 A.M. April 26, 1912. Signed by 21 Tate Wright, Secretary.
The Anderson Banking Company applies for a state charter and plans to begin business within thirty days. John T. Anderson, a noted real estate man, leads the project and has secured subscriptions to support a general banking venture. The bank will operate on College Avenue in the McDowell Building.
There will be a called communication of Mount Vernon Lodge tonight at the usual hour to confer the Entered Apprentice degree. All qualified brethren are cordially invited to attend.
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