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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1910
Page
8
The article details a dubious blend of January and April weather with a cold wave, snow rumors in Atlanta and Gainesville, and extreme temperatures. It notes damage to crops in some areas and a record cold in Athens, warning of millions in losses while observers joke about December-like conditions.
Atlanta police arrested six suspects after Motorman A T Brown was killed and Conductor W H Bryson wounded during a suburb robbery. Rewards totaling 1300 were offered by state city and company. Public funds and company appeals supported victims families.
Weather cancels Georgia versus Trinity in Durham with a double header planned for today pending better conditions. The report notes rain spoiled the day and undermined hopes for a completion of the series despite prior plans.
The Southern League postponed all games yesterday due to cold rain and extreme weather. Doubleheaders are planned for Mobile and Montgomery today as conditions improve and the delayed contests will be played.
In Washington on April 25 the Senate committee on manufactures began hearings on Senator Lodge's bill to prohibit cold storage for over one year of perishable foods. The chairman, noted as being in favor, plans to summon experts to study the cold storage system thoroughly.
The board of education decided to discontinue the practice of brief exercises for holidays and grant a full day off for all public school children on holidays.
Mrs M L Dix of Clarkesville Tennessee credits Dr Kings New Discovery for relief after four years of severe chest pain and lung trouble. The ad promotes relief for coughs colds hay fever influenza asthma croup bronchitis and hemorrhages with trial bottles free and guaranteed by W J Smith & Bro H R Palmer & Sons.
Glenn Lodge No 75 I O O F will confer initiatory degrees this evening and hold memorial services. George B Davis N G and A B Harper Sec urge full attendance. Also note advertising signatures for Dr Detchon relief and Foley products among local notices.
Short notices include sales and rentals on College avenue Barrow street and Clayton street. shoe repair and fire insurance. vacant property for sale. flowers and furnished rooms. lost and found items. and local public notices. Also included are local speeches and civic updates on newspapers routes and city events.
A promotional note advertises Pure Fruit Lemon available with Blue Ribbon Lemon Extract, described as ideal for making ices. The offer highlights the extract as a value add with purchases of the lemon product.
In the northern division of the United States court of Georgia a federal court session convened with juries and attorneys present. Naturalization applications were granted. Three illicit distilling cases yielded not guilty, while M. J. Moore was found guilty. Unusual verdicts arose in Jim Gaines's six count bill with a conviction for furnishing wood.
On April 26 at Chase Street's new park Atheny faces Atlanta Baptist College in a top colored teams matchup in Georgia. Admission is 15 and 25 cents.
The city’s High School baseball squad travels to Gainesville to play Riverside, renowned as a top prep team with a strong season record. The local team recently defeated a picked squad in Madison and features a strong group of players as both sides seek victory.
The piece describes grippe germs causing weakness nervousness loss of appetite energy and organ strain. It promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic blood purifier and regulator for stomach fever and kidneys, claiming thousands have strengthened nerves and rebuilt vitality.
Light housekeeping rooms offered at 224 Baldwin Street for seven dollars and fifty cents per month. Private lodging available with basic amenities. Some units include shared bath and kitchen access. For inquiries contact the listing.
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