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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1913
Page
4
A mosaic of brief quips and notices from Atlanta and Athens topics includes carrier rules, weather gripes, opera praise, chamber meetings, and light political and social commentary. Local jokes, sports welcomes, and national to regional tensions flare in a rapid sequence of quirky items and timely references.
Critics question the legitimacy and value of Dr Frederick Friedmann s tuberculosis cure while condemning his commercial scheme He allegedly sold American rights for cash and stock amid calls for free access if genuine The piece argues true progress should prioritize public health over profit and warns of possible fraud.
Europe eyes a balance of power as Montenegro, tiny Balkan ally, resists relinquishing captured Scutari. Austria Hungary demands evacuation and warns of immediate force. Germany backs Austria Hungary, while other great powers' positions remain unclear. A clash could spark broader conflict.
A six month old special audit by Clarke county grand jury finds all county departments thorough with only minor clerical errors. No signs of inefficiency, incompetence, or graft are found, and officials are praised for faithful service. The report notes some long-serving and newer officials alike perform well while the county is urged to continue diligent governance.
The record notes events from 1775 to 1889 including Benedict Arnold’s march to Fort Ticonderoga, Massachusetts Pine Tree flag adoption, 1802 federal judicial act, 1816 navy funding, Rufus King’s death, Georges Boulanger birth, Battenberg prince election in Bulgaria, Alabama Confederate monument foundation, and a New York centennial celebration beginning.
A fragment listing events and birthdays: Stuart Robson noted deceased in New York City. Philip Grey-Egerton born April 29 1864. Mary Mannering, Lorado Taft, Hirohito, Albert A Murphree, Joseph B Prince, Arthur Murray all marked as birthdays. Also mentions Oulton Park estate and family lineage.
Special to the Banner reports forecast through 7 p.m. Tuesday. Atlanta and vicinity will see fair skies with slowly rising temperatures, while central conditions show a storm off the New Jersey coast and rain along the Atlantic states. Temperatures were cooler overnight in the cotton belt, with Asheville at 36 and Florence at 38. West of the Mississippi, warmer conditions prevail due to a new disturbance over Montana and the Dakotas.
A Medico-Legal Society discussion revises age milestones with 50 seen as still young and 90 as attainable through temperate living. The ad touts Vinci cod liver and iron tonic by H. R. Palmer & Sons of Athens Ga, promising money-back if unsatisfied to aid frail seniors.
Pond Creek Oklahoma April 28 Many expert shots faced the traps today at the opening of the annual tournament of the Oklahoma State Sportsmen's Association. The opening day featured five twenty target events and the tourney will conclude Thursday with the state championship event at fifty targets.
Commerce Ga April 28 the Daughters of the Confederacy held Memorial Day exercises at Ellida Auditorium. Dr A W Van Hoose formerly Brenau College co president now Shorter College Rome Ga was the orator and received unstinting applause. A social reception followed at the Hardman colonial home honoring Dr and Mrs Van Hoose with many local notables in attendance.
Help your kidneys the little kidneyills backache and urinary disorders that may lead to dropsy and Bright's disease. Doan's Kidney Pills are recommended by 30 000 people in the locality and endorsed by M W Fuller of Winder Ga who found relief after other remedies failed. Sold by dealers at 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents.
In Charleston on April 28 several WV lawmakers face charges in the contest for the U.S. senatorship. Five indicted for felony bribery and eight charged with misdemeanor. Trials are expected this week.
Little pin bowlers from several states gathered in Boston for the seventh annual National Duck and Candlepin Bowling Congress tournament opening. The ten day event runs to include competitions for amateurs and professionals.
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