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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1909
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner lists carrier and mail rates including 5 dollars yearly, 2.50 semiannually, 1.25 quarterly, or 10 cents weekly, with weekly and Sunday editions at 1 dollar yearly or 50 cents semiannual. Cash in advance. Special notice cautions that no carrier is authorized to collect or solicit subscriptions.
A critique links the Turkish sultanate to civilization’s decline and imagines unlikely revolutions with Castro and Abdul Hamid. It notes Richard Croker’s return to Ireland after a grand New York reception and questions Southern voting strategies for a 1912 Democratic ticket. The Atlanta Constitution is accused of favoring a split South while amplifying Taft’s views.
A Kentucky controversy arises over Governor Wilson granting a pardon to Governor Taylor before a trial. Critics question the timing and legality, asking why clemency was issued prior to any conviction. Senators spar over tariff policy while Town Creek Alabama gains notoriety for high twin birth rates and a joking call to rename the town Roosevelt.
A city ruled by Athens shows its hospitality as conventions from many industries visit. Officials praise the progressive spirit and growth, noting better streets and sidewalks. Mayor Daries extols Athens progress at a chamber banquet, drawing strong applause from attendees.
The piece surveys potential Democratic nominees for the 1912 presidential race. It notes Brien’s likely non nomination, hints Harmon as a leading contender if Ohio returns him to governorship, considers Minnesota Governor Johnson as local strength, and contemplates a Southern nominee like Charles A Culberson. It also mentions party platform shifts from Denver proportions and broad support among business interests for Culberson.
The text reports the Young Turks are determined to obtain a portion of the former sultan Abdul Hamid’s wealth, with estimates of at least two hundred million dollars. If seized, the money is said to provide a temporary financial boost for their cause.
A physician who had failed with other treatments tells patient Mrs Weber that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is the best medicine ever discovered for women. He admits no belief in patent cures but supports continued use. This remark adds to the longstanding evidence of the remedy's reliability for women.
Tit Bits recalls Sir Squire Ban Croft recounting a story of a young woman who, offered a shilling at journey's end, is asked if she is married. The driver jests that when she marries, her future husband will gain a treasure, noting she has a bob at stake.
Events listed include Newport naming Old Point Comfort in 1607, Berkeley deposed in 1652, Robert Johnson as South Carolina governor in 1717, Washington's 1789 inauguration, 1793 Navy Department creation, 1803 Louisiana Purchase realigned, and multiple 19th century milestones such as statehood movements, rail rates talk, and the Louisiana Purchase Exposition opening in St Louis. Also notes James E. Boyd’s death in 906 and a 1884 birth.
A notice recounts actor William H. Crane born April 30 1845 in Leicester Massachusetts. It traces his stage start July 12 1863 with Urlea New England company and major career moves including Hariett Holman Alice Oates Hooley's Chicago troupe Robson partnership and solo star status with The Henrietta. Also praises Foley's Kidney Remedy as spring tonic and blood purifier.
In Ashland Ohio eight years after Mrs Mary Freer died with a 95000 estate the will left a ninety four acre farm and residue to the Children's Home. A final account shows 1.44 balance. Grand jury indicts ex J judges R M Campbell and H L McCroy Senator Frank Patterson and executor George A Ullman for related proceedings.
The remedy promises to keep the cough loose ease ex pectoration and reduce coughing fits. Described as safe and sure it is sold by H.R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro E.C. McEvoy and L. P. Country.
Viola Allen closes her Norfolk season with The White Sister. Louise Dresser and Bertha Galland linked to major roles reveal a Broadway and London season outlook. Annie Russell possibly joins a Cohan Harris project. Sothern Marlowe preparing shakespeare pair. Broadway to London motion continues with Herbert Smith material.
An advertisement declares deafness cannot be cured by local application and must be treated constitutionally. It blames catarrh and inflammation of the Eustachian tube for most cases, offering one hundred dollars for any catarrh deafness cured by Hall a Catarrh Cure and urging readers to send for free circulars. mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation and lists F J Cheney & Co of Toledo as makers, with druggists selling the cure at 75 cents.
In a restaurant a power outage short on light leads to a whispered confession. A woman declares she was kissed while another fumes over a missing muffler. The brief exchange captures a comic moment in The Bohemian Magazine style.
If you have backache and urinary troubles you should take Foley's Kidney Remedy to strengthen and build up the kidneys so they will act properly, as a serious kidney trouble may develop. For sale by all druggists.
An alarmist caution links careless boating to river hazards and warns of kidney trouble signaled by backache. An anecdote touts Electric Bitters as a cure, citing J. R. Blankenship of Belk, Tenn. and noting 50 cent price at local stores.
Dialogue fragment recalls a quirky exchange about wealth and romance, mentioning a rich girl and a wishful vow. The readable line hints at irony and personal sentiment without a clear news event or context.
Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F and A M meets every second Thursday at Masonic hall Max Joseph building Clayton St. Elmo Longe Knights of Pythias No 40 meets every Monday at 8 at Castle Hall Maz Joseph building Clayton and Wall. Keystone Chapter No 1 Royal Arch Masons meets third Tuesday at lodge room Max Joseph building. Athens BPOE No 730 meets Wednesday at 8:30 at Breed and Lumpkin. Glenn Lodge No 75 I OOF meets Tuesday at 8 at Cariton building Jackson St. Davia Camp No 292 W O meets varying times. all in good standing invited.
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