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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1913
Page
4
Articles urge attendance at a Clarke county convention of land owners and tenants in Athens on the 27th. The piece notes the economic optimism, Wheat crops and farm prospects, and credit policy moves by President Wilson and tax reform debates in Georgia. It highlights the Chamber of Commerce efforts and upcoming Merchants and Manufacturers Week.
The Banner reports endorsement by land owners tenants and business men for a convention in Athens Clarke county on the 27th. Secretary Callaway is sending letters to county land owners and tenants outlining the plan and inviting wide participation. The effort aims to unite citizens to boost local business and development with support from chambers of commerce and diverse local interests. Interviews from interested citizens appear in this issue to aid the convention’s success.
President Wilson has left New Jersey briefly yet retains strong public sway as Archibald C. Hart wins the Sixth district congressional race by about six thousand votes to fill the unexpired Martin term. The result signals a sturdy Democratic foothold, with progressive Democrats active and a full state ticket anticipated this fall.
Georgia is praised for its able Senator Bacon who prioritizes national legislation over wasteful travel. The letter notes his dedication to the people, his declined invitation to address the Georgia legislature, and his readiness to engage with officials when time allows. The piece lauds his worth in the senate and his strong stance on timely national issues.
A dated list of events marks August 5 across history from 1689 to 1912, noting Iroquois raids, partitions of Poland, Lafayette, Decatur, British actions in Afghanistan, Farragut at Mobile Bay, the Statue of Liberty cornerstone, and the 1894 railway strike. It then presents Henry B Irving born August 5 1870 in London, detailing his education, law study, stage career in London and America, and notable performances from 1894 onward.
The notice celebrates several anniversaries of prominent figures. Mr Irving and Miss Dorothea Biard are highlighted as young English stage actresses. The Earl of Perth turns 42, Mme Bertha Kalich 38, J C W Beckham 44, Frank Strong 54, and Dr James M Taylor 65, each marked on their respective birthdays.
Draper North Carolina woman Helen Dalton describes years of left side pains and near smothering. Her husband bought Cardui, she reports it helped more than other medicines. She cites many friends benefited and urges trial. Chattanooga Medicine Co. advertises a 64 page Home for Women booklet.
Capitol Gossip reports the Georgia senate preparing for a tax reform clash with the House over the Sheppard substitute. Disputes center on a state board and equalization, with potential extra sessions and shifting budgets. The piece notes House delays on school books, consuls, and the Georgia silver service debt, plus Augusta rioting inquiries shelved by the military affairs committee.
A nervous woman with long dyspepsia describes how an organized yet simple diet improved her health after trying Postum’s cereal drink and Grape-Nuts. She reports weight gain, relief from heart palpitations, and a brighter life, urging readers to consider natural nutrition.
Baraca-Philathea Union session at First Baptist church featured Judge Andrew J. Cobb delivering the main address after Prof. J. M. Pound was called away. Miss Pearl Johnson performed violin, with a vocal duet by Madge Newbourne and Essie May Clark. Attendance banners were awarded to Oconee street Philathea and Tabernacle groups as total participants ranged 50 to 75 with varied class counts listed. Also notes a sale offering women’s low shoes at reduced prices.
The forecast for Atlanta and vicinity calls for generally fair conditions Tuesday. A separate notice advertises ripe watermelons, and two local ads promote discounts on children's and boys low shoes from Arnold & Abney and Johnson Shoe Co.
The Sovereign Grand Priory of Canada opened its annual session in Vancouver B C, the first Order of the Temple meeting held in the far West. Delegates from the East plan to return via Denver for the Knights Templar triennial conclave next week.
Special to the Banner from San Francisco on August 4 reports the Caminetti Diggs white loves case will be called for trial tomorrow before Judge William C. Van Fleet in the U S district court. The matter has drawn wide attention over alleged political influence aimed at delaying the Justice Department prosecution in Washington.
Lawton Oklahoma August fourth festival under way to honor the opening of the settlement. A large attendance of visitors from across Oklahoma and neighboring states is reported. Also notes a health ad advising Chamberlains Tablets to ease constipation and improve bowels.
After a severe bowel attack, a man cured by one or two doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy feels strong praise for it. The remedy is touted as never failing and available from all dealers.
A Munford Alabama reader praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from nervousness back ache and stomach fullness during menopause change of life. The letter endorses the root and herb medicine as dependable for female ills and invites readers to write for confidential advice to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
Weather showers and cotton prices dominate the market snapshot. The page lists daily opens and closes with multiple monthly figures for cotton futures including February through December, showing shifts between 10.97 and 11.58 in various entries.
Mrs D L Kenney credits Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment with ending over fifty years of tetter suffering. The advertisement asserts burning itching and skin trouble cured and urges purchase through Pfeiffer Chemical Co in St. Louis or Philadelphia.
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