Athens Daily Banner Ad Rates and Notices
The Athens Daily Banner outlines mail rates and delivery complaints procedures, warns carriers cannot collect subscriptions, and references local notes on September events and counterfeit alerts. It reports that about 100 of Georgia’s 149 counties withdraw more from the state treasury than they contribute, with Clarke among larger counties, as Judge Hart audits the tax system under a new law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury of
Georgia
Hart
Treasury
Harrison
Comptroller General's Department
Clarke
Advertising Facts Every Merchant Should Know
Advertising space is a business tool to attract new customers and inform about bargains and arrivals. Merchants advertise truthfully to build lasting value for today and the future, backing claims with confidence in their goods, the paper, and readers.
Knocking and Complaints Harm Workers and Business
A memo from the Syracuse lines of the New York State Railways urges employees to stop knocking and start boosting. It notes complaints hamper progress, while constructive criticism is valuable when remedies are offered. Boost the company and coworkers to sustain loyalty and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State Railways
Syracuse Lines
September 1 1896 ushers in a mournful season
The poem laments a sorrowful transition from summer to autumn. It notes bare skies and fading verdure, with flowers wilting and birds leaving nests. Nature wears a mournful face as wind softens and hints of winter and death arise. The speaker marks September as the moment summer cannot return soon enough.
Rest every seventh day for health and efficiency
The piece argues the ancient command to labor six days and rest on the seventh remains vital. It warns that overwork harms mental health and proposes regular weekly halts instead of long vacations, stating that steady, small rests prevent breakdown and sustain productive work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sina
The South’s Future Depends On Steady Course After Canal
The Banner cites Panama canal era as turning point for the South to become the national activity hub. Telegraph and Manufacturers Record urge conservative growth, warning against Baal worship and excess. Emphasis on climate, resources, and strategic role in industry, naval needs, and cotton markets. August gives way to September surveys in Atlanta, including a state milk survey.
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South
Panama Canal
United States
Baal
This Date in History August 31 Highlights
August 31 marks milestones such as 1776 William Livingston chosen New Jersey's first governor 1781 Washington and Rochambeau welcomed in Philadelphia 1813 British capture St Sebastian 1861 Fremont martial law in Missouri 1897 Mrs John Drew's death born 1820 1912 centenary of first passenger steamboat launch in European waters celebrated at Glasgow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Livingston
State of
New Jersey
Washington
Rochambeau
Philadelphia
Graham
St. Sebastian
John Drew
Glasgow
Birthday notes for political leader Doremus and notable figures
The item notes Frank E. Doremus born August 31, 1865 in Venango County Pennsylvania and later Michigan, detailing his career from newspaper publisher to Detroit lawyer and Detroit official, now Democratic Congressional Committee chair. Also marked are birthday tributes to Wilhelmina Queen of the Netherlands Yoshihito Emperor of Japan Earl of Shaftesbury Brig Gen Anson Hills and Rt Rev Alfred M Randolph noting their ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Doremus
Democratic Congressional Committee
Venango County
Pennsylania
Michigan
Portland
Detroit
Wilhelmina
The
Netherlands
Yoshihito
Emperor
Japan
Earl of Shaftesbury
Anson Hills
Alfred M. Randolph
P. E
Southern
Virginia
Notable Birthdays and Public Figures in Today’s News
Rex Beach turns 36 as William S. Cowherd 53 and Robert P. Bass 40 share the milestone. Henry Rouson is 60, Clifford W. Robinson 47, Henri Bourassa 45, James J. Corbett 47. Clarke County reports tax concerns. a Mexican paper cites Wilson backing Huerta, with a closing Buenos noches senor.
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Rex Beach
William S. Cowherd
Missouri
Robert P. Bass
New Hampshire
Henry Rouson
French Academy
Clifford W. Robinson
New Brunswick
Henri Bourassa
Quebec
James J. Corbett
Historic milestones in North American history
A concise timeline notes Jacques Cartier discovering the Saguenay in 1535, Deerfield Mass burned by Indians in 1657, Caroline colony rejecting hereditary nobility in 1702, Aaron Burr acquittal verdict in 1807 at Richmond, Virginia, Walk-in-the-Water steamboat reaches Cleveland from Buffalo in 1818, and the Prince of Wales laying the Ottawa Parliament buildings cornerstone in 1860.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacques Cartier
Saguenay
Deerfield
Mass
Caroline
Aaron Burr
Richamond
Lake Erie
Cleveland
Buffalo
Prince of Wales
Ottawa
Kickapoo Worm Killer Ad Targets Children Health
An advertisement urges mothers to treat children for worms with Kickapoo Worm Killer. It lists symptoms such as feverishness irritability poor appetite and stomach issues and claims the product will kill worms improve appetite regulate digestion and restore health. The ad states the medicine is available from druggists or by mail for 25e and lists Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company with Philadelphia and St Louis offices.
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Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company
Philadelphia
St Louis
New World's Relay Record At Easton
The Boston A A relay team Mihoney Marceaus Powers and Hedland ran four miles in 17 minutes 51.5 seconds at Easton Pennsylvania, a new world record. The prior best club time was 15 minutes 84.5 seconds by Irish American A C and the intercollegiate record stood at 17 minutes 6 seconds by Cornell. The list of new blood for the Pirates includes Fred Wormers outfielder, Stammers pitcher Cypert from Arkansas, Earl Pootion and pitcher Edo Sasres from Brown University. Washington University plans a Japan tour Aug 25 to Oct 24 with Graduate Manager Ralph A Horr Coach Clark and Ikeda the interpreter.
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Boston A. A
Mihoney
Marceaus
Powers
Hedland
Easton
A. C
Intercollegiite
Cornell
Pirates
Fred Clarke
Hag
Fred Wormers
Titieider Cypert
Arkansess University
Helder Earl ‘Pootion Fren Backnet
Edo Sasres
Brown University
Washington University
Japan
University of Washington
Orient
States
Ralph A. Horr
Clark
Ikeda
Cure for Fifty-Year Tetter Claims Dr Hobson Ointment
Mrs. D L Kenney reports relief after fifty years of tetter from using Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment. The ad states the ointment cured her eczema and invites purchases from druggists or by mail via Pfeiffer Chemical Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Kenney
Dr. Hobson
How the Trouble Starts Constipation and health issues warned
An advertisement promoting Chamberlain's Tablets claims constipation causes many ailments and disorders. It urges keeping bowels regular to avoid diseases and states the product is for sale by all dealers.
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the Athens Banner
H. J. Rowe
Athens
England
Donderno
California
Holland
Ata
Telegraph
Southern Re
Soil Survey
Geological Survey
Economic Survey
Atlanta
Spain
Fremont
Clarke County
Mexico
Wilson
Huerta
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola
Hinckley
Minn
Samuel Corbridge-Taylor
London
Bishop Partridge
Sidney C. Partridge
Kansas City
New York City
Yale
Berkeley Divinity School
Shanghai
Kyoto
Atwill
William Ordway Partridge
Pfeiffer Chemical CO
St. Louis, Mo
Crucedale Greenhouse
S. Lumpkin St
Orr’s School
S. P. Orr
Wray Street
Athens, Georgia
Linton
Linton Spring Water CO
Athens, Ga
New Jim Smith
Athens Engineering CO
Georgia National Bank
John J. Wilkins
Thos. P. Vincent
W. P. Brooks
J. ©. Chandler
Eston Eppes
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