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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1907
Page
4
The Athens Banner outlines carrier delivery rates for city and mail subscriptions with cash in advance terms. A special notice warns carriers not to collect payments, urging subscribers to pay at the office or via regular collectors. The page also includes assorted editorial notes and local political commentary.
The Atlanta Constitution notes a $906.25 shortfall on the Georgia silver service for the battleship, raised by Miss Louise DuBose and towns failing to pay their shares. Editorial urges towns to fulfill pledges or face public exposure, praising those meeting obligations.
N B Langley of Madison Wisconsin touts Dr Detchons Relief for Rheumatism saying five months of rheumatism ended in three days after trying three factors and various remedies. He reports pain relief within hours and full cure in three days while at work. Sold by H R Palmer Sons Druggists.
In a witty exchange a judge remarks on “inside information” after someone laments shrimp quality, turning a dinner complaint into a playful courtroom quip. The line highlights the humor of legal rhetoric.
Historic notes list events and births including 1585 John Colton born in England died in Massachusetts 1652 1783 Washington leaves army 1795 Thomas Carlyle born 1859 Queensland established 1861 Chase banking proposal 1882 Royal Courts of Justice opened by Queen Victoria. Great California forest fires noted.
John Kean, senior U S senator from New Jersey, was born December 4 1852 in Union County New Jersey. A Yale and Columbia Law School graduate, he left practice for business and amassed a multimillion dollar fortune. He served in Congress and the senate after defeats and later runs for governor.
For any ordinary diseases of the skin Chamberlains Salve is excellent. It not only allays itching and smarting but effects a cure. For sale by H R Palmer and Sons Warren J Smith and Bro L P Canning B C McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens Ga.
A collage notes Bryan claims Republicans are secretly Democrats. The Columbus Ledger mocks Watterson as tariff reformer while noting a Democratic victory. Sandersville Herald hints Speaker Slayton must restrain actions as the governor reshapes the state. the Georgia Railroad Commission is urged to probe railroad practices. The Washington Post suggests Congress should pass financial legislation after salary increases.
The Georgia Railroad Commission plans to inspect lines and enforce orders, risking friction if compliance lags. The piece notes political maneuvering in Congress and likens rival factions to wartime crews as officials align and push for results amid tensions.
The Northeast Georgia scene shows Congressman Bell opposed by Hon. Newt Twitty of Hall County and Dr. E W Watkins of Gilmer. Rumors say Hon. John N. Holder of Jackson is considering entering the race, which could complicate the contest for the other senators.
The Ocilla Star editorial laments Georgia reform sentiment fading and criticizes listening to politicians. It suggests farmers would have received higher cotton prices if more thoughtful judgment had preceded last year’s elections.
The Northeast Georgian reports Judge Jim Jones of Toccoa will run for the circuit judgeship in the next election. He has built a strong reputation as presiding officer and is popular across the circuit, with many friends in Union county urging his bid.
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