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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
7
The Athens Daily Banner outlines payment options: $5.00 yearly, $2.50 half year, $1.25 quarterly, or 19 cents weekly. weekly or Sunday Banner at $1.00 yearly, 50 cents half year. Remittances by express, money order, or registered letter. Notify business office for late or irregular delivery. Special notice prohibits carrier boys from collecting subscriptions or selling papers.
Local note urges timely Christmas purchases to boost circulation. It praises Athens banks for funds on deposit, warns against late shopping, and forecasts continued prosperity with farmer deposits and warehouse loans. Mentions Prohibition, Governor Smith’s possible Senate bid, and reforms in Georgia.
The editorial argues for unwavering Democratic support of William J. Bryan as the presidential nominee, urging Democrats nationwide to unite to defeat Roosevelt and avoid further division. It notes money stringency and the prospect of a southern Democrat if Bryan fails, framing Bryan as the likely and prudent choice for 1912.
December 13 marks events across history including the death of Frederick II of Germany in 1621 and Emanuel the Great of Portugal in 1641. It notes the opening session of the Council of Trent, the Livingston founder in America, and Dr Samuel Johnson’s death in 1784.
John George Milburn, chief counsel for Standard Oil in the anti trust cases, born December 1 1851 in Sunderland England. He studied law at Batavia New York and Buffalo before joining Standard Oil in New York City. Milburn presided at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo where President McKinley died as his guest. He served as American delegate to the Universal Congress of Lawyers and Jurists in 1904.
Rome Herald and Rome Tribune pieces push for Col. M. Lemion as a successor to Governor Smith, praising him as able and sincere while noting political maneuvering and possible court moves in Georgia.
Excerpts cite debates over congressional committees and candidates, with mentions of Speaker Cannon, Judge Griggs, Senator Jeffries, and misnaming Jefferson Davis. They discuss Bryan’s presidential candidacy views, regional political talk, and Greenback proposals debated by Henry H. Revilleiter and others in Georgia newspapers.
Savannah editorials praise Chairman Griggs of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee for retirement. The piece argues the hard job warrants rest after years of constant effort and suggests a lighter role if he desires. It notes his labor produced a reduced Republican majority in the House compared with prior sessions.
Governor Hoke Smith spoke in Washington City before the waterways congress urging the construction of two canals across Georgia to move heavy freight. He argued canals would boost national trade, with railroads profiting from transporting high quality goods, noting other regions already benefit from canal systems.
In Yonkers a dialogue hints Browne invested all his money in a venture aided by a rich uncle who bought gas and an auto. The snippet mentions DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills as a product advertisement offering quick relief with a week’s treatment for 26 cents sold by druggists.
Birmingham notes Governor B. B. Comer named as defendant in a $50,000 damages suit filed today over the death of J. D. Biles, who was struck by an automobile owned by the governor about two weeks ago. J. T. Biles, the deceased’s brother, brings the action. a compromise offer is reported to have been refused.
A Detroit era ad touts Vinol cod liver extract as a remedy for indigestion and weak digestion. It claims to restore natural assimilation, build red blood, and strengthen organs. Customer testimonial from W. B. Waterhouse of Portland, Maine supports cure after long stomach trouble. Athens, Ga druggist H. R. Palmer & Son promotes sale with money-back guarantee.
By direction of the Mayor and Council of Athens an election is ordered for December 20 1907 in the Fourth Ward to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Alderman elect T P Oliver. Polls open 9 a m to 4 p m at the county courthouse Prince Avenue with managers H C Conway Louis Camak and John Bird. notice published in the Athens Banner for 10 days.
Advert says Kennedy laxative cough syrup provides free gentle action to expel cold from the system. Claims no opiates or narcotics and available at all druggists.
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