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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1909
Page
2
Springfield Dec 14 Illinois general assembly meets in special session called by Governor DeNeen. Main topics include direct primaries and deep waterways with a likely Industrial insurance measure for indemnities to widows and orphans.
The Pennsylvania State Hotel Association, representing major hotels across the state, holds its annual convention in New York with a large turnout. Two days of sessions focus on countering the elusive hotel beat and other mutual interest issues, followed by a banquet hosted by William A. Riest of the Colonial Hotel.
Florence December 14 Senator E D Smith leader of the Cotton Association says the current price fight will shape next year s crop If prices fall by April the crop may not exceed this year Farmers hold their cotton free from debts and charges Banks have money and spinners must readjust prices to cotton goods The farmers believe in their control and expect price stability until a substitute for Southern cotton is found
Sainted dermatologist credits Parisian Sage as the only real dandruff cure promising two week results with a money back guarantee. It claims to stop itching and falling hair, keep scalp cool in summer, and make hair soft and lustrous in a week. Available in a large 50 cent bottle at H. R. Palmer & Sons and by leading druggists. The Auburn haired girl is on every package.
Local branches of the United Mine Workers vote on the national officers for the coming year. President T. L. Lewis seeks re election against William Green. vice president candidates are F E McCullough and Frank J Hayes. Edwin Perry runs unopposed for secretary treasurer. Credentials committee and AFL delegates also chosen. Returns go to the national headquarters in Indianapolis and results announced at January convention.
Members of the New York State Dairymen association gathered in Watertown New York on December 14 for a diarym en meeting.
Atlanta reports a heated contest over the city postmaster position with multiple candidates. Henry S. Jackson favored by Taft loyalists vs Hugh L. McKee backed for promotion, while E. F. Blodgett seeks reappointment amid broad endorsements and J. F. Race fades from consideration.
Atlanta officials scramble as the council blocks salary hikes set for 1910. City funds priority bonds worth 3 million dollars for February, and officials fear raises could jeopardize the bond issuance while supporters warn of political backlash.
An immense crowd gathered in Bath, Maine to witness the launching of the eight masted schooner Wyoming said to be the largest wooden sailing vessel in the world with Percy and Small shipyards hosting the ceremony.
Savannah reporters reveal a theory that two or three killers were involved in last Friday’s triple murder. J C Hunter is named as a possible killer with stained clothing and a walking cane as evidence. Mrs Hunter implicated her husband in a moment of consciousness and a white man may have struck the blows. Police press continues, mayor halts extra editions.
A Boston man credits Hyomei with curing chronic laryngitis after doctors failed. He used the inhaler and says the cure lasts, noting relief began after years of whispering. The ad promotes Hyomei as a permanent remedy for catarrh and nasal bronchial issues, sold widely including Athens by H. R. Palmer & Sons.
President Taft arrived in New Haven from New York to join Yale University corporation sessions. He plans a banquet that evening and an early morning departure for Washington. The visit marks Taft’s ongoing role with the Yale body.
The remedy has been tested during influenza epidemics and, when taken in time, reportedly prevents pneumonia. Sold by all dealers.
In Topeka Kansas the tenth annual National Good Roads Association convention begins with about a thousand delegates including state and city officials engineers and road experts. Speakers at the two day session include E P Ripley Santa Fe Railway A A Allen Missouri Kansas Texas Railway and Martin Dodge US director of public roads.
Local ad promotes Martin Bros in the Tuck Building offering harness and leather goods with phone contact 621.
The American Institute of Architects holds its 43rd annual convention in Washington D C with President Casa Gilbert opening the session. The program centers on railways' role in national and civic growth, and a medal for Charles Follen McKim will be presented to William R Mead, McKim's former partner.
President Willis L. Moore announces the National Geographic Society dinner where Commander Robert N. Peary will be awarded a specially designed medal for reaching the north pole. Also note: persistent cough after influenza can be promptly cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Sold by all dealers.
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