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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1908
Page
4
Notices on subscription rates payment methods and carrier policies. Local items discuss the water wagon repair and upcoming occupancy next Friday. The column critiques navy state of the American fleet and comments on French politics and Roosevelt Ananias club. It also notes African wildlife planning to move away and mocks Poe in Scribner's piece.
In a series of remarks the steel magnate argues a college president should beg for funds when a chance arises, prompting questions if presidents should petition him. The piece concludes by noting the push for donations to aid the poor and the presidents’ potential response.
The piece argues government bias in Sherman law cases, accusing officials of targeting Gompers Mitchell and Morrison while ignoring wealthy corporate defendants. It cites The New York World on equal enforcement and questions why wealth compounds avoid punishment.
December 29 events include 1778 Savannah captured by the British, 1800 Goodyear born in New Haven, 1809 Gladstone born, 1845 Texas joins the Union, 1858 Staffordshire wreck off Nova Scotia with 175 dead, 1864 Hood’s army crossed the Tennessee River, 1868 Lord Lisgar named Canada governor general, 1874 Hayes silver wedding at White House, 1893 Prendergast convicted, 1906 Bailey wins Texas primaries.
James H Vahey born December 29 1871 in Watertown Massachusetts. He attended Watertown public schools then Boston University Law School and graduated with high honors in 1852. He was admitted to the bar the following year and began practicing law in Water-
The University of Toronto opens a three day program hosting the fortieth annual meeting of the American Philological Association and the Archaeological Institute of America. Noted educators from leading American colleges and universities present papers and addresses as Canadian venue marks first joint gathering.
A guilty verdict was returned for counterfeiting. The case notes compare the counterfeit money to substituting an unknown worthless remedy for Foley's Honey and Tar, a cough and cold remedy marketed as cures for stubborn coughs and lung ailments by druggists.
Toronto reports a sold out benefit at Massey Hall in honor of Tom Longboat the marathon champion who defeated Dorando in New York. The event includes a testimonial and his marriage to Lauretta Miracle of the Deseronto Indians reserve at its conclusion.
The advertisement touts Chamberlain's ointment as a remarkable remedy for rheumatic pains, lame back, sprains, and bruises with quick relief. It lists prices of 25 cents and 50 cents for the large size and names several local sellers including H. R. Palmer & Sons and Orr Drug Co.
Helena hosts the fourth annual meeting of the state librarians association with sessions starting tonight and continuing tomorrow. Officers will be elected tomorrow evening. Participants include President Dunway of the State University and librarians Miss Grace M. Stoddard Miss Mabel Collins Miss Elizabeth McCord Miss Gertrude Buckhouse and Theodore Brantley of the Montana State Law library.
A spoof ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for constipation headache biliousness and malaria. The copy jokes that an operation to remove the appendix is a frightening ordeal and claims the pills work quietly, costing 25 cents at local drug stores.
Fourteen members of the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee sailed from Charleston on the steamer Alliance to Colon to study the Panama canal progress and canal zone conditions. The party will reach Colon by Friday or Saturday and spend four or five days there.
Leo F. Zelinski of 68 Gibson St Buffalo says he cured a severe cold sore with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve applying once daily for two days. The product heals all sores and is sold under a 25 cent guarantee at W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons drug stores.
Representatives from many large universities gather at Princeton for the twenty sixth annual meeting of the Modern Language Association of America. President Woodrow Wilson delivers the welcome address in McCosh Hall as the three day sessions begin.
Advertised as the most effective kidney and bladder remedy, Foley's Kidney Remedy claims to correct irregularities, rebuild worn tissues, restore vitality, and make users feel and look well as years pass.
A large assembly of men in history and science convened in Atlantic City for the twenty first annual meeting of the American Economic Association. Conjointly with this gathering, conventions of the American Association for Labor Legislation and the American Sociological Society are held, with many important papers prepared by prominent speakers.
For eczema and related skin ailments the intense itching is rapidly relieved by Chamberlains Salve. The remedy claims many severe cases cured and is sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons, Jr C. McEvoy, L.P. Canning.
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