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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1908
Page
3
Augusta, February 4. Tyrus Cobb, 1907 American League champion batter, declares his contract terms. He will play for $5,000 per season if he signs with the Detroit Tigers, rejecting telegrams and press agent chatter.
A Forest Service Circular explains marine borers threaten piling life and reviews protection methods. Creosote impregnation with suitable timber shows high promise, open-tank and pressure treatments discussed, plus external coatings and iron casings as alternatives. Circular 128 describes borers, devices, and chemical preservation options.
The right thing to do when bilious is to take a dose of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They will cleanse the stomach and regulate the liver and bowels. Try them. Price 26 cents. Samples at H. & Bro, L. P. Canning, B. B. McEvey, Orr Dry Co. Athens, Ga.
New York reports January stock activity strong on the Consolidated Exchange with 4,551,204 shares traded, up from last January. Gains in mining and grain stocks echo last year, while odd lot buying resumes nationwide boosting dealings. despite late month bank jitters, brokers foresee continued easy money markets and an optimistic outlook.
University of Georgia students will gather in the chapel this afternoon at 3:30 for a key meeting of the University Athletic Association. Officers for the group will be elected, the Red and Black editorial staff chosen, and likely football manager and assistant manager selected. A debate on relations between the University of Georgia and Tech is also expected. Rheumatic relief offered by Chamberlains Pain Balm is noted with local retailers listed.
The Senior Class had opposed wearing cap and gowns but after debate decided to adopt the custom and will wear them at future commencements.
Tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock the second gathering of the Business Men's Bible Study Class will meet at the YMCA hall under Chancellor Barrow. Dinner will be served after which the study on the Gospel of Mark continues with the second chapter and its subdivisions.
A woman writer credits Grape-Nuts with awakening her morning appetite and aiding brain work while nursing her children. A Washington Department clerk reports relief from afternoon fatigue after replacing heavy breakfasts and coffee with Grape-Nuts, noting sustained energy for daily tasks.
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