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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1908
Page
6
The Athens Daily Banner lists subscription rates and delivery notes with a special notice that no carrier may solicit subscriptions. The city council plans sidewalk improvements, Athens' coup receipts may match last year, and the article discusses uniform divorce laws and prohibition support across the state. It also notes Gov. Hughes’ clash with Roosevelt over life insurance and the Republican race outlook with Taft facing anti-Roosevelt challenges.
The piece notes rising confidence in business with 1908 seen as very prosperous. Early primaries occur across Georgia with counties already settling dates for upcoming ballots and executive committees preparing for votes this month and next. The New York World nominates democrats daily in anticipation of July convention. R B Davison, candidate for prison commissioner, gains statewide encouragement for fitness and public support.
In New York a failed anti Bryan conference revealed stronger pro Bryan sentiment in the South. The article argues few papers oppose him and urges Democrats to unite behind Bryan for four years of Democratic rule. It claims nominating Bryan is in the people’s interest and would secure long term party power.
February events include Roger Williams arrival in Boston in 1631 Sweden recognizing U S independence in 1782 and Ole Bull born in 1810 English statesman Sir Robert Peel born in 1788 American Admiral Warren’s blockade of Chesapeake Bay declared in 1818 Henry Clay’s 1850 proposal on slavery and 1861 Wyoming governor Bryan Brooks born.
John Walter Smith born February 5 1845 in Worcester county Maryland. He rose from private schools to Union Academy then a mercantile house partner. He built wealth in banking and entered Maryland politics as a Democrat serving in the state senate 1889 to 1899 and as governor 1900 to 1904.
George Moore of Grimesland North Carolina credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after a bout of consumption. He states improvement began with the first bottle and after a dozen bottles he was well again. The remedy treats coughs colds and weak lungs and can prevent pneumonia. Available for 50 cents and 1.00 at local druggists W J Smith Bro H R Palmer & Sons with a trial bottle free.
An advertisement urges readers to try Foley's Kidney Cure to stop irregularities and cure kidney and bladder troubles that are medically treatable. The copy emphasizes broad efficacy and urges action.
The Memphis Times editor urges using Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble citing numerous permanent cures. He warns against substitutes and urges purchasing the genuine product for relief.
A collection of Atlanta and Georgia newspaper commentaries discuss Governor Hoke Smith not seeking the senate, Watson, Clay, Seab Wright, and Jim Nevin. Officials speculate on party shifts, potential candidacies, and internal Democratic splits as editors named include James R. Gray and Clark Howell.
Mrs Fannie Griffin of Troy Alabama reports twenty years of skin trouble cured by two boxes of Chamberlains Salve after other doctors failed. Salve sold by H R Palmer & Sons Warren J Smith & Bro L P Canning L C McBvoy Orr Drug Co Athens Ga.
Advertisement touts Dr Detchon s Relief for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming cures in 1 to 8 days. It asserts the medicine acts quickly by removing the cause and provides immediate benefit from the first dose. Priced 76 cents and 1.00, sold by H R Palmer & Sons druggists.
The State Agricultural College plans a mobile education tour with two cars of lectures and demonstrations aimed at farmers who cannot travel. Georgia farmers show cautious interest, with a core class of practical, open minded growers expected to attend stations in Commerce Maysville Lula Cornelia Gainesville and Buford to hear experts and bring sons to view exhibits and classroom talks.
Advertisement notes DeWitt’s Little Early Risers pleasant pills that are easy to take and sold by all druggists.
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