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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
2
The Athens Daily Banner outlines subscription rates and payment methods, emphasizes advance cash, and warns against carrier collections. It comments on local policing, Korea’s oppression, Georgia politics, agricultural education, and delegates to Denver, with historical notes and a Kentucky night riding ending.
This excerpt recalls Alfred B. Kittredge of South Dakota born March 26 1861 in Cheshire County New Hampshire. A Yale graduate class of 1882 he completed three years at Yale Law School then moved to Sioux Falls to practice law as he prepared for a possible re election bid.
In state affairs coverage the Thomasville Times-Enterprise notes Joe Brown has friends in state circles while the Americus Times-Recorder and The Savannah Press hail Hoke Smith as a prominent statesman destined for history. Columbus Sun suggests if Brown matches Smith’s anti-Hoke vote, he could become Georgia's next governor.
The railroad commission ruling on freight charges stirs political reaction with Chairman Melendon and allies gaining support among minor drinkers. The Corde Rambler questions governors seeking second terms for senate chances, while the Columbus Ledger notes timing could trim the campaign to two and a half months, potentially boosting Mr. Brown's vote appeal.
Report says Governor Smith will pursue a dignified silence regarding the candidacy of Hon. Joe Brown and treat him as above contempt, though uncertainty remains if he can maintain that stance.
Boston Herald recounts artist William M Chase pranking James Whistler at a dinner. Chase points out Whistler forgot his tie, prompting Whistler to declare wearing a linen collar with a flimsy lawn shirt would ruin the effect. The lively dinner continues amid the banter.
The Jack Cranston Co lists Whiskies and imported spirits including Brandies Sherries Madeiras Gins Rums Scotch and Irish Whiskies available at 113-115 Mercer Street Baltimore Maryland with full product range advertised.
The piece argues that annual soil wash totals billions in value lost, driven by deforestation and river erosion from hillsides. It warns of coast subsidence, wrecked harbors, and higher costs as forests vanish, affecting railways, newspapers, and commerce.
The ad urges strengthening stomach and internal nerves to cure dyspepsia heart and kidney weakness without drugs. It promises rapid health return and claims a simple test will prove effectiveness, endorsing H. R. Palmer & Sons for distribution.
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