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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
7
William J. Bryan spoke in Richmond under Virginia legislature auspices before about 5,000, with double that number outside. He praised democracy, thanked lawmakers, and noted lifelong loyalty from the South, stressing independence of thought within the Democratic Party.
Indianapolis March 26 delegates to the state democratic convention selected by districts 25 delegates to the national Denver convention and four at large. All 30 national delegates will back William Jennings Bryan for president and a majority will back reelection of National Chairman Thomas Taggart as Indiana member of the national committee.
New York report notes Mrs Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt has moved her personal effects from Oakland farm Newport and will base next summer at Amos Tuck French’s residence in Tuxedo. Mr Vanderbilt, arriving from London, plans to return there soon. The arrangement shocks as the Vanderbilts will not make Newport their summer home, while Rev F Starbird touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a top healer.
Frederick Maryland March 26 Enthusiasms marked the opening of the third biennial Interstate Y M C A convention with full delegate attendance from Maryland Delaware West Virginia and the District of Columbia. Senator La Follette Wisconsin is billed to speak and other leaders from Johns Hopkins Western Maryland College and regional churches will discuss religious life and Y M C A activities across state city and industrial areas.
An advertisement states Grape-Nuts are easily digested and provide prompt nourishment, turning into tissue-building energy about one hour after eating. It claims Grape-Nuts are practically all food and highlights the slogan There’s a Reason.
In Alpharetta Georgia Mrs Mary Trammell aged 70 died in a blaze that destroyed her son M R Trammell s residence The infant child was rescued from the flames by passerby Williams who found the roof aflame and could not reach the woman It is thought the fire started in the kitchen stove
Rose Blair of Kansas City praises Vinol for rebuilding strength, easing nervous fatigue, and aiding sleep after trying many medicines. The notice claims Vinol boosts appetite, enriches blood, and powers body organs, with a money back offer through Palmer & Sons, Athol, as proof of efficacy.
A panel of students at Beatle and sister universities plans simultaneous debates on Japanese exclusion, with teams from Beechk university to argue at Beat tle Eugene and Moscow. The propositions include limiting immigration to exclude Japanese and inviting educators and officials as judges led by Mayor Bethune and other notable figures.
Mobile Alabama March 26 Julia and Mary Roberts two women were to day arrested in the Why Not neighborhood near Meridian Mississippi charged with highway robbery The women held up traveling picture agents at the point of a gun taking from the wagon what of the wares that pleased them Mary was convicted of being an accessory and fined 25 Julia who held the gun was bound over to the criminal court The Lucky Quarter is the one you pay out for a bor of Dr Kings New Life Pills They bring you the health thats more precious than jewels Try them for headache biliousness constipation and malaria
Monliseuo Georgia reports the Jasper County primary results for state and county offices. Senators, representatives, and county officials are listed with winners including J H Blaghwell for senator and J A Kelly for representative, along with officers for ordinary, tax receiver, tax collector, and county commissioners.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy is praised as agreeable and effective for coughs colds and cramps. W B Pelham of Kirksville Iowa testifies it has been a leading remedy for throat troubles for over 20 years especially for croup. Children like it and customers prefer it. Available at local druggists including H R Pal & Sons Warren J Smith Co and others.
Savannah Georgia reports a long acrimonious debate ending with an 8 to 3 vote to refund locker club proprietors who had been ousted from bull pens by Judge Speer. The article notes no case on record of cough or illness linked to Moley’s Honey and Tar and promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as a safe remedy.
New York March 26 Rev Charles Cuthbert Hall president of Union Theological Seminary died at his home. He had served as a trustee of Villa Rica College and Atlanta University among other positions. Blue and Gray reunion opens in St Petersburg Florida with veterans from both sides represented and Gen J S Carr of Southern Pines preaching.
Notice proclaims Oey's Honey and Tur for coughs colds and lung troubles not affected by the National Pure Food and Tong Law as it contains no opiates or harmful diges and recommends it as a safe remedy for children and adults sold by all druggists
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