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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1905

Page

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Cooperative laundry organization forms at city hall

The stockholders met to organize a cooperative laundry company and secure a charter. A temporary board was named to handle organization matters and initial funding, with about two thirds of stock already taken. The plan aims to equip and operate the laundry within two months, improving local service and reducing the need for servant work by employing residents.

L. F. Edwards T. 8. Mell Messrs E. C. Branson C. D. Flanigen H. Arnold, Jr D. F. Miller

Cotton convention backs 9 cent pledge and acreage cuts

The New Orleans cotton convention approved pledging farmers to hold cotton at nine cents a pound at southern ports and adopted a plan cutting 1905 cotton acreage by 25 percent and fertilizer use by 25 percent. It urged Congress to fund entry of cotton into China and other foreign markets.

New Orleans John Hyde United States Bureau of Sta Congress China South Africa John M. Parker New Oleans Harvie Jordan Interstate Cotton Growers’ Convention Coton Precinct

Found a Cure for Indigestion in Stomach and Liver Tablets

A reader touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as more effective for indigestion than any Agapepsia remedy tried. The testimonial notes trials with many different remedies and mentions a local seller.

Chamberlain Gale B. Y & Hone

Marriage of Rety to Light Up Tomorrow Night at Opera House

The Marriage of Kitty stars Mr. Maz Figman a former Philadelphia office boy turned Broadway comic actor and stage director. He appears tomorrow night with Marion Manola in a bright semi musical comedy at the opera house. Also featured is Glittering Gloria with Dorothy Morton in a leading role, touted as one of the season’s most sumptuously funny productions as critics praise its London and Daly’s York run. The cast includes George Parsons Wilston Heriot Edward M. Favors Burt Clark Channel Olney J Gunnis Davis Thomas A. Kierman Irma Davis George Jackson and W S Freeman.

Maz Figman Kitty Max Philadelphia Dick Swiveller Little Nell and the Marchioness Thorwald Helmer Ibsen Mr. Figman Marion Manola Dorothy Mortitle London York Metro Morton George Parsons Wilston Heriot Edward M. Favors Burt Clark Channel Olney J. Gunnis Davis Thos. A. Kierman Irma Davis George Jackson W. 8. Freeman

Last Chance at Oriental Rugs and Carved Chairs

Despite bad weather a large number have called to inspect the rugs and laces at Dorsey and Funkenstein's. To give all the ladies a chance to see these goods the shop will stay open until Saturday noon. A new lot of rugs and hand carved chairs has arrived and is on display.

Dorsey & Funkenstein’s

Bilious disorder remedy on sale by local firms

Advert shows a medicine to treat bilious disorders including Chasaber and Liver Tablets offered by H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro at 87 Byngarty Street Daley Cole nt Sichael Didier. 59. The copy notes rapid correction of the disorder with up to date medicine.

H. R. Palper& Sons W. J. Smith & Bro Byngarty St. Jo Mrn Daley Cole

Y M C A to Meet Piedmont Athletic Club in Atlanta Tonight

The Y M C A basketball team travels to Atlanta to face the Piedmont Athletic Club at the Piedmont Clubhouse. The match draws strong local interest with a second team game slated for intermission and plans for a regional league after the Atlanta trip.

Piedmont Athletic Club Atlanta Piedmont’s Piedmonts Piedmont Association

Elizabeth Kennedy Delights In Magda At Opera House

Last night at the opera house Elizabeth Kennedy and a strong company staged Sudermann's Magda before a good crowd despite the weather. Kennedy had previous triumphs, but this performance surpassed her earlier hit in As You Like It with all parts rendered excellently and met with generous applause.

Opera House Elizabeth Kennedy Sudermann Magda Miss Kennedy

Grape-Nuts Claim Prevented Child’s Appendicitis

An eight year old boy with weak digestion recovered after doctors used Grape-Nuts twice daily. His father reports rapid improvement, weighing 62 pounds and sleeping well. The ad argues undigested starch from white bread caused appendicitis and touts Grape-Nuts as easily digestible nutrition from wheat and barley.

Positum Co Battle Creek Mich

Winter School of Agriculture Grows At University

The University of Georgia winter school in agriculture attracts more students from across the state as the agriculture department expands and improves. Fifty seven students are enrolled after Prof. Johnson took charge, up from three a few years ago, with plans for further enhancements next year.

University of Georgia State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts John Son University

Athens Mayor Fines Woman for Street Profanity

Mayor Rhodes disciplined a profane offender Ida James in Athens. Officer Henry Hill arrested her as she ranted on the street triggering a $25 fine or thirty days on the streets with a warning of a heavier penalty on a repeat offense.

Rhodes Athens Ida James Henry Hill Calaboose

Rev J D Mell to Speak at Y M C A Men’s Meeting

Rev John D Mell will address the men’s meeting at the Y M C A on Sunday January 29 at 7 o’clock. He is a popular speaker with a program likened to a drawing card, and the January meetings have averaged 64.75 attendees. All men are invited to attend.

John D. Mell Mell Cardia

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T. W. Reed Bailey Supply Co Jordan New York Gloria Didier Agricultural Department of Georgia University Deni The of Wisconsin Negress J. D. Mell Y. MG
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