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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1907

Page

2

Wisconsin Sunday school workers hold twentieth first annual state convention

Sunday school workers from Wisconsin gathered in Janesville for the twenty first annual state convention. Notable speakers include Hugh Cork of Chicago M A Hudson of Syracuse and Judge Ben Lindsay of Denver with sessions continuing through Friday.

Janesville Wis Wisconsin Hugh Cork Chicago M. A. Hudson Syracuse Ben Lindsay Denver

Interstate sheriffs gather for three day Milwaukee meeting

One thousand sheriffs and dentists attend regional convention at Hotel Schenley in Pittsburgh. The sixteenth annual Interstate Sheriffs association meeting opens in Milwaukee drawing nearly 1,000 sheriffs from Wisconsin Illinois Michigan Minnesota Iowa Nebraska and other states.

Hotel Schenley Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Milwaukee Wis Interstate Sheriffs’ Association Wisconsin Iinois Michigan Minnesota Iowa Nebraska

Atlanta Water Works Bill Moves Toward Passage

In Atlanta Governor Hoke Smith is expected to sign a waterworks bill authorizing a bond issue approved by voters for water works improvements. The House accelerated the measure with consent, aiming for rapid passage this week. A House resolution also directs the Secretary of State to provide pure drinking water, with Bowden Lithia Springs contracted to supply both houses.

Atlanta Hoke Smith Madison Bell Seaaloof Running Us]eral Assembly Middy Phil Cook Bowden Lithia Springs House Senate Lithia

NEED OF A PARK EMPHASIZED IN ATHENS CITY

Hot spell highlights demand for a city park as residents lament lack of a public greenspace. Citizens recall Athens once had a small park and urge instant action to provide a place to spend summer afternoons and evenings.

Athens Yeserday

Teachers Gather for LA NEA Open Meeting

Los Angeles hosts the National Education Association open meeting with a packed program. Speakers include Bishop Conaty and Ohio State University President Thompson. Numerous department meetings feature papers by Grace E. Barnard Margaret E Schwarzfenberser and many education leaders from across the country.

Los Angeles Cal National Education Association Conaty Thompson Ohio State University Seuor Justo Sierra Inents Grace E. Barnard Oalland Margaret Eo Sehalfenberser San Jose

Constipation relief touted by local drug firms

An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for constipation, claiming pleasant bowel movement with no side effects. It lists price at 25 cents and notes free samples from Palmer & Sons and other Athens Georgia drug stores.

They Are Real Enemies Now Beauty Contest Photo Scandal

Two salesladies discuss a gentleman friend sending a newspaper a photo for a beauty contest. They mock the recipient and note jokers never apologize, reflecting tabloidy gossip and sting in the period voice.

Mayme Puck

Guessing Games at Artist Wife’s Laughing Dinner

Visitor asks about the laughter as the artist and his young wife recount a playful moment. She explains they laughed over paintings and meals they prepared together while guessing what the items were meant for. The humorous exchange captures domestic whimsy in a Tatler snippet.

Tatler

Prohibition Question Sparks Debate in Chicago News

A fragmented exchange references Eva and Jack debating a Prohibition question. The dialogue hints at legislative action and marital tensions, noting the debate’s length and the idea that true love must yield to state matters.

Chicago News

Jim Crow Cars Are Sanctioned

The Interstate Commerce Commission held in the case of Georgia Edwards against the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad that when a railroad provides first class white accommodations it must provide equal facilities for black passengers paying the same fare. The decision cites prior rulings upholding segregation if equal cars and services are offered, but rules that discrimination in accommodations constitutes undue prejudice and disadvantage.

Washington, D Interstate Commerce Commission Georgia Edwards Nashville, Chattanooga and

The Charming Woman and Electric Bitters lure appeal

A reflective feature praising charm beyond perfection and claiming Electric Bitters restore weak women. The ad asserts the product gives strong nerves, bright eyes, smooth skin, and beauty, guaranteed by W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons druggists for 50 cents.

W. J. Smith &Bro H. R. Palmer& Sons

Enthusiastic Prohibition Meeting in Commerce Endorses Hardman Bill

Citizens of Commerce convened at the college auditorium to back Senate sponsor L. Hardman’s state prohibition bill. Resolutions urged legislators, pastors, and newspapers to support passage, and a committee was formed to aid in securing approval. The gathering praised Hardman and the proposed law, with broad local pride in the effort.

Wass Citizens of Commerce Georgia Atlanta Commerce News Maysville News Jackson Herald Winder News Winder Democrat Tlunta LG. Hardiunien

Governor Smith Opens Open Communiques to Senate in Atlanta

The Georgia governor released a set of appointments to the Senate, with open communications. Key nominees include Cobh, Jordan, and Hyman, each to judicial and solicitor roles in various counties and courts. Davidson also named for Greensboro City Court. The moves aim to fill full terms and unexpired terms with four year and two year durations.

Senate Herrew Sore Polluves Towed Cobh Heeons Athens Jordan Sandersville J. Eo Hyman Judice Sane Court Janes Davidson Greensboro

Best Medicine in the World for Colc and Diarrhoea

A reader testifies that Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is the best for colic and diarrhoea. The patient cites severe attacks, relief after half a bottle, and renewed health this week. Available from H R Palmer & Sons Warren J Smith & Bro L P Canning E McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens Ga.

Chamberlain Mr. Ch. Carter Skirum Alan H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J Smith & Bro L. P. Canning E. ©. McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens

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