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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1906
Page
2
The Athens Banner lists subscription pricing for daily and weekly editions, payment methods, and delivery expectations. It warns subscribers to report late deliveries and emphasizes advance cash payments and authorized collectors.
The article reports rising interest in immigration in Georgia with meetings by commercial groups and support for a state bureau of immigration. It notes a Savannah Morning News editorial and a Augusta convention proposing a bill to create a State Bureau of Immigration to recruit migrants, discussing economic needs, land availability, railroads, and the potential to bring European families and their relatives to rural Georgia.
A scrambled excerpt shows a heated call for accountability as leaders respond to a growing public demand. The text references a president, Congress, and constitutional limits while urging transparent action and decisive legislation amid a mounting crisis.
Advertised medical notices cite Electric Bitters as a remedy for stomach and liver disorders with a Bennettsville testimonial and a Bucklen's Arnica Salve claim to prevent blood poisoning after injuries. Products sold by W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons at 50c and 25c respectively.
Purchases include many useful and necessary items discounted today in a downtown sample store sale. The notices mention diabetes care products and Bright's Disease remedies with Stuart's Gin and Buchu as recommended items.
A man named Gas, a member of the Drummers' hotel staff, confessed to stabbing Mrs. Charlotte Leetham, owner of the hotel, to theft murder after a desparate struggle. He led authorities to the coroner's inquest and later admitted the full slaying amid robber motive and blunt wounds. He claimed the victim resisted fiercely before dying. The suspect was moved out of the county after the confession.
An elderly veteran recounts severe malaria and coffee related illness. After doctors advised quitting coffee for Postum, his health improved dramatically and he returned to hard work, praising Postum and encouraging proper preparation.
Fraternal lodge notices list meeting times at various halls including Knights of Pythias and Keystone Chapter in the Max Joseph building. Names of officers and attendance invites are given for St Elmo Lodge, Keystone Chapter, Glenn Lodge, William Lodge, Athens Lodge, and Soquee Tribe with weekly schedules and contact pointers.
Under directives from the State School Commissioner the annual examination for teaching licensure in Clarke county will be held Friday and Saturday, June 29 and 30. Colored teachers meet at 8:00 a.m. at County Court House and white teachers at 8:45 a.m. at Washington Street School. Registration at the County School Commissioner’s office due by 1:00 p.m. June 28, with book open June 11. By order of the County Board of Education. THOS. H. DOZIER, C. 8. C. May 31, 1906.
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