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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1909
Page
4
A late 19th or early 20th century column lists historical items and dates, including Georgia politics on sanitation good roads and local taxation. It cites figures like Governor-elect Brown and General Oglethorpe, plus events such as the Savannah monument plans and rail strike context. It references dates like 1709 1845 1908 and notes newspaper practices.
Georgia Industrial Association hears former Congressman Landis at Warm Springs on Friday. He argues the need to rebuild U S merchant tonnage and notes Americans rely on foreign carriers despite submarine costs. He cites low U S share of foreign trade, many ships flying foreign flags, and Japan’s ample fleet as reasons for reform. A Denver clock-change note closes with a humorous dig at alarm clocks.
Maryland Republicans set state convention in Baltimore on August 25 while Georgia Governor elect Brown plans a modest inauguration. William Lorimer rises in Illinois politics. Colorado Springs adopts a liberal commission government. Broadway plays and actors fill the rest of the page with tours and new productions.
Max Brodel born in Leipzig Germany on June 8 1870. He studied at Leipzig Academy of Arts and University of Leipzig and gained early fame as an illustrator for Carl Ludwig. Brodel moved to Baltimore in 1894 and taught art applied to medicine at Johns Hopkins University while illustrating Johns Hopkins Medical School publications.
Mrs. J S Martin of 671 Thomas St Athens Ga credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relieving years of kidney trouble. She describes bed confinement and fatigue then rapid improvement after using four boxes. She stopped after feeling well and has had no kidney medicine since. For sale by dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
Boxing news notes Cee reete fights Batttling Nelson against Ad Wolgast set for Los Angeles July 11. Tommy Murphy of New York impressed in a recent Boston bout with Matty Matthews. Meanwhile Jim Jeffries plans European training at Carlsbad baths to shed weight.
The Birmingham Age Herald notes several famous individuals are currently serving time. The column reflects on public figures facing legal consequences and penal exposure.
The Wigwag column depicts a brief back and forth with Mrs Guz zler about Mr Guzzler's whereabouts. The quip notes he has stepped out for a little exercise at the corner and hints at a light social scene in Philadelphia.
In a Washington Star tasting of opinions, Mr Dustin Stax admits uncertainty about preventing complaints from consumers. He acknowledges that customers are troublesome and notes they are essential to the business, creating a tension between service needs and user grievances.
Local fraternal groups list weekly meeting nights at various halls and addresses. Knights of Pythias Elmo Long lodge meets Mondays at 8, Knights of Pythias and other groups meet Tuesdays to Fridays at specified halls in Clayton Jackson streets, with visiting members invited. Officers and scribes urge attendance and good standing.
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