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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1908
Page
4
H. J. Rowe daily weekly and Sunday Banner announce subscription rates and payment options. Terms include five dollars per year six months one dollar twenty five cents for three months or ten cents a week. Cash in advance and payments by money order or registered. Officials urged to ensure delivery and address complaints promptly.
The passage laments mood shifts in Georgia and Europe amid immigration, claiming a return of prosperity strengthens Bryan's bid. It notes his broad base of support, potential for a nomination, and the party's evolving platform as he gains influence and faces opponents within the convention.
The article argues William J. Bryan has secured over two thirds of delegates for the Democratic National Convention in Denver, making his nomination likely if he survives to meet the delegates. It criticizes northern papers and a few southern ones for opposing Bryan and urges all Democrats to unite behind the presumptive nominee.
A fragmentary list recalls George Steplensay born and died dates, John Howard Payne author of Home Sweet Home, Charles Dickens born and died, Januarius McGahue famous journalist, James Solomon Liberator of Bull Hari, and a note on the Centennial of the U.S. Military Academy West Point. It also mentions President Roosevelt urging peacemaker talks with Japan and Russia.
James Stillman notes his 58th birthday. Born June 4 1850 in Brownville, England. Raised in Hartford Connecticut. Joined a New York cotton firm and remained there. Became 1891 president of National Bank of New York, under his leadership the bank grew to one of the nation’s largest. He chaired several New York banks and sat on railroad and industrial boards. Also a noted yachtsman and breeder of cattle and horses at Cornwall on Hudson farm.
Citizens urge focus on town revival after smoke clears in political battle. Cotton men and merchants back a new compress to relieve freight congestion and support growth from 100 to 150 thousand bales in coming years. New hotel, insurance offices, and railroad terminal activity spark optimism for prosperity in Athens. June 7 local note from CITIZEN.
An advertisement promotes Hyomei as a remedy for catarrh hay fever and bronchitis with relief in ten minutes and overnight cures. It touts the antiseptic inhaled air and claims strong results for nasal problems, noting a $1 outfit and small refills, with customer testimonials.
Customer testimonial praises Dr King’s New Pills as the best remedy after claiming to cure chronic ailments. Sold under guarantee at W. Smith & Bro, H. R. Palmer & Sons drug stores for 25 cents.
The line offers packages containing four bottles with options for express prepaid or payment at delivery. Address listed at 113 115 Mercer Street Baltimore Maryland for the Cranston Co. transactions.
A new course on Long Island will host the Vanderbilt Cup race on October 24. The sixty first New York Yacht Club regatta will be held next week on the Glen Cove course. Events span golf by electric light at Yountakah in Nutley and a Tretny cemetery monument to A Charousek.
A. M. Ake of Wood Indiana recalls years of lung hemorrhages followed by treatment with Foley’s Honey and Tar. He reports the medicine stopped the cough and healed the lungs, preventing serious cold outcomes. advises refusing substitutes and notes it is sold by druggists.
Tom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cochran Ga says a bad instep sore healed after using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He notes less than a quarter box produced a perfect cure. The product is sold with a guarantee at W. J. Smith & Bro H R Palmer & Sons drug stores.
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