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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1908
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner reports on university affairs and local politics including mayoral recounts, delegates to Denver, and Georgia political figures. It notes Athens population estimates surpassing Rome and discusses editorial stances on national conventions and local governance.
The Athens community reflects on rapid city growth seen by visitors during University of Georgia commencement. Locals credit sustained effort to upbuilding as Athens aims to rank with Georgia’s largest cities within a decade. The piece notes civic drive and future potential.
James G. Woodward, a regular candidate in Atlanta mayoral races, continues grooming for another bid to hold the office. He maintains stance as a continuing political contender in the city’s competitive landscape.
A historic list records events from 1812 a meeting of the first United Parliament in Kingston Ontario to 1905 Greece premier Delyanius assassination. It notes the Buckingham Palace marble arch relocation 1854 US warships bombarding Greytown 1854 and other entries including 1863 Banks assault, 1864 Fugitive Slave Act repeal, 1890 Leiter wheat corner collapse, and 1904 Nan Patterson indictment.
Samuel Plantz born June 13 1859 in Gloversville New York. He studied at Lawrence University Appleton Wisconsin and earned theology studies at Boston University then Berlin. In 1894 he was elected president of Lawrence University and served as Methodist minister.
A compendium of local and state references notes Sir Planty’s prominence as writer and lecturer and mentions his church standing. It cites Hon. Clark Howell remaining national Democratic Committee member for Georgia and comments on Georgia’s restoration of confidence, business projections, and Joe Hill Hall’s return amid political discourse.
A fragmented column laments Clarke county solidarity around idol Joseph M Brown and notes political lineage from Joseph E Brown to his son in Georgia's governor race. It also mentions Athens aiming to lead in Geea while overseeing wreaths for new counties.
The passage notes post primary sentiments in Georgia about Teve and Joe Brown versus Hoke Smith on Prohibition. It mentions Sam Tristle's defeat, his character, and hopes for his future in law. A column of reflections adds satirical quips on marriage and notions of happiness.
A German report summarized in The Dresdner Anzeiger notes weather impacts on commerce from rain to fog. Cigar sales rise 15 percent on bad days while London shops lose about 500000 dollars per rainy day. Thundery weather cuts meat margins and storms power pumps of London gas and underground railways.
A Wis Racine article markets Health Coffee as the closest coffee imitation. It claims Dr Shoop in Racine produced a drink from toasted grains and malt that even experts might mistake for real coffee. Sold by G H Williamson with a claim of preparation in a minute.
Edward Boston agreed to ten hours of silence for a $5 wager with six young men at Fifth and Decatur. He piled bricks on one curb, moved them across, and repeated the task while a crowd watched. He answered no questions and spoke not a word until 5 p.m. to win the bet.
A vintage ad promotes Dr Shoop Night Cure suppositories described as soothing antiseptic uses aimed at women. It urges readers to request free Book No 4 for Women and to mail inquiries to Dr Shoop in Racine Wisconsin. The product is said to be sold by H R Palmer and Sons.
A magazine editor questions the phrase lean hours in a manuscript while an aspiring author defends it. The exchange touches on spare moments and the puzzle of time.
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