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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1906
Page
2
A miscellany from The Athens Banner notes upcoming political shifts in Georgia. Governor candidates James M. Smith and Cal dimes Mc Smith attract attention as legislators prepare for debate. Reports mention the Conner bill, local hotel needs, and farm interests tied to the University of Georgia.
The Banner extends a cordial welcome to all teachers arriving for the summer session. The institution is praised as among the best in the south, with Athens residents having started it through their money and enthusiasm. Locals invite teachers to feel at home and offer to help ensure a pleasant stay, viewing the school as a special pride of Athens.
The Banner weighs favored southern Democrat candidates for president in 1900s terms. It notes Bryan’s growing conservatism and potential strength in the East, contrasts Roosevelt’s reform image with third-term risks, and warns Hearst as a radical, with a statewide gubernatorial note on Smith’s misrepresentation.
The Y M C A boys depart on the 28th for a ten day outing at a camp on Mr. Chas Roberts’s plantation in Unicoi valley. Over thirty boys will attend with leaders and two cooks, camp set in a grove near a spring and river bend, offering picturesque mountain scenery.
J R Allgood of Athens Fire Department describes severe kidney and back pain linked to diabetes like many similar cases. He reports rapid relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills from H R Palmer & Sons and urges others to try the remedy. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. is sole U S agents in Buffalo New York. Remember the name Doan's.
The Southern Railway Company announces Summer Tourist rates effective May 15 through September 30, with a final ticket limit October 1906. Stopovers are allowed on both going and return journeys within the ticket period. passengers must deposit with agents on arrival where a stopover is requested and notify conductors when stopovers are desired. For details contact R. W. Sizer, General Agent.
The testimonial from Mat Loggins of Sylvia Tennessee dated August 1 1905 reports a yearlong facial and arm breakout cured after using Cuticura Soap for several months. It praises the product as the best complexion soap producing soft white velvety skin and urges friends to try it.
G W King of Cadiz Kentucky reports over a year of use with Cuticura Medicinal Toilet Soap for cleansing beautifying and purifying the skin. He says it removes pimples and treats skin diseases effectively since starting the regimen on October 16 1905.
The Southern R R announces round trip tickets from Athens Ga to Knoxville Tenn for 8 75 for Summer School June 19 27 1906 sale on June 11 18 19 23 24 30 and July 7 9 15 final return limit 15 days after sale Extension available to Sept 30 1906 with deposit at Richardson Special Agent for 50 cents plus extension fee For more details contact R W SIZER Gen Agent iPhone 81 106 Clayton St Knoxville Tenn
Keystone Chapter No 1 Royal Arch Masons meets third Tuesday at 8 PM in Max Joseph building. J F Hart High Priest invites qualified companions. Athens Lodge No 790 B P C E meets Wednesday. RM meets Thursday at 8 PM in Knights of Pythias hall. MG Michael Sachem and C Lambert Chief of Records urge attendance.
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