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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1908

Page

6

Boll Weevil levels vary across Texas and Louisiana fields

A Department of Agriculture report shows regional differences in boll weevil infestation. Northern Texas fields near Denison Dallas Paris and Fort Worth averaged 3 weevils per acre, while Eastern Texas and parts of Louisiana reported higher counts and scattered pockets of heavy damage.

Department of Agrenuiture Arems Oed Texas Denison Tmallas Paris Woltt City Acre Austin Brenham Corsicana Giddings Mexia Navasota Waco Louisiana Alexandria Evergreen Mansfield Marksville Shrevege Avoyelles Aramsas

Drunkenness arrests fall in mayor's court records

Records in the mayor's court show a steady decrease in arrests for drunkenness since prohibition took effect in January. Docketed cases exist but overall numbers are notably lower than before.

Prohibition Drives Whiskey Shortage Says Police

Police officers attribute the whiskey shortage to strict enforcement of the prohibition law, noting the noticeable drop in supply as a direct consequence of enforcement.

Trustees Meet in Atlanta on 30th Inst to Discuss University Funding

The University of Georgia trustees convene in Atlanta on the 30th to debate legislation affecting the university and its branch colleges. They are likely to seek appropriations from both house and senate committees to support essential needs, including maintenance for the state college of agriculture and additional requests from related institutions.

University of Georgia Atlanta House Senate State College of Agriculture

Chamberlain's Pain Balm advertised in Athens shops

An antiseptic liniment claims to prevent blood poisoning from cuts, bruises, or burns. It supposedly speeds healing and reduces healing time versus standard treatments and can nearly instantaneously relieve burn pain. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and other Athens outlets.

Bellmont Monroe Monroe Division Athens Gainesville Athens Division Hoschton Winder Chamberlain’s H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning E. C. McEvoy Orr Drug Co

Louisiana House backs drink ban on trains

Baton Rouge January 26. A bill to prevent the drinking of intoxicating liquors on passenger trains in Louisiana was passed by the house last night by 61 to 11 after Senate approval earlier.

Louisiana Baton Rouge House Senate

Electric Bitters Praised As Grand Family Medicine

Mr Frank Conlan of 436 Houston St New York extols Electric Bitters as a grand family remedy for dyspepsia and liver issues. He says it aids digestion purifies the blood and restores vitality. Sold with guarantee at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer and Sons drug stores for 60 cents.

Frank Conlan Houston St New York W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Sanders Signs Locke Bill Anti Racing Law Now In Effect

Baton Rouge June 26 Thirty days from today the Locke anti racing bill will go into effect in Louisiana Governor Sanders has attached his signature to the bill as he promised in his inauguration address Several tracks are now operating in Louisiana and the law's effect is awaited with interest.

Baton Rouge Locke Louisiana Sanders

University of Georgia Summer school teachers arrive early

Teachers assigned to the University of Georgia Summer school will begin arriving today with many expected Monday. Supt Wooster sets up headquarters in the Mathematics room of the Academic building on Broad Street to guide and inform attendees as they settle in for the session. Chamberlain's Salve is praised for curing a long standing case of tetter with a single box, as local merchants stock the medicine.

University University of Georgia Summer School Everal Wist Wooster Broad Street

The Seven Prophets and the Duke’s Prophecy Tale

A Washington Star report recalls a dinner anecdote about the duke and a racing paper full of prophets. At Goodwood a seventh horse won while six prophets had predicted others, prompting the duke to remark that there is too much faith in another prophet on that paper.

Devonshire Washington Star Goodwood

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad

Tonight take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for a pleasant laxative effect, head clearing, and stomach cleansing. Price 25 cents. Free samples at H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning E. C McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens Ga.

Chamberlain M. H. Rodney & Co Almond Ala H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning E. McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens E. C McEvoy

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