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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1909
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner lists delivery options and rates including five dollars per year, two fifty for six months, one twenty five for three months, or ten cents weekly. It also notes weekly and Sunday Paper rates, payment methods, and a special notice that no carrier may collect subscriptions. Additional unrelated editorial items follow.
Monday afternoon a Chamber of Commerce committee begins efforts for a new union passenger station. The movement is described as earnest with all chamber members ready to give it attention to ensure success. Arizona and New Mexico are said to have been delayed in achieving statehood due to certain fears referenced in the text.
Editor Pendleton faults Taft for focusing on the South while offering sparse treatment of the negro question. He urges Taft to meet Southern readers in the proper spirit or simply let the South alone, arguing that race prejudice and political pandering harm national unity. Pendleton urges consistent policy and warns against provoking sectional strife.
The article notes Oklahoma's constitutional referendum clause and reports a failed first test. In the presidential election over a quarter of a million votes were cast, yet only one vote nine supported any referred bill, showing little public interest and a preference for legislative lawmaking.
A testimonial promotes Postum as a coffee substitute claiming removal of headaches nervousness insomnia and other ailments. The letter from a Philadelphia reader attributes 20 years of symptoms to coffee and credits Postum with improvement including weight gain and better spirits. Declares ongoing letters as evidence of Postsum’s benefits.
This date in history lists notable births and deaths from 1482 to 1908. Figures include Francesco Guicciardini born in Florence. Sir George Pocock born. Minnesota part of Michigan Territory. Missouri statehood steps. Gen Philip H. Sheridan born. John Stevens died in New York. Isaac Toucey named Secretary of the Navy. Fort Brown surrender. Louisa May Alcott died in Boston. Minnesota Democratic Committee endorsement for John A. Johnson.
Schuyler Colfax Graves born Kalamazoo Michigan March 6 1858. He studied at Grand Rapids public schools and the University of Michigan earning a medical degree in 1881. As a major appointed by McKinley he served as chief surgeon in the Spanish American War from 1898 stationed at Tampa and Huntsville. He traveled in Europe and Africa and contributed to major American medical journals.
An advertisement urges readers not to risk unknown remedies and to choose Foley's Honey and Tar, claiming it costs nothing extra and cures obstinate coughs and colds. It asserts safety, absence of harmful drugs, and availability from all druggists.
The New York Press recounts detective Lecoq claiming women strike matches away from themselves, men toward themselves. After a suspect, a woman, is arrested he explains the habit reflects lighting different items. The piece presents the gendered reasoning with a humorous observational tone.
A satirical reflection on gender dynamics and social mores. The piece jokes about couples in afternoon tea, men's reluctance at home, and the appeal of romance wrapped in irony. It critiques meddling in others troubles, alcohol and cigars, and the idea of high class versus ordinary life with sharp, wry lineaments.
Alpharetta Georgia March 5 The jury in the murder trial of Bartow Smith remains out late with six panels of retirement rejected before a verdict. The killing of Frank Webb 19 occurred January 23 in woods near Alpharetta and involved multiple suspects including Smith brothers Ernest and Bijah and others. Webb was son of former Milton sheriff Cad C Webb.
In front of about a score of New York Athletic Club members a staged duel occurred in the gym with wax bullets and 44 caliber French pistols. James Murray, a fencing instructor, faced a club member. both wore masks and eye protection while firing at ten paces. Murray was struck on the side and flinched slightly. the event showcased a plan to introduce pool matches using wax bullets by M. Deviller.
Origin of menu tale told from German history. Duke Henry of Brunswick studied a list of dishes at a Regensburg feast in 1541, discussed with Count Montfort, and the idea of writing bills of fare spread for better appetite management.
A Waynetown Indiana man cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an unequaled cure for croup and says early use prevents attacks. The remedy is sold by H. R. Palmer and Sons Orr Drug Co W J Smith and Bro E C McEvoy and L P Canning in local outlets.
In Murray county a young woman waits on a pardon for John Blasingame who is serving a life term. Atlanta supporters urge clemency and a return to work in the city after release. A petition with 854 signers from Murray and nearby counties accompanies the appeal as church groups and civic bodies press the case.
Professor H A Howell of Howell's American School in Havana Cuba praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy after his baby suffered a severe cold and breathing difficulties. He credits the remedy with prompt relief and a full recovery within days. Sold by H R Palmer and Sons Orr Drug Co W J Smith and Bro E C McEvoy L P Canning.
Walter Weyl in Success Magazine warns that babies perish from polluted city milk and urges reform. The piece contrasts newborns with aging ancestors to highlight fragile lifespans and urges mothers to fear for their infants and demand safer milk.
Nearly all skin diseases such as eczema and tetter cause intense itching and smarting, disturbing sleep. Quick relief may be obtained by applying Chamberlains Salve. It allays itching and smarting almost instantly. Many cases cured. For sale by H. R. Palmer & Sons and others.
Mt Vernon Masonic Lodge No 22 meets second Thursday monthly at Masonic hall Max Joseph building Clayton street all Master Masons invited. St Elmo Lodge No 40 Knights of Pythias meets Monday 8 at Castle Hall Masonic building Clayton Wall streets. Keystone Chapter Royal Arch Masons meets third Tuesday 8 at Max Joseph building. Athens O E S No 780 meets Wednesday 8 30 at lodge Broad and Lumpkin. Glenn Lodge No 75 J O U F meets Tuesday 8 at Carlton building Jackson street. W.O.W. Davis Camp No 292 Carlton Ridge Jackson streets. Thens Rebekah Lodge No LO O F meets Thursday 8 30 at Carlton building Jackson street. Members invited.
Arrival times at Athens daily except Sunday include 9:15 a.m. and 3:50 p.m. for the mixed train and 7:05 p.m. plus Sunday runs at 11:15 a.m. and 8:15 p.m. Departures from Athens every day except Sunday list mixed train at 6:00 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. with Sunday exceptions 7:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.
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