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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1909
Page
4
The Athens Banner lists subscription rates and payment options for the Athens Daily Banner and Weekly editions. It notes in advance payment, acceptable payment methods, and urges prompt reports of delivery issues to the business office. It also mentions miscellaneous city and national news items and commentary.
The piece argues that many small payrolls sustain business in the city and urges Athens to attract more small industries. It notes Speaker Cannon has aligned with Taft, and warns that Cannon may trade committee spots to win Democratic support to discipline insurgent Republicans. It advises Democrats to avoid Cannon's promises, echoing Champ Clark's stance.
The city should form a company to build a large apartment house and provide a park and playgrounds for children. The Athens Electric Railway Co may offer a park site, and city leaders plus the chamber of commerce should secure cooperation for investment. The Banner supports these improvements to spotlight Athens nationwide.
The article advocates a systematic campaign to bring small and large manufacturing plants to Athens. It highlights favorable sites, low building costs, excellent rail and freight access, ample materials and abundant labor, and a superior health and municipal environment. The Chamber of Commerce should spearhead outreach to secure factory investment.
A chronological list highlights events from 1812 pioneers leaving Boston for Oregon to 1907 mergers in Methodism. Notable items include George Wolf’s Pennsylvania governorship 1829 35 Hamilton Fish as Secretary of State 1872 Jay Gould's Erie Railroad ouster 1901 Hay-Pauncefote treaty amendments, and Cassie Chadwick’s 1905 conviction.
Louis J Forget a noted Canadian senator marks his 56th birthday amid reflections on his long public career and contributions to national affairs.
Born in Terrebonne Quebec on March 11 1854 he left school early for business. He joined the Montreal Stock Exchange at 21 serving as president in 1895 and for years after. He led the Montreal Street Railway since 1892 and the Richelieu and Ontario Navigation Company since 1896. Called to the Senate by the Earl of Aberdeen in 1896 he became a Canadian Pacific Railway director four years ago.
The article notes a Boone College lecture campaign planned in Hankow and other cities to awaken Chinese awareness of forest protection. Photographs on deforestation accompany lectures, highlighting erosion and soil loss as trees vanish. Over 300 Chinese students from eleven provinces study at Boone College to lead future uplifts across the empire.
One hundred dollars to any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. FP J Cheney & Co Toledo guaranteed by Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists. Hall's Catarrh Cure claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Henry Podmore complains of a recurring household prank as he searches for his hat one rainy day. His wife Mrs. Podmore denies the issue while he laments being mocked and tormented by a supposed trick at home. He promises to return with more to say.
Guaranteed to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. Advertisement notes 50 cents price and refund offer.
A Philadelphia North American piece describes piano tuners as born with a keen sense for vibrations, explains their specialized skill set, and notes typical fees from 8 to 150 dollars. Anecdotes recount tuning feats under pressure, dramatic reactions by pianists, and cases of coins and jewelry hidden in pianos, including a Domitian coin found under a grand piano.
Chicago resident Avlena Sperling credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with avoiding a third surgery after doctors warned she might die. The ad claims the remedy has for 30 years relieved female ailments from displacements to nervous prostration and urges others to try it to build up the feminine system.
An advertisement touts long distance Bell Telephone messages as a time and cost saver for Hogansville trips. It states the rate at 90 cents for a three minute talk and invites readers to call Long Distance.
Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F and A M meets second Thursday monthly at Masonica 1 3rd floor Max Joseph building Clayton street all Master Masons invited W A CAPPS W M J M CRANE Secy St Elmo Lodge Knights of Pythias meets Mondays at Castle Hall Maz Joseph building corner Clayton and Wall Streets visiting Knights invited Keystone Chapter Royal Arch meets third Tuesday at 8 in lodge room Max Joseph building Athens B P O E meets Wednesdays at 8 20 lodge quarters Broad and Lumpkin St Glenn Lodge Odd Fellows No 75 meets Tuesdays at 8 Carlton Building Jackson St W O W Camp 292 meets Wednesdays at 9 Carlton Building Jackson St Athens Rebekah Lodge No 34 L O C F meets Thursdays at 8 30 Jackson St Carlton building Miss Minnie Tuck N G Miss Maud Nichols Rec Sec
Seaboard Air Line and Georgia Railroad timetable notes arrivals and departures for Athens and Gainesville. Listings show northbound trains No 52 No 82 No 38 No 41 No 33 No 63 with times from 10:30 a m to 5:45 p m. Central of Georgia and Southern lines list leaves and arrivals from 7:30 a m to 10:20 p m and mixed trains noted. J Z Hoke serves as agent.
Dr Clarence N Walker an osteopathic physician and graduate of the American School of Osteopathy Kirksville Missouri is listed as president of the science and associated with 612 Senator Mutual Building Athens Georgia family biography item notes his professional credentials and address.
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