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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1906
Page
2
Local notes discuss weather patterns and political chatter in Jefferson and Brunswick. Mentions Medgate county voting in the convention, and Georgia white male participation in the Democratic primary. Oklahoma and Arizona statehood debates loom.
A sensational report accuses New York politician Robert Spriggs of exploitive schemes involving white women lured to dangerous dives under the guise of jobs. The text claims victims fade into crime or death, calling for severe punishment and highlighting alleged voter influence and legal action.
The editorial urges farmers to plant enough corn and meat to sustain themselves while growing cotton as the cash crop. It argues a self-sustaining farm avoids dependence on external grain supplies and keeps profits local, noting Alabama as an example of growing its own corn to strengthen the state's economy.
Henry Croll Jr who runs Beaverton Hardware in Michigan fell ill in Suffolk Virginia. A Saginaw salesman advised Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy which quickly cured him. He urges others to carry a bottle while traveling as it is hard to obtain on ships or trains. Sold by H R Palmer Sons and W J Smith & Bro.
A 25 cent bottle of Cheney's Expectorant promises rapid relief from coughs colds lagrippe and croup and is advertised for sale at all drug stores.
In St. Louis a divorce deposition details Miss Anna Kaplin’s claims that Rebecca Miller was not of sound mind when marrying Harry Miller. The testimony states the bride breached Jewish customs under the wedding canopy, tore flowers, and made sharp remarks about future quarrels, then flung utensils.
Candidates from Clarke county announce reelection bids across offices including Sheriff Clerk Superior Court Tax Collector Tax Receiver Treasurer Coroner and Representative. Each entry indicates candidacy subject to the Democratic primary and names the respective hopefuls such as John W Wier Elmer J Crawford H H Linton J H Dorsey E I Smith J A Pitner C N Weatherly J J C McMahan.
Mt. We Lodge F and A M Mount Vernon Lodge No. 22 meets regular on the second Thursday monthly at Masonic Hall 3rd floor Max Joseph building Claytor street All Master Masons invited W A Capps W M GEO T Murrell Secy St Elmo Lodge K of P St Elmo Lodge No 40 Knights of Pything meets Mondays at 8 pm Castle Hall Max Joseph building corner Clayton and Wall streets Phone 202 visiting Knights invited to attend
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