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The Athens Daily Banner lists carrier delivery options and subscription prices for daily and weekly editions with cash in advance terms. It notes that carriers are not authorized to collect payments, urges prompt reporting of late delivery, and mentions a special notice about payment and delivery procedures. Also includes a string of dated, local commentary and political observations touching Taft and the Confederate constitution in a terse, editorial voice.
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Athens
Taft Trade Policy Sparks Inconsistency Debate
Democratic editor highlights a contradiction in Taft's address. He supports removing tariff duties to boost Philippine trade while backing subsidized steamship lines to foster trade with South America. The editor argues the dual approach undermines free trade aims and fiscal responsibility.
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Iere
Taft
Philippines
South America
Tariff Law Promises Higher Revenue Despite Deficit
The new tariff law is described as harsher than the Dingley act. While some rates may drop, the overall effect is an increase as treasury deficits loom. Republicans face no choice but to raise revenue, with tariffs favored as the method.
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Treasury
Tennessee mistrial doubt looms over Cooper case
The text argues a mistrial in a Tennessee case would equate to acquittal, noting juror removal rules after evidence reading. It then shifts to predicting imminent income tax adoption, criticizing tariffs and praising income tax as fairer for wealth holders.
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Coopers
Tennessee
Athens as a Cotton Center in Inland Trade
Athens stands as a major inland cotton port, second in the state and among the world’s largest. Receipts topped 110000 bales last year and are projected above 115000 this season, with a new compressor boosting potential to 135000 or more. The cotton trade brings Athens power and prestige in business circles.
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Athens
Taft proposal risks state rights in alien treaty cases
In a critical stance the piece argues that Taft’s plan to let federal courts protect treaty rights of aliens would bypass states and threaten the federalist system. It warns foreign governments may seek redress from Washington and labels the move dangerous to the nation’s fundamental law. It also notes Wisconsin’s legislative figure and references John Ty and a $29 million federal court savings.
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Fort Hill
Boston
Washington
Roger B. Taney
U. S. Supreme Court
Dred Scott
Calvert County
Legheny College
Meaul
Ville
Republic of Texas
Grant
Niagara Falls
Spain
United States
Prince Bismarck
Johann Most
Cincinnati
Roosevelt
Deneen
Ilinois
Taft
William P. Whyte
U. Ss
Maryland
Cured Bronchitis Praised By Ada Hopkins
Ada Hopkins of Coldwater Michigan credits Hyomel with curing a five year bronchitis and nighttime cough after other remedies failed. Palmer & Sons sell Hyomei with a money back guarantee for bronchitis catarrh asthma croup hay fever coughs and colds. Complete outfit price is one dollar including bottle and inhaler.
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Ada Hopkins
Cutter Ave
Coldwater
Mich
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Long Distance Bell Telephone Cuts Letter Time
The time to write a letter to Buford and wait for a reply can be saved by using Bell Telephone long distance. A 2 minute call costs 40 cents. Foley's Kidney Remedy promises to cure kidney or bladder troubles not beyond medical reach, relieving backache and irregularities that could lead to Bright's disease or diabetes.
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Buford
Bell Telephone
Foley
Bright
Clara Morris to Be Honored With Benefit in New York
The retired actress Clara Morris, born in Toronto on March 17, 1848, will receive a benefit performance in New York. She grew up in Cleveland, debuted in 1861, rose to leading roles at Wood's Theatre, and later joined Augustin Daly in New York before fading from the stage due to ill health.
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Ah Clara Morris
New York
Toronto
Cleveland
Ballet
Academy of Music
Wood
The Ananias Club Candidates for Men Membership
The Commoner notes a proposed Ananias Club naming men who boast of honesty and virtue. It lists traits like truthfully claiming children obedient, spouse transparency, anecdotes about a dog, and praise for a long trusted timepiece. It jests about founding a Sapphira Club and ends with a wry remark on aging.
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Ananias Club
Bryan
Sapphira Club
Lost Button Tale Amid Sea Disaster Narrative
A passenger aboard the Baltic survivor tale from the Republic Florida collision includes a humorous moment. A woman in a nightgown and fur coat, ashore from the sinking ship, spots a bulletin note asking for the return of a lost gold button. She pauses, murmurs about the single button, and bursts into hysterics.
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New York Times
Republic
Florida
Baltic
Cure a Cold in One Day with Laxative Bromide Quinine
Advertisement claims a single day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromide Quinine tablets. Druggists promise a refund if it fails. Box features E W GROVE’S name.
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E. W. Grove
Aig
Nature
Plunk a Word. Edmond Moberly's Success and Elephants
A dying elephant on Africa's sunlit plains requests a final message through a comrade. The tale ends with the boast that obituaries carry weight and a plea for a worthy word, as a hunter's gun ends the creature's life amid murmured admiration for his courage and calm.
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Edmond Moberly
Africa
Dandruff Cure Parisian Sage Promised by Mrs Anderson
Mrs Elizabeth E Anderson of Mechanicsburg Pa says Parisian Sage cured her dandruff after 15 years and started new hair growth. The ad claims the product kills dandruff germs at the roots, leaves hair bright and luxurious, contains no dye, and costs 50 cents with money back guarantee.
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Elizabeth E. Anderson
Mechanicsburg
H. H. Palmer & Sons
America
Skeleton of a mule dog? Costermongers in a market
Two costermongers meet on a street corner and argue about a “moke” described as a skeleton. One quips the creature has a bushel and a half of oats at home but no time to eat them, prompting playful, dry exchanges about feeding the animal.
Varieties of a Cold and Perry Davis Painkiller Ad
An old newspaper ad explains how colds can strike in any season with abdominal pain or cramps. It advises not to fear appendicitis and to take Perry Davis Pain Killer in warm sweetened water for immediate relief. The product offered in 36c and 50c sizes.
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Perry Davis
Diverse Customs From Around The World In Odd Snippets
A compilation of curiosities covers voting inequality in Belgium, a claim about the origin of the sandwich by the fourth Earl of Sandwich, Madagascar's People of the Rocks fortress, a Hungarian wedding custom where the groom pays per pound of bride weight, Siamese agricultural omens via court astrologers, and a toy model railway set offered by Great Northern Railway for long journey children.
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Belgium
Fourth Earl of Sandwich
Madagascar
Hungary
Volked
Hag
Siam
Ministers of Agriculture
Great Northern Railway Company of England
Norfolk nonogenarians thrive under rural life in England
Harper's Weekly notes Norfolk England shows remarkable longevity among villagers and farmers. Several residents over 80 and beyond include a 96 year old former blacksmith and a 92 year old doctor's widow. Despite poor sanitation and rheumatism, the steady rural toil sustains long lives. The article argues quiet farm life and outdoor work promote aging well.
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Norfolk
England
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promise Reward
One hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by Walding Kinnan Marvin and others as trustworthy. Claims the remedy is taken internally and works on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free, price five cents per bottle, sold by all druggists.
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Hall
P. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Pation
Curls In Athens Sparked By Brass Hair Iron Invention
An item suggests an ornamental brass heats hair curling device advertised as the latest in jewel cases. It describes a brass front model with a sili cord and electric plug, priced at $2.25, claimed to heat to curl hair quickly and invites readers to purchase discreetly.
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Athens
Camusoles Cause Alarm In Tennessee Home
An elderly woman in a Tennessee mountain region grows suspicious after taking capsules prescribed by her doctor. After speaking with her son she shows no appetite, then sits in a rocking chair. He places a live coal and pipe near her, and she protests loudly saying cartridges are in her.
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Alam
San Francisco Star
Tennessee Mountain
Diseases of the Skin Relief by Chamberlains Salve
Skin diseases such as eczema and tetter cause intense itching and distress. Quick relief comes from applying Chamberlains Salve which allays itching and smarting almost instantly. Many cases have been cured. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and local druggists.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
Orr Drug Co
W. J. Smith & Bro
E. C. McEvoy
L. P. Canning
Receipt That Cures Weak Men Free Receipt That Cures Weak Men
An offer of a free prescription said to cure nervous debility lack of vigor and weak manhood. The letter promises a private home cure sent in a plain sealed envelope to any man who writes for it. It claims a physician designed the remedy and urges self treatment at home.
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E. Robinson
Reece
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