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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1909
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner outlines carrier delivery rates for home and street editions with monthly and weekly prices and advices prompt reporting of missed deliveries. It also notes that no carrier may collect subscriptions and includes several brief political opinions on Taft, Cooper case coverage, and education.
The Banner reports the Chamber of Commerce committee pushing a union passenger station for the city. Officials plan to present a businesslike case to the railroads, arguing the depot would beautify property and yield profit. The effort, led by active leaders, aims for early talks with railroad officials and a successful citywide outcome. President Taft faces a demanding congressional task.
The six Georgia representatives who left the Party caucus will explain their actions in due time. They served Georgia well in Congress and still have productive years ahead. Accusations of disloyal motives are unwarranted, and they likely acted for constituents. Democrats should avoid quarrels and seek harmony now.
The Atlanta Georgian argues for a state compulsory education law but questions readiness. It acknowledges potential future enactment while urging honest assessment of current conditions and the practical challenges in Georgia.
The stormy weather unsettles Augusta raising nervousness about rainfall impacts. Citizens of Athens urged to contribute promptly to relief for Cuthbert as the city reels from losses and seeks support efforts.
An old advertisement claims rheumatism arises from inactive kidneys and presents a home remedy using Fluid Extract Dandelion and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. It describes symptoms, causes, and the supposed benefit of cleansing the blood and kidneys to relieve joint pain and urinary issues.
The ad promotes instant message satisfaction with Bell Telephone, claiming no rival can match the feature. For 35 cents a three minute call to Monroe is available, encouraging readers to call for long distance service.
Notes from the Labor World report ongoing strikes and union actions. Bethlehem Steel shifts payroll to checks after April, and a general strike in Budapest affects carmen and motor drivers. Pennsylvania cigar makers seek higher wages, Canada reports three disputes in November, and the Cigar Makers’ Union paid over 60000 in benefits last year. Union efforts span railroads, stablemen in San Francisco, cotton spinners losses, and trade council rulings on Grave Diggers. The Musical Mutual Protective Union expands a 60 year member exemption, while the Coopers’ Union considers a death benefit proposal.
March 19 entries include the birth of Thomas McKean 1734 in Chester County died 1817 in Philadelphia. Lord Cornwallis retreat 1781 from Guilford Court House. David Livingstone born 1813 died 1873. Lafayette welcomed to Georgia 1825. Battle of Goliad 1836. 1863 Lincoln ordered arrest of arms suppliers to tribes. Geronimo surrendered 1889. Morocco refused U S demands 1888. Manitoba assembly urged reciprocity 1840. Emigrant voyage to Liberia 1805. Gen John M Thayer died 1906, born 1820.
William Morton Wheeler born in Milwaukee on March 19 1865. He studied in Wisconsin and Germany, taught at Clark University University of Chicago University of Texas, and joined the Smithsonian Naples station before becoming professor at Harvard in 190?, advancing invertebrate zoology research.
The referendum passed by 1 152 to 1 011, enabling the formation of the Sacramento County District Council of Teamsters. The International Photo Engravers Union plans tuberculosis sanitariums in several regions with a $2 per capita tax. Sweden's Printers' Trade Union signs a five year national tariff for wages and rules for all towns.
Harry Wilson of Waynetown Ind hails Chamberlains Cough Remedy as unequaled for croup and cold throat troubles. Used at first sign of the croupy cough it may prevent an attack, with widespread home success. Sold by H B Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co W J Smith & Bro E C McEvoy L P Canning.
If you cannot visit friends in Hogansville you can still reach them by long distance Bell Telephone. A 3 minute call costs 90 cents and serves the same purpose as an in person visit.
Maj. L W V McKennon commands Tenth Infantry at Fort Benjamin Harrison and drives the Benguet road project in Northern Luzon. He used a multinational 4000 man labor force aided by music to speed work, inspiring drills with songs and drum rhythms. A bet with the Philippine Commission and a cigar reward spurred rapid progress, culminating in a celebratory entry into Baguio two days before the wager’s end.
Mt Vernon Lodge No 32 F and A M meets second Thursday monthly at Masonic hall 3rd floor Max Joseph building Clayton Street. St Elmo Lodge No 40 Knights of Pythias meets Monday 8 at Castle Hall Max Joseph building Clayton and Wall. Keystone Chapter No 1 Royal Arch Masons meets third Tuesday 8 at Max Joseph building. Athens B P O E meets Wednesday 8 30 at lodge quarters Broad and Lumpkins. Jenn Lodge No 75 I O F meets Tuesday 8 at Carlitos building Jackson Street. Osmose W C W Lodge rooms Carlton Building Jackson Street. Athens Rebekah Lodge No 34 meets Thursday 8 30 at Carlton building Jackson Street.
Mrs. Ada Hopkins of Coldwater Michigan credits Hyomel with curing a severe bronchitis and chronic coughing after other remedies failed. Palmer & Sons advertise Hyomel a complete outfit for one dollar including a bottle and rubber inhaler with a money back guarantee.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills by H R Palmer and Sons. It claims the pills prevent appendicitis and cure various ailments, including constipation biliousness and malaria, priced at 25 cents at W J Smith & Bro.
Gainesville Midland schedules show trains between Athens and Gainesville with daily exceptions. Arrivals include 9:15 a.m. and 3:50 p.m. on weekdays, plus 11:15 a.m. and 8:15 p.m. Sundays. Departures list 6:00 a.m. and 11:50 a.m. with mixed and regular passenger services on Sundays.
Schedule fragment shows train numbers 62 32 38 with times 7 05 am 4 15 pm and 10 30 am 2 15 am 11 02 pm. Agent J Z Hoke listed with contact.
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