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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1909
Page
5
The Athens Daily Banner lists subscription rates and delivery notes, warns carriers not to collect payments, and urges prompt reports of delivery issues. It also comments on local affairs including politics, rail and education topics, and notable figures.
Real estate in Athens shows steady growth with high prices and very low vacancy for rentals. Investment sentiment is strong as demand outpaces supply, attracting investors from various areas. Also notes geographic progress, local education efforts, and a history column of notable dates. The piece closes with a birthday note for F W Benson and a cold remedy advertisement.
Washington reports heated exchanges among Georgia members after Representative Hardwick was named to a committee to discipline bolters. The Georgia delegation quarried over caucus loyalties, with Hardwick and Bartlett accused of breaking caucus unity while Adams on, Bell, and Hughes remained nonbolters.
Georgia lawmakers dispute Champ Clark's leadership move as Bartlett and Hardwick push for a Rules Committee seat. The caucus rejected Bartlett plan citing it did not go far enough while Edwards recalls secrecy over proposed nominees and Bartlett's aim to join the Ways and Means panel.
The chief time saver of the business men in this city is the long distance Bell Telephone. The convenience and satisfaction of a long distance message makes the cost small in comparison.
Advertising copy claims Foley's Kidney Remedy cures kidneys and bladder issues within medicine's reach. It asserts relief from backache and irregularities that could lead to Bright's disease or diabetes if untreated.
Chess preliminaries filled Alexander Hall at Princeton University as the Rice trophy contest between Oxford Cambridge and an American team from Princeton and peers from Pennsylvania Columbia Brown Harvard and Yale began.
Local fraternal groups announce regular meetings at the Max Joseph building and Carlton building on Jackson street. Notices include Vernon Lodge No. 22 F and A M, Elmo Lodge No. 40 K of P, Keystone Chapter No. 1 Royal Arch Masons, Athens IOOF Lodge No. 75, Davia Camp No. 292 W O W, and Athens Rebekah Lodge No. 34 I O F with meeting nights and inviting all in good standing.
Dr Clarence N Walker osteopathic physician and graduate of the American School of Osteopathy Kirksville Missouri is listed with address 612 South Mutual Building Athens Georgia. He is associated with Dr A T Still founder of the science and president.
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