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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1909

Page

6

Model Pennsylvania forest bill aims to curb floods and protect water

A proposed act before the Pennsylvania legislature would empower the State Department of Forestry to regulate timber land use and timber removals to conserve water supplies. The bill would unify prior laws and grant the Forestry Board clear authority over all state forest lands, with support from the American Civic Association as a model for forest policy.

Pennsylvania Legislature of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Department of Forestry Department of Forestry Forestry Board American Civic Association

Chattanooga Pursues $100,000 Jeffries Johnson Bout

Chattanooga capitalists plan a $100,000 purse for an eight round fight between Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries. E W Forstner of Chat Automobile Co backs the proposal, with leading locals backing the effort to arrange a meeting of the fighters. Forfeit arrangements are expected, and the Tennessee law restricting long prize fights to eight rounds is cited.

Chattanooga Tenn Jack Johnson James J. Jeffry E. W. Forstner Chat Automobile Company Tennessee

American Civic Association cited for Niagara Falls campaign

The American Civic Association is praised for its broad and quiet achievements including its successful campaign against the commercial spoliation of Niagara Falls. The group is urged to receive welcome support from all who take pride in their town, with emphasis on practical assistance alongside goodwill.

American Civic Association Niagara Falls Pittsburg

Man's grief after wife's death prompts talk of remarriage

A Houston Post brief notes a man deeply grieving his wife's death as days pass, with neighbors wondering if he has remarried. The item reflects local sentiment and speculation surrounding a mourner's life after loss.

Houston Post

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with Pazo Ointment

An advertisement promises cure of itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with Pazo ointment or refund. The product is offered at 50 cents.

Death Predicted For Roosevelt by Chicago Professor

New York news reports Professor Frederick Starr of the University of Chicago predicts ex President Roosevelt will not return alive from Africa citing age temper and tropical fevers. Starr notes Roosevelt’s quick temper risk in dangerous climates and suggests he change plans to travel the Great Lakes. A patient testimonial about Foley's Urine Laxative appears unrelated.

New York Roosevelt Africa Frederick Starr University of Chicago Mr. Roosevelt Starr Tropics

Laymen's Meeting in Des Moines Opens with Notable Speakers

A laymen's meeting in Des Moines opened today after months of planning and will run through Friday. Scheduled speakers include Bishop Morrison of Davenport J Campbell White of New York Colonel Elijah Halford of Chicago and other noted religious workers.

Des Moines Morrison Davenport J. Campbell White New York Elijah Halford Chicago

After Twenty Years Husband Returns to Evanston Home

Chicago reports John Alles reappeared in Evanston after twenty years away. He vanished one morning while going to work, prompting a police search across several cities. His wife and 10 year old son stopped hoping, but a California trip uncovered new clues and led to the reunion.

Chicago John Alles Evanston Whittier Cal California Father Alles

Wright to seek Congress in Seventh District

Rome Ga March 23 Judge Moses Wright declares his candidacy for Congress from the seventh district denying any planned appointment elsewhere He confirms he will announce and campaign at the proper time noting his fixed intention precedes Gordon Lee's retirement Wright is a University of Georgia graduate with prior legislative service and two terms as solicitor general now serving a second term as Rome circuit judge.

Rome Moses Wright Congress Seventh Congressional Gordon Lee Wright University of Georgia Rome Judicial Circuit

Rainbow Easter Egg Papers Promise Easy Dyeing

At Easter time every child desires colored eggs and Rainbow Easter Egg Papers offer beautiful marbleized colors that resist staining and are non poisonous. The New York World will give a free set with the Sunday issue and out of town readers may request a set by writing to the Easter Egg Editor at Box L354 New York City.

New York World P. O New York City

Unitarian Leader Sails to Preach Abroad

The Rev. Samuel A. Eliot, president of the American Unitarian Association, sailed from Boston to England to preach at the British National Conference this spring. He is invited to speak in Oxford Edinburgh Glasgow and Birmingham among other centers.

Boston Mass Samuel A. Eliot American Unitarian Association England Oxford Edinburgh Glasgow Birmingham

Lumber Dealers In Session In South Bend Meeting

A large attendance of prominent lumbermen gathered in South Bend Indiana for a meeting of the Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan Retail Lumber Dealers Association. Several trade issues were on the agenda for discussion.

South Bend Ind Northern Indiana Southern Michigan

Buffalo Kennel Club Show Opens in City Convention Hall

The Buffalo Kennel Club exhibition opens in City Convention Hall and runs through Saturday with a record entry from across the United States and Canada covering all popular canine varieties. Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted as a safe cough remedy sold by druggists.

Buffalo Dog Show Buffalo N. Y Buffalo Kennel Civ City Convention Hall United States Canada Foley Ail Drageate

Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Cures for Kidney Bladder Ailments

Advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy can cure kidney and bladder troubles not beyond medical reach. It asserts relief from backaches and irritations that, if neglected, could lead to Bright's disease or diabetes.

Foley Bright

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Savadura Chemical Company Savaanah Orr’s School Pulaski and Dougherty Streets S. P. Orr Jeffries M. Stern, “. T. Bryan G. A. Mall, Deupres Hunnicu M. Stern M. G. Michael G. A. Mell B. Y. Harris The Athens Savings Bank Does.a A. Hunnicutt Mell L. F. Edwards A. Wolkush Cesimer Wis Lincoln Trenton N. J Abraham Lincoln Assembly State Capitol New Jersey Department Grand Army of the Republic Foran Governor Fort Uriah Seeley Newark Mme, Nordica Cambridge Vannie F. Allen Malden Allen Mme Lillian Nordica Laymen’s Meeting Endurant Hardware Co Rosa A. von der Lieth College Ave National Lumber CO Yellow Pine Lumber Candler Atlanta, GA Greater Athens R. L. Moss Mfg. Co Thens, Ga Ge. S. Cranes & Coo Atlas Portland Cement Coal & Coke Co John L. Arnold Clayton and Jackson Streets
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