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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1914
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner discusses bond elections and Grady Hospital funding, urges attention to the Piedmont and Northern extension, and promotes a city abattoir and cold storage to protect public health. It notes Huerta’s collapse risks, and endorses the state Democratic leadership’s stance on primary rules and county unit system.
The Atlanta talk centers on Solicitor General Hugh M. Dorsey possibly seeking Georgia’s governorship. Prolonged focus on the Frank case makes any campaign risky, with passions still high over Mary Phagan’s murder and the case not yet resolved.
Federal troops stabilize the Colorado strike district and curb violence. Both sides share responsibility for bloodshed, prompting calls for compulsory arbitration to prevent further loss of life and property. Rockefeller's stance against arbitration is criticized as excessive.
Article notes Typhoid vaccination ends the disease in the U S Army with 90 646 officers and men in 1913 reporting only 3 cases and no deaths. Two cases occurred in new recruits, one in China. Vaccination began in 1909 and became universal. The piece cites prior years with higher cases and deaths and credits sanitary measures. It also covers Athens Georgia civic boosters and a notice about vaccination as a public health success.
Book notice for Perry and Price’s American History second book covering 1763 to 1914. Arthur Perry Jr. and Gertrude A. Price, both of New York City, authored the volume with maps and illustrations. Cloth edition priced at 60 cents.
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a spring laxative and blood cleanser. Claims purify stomach liver and kidneys, cure constipation, and leave you feeling fine. Priced 25 cents at your druggist. adv.
An old advertisement extols Black-Draught as the best family medicine for all ages. It claims to prevent long illness, aid weak stomachs and digestion, cure colic and nausea, and provide reliable relief. The plea emphasizes household use and consistent results over many years.
Birmingham, New Orleans and other minor league results listed with scores and outcomes. College note highlights University of Georgia 4 Tech 1 plus visiting spectators Sidney O. Smith and B. H. Walton. Also a Dr King’s New Discovery cough remedy advertisement and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve promotion.
SPECIAL TO WOMEN The most economical cleansing germicidal antiseptic is a soluble powder for douches treating catarrh inflammation ulceration of nose throat and feminine ills. Lydia E Pinkham Co has used Paxtine for ten years. Cured women say it is worth its weight in gold. 50c box at druggists or by mail Paxton Toilet Co Boston Mass.
Georgia shocks Tech 7 to 4 in Athens as pitchers Hitchcock and Eubanks duel. Montague and Burr deliver key hits for Tech, while Georgia capitalizes on early runs and late rallies. Corley to pitch for Georgia and Pitts for Tech in today’s rematch at 3:30.
Iowa feature notes Mrs. E J Rickets of Cedar Rapids endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy during the change of life, claiming it strengthened her and aided recovery after doctors advised bed rest. The column blends testimonial with a page of lodge notices and local society events.
Advertisement states a lender has $10,000 to loan on city property or improved farm lands. Loans available in amounts from $1,000 upward. Contact box 438. Deal offers 10 percent of weekly.
Clarke county announces candidates for tax collector sheriff clerk treasurer coroner surveyor and legislature posts. The notices list A MALLORY H H LINTON J H Hancock E L SMITH ELMER J CRAWFORD J F RHODES J M HODGSON J L MCCLEROY J H DORSEY E K GREER N WEATHERLY LC BROWN and C H ARNOLD JR as contenders with party and primary references in Elberton Georgia February and March 1914.
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