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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1908

Page

2

Gubernatorial Race Cartoon by Local Artist

City cartoonist Paul E. Jackson portrays a Georgia gubernatorial race with Hoke Smith on a horse named Little Joe surging ahead while rivals lag, praising Jackson’s skill and urging readers to note the illustration. The piece blends political satire with notices from Winder News and Indiana G A R encampment coverage, mentioning local readers, vintage ad copy, and public notices about events and remedies.

Paul E. Jackson Georgis Jackson Little Joe Amd Hoke Smith

Receivership case in Atlanta estates detailed in court

In a Georgia Superior Court session, May Inman Gray and James M. Gray presented affidavits concerning the estate of Walker P. Inman. Debts are estimated around 210,000 with 460,000 secured by notes. Attorneys argued over firm obligations and the status of Inman & Co. assets, while affidavits from S. M. Inman and Mrs. May Inman Gray described family ties and health issues affecting executrix duties. The court adjourned to hear objections Tuesday afternoon.

Nuinniler Atlanta Wathea Minn Gray Barrett Varius Caties James Ro Gray Mir Barrer Gray BR. Gr Ot Data & Con Walker P. Inman Jana Brandon Inman Tikit Becaue Inman & Co John S. Cohen The Atlanta Journal Morton Smith John A. Bri S. M. Inman Walker P. Intuian S. H. Askew May Inman Gray Het Walker Po Braydon Bratton Mes Gray Charles T. Hopsins Alex Kine Spalding Mr. I Luther Gowner Ben J. Conyers Oandon

Dr King’s New Life Pill Sold With Money Worth Guarantee

Cedar View Mississippi merchant B G Stewart touts Dr King’s New Life Pill as delivering gold in weight value for constipation malaria or biliousness. Sold under guarantee at W J Smith & Bro H R Palmer 300s drug stores. 25c.

B. G. Stewart Cedar View Miss Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bro H.R. Palmer

Cloverhurst Club Days Planned With Tournaments

Cloverhurst Country Club outlines summer Club Days with weekly entertainments and refreshments. The first tournament opens Friday at 3 pm in May, with members voting on preferred weekday for future events. A drive from test tea between 5:16 and 5:59 and tie-break rules are noted, with subsequent weeks featuring team matches and varied play.

Cloverhurst Country Clube Suimsereaf Delwich Ornoonm Holt Moated Grange

Sore Nipples Cure Suggested by Salve Use

Mothers warned of sore nipples may cure by applying Chamberlains Salve after nursing and wiping off before the next feed. The salve is widely used by nurses and sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning C. McEvoy Orr Drug Co.

Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sons W. A Smith & Bro L P Canning E C. McEvoy Orr Drug Co W. J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning C. McEvoy

Old Joe Brown and Little Joe B. 1908 Cherokee democracy plea

A 1908 letter from Collard G. Green of Barnesville Georgia urges voters to back J M B over Joseph E in a Cherokee democracy context. It recalls 1863 support for Joseph E and promises to revive those times for J M B. The piece includes politics plus a health ad for Foley’s Kidney Cure and another note urging cure for a coughing congregant with Foley’s Honey and Tar.

Joseph E J. M. B. Collard G. Green Barnesville Pike County

Navy's early ships and brave captain in American history

The article recounts the push for four new ships for a national naval force during the Revolution, the debate over armament, and the building program. It highlights Captain Nicholas Biddle and the HMS Yarmouth encounter, the Randolph's sinking, and the daring actions that spurred local support for privateer and vessel construction in 1770s America.

R. M. Cheshire Washington David Hhey Lous Awashineten Kvieh Ehanenenk Worrien Virginia Framball Filinetcap Comeress Proviedence Boston Cetus Monte Baettl Eunity Delaware Congress Lecember Thddie Healey Charleston Biddle Randolph Bahama Banks Yarmouth

Seventh District Protest Meeting Called in Rome Ga

Rome Ga May 19 Hon W Jtunn chairman of the democratic committee of the seventh congressional district calls a meeting of representatives from each county in the district to protest the state executive committee rule that lets delegates to the state convention be chosen by the gubernatorial primary winner. The plan aims to curb one man power and preserve democratic principles. Delegates from Pryt Painting Moyd Aud son Stan and Walkey vote against the rule. The meeting will be held in Rome on Monday to consider the request from district committee members.

Rome Jtunn Democratic Committee Seventh Congressional District Mondlay Pry Moyd Stan

Russian Prisoners Urge Petition From Schlusselburg

A half dozen women among seventy three political prisoners smuggle out an appeal to foreign press from Schlusselburg near St. Petersburg. They report chained hands and feet, bread and water rations, and abuse by warders during visits by the rector of administration and other officials. The appeal describes beatings and unconsciousness among prisoners and asks for relief.

Berlin Schlusselburg St. Petersburg Forclen Press Ordeval Ahalf

Mississippi Press Association In Session Harrisburg May 19

President Hobbs opened the annual Mississippi Press Association meeting in Harrisburg with a cordial greeting from Mayor Don and Ripley president Tobi dress. The session featured routine business and the schedule included discussions on editorial pay and topics affecting newspapers, with social features planned for Friday.

Mississippi Press Association Harrisburg Miss Missippi the Times B. OT. Hobbs Misippi Press Association Don Ripley R Dent Tobi

Electric Bitters Promoted as Climate Remedy

The article argues high elevations bring fevers while malaria prevails lower down due to altitude. It endorses Electric Bitters as the best remedy for lassitude malaria jaundice biliousness fever and debility, calling it a blood purifier and antidote to weakness and insomnia. Sold with guarantee at W. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons drug stores at 50c.

W. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons Drug Stores

Daughters of the American Revolution Seek Scholarship Fund

The DAR in this city aims to raise money to establish a scholarship at the State Normal School. A local business named Tarawa will donate a liberal percentage of receipts today to the fund, with D. ALR. Day at the luraWwa contributing to the effort. The drive emphasizes supporting the Normal School and completing the scholarship.

Daughters of the American Revolution State Normal School Harawa Daughters of the Revolution Normal School Tarawa D. Alr luraWwa

Herald Declares Editorial Independence Seeks Local Growth

The Gainesville Herald states it avoids politics in editorials, focusing on roads schools trade and local enterprise. It urges readers and advertisers, noting newspapers exist to serve business needs and offer space for candidates, while maintaining independent news reporting.

Ierald The Herald Joe Brown Tlerald Hoke Smith Vic Mergid Gainesvill-ward Flocal Enterprises Gainesville Hall County Thesa Wl Lock Hope Regways Atlanta Journal Maat

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