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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1909
Page
8
The article explains how cottonseed oil is extracted from cotton plant seeds, refined to odorless neutral flavor, and emphasizes its vegetable origin as healthier than hog lard due to lack of animal fats and potential taint.
Atlanta Nov 4. With cotton prices high and crop short the world’s spinners seek substitutes. Linters from cotton seed are bought by mill buyers in the South and shipped abroad for spinning into a milky silk like fabric or used for cloth felts mattresses and padding. Harry R Solomon of Solomon Brothers & Co. New York and several European buyers tour Southern mills to purchase linters for export and domestic manufacture.
A New York World report recounts coroner jury findings in Allegheny County that a cat did not suck a baby's breath. Physicians dismiss the myth while noting cats may crush a child’s chest when seeking warmth. Black cats remain scapegoats in old superstitions about infant death.
Haltimore Md Nov 4 With county precincts still missing unofficial tallies show the proposed state constitution amendment to disfranchise Black citizens defeated by about 1 percent. In statewide races comptroller winner defeated Republican opponent by 9 076 Urner Republican candidate for judge won in the sixth judicial district Hugh Duffy Republican defeated incumbent for a judgeship Republicans won sheriff surveyor and one court clerkship The legislature likely 40 Democrats 30 Republicans Democrats favored to press disfranchisement next election Half remaining returns show Hunterstown went wet and Hering Democrat for ?
A patent remedy claims rapid cure for rheumatism and neuralgia within one to three days. The advertisement asserts immediate symptom relief after the first dose and removal of the disease’s cause. Sold by L P Canning at Clayton and Jackson Streets for 75 cents or one dollar.
There is no case on record of a cough or cold resulting in pneumonia after Foley's Honey and Tar is taken. It will stop your cough and break up your cold quickly. Refuse any but the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar in a yellow package. Contains no opiates and is safe. Sold by all druggists.
A fragment questions a long standing superstition that mothers fear cats will suffocate or kill their babies. The writer argues this popular fallacy should be exposed and discarded as absurd. It reflects moral tone and social concern in the era.
Georgia Attorney General Hart issues a formal ruling denying authority for branch banks in the state. He states Georgia law requires a paid capital of at least 15000 and prohibits banks from operating as branches of a parent bank or under different names without new capital. He warns Tennessee firms seeking Georgia branches without incorporation face prohibition and notes public protection concerns.
Washington observers note statewide signals from Massachusetts showing a sharp Tory shift as tariff fallout fuels Democratic gains while GOP losses hint at broader discontent. The piece cites Parsons and party dynamics in New York and hints at a fight against Speaker Cannon. Also promotes Champlain’s Stomach and Tiger Tablets for child constipation.
The speaker announces candidacy for mayor of Athens pending action in the Democratic primary. This short notice names a hopeful seeking party support and degree of official qualification within the city’s political process.
H J Rowe declares candidacy for mayor of Athens subject to Democratic primary action. The statement outlines intent to seek office and aligns with party process. Local politics focus on leadership and future plans pending primary results.
Notice announces dates for aldermanic races in the First and Second wards and notes the Democratic primary action. Candidate oO. F. Buchner seeks Alderman, Second Ward, with dates for the election to follow.
A candidate declares intent to seek the office of Alderman from the Second Ward, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. Cc. T. Young.
The date for the office of Alderman in the First Ward is set, pending the action of the Democratic primary. Local party leaders confirm the timetable and expected voting window as factions prepare for the competitive race.
A. J. Foster announces candidacy for Alderman in the Third Ward. Wolver M. Smith also seeks the Third Ward seat. A. M. Center lists a bid for Alderman in the Fourth Ward.
A date is established for the Fourth ward Alderman election subject to action involving J. W. Watson. Local officials prepare notices and ballots, with campaigns expected to begin after the formal date is released.
Corner Broad and Lumpkin streets the Home Building Company offers home construction with in house mills and experienced workers. A testimonial from Mrs. Louie Hite of 428 Oudlen St Danville Illinois praises Foley's Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder relief. She urges others to begin treatment now to avoid Brights disease or diabetes and notes the product is sold by all druggists.
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