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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1907

Page

3

Debaters Form a Strong League at University of Georgia

The Debaters League of the University of Georgia has been organized to aid intercollegiate and intersociety debates. Officers include President R. H. Jones, Vice-President C. N. Piedelson, and Secretary T. F. Fleming. The league will manage debates and assist Professors Park and Sanford. Possible opponents being considered include Virginia, North Carolina, Sewanee, Vanderbilt, Johns Hopkins, and Tulane, with UNC to be debated as usual.

Debaters’ League University of Georgia R. H. Jones C. N. Piedelson T. F. Fleming Park and Sanford University of Virginia University of North Carolina Sewanee Vanderbilt Johns Hopkins Tulane

Methodist Minister praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

Reverend James A. Lewis of Milaca Minnesota endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praising its reliability for seven years in his home. He notes strong effectiveness for croup and whooping cough and lists Warren J. Smith & Bro O R Drug Co Orr Drug Co and several local suppliers as sellers.

Divorce suit filed by George W Sciple against Liddley Sciple

Atlanta reports suit for divorce by George W Sciple through Anderson Felder Rountree Wilson against his wife Liddley Sciple separated since January 15 1907. Incompatibility cited though details noted as sensational. Mrs Sciple reportedly in New York. Petitioner proposes permanent alimony and custody of children Marie Alma 21 George W 17 Carl Ellsworth 12 Ludwig Avery 7. Sciple Sons firm is prominent in Atlanta society.

Atlanta George W. Seiple Anderson, Felder Marie Alma George W Carl Ellsworth Ludwig Avery Sciples Sciple Sciple Sons Atanta

A Reliable Remedy for Croup in Winter Weather

Croup watchfulness is advised as cold weather begins. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is recommended to ward off a croup attack when given early. Mrs S Rosinthal of Turner Michigan endorses it for family use and recommends the remedy. Available from H R Palmer & Sons Warren J Smith & Bro L P Canning E C McEvoy Orr Drug Co.

Mra. S. Rosinthal Turner, Mich H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning E. C. McEvoy Orr Drug Co Chamberlain Orr Drug Company

Big Preparations for the Convention

Washington reports show Southern and Western states financially solid amid Wall Street unsettledness. Focus at the upcoming Rivers and Harbors Congress in early December frames western river development while railcar shortages threaten grain transport across regions. Secretaries Cortelyou Root Taft praised for crisis handling, Cortelyou emerges as a strong administrative figure. Census Bureau may study why women doctors desert medicine at George Washington University.

Washington South West Wall Street Treasury Department W. W. Heard Louisiana New York Heard Mississipp Madama Florida Georgia Franklin Lane Interstate Commerce Commission Mississippi Root Taft Cortelyon Cortelyou Roosevelt J. Pierpont Morgan Geo. W. Perkins A. B. Hepburn Clearing House Committee Bankers’ Trust Company Terasury Census Bureau Department of Medicine George - Washington University

Record Year of Industry Growth Along Southern Rail Line

The Land and Industrial Department reports a record year ending June 30 with 984 new industries totaling 54.7 million dollars in capital and 220 plant expansions investing 11.3 million. Construction of 78 industries valued at 7.1 million and overall industrial investments plus city improvements reach 1.785 billion along the Southern Railway and Mobile & Ohio line. New industrial sectors include textiles, cotton and oil mills, iron products, lumber, furniture, brick plants and fertilizer facilities. Population and farm value gains accompany rapid regional development as northern and European settlers move into the area amid rising investments.

Southern Railway Mobile & Ohio Railroad Land and Industrial Department Mobile & Ohio America

Arnica Salve Praise From Chapel Hill Reader

J G Jenkins of Chapel Hill writes a testimonial praising Bucklen's Arnica Salve for quick pain relief and healing of a felon. The ad promotes the product as best for sores burns and wounds, priced at 25 cents at W J Smith & Bro H R Palmer & I sons drug stores.

Bucklen J. G. Jenkins Chapel Hill

Coeducation in Medicine and Australian Telephone Linkage

Observations show women gained access to matriculation but demand did not rise in medical schools with coeducation. The piece notes cross-country contrasts, with Australia finally connecting Melbourne and Sydney by long distance telephone, despite initial government ownership that slowed progress. Engineer John Hasketh influenced U.S. telephone practices after visiting Australia.

Australia Bray Mr. Bray Melbourne Sydney United States John Hasketh

Noted Criminal Limelight Again

New York reports from Dannemora prison that Oliver Curtiss Perry, once famed for a 1892 American Express money car robbery, is starving himself slowly. He is blind, has a long criminal history, multiple escapes, and years of forced nourishment via tube.

New York Dannemora Oliver Curtiss Perry Perry American Express Company United States Treasury Syracuse Weedsport Port Byron Lyons Newark Auburn Mattewan

Hyomei Offered by H. R. Palmer & Sons with Guarantee

H. R. Palmer & Sons invite catarrh sufferers to try Hyomei with a full money back guarantee if not satisfying. They claim Hyomei reaches nose throat and lungs to kill germs and heal mucous membranes, offering a drug free medicated air treatment. The note questions Alabama adopting a rocker club measure.

H. R. Palmer & Sons

Railroads Push Back On State Regulation Clarion Call

A long editorial exposes the governors of Alabama Georgia and North Carolina for denying injury to railroads from regulation while arguing that rates publicity and anti unfair practice rules sustain public order. It accuses state actions of harming credit and urges court trials over punitive claims.

Election results show mixed gains for democracy across states

Tuesday elections produced notable wins and losses. Kentucky elected a Republican governor while Democrats kept the state legislature. New Jersey favored Fort over Katzenbach after delayed returns. Salt Lake City backed an anti Mormon ticket. San Francisco chose Dr. Taylor. Tammany-backed ticket prevailed in New York by over 20 000. John Sheatz won Pennsylvania state treasurer. Higgins reelected Rhode Island governor. McCarren defeated in Brooklyn while Republicans swept. Wilson won Kentucky governor race. Ex Governor Smith lost Maryland Senate primary.

Kentucky Fort New Jersey Katzenbach Salt Lake City Dr. Taylor San Francisco Tammany New York John Sheatz Philadelphia John G. Harman Higgins Rhode Island McCarren Brooklyn

Rudolph Named Gainesville Mayor

Gainesville Ga November 6 a municipal election elected Dr J S Rudolph mayor over M D Hudson and R F Simmons Rudolph one of the youngest mayors and a distinguished physician He polled 361 votes to 292 for Hudson and 92 for Simmons a robust board of aldermen was chosen.

Gainesville Rudolph M. D. Hudson R. F. Simmons Hudson Simmons

Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets End Biliousness Relief

Mrs. Rosa Potts of Birmingham Alabama reports relief from biliousness and constipation after using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. She notes the tablets relieve ill feeling, restore appetite, and bolster digestion without harsh laxatives. Sold by H R Palmer & Sons Warren J Smith & Bro L P Canning E C Mc Evoy Orr Drug Co.

Chamberlain Rosa Potts Birmingham Ala H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning E. C. McEvoy Orr Drug Co

Georgia Railroad Regulation Questioned by Milton H. Smith

A signed statement argues that recent Alabama laws on intra state rail traffic create unprofitable conditions for railroads and expose carriers to financial risk. Milton H. Smith challenges the fairness of state rate fixing and business regulation, asking readers if such rules would curb investment in railroads by Georgia and others. The piece seeks public sentiment on the issue.

Alabama Georgia Milton H. Smith

Industrial plants being established in Georgia and Alabama

Columbus Ga Nov 6 The Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index reports seven farm and Amber land purchases totaling 628 000 to new corporations with 3 100 000 minimum capital. It notes an electric railway system in Alabama with about 10 000 000 to be spent and a 2 500 000 paid in capital manufacturing company plus a 275 000 office building and 150 000 hotel project. The piece lists numerous industrial plants planned and bonds and local projects across the two states, highlighting continued prosperity and capital investment. It also mentions a Panama Railroad car contract won by an Anniston Alabama firm and Chamberlains Pain Balm advertisements.

Columbus Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index Alabama Georgia South South Georgia Laurens County Dublin Bain- DN eey-Saret Decatur County Florence Ala Mobile Columbiana Newnan Headland Savannah Sparta Waycross Vidalia Anniston

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E. D. Sledge Athens James A. Lewis Milaca Minn M. E. Churen I. R. Palmer & Sons B. W. Ocipple Chattanooga Red Hills Southern Alatama President Smith L&w Railroad North Carolina Frmm Albania Johnson Cleveland Gaingville States Chattanooga Steel
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