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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1908
Page
4
The notice urges prompt reporting of delivery issues and bans any carrier from collecting or selling papers. It then shifts to a string of late 19th century political notes: Taft, Foraker, Culberson, and Democratic prospects, with mentions of Joe Folk, pardons in Georgia, and tariff revision.
The Republicans will publish a list of contributions only showing sums given to Chairman Hitchcock. Private contributions will be omitted from the published list, though most funds were raised privately and used to influence outcomes.
Clarke county farmers are urged to attend a big meeting in the University chapel this Wednesday. The Commission on Country Life appointed by President Roosevelt will speak and discuss topics of great importance and promised benefit for farmers.
The article notes rising global unemployment, praising Republicans for reviving mills in the United States while condemning England where about 200000 Londoners are jobless. It questions Parliament's relief efforts as winter approaches.
The Banner supports preserving Tallulah Falls as a national park rather than developing it into a water power site. It urges Georgia leaders to seek congressional action to create a park, arguing the scenic site could rival Yellowstone and benefit the nation.
A compact list marks November 10 milestones from 1483 Martin Luther birth to 1906 US Minister Gummere visit Fez. Highlights include the Mayflower at Provincetown 1620 and explorers such as Henry Morton Stanley finding Dr Livingstone in 1871.
Senator Elkins demands the marriage of his daughter to the Duke of Abruzzi proceed quickly or be cancelled. He fights interview requests and photographs and has given the Duke weeks to obtain Dowager Queen Margharita’s consent or end the union.
Amos Emerson Dolbear born November 10, 1838 in Norwich Connecticut. Noted American educator and inventor credited with magneto telephone static telephone spring balance ammeter and sound to electricity convertibility. He studied at Ohio Wesleyan and taught physics at Tufts College since 1874.
Historical clippings reflect wide newspaper reaction to the 1909 presidential election. Sentiments range from Taft’s suitability and Bryan’s defeats to labor and business influence, noting New York City turnout and the role of Gompers and capitalist interests in shaping results.
A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for curing sores boils ulcers and burns saving doctor bills. It sells for 25 cents at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons drug stores.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a cure for sick headache caused by stomach disorders. It invites readers to get a free sample at H. R. Palmer & Sons and Orr Drug Co. and lists local drug stores.
H. Clay Pierce, Waters-Pierce Oil chairman, travels from St. Louis to Austin to surrender for trial on a 1900 false swearing indictment. Sheriff Matthews and special counsel await at the sheriff’s office. Bond discussions range from 10,000 to 100,000, with several prominent men reportedly ready to sign.
Simple home remedy claimed to ease rheumatism and kidney and bladder trouble. The recipe uses Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla with dosing guidance and promises detoxification of kidneys and relief from backache and urinary issues.
Mrs William H Serly of Wheeling West Virginia reports her daughter suffered colds and a severe cough last winter but was cured without a doctor using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. Her boy avoided croup with timely use. The remedy is sold by H R Palmer Orr Drug Warren J Smith and L P Canning E C McEvoy.
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