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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1909
Page
7
The Athens Banner discusses subscription terms and carrier duties, notes on the Georgia Carolina fair, and local quick takes. It covers Taft and Roosevelt comments, Diaz meeting attire, and auto race notes with a closing digression on football versus automobiles debates.
The article contrasts Dr. H F Harris's claim that hookworm caused most Andersonville wartime deaths with Dr J W Kerr's view that pellagra caused the deaths. Kerr cites symptom match and musty corn diet as the source, noting corn bread was the soldiers’ staple and often musty. The piece traces the topic through political moments and a recent monument unveiling.
The American Geographic Society is accused of eagerness to decide the Cook versus Peary North Pole claim. The Florida Times-Union criticizes the society for preemptive judgment while Cook submits proofs to Copenhagen and awaits Danish conclusions before any final ruling.
The piece argues for honest tariff revision to curb trusts and aid consumers. It cites Massachusetts elections showing Republican declines under tainted support and notes tariff as a central issue for Congress and national campaigns, predicting trouble in GOP ranks.
November 12 entries mark Bailly death in Paris born 1730s Montrey conflict and California governor, Kemble’s death born 1775, Sherman cut wire Atlanta to Washington 1864 Patti divorce 1884, American Railway Union strike 1895, Marcus Daly Montana financier died 1900, Maj Gen William R Shafter died 1906 with birthplaces and dates where given.
The text notes Frank Burr Mallory born November 12 1862 in Cleveland Ohio. It traces his education at Harvard College and Harvard Medical School and his career in Boston hospitals including Boston City Hospital and Children’s Hospital. It adds his long tenure as professor of pathology at Harvard Medical School. It also comments on American journalism’s handling of the Madame Steinheil trial in France, comparing it to sensational coverage of the Thaw case.
The Rug Carpet and Drapery Department will be the feature on Miller's second floor, showcasing a special selection and layout for home decor shoppers.
The Southern Mutual building in Athens has rented the last office in its seven story structure. The seven stories, once thought too large, are fully occupied signaling rapid city growth. Court crowds chase involving a lone prisoner ends as misread murder fears fade. Sidewalks progress with granolithic paving on Hill and Lumpkin streets improving beauty and property values. Local aviators Eppes and Huff build a lighter monoplane aiming for better trials and city promotion. The airship promise arises alongside automobile races and show.
Mrs. Kicker asks about the house number for a return from a banquet. Mr. Kicker replies he has unscrewed the door number and will take it with him, noting his plan to remember the address. Local newspaper tone captures a light domestic incident with a humorous edge.
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