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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1908
Page
8
Markets Review Cotton Prices and Exchange Quotations
New York market shows tone steady with 4,700 sales. Opening and closing figures listed for November through March contracts, with December and January notably near 38 to 39 cents. Liverpool prices echo easy tone with 17,000 sales. Chicago closes with listed exchange quotations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liverpool
Park— Semin
Leonidas E. Greene
Danteleville
Cuban Elections Near as Gomez and Menocal Vie for Cuba
Havana on November 13 reports Cuba near elections to end the provisional interregnum. General Gomez leads Liberal factions to face General Menocal, Conservative nominee, with 107 electors and 24 senators to be chosen. Key issues include tariff policy with the United States and fears of upheaval despite a peaceful campaign image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
United States
Josep Miguel Gomez
Oly Fgationa
Liberal Party
Gengral
Mario Garcia Menocal
Pinar del Rio
Matanzas
Santa Clara
Camaguey
Oriente
Gomez
Alfredo Zayas Y Alphonso
Dr. Zayas
General Menocal
Chappara
Cornell
Maryland Agricultural College
Porto Rico
General Gomez
Palma
Par
Cotton Warehouse Plan Gaining State Support In New Orleans
The Farmers' Union backed a central New Orleans cotton warehouse to store surplus crops for home owners. Governor Saunders endorsed, urging a possible special Louisiana legislature session. Aimed to keep cotton in state hands, with a 1 million bale capacity and negotiable warehouse certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ene
Orléans
New Orleans
Farmers’ Educational and Cooperative Union
New Orleans Progressive Union
Progressive Union
Saunders
Louisiana
T. J. Brooks
Tennessee
G. R. Hightower
Mississippi
J. Z. Greene
North Carolina
J. W. Boyett, Jr
L. H. O. Martin
Georgia
L. H. Morris
Alabama
Farmers’ Union
Reverend Ellis on Near Beer in Georgia Prohibition
Dr T D Ellis Macon state league president spoke in Columbus at an Anti-Saloon League gathering saying prohibition laws are the best enforced in Georgia. He cited statewide drops in drinking and crime and ten month results surpassing expectations, while noting near beer is not as harmful as some think and many customers choose it over whisky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Anti-Saloon League
T. D. Ellis
Macon
Georgia
Foley's Kidney Remedy Advertisement and 1906 Arrest Mention
An elderly health ad promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy for kidney and bladder issues claiming restoration of strength. The entry notes a resignation amid an elections controversy and recalls General Gomez's 1906 arrest during Palma’s revolt, later released. Gomez had served as governor of Santa Clara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomez
Palma
Santa Clara
Proctor Joins Athens Electric Railway as Engineer
Mr C B Proctor of Virginia has moved to this city and joined the Athens Electric Railway Co as an electrical engineer. He previously worked with General Electric in Schenectady for years and is regarded as a highly capable employee. He is brother to Dr J P Proctor and Mrs W T Bryan of the city, and Who Banner extends a cordial welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Proctor
Virginia
Athens Electric Railway Co
Ife
General Electric Co
Schnectady
Lana
J. P. Proctor
W. T. Bryan
Proctor
Rev W A Chastain to Speak at Y M C A Meeting
The men's meeting at the Y M C A hall tomorrow afternoon will be led by Rev W A Chastain. His address is expected to be a highlight of the event. Miss Virginia Bryan will perform several solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Chastain
Virginia Bryan
Gymnasium Entertainment a Pleasant Affair
The senior gymnasium class of the Y M C A hosted a Thursday evening event at the Y M C A parlors for young people of the Christian church. About twenty five from the church joined later by YWCA gym class members bringing total guests near fifty. After gymnastics and indoor baseball, refreshments were served and the hour was enjoyed ro: the event fostered cordial social royalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Young Women's Christian Association
Mr W T Haygood to Move to Athens
In mid December W T Haygood of Farmington will relocate his family to Athens and occupy the Dearing Street residence long held by R Brandt. The Haygood family will be welcomed as new citizens. Prof R E Park departs today for Monticello to attend an Educational rally. Mrs S H Hutchens of Woodville was in town for a few hours yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Haygood
Athens
Farmington
Dearing Street
R. Brandt
Haygood
Cithzens
R. E. Park
Monticello
H. Hutchens
Woodville
Short Notes of Interest and Local Notices
Short notes of local ads and notices list services from Our Drug Company and Georgia Junk & Coal Co. Offers include prescriptions filled, coal delivery, boarding inquiries, wood orders, fire insurance, realty visits, and various sales. Also ads for rent, typewriter, a farmer’s mare, and a furnishing giveaway from Bailey Supply Co.
Purchase Lot on Milledge Avenue by Mr Steedman
Mr. W. B. Steedman purchased a lot on Milledge Avenue between the homes of L. N. Young and O. R. Hinton. He plans to build a handsome residence next year in keeping with the upscale neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steedman
W. B. Steedman
Milledge Avenue
Messrs
L. N. Young
O. R. Hinton
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THE
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