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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1907

Page

1

November Ailments and the Body’s Cold Weather Tune up

The piece warns that changing temperatures in November force the human system to adapt or risk illness. It blames altered perspiration for toxin buildup and kidney strain, promotes Peruna as a preventive tonic, and cites Dr. Hartman’s long use in Europe and America. Purchase details offer $1 per bottle or $5 for six bottles from The Peruna Drug Mfg. Co. in Columbus, Ohio.

Indy Uf Atoll Hidsueya Plis Bright Peruna Teruna Peruna Drug Mfg. Co Columbus Ohio Express

A New Charter For Atlanta

A sweeping revision of Atlanta’s city charter would change elections for most city officials and set the government as a commission under a new charter. A charter revision commission will study options, visit other cities, and report in six months, with mayoral appointing power over members and proposed data gathering.

Atlanta Curtis Poneroy Athinta Galveston Des Moines San Francisco

Statistics cited on crime and whiskey influence in Clarke County

Judge Charles H. Brand opened the Clarke Superior Court grand jury with striking numbers from the Georgia Penitentiary report. He noted growth in murders and manslaughter and a high share of convicts linked to alcohol, weapons, and labor divisions, arguing these trends threaten public safety and state peace.

Georgia Brand Grand Jury Clarke Superiore Charles H. Brand Ady Inc Sambling Judge Brand Conviers Farhars USD

Dr W I L Young Farewell Address at Y M C A

Dr W I L Young pastor of the First Baptist Church for fourteen years will speak at the Y M C A men’s meeting next Sunday afternoon. His talk marks his farewell before moving to a new charge in Decatur. All city men urged to attend and fill the Y M C A hall to show support for his years of service. Also notes are given about Folys Kidney Cure and DeWitts Little Early Risers.

W. IL Young First Baptist Church Yo M. GC Dr. Young Decadur Y. M

Southern man for Democratic presidential nominee urged at Tennessee convention

A Tennessee Democratic state convention on November 13 endorsed nominating a southern man for the 1908 Democratic presidential ticket. Delegates were instructed to push a Tennessee delegation that would vote for a southern candidate. former Governor James D. Porter was named but not endorsed. Woodrow Wilson declined to speak. Governor Patterson supported the movement. The measure asserted the South’s loyalty to the party while arguing for unity beyond regional lines and independence from corporate influence.

Nashville Tenn Tennessee James D. Porter Porter Woodrow Princeton Dnive Patterson South Test

Athens Humane Society Actively Targets Stock Cruelty

The Athens Humane Society informs citizens that it will prosecute violations of stock cruelty laws. In a published letter the society notes reports of overloaded teams and inadequate brakes on hills. It urges owners to inspect and correct practices, warning that unaddressed abuse may be reported to courts.

Athens Humane Society Athens Athens Shemane Society Sociery Ani Mais Dre Ln Tle

Worth Remembering Foley's Kidney Cure Claim

This message asserts Foley's Kidney Cure will cure any kidney or bladder trouble within medical reach. It claims universal efficacy and notes it is sold by all druggists.

Foley

Prohibition Laws Sweep Nation Amid Hot Campaigns

A Chicago report cites a nationwide surge in prohibition effort led from the Prohibition national headquarters. The drive claims over half the nation under some form of prohibition, with the South showing solid gains and dry counties expanding in Georgia Alabama Arkansas Florida Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi Tennessee Texas Missouri Virginia West Virginia. Some northern states also report progress as Maine North Dakota Kansas Vermont Iowa South Dakota Wisconsin move toward local option while New Mexico Arizona Nevada Montana Idaho remain largely untouched. The piece notes the New Pure Food and Drug Law’s stance on Foley's Honey and Tar as non opiate and safe for all ages, and critiques Secretary Taft's prestige while abroad, implying a waning presidential chance unless he returns soon.

Chicago United States Georgia Alabama Arkansas Florida Kenady Louisiana Mississippi Tennessee Texas Missouri Virginia West Virginia Maine North Dakota Kansas Iowa South Dakota Vermont Wscorsin New Mexico Arizona Nevada Montana Idaho

Marriage Aboard Tet Geofel on the Georgia Navy ship

Lieut Emil P. Swart of San Antonio and Miss Virginia Beech of Cambridge married aboard the battleship Georgia in Boston harbor. The ceremony, a rare naval wedding, followed a dramatic period after a June fleet explosion where Swart was praised for leadership. Attendants included Lieut Roscoe Davis as best man and midshipmen holding swords for the couple. Several Annapolis classmates joined the ceremony from ships or stations in Norfolk and other ports.

Philadelphia Emil P. Swart San Antonio Tex Virginia Beech Cambridge Mass Georgia League Islam Navy Boston Atlantic Fleet Liesmut Goodrich R. W. Mathewson J. L. Nichols H. J. Abbott A. W. Brown L. F. Kimball BE. F. Clement Llass Annapolis Lieut R. Bulmer The Kearsary H. Th. Keating Kansas Ll. Naile Lancaster R. T. A. Abernathy Franklin Norfolk W. K. Riddle Maine

Dr Shoop's Cough Cure Promotes Safe Relief

A vintage health ad touts Dr Shoop's Cough Cure as safe for all ages including babies. It attributes soothing properties to a green shrub called The Sacred Herb and claims no opium or chloroform are used. Demand Dr Shoop's and avoid substitutes.

Shoop’s HR Palmer

Market report from Athens and New York cotton trades

Athens market quiet yet firm with middling around 10 1/2 to 10 5/8 cents and clear premium desires in Liverpool. New York and Liverpool futures show declines on weakness from Londres and late-month declines, with spot cotton mixed and regional prices steady across U S ports and European markets.

Athens Liverpool New York Lote Wall Street Orleans Miding Uplands Stony Tone Stea Sxport Atlanta New Orleans Galveston Mobile Savannah Charleston Wilmington Norfolk Baltimore Boston Philadelphia Houston Memphis Augusta St. Louis Cincinnati Louisville Firm

Convention of the Daughters of Confederacy Opens in Norfolk

The annual general convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy gathered at the Jamestown exposition in Norfolk with Mrs Lizzie George Henderson of Georgia presiding. Gov Swanson and Virginia and Pickett Buchanan chapter leaders welcomed attendees as officers election and memorial services dominate proceedings this week.

Norfolk W United Daughters of the Confederacy Exposition Auditorium Lizzie George Henderson Georgia Swanson William R. McKenney Virginia James Y. Liegh Pickett Buchanan Henderson J. Jefferson Thomas Newton C. Blanchard Louisiana Ruth H. Tesson Oklahoma United States Morgan and Pettus Alabama Gulfport Hanes

LIMIT OF PENALTY ON THE POSTMASTER

James M. Ragan former postmaster of Anniston and Frank Roberts a former registry clerk in the Anniston post office pled guilty in U S district court. Ragan received five years in the Atlanta penitentiary and a 4300 fine for embezzling 3022 81 Roberts eighteen months in the Atlanta penitentiary and a 4300 fine for embezzling 154 Judge Hundley said he had not handed down extreme penalties before but would do so in this case.

Anniston Ala James M. Ragan Frank Roberts Oscar R. Hundley United States District Court Ragan Atlanta Roberts

Growth of Local School Taxation In Georgia

The movement for local school taxation in the state grew from advocacy by Chancellor Hill and the Southern Educational Board. Three years in, a law allows local votes on taxation, with 260 districts, 114 cities and towns, and several counties under the system. Counties with full local taxation include Chathony Bibb, Richmond, Glynn, Monroe, Felton, Randolph, Terrell, Emanuel, Jones, Morgan, Tift, Montgomery, Ben Hill.

Hill University Faculty Southern Educational Board Chathony Bibb Ricmond Glynn Monroe Felton Randolph Terrell Eminuel Jones, Morgan, Tift Montgomery Ben Hill

Protests Over Removing In God We Trust from Coins

Richmond and New York dispatches report protests over removing the legend In God We Trust from the new ten dollar gold coin and from the new gold eagles. Letters were sent to President Roosevelt and Secretary Cortelyou by St John’s vestry in Richmond opposing the omission. In Corona New York, ministers debated the constitutional implications of church action in politics and tabled a resolution until the next meeting.

Richmond St. John’s Church Patrick Henry Roosevelt Cortelyou New York William J. Peek Union Presbyterian Church Corona L. 1 Presbyterian

Pneumonia Follows a Cold Found in Medical Claim

A brief sale note asserts pneumonia can be prevented and lungs strengthened by Foley's Honey and Tar, claiming the cough is stopped and recovery aided. It emphasizes the product’s availability at all drugstores.

Foley

Tillman favors naming Bryan in South Carolina interview

In Danville Alabama Senator Benjamin Tillman says Roosevelt will not seek a third term and that William Jennings Bryan will be the Democratic nominee. He calls Bryan the greatest living Democrat and fit to govern. The piece also notes Ely’s Liquid Cream Balm claims and a Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup agency setup by the seller.

Danville Nevers Semetor Benjamin R. Tillman South Carolina Roosevelt Joe” Cannon House of Repressiv

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