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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1908

Page

4

Truth about Bryan referenced in New York World editorial

The New York World’s long editorial labels its article The Truth about Bryan. Staunton Virginia experiments with municipal government run by a business manager. Quitman Advertiser notes many will be thankful for Thar aampe-tay. Broyles County reports local fare and porkers. Milk sanitation lectures may fail to engage locals. National forestry and waterpower importance prompts calls for forest preservation to protect farms and industries from floods.

New York World Bryan the World Ontine Staunton Quitman Brofyes Acvon Rtiser

South solid for democracy defends solid southern vote

The United States Conservation Commission plans a Washington meeting with state governors to discuss resources data. Some editors in the South apologize for democracy, while The Banner supports the South's solid vote for democracy and opposition to the Republican Party.

United States Conservation Commission Washington South Republican Party

Telegraph Opposes Woodward for Atlanta Mayor

The Macon Telegraph denounces James C. Woodward as a nuisance to Atlanta and warns he will become a nuisance to the state. It argues independent opposition could undermine the state primary system and insists Atlanta knew his character before nomination and should accept the outcome.

Macon James C. Woodward Atlanta Telegraph Woodward

Inquiries Grow for Georgia Cotton School Attendance

The cotton school drew 105 farmers from 54 Georgia counties last session. Next January, the second session could attract about 300 attendees from over 100 counties. A farmer who attended plans to be absent but will send six neighbors, showing expanding support.

Georgia Jarnag

The Two Tragedies and the Peril to Duty

The piece reflects on the assassinations of Edward Carmack and Heney in San Francisco, noting public anger at attacks on reformers and press freedom. It links these events to the broader fight against corruption and asserts that crime must be met with firm law, warning that the era’s moral crusade faces deadly resistance.

Edward W. Carmack Heney San Francisco New Orleans Cartack Tennessee Prile Thos Carmack Anc Honcy Wroeng Finnel

This Date in History November 17 1784 1870 1907

Chronology of events tied to November 17 including Verandrye at Three Rivers 1784 explorer discoveries and journals. Sei Boyden a noted American inventor born in Foxboro Massachusetts and died near Newark New Jersey 1870. political shifts such as Guerrero in Mexico and Harris in Ohio. ship Empire sinking near New Orleans with forty drowned in 1871. Roosevelt sailing to Porto Rico after labor quarters visit in Cristobal. Mercury Root opening Central American Peace Conference in 1907.

Enger Sei Boyden Foxboro Mass Newark N. J Guerrero Mexico Congress Andrew J. Harris Ohio Buller County Knoxville Tenn Packet Empire New Or + lane

Andrew L Harris Ohio Governor Born in Butler County

Andrew Lintner Harris the present governor of Ohio was born in Butler county Ohio on November 17 1835 He graduated from Miami University in 1860 and joined the Union army in 1861 rising to brevet brigadier general He returned to law and served as state senator probate judge and lieutenant governor before becoming governor after Governor Patterson died in 1906 his term ending in January 1909

Andrew L. Harris Andrew Lintner Harris Ohio Butler County Miami University McKinley J. M. Patterton Mrr. Harris

Expense of Candidates Claims Early Primary Preference

A Georgia candidate recounts an eccentric expense ledger from a late primary bid. The list blends domestic, farm, and personal items with counts of lies told and public actions, ending with a final spending figure of 1789 dollars. The itemized tally critiques candidacy and politics with humor.

Hall County Baby

Gov Elect Brown Tours State to Win Public Support

Gov elect Joseph M. Brown travels across the state meeting residents and delivering public addresses. Voters express satisfaction with his election and show confidence in his governorship.

Joseph M. Brown

Storm in the Mountains From The Trail of the Lonesome Pine

In Scribner's Magazine John Fox Jr. depicts a mountain storm as a towering, supernatural force. A lightning strike splits a pine, driving Hale from the cabin and signaling a fatal collapse of the great tree against a raging sky.

John Fox, Jr Scribner’s Magazine Hale God

Upward Start After Changing From Coffee to Postum

A Tennessee woman describes an improvement after stopping coffee for Postum. She says coffee caused stomach trouble and nerves, while Postum gave strength, steadier nerves, and the ability to eat and digest freely. She credits Postum with her upward start and now uses it exclusively.

Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Bargain Counter Habit Sparks Public Notice by Husband

Luther Martin of West Orange New Jersey publicly announced he would not pay his wife’s bills to shield her from bargain counter schemes. He argued stores push temptations onto women and that a telephonic alert system would let him approve or disapprove purchases. Mrs Martin remained reticent about the obligations of a homemaker.

New York World Luther Martin West Orange N. J

Foley's Honey and Tar Clears Air Passages

An old advertises a cough remedy claiming to ease throat irritation and coughing. It promises to heal sore lungs and strengthen the system while phasing out the invalid product from yellow packages. Sold by all Druggists.

Foley

Job hunt ends in skulls scare at Chicago firm

Walter Jackson, a colored porter, applied to John H. Drake company in Ogden avenue and West Van Buren for a position. He stumbled on a bucket of heads and fled the building after glimpsing seven more heads. He shouted he would not return near the place and cited distrust of Rockefeller missions.

Joe Jackson Cincinnati Enquirer Chicago John H. Drake Ogden Avenue West van Buren Street Walter Jackson

Hall's Catarrh Cure ad claim in 1886 oath

Frank J. Cheney swears as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice, dated December 6, 1886, promotes internal treatment and testimonials, with sales through Toledo druggists at 75 cents and accompanying Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

State of Ohio City of Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. J. Cheney & Co Hall A. D

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