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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1908
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner notes rising business in Athens, with Taft Roosevelt policy intact and an optimistic fall outlook. It urges boosting the city, supporting pensions for old soldiers, and reports on Governor-elect Brown visiting Oglethorpe and the ongoing building boom.
A distressed Georgian financial forecast cites a one zillion dollar deficit and calls for urgent revenue, blaming reform costs and expanded services. The piece urges honest personal property tax returns to raise funds, warning that half valuations deny the state needed revenue and threaten pension payments.
The article discusses former Atlanta mayor I. F. Maddox stepping aside after strong push from business leaders to end the nomination. It portrays Maddox’s retirement as a chance for City of Atlanta to heal from past ethics concerns and urges a return to moral reform and stable leadership.
On this date in history, 1748 Sir William Keith former lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania and Delaware died in London. In 1776 Lord Cornwallis led British forces across the Hudson to attack Fort Lee. In 1852 Governor John Anders Schulze of Pennsylvania died at Lancaster.
Fragmented dates outline events from 1775 to 1905 including British actions against rebels near Lusknow, Georgia legislature allocating 1 020 000 to state forces, substitutions of standard time, battleship Maing remaining at Brooklyn Navy Yard, and Prince Charles of Denmark selected king of Norway.
Henry Lee Higginson born in New York November 18, 1834. He became a Boston financier and organizer of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He served as a major after volunteering in the Civil War and was wounded at Aldie Virginia. He endowed a $400,000 music hall in Boston and donated Harvard athletic fields and the Harvard Union.
Public notices announce candidacies for alderman in the First Second Third and Fourth Wards and re elections for constable and bailiff positions in the 216th District, all subject to the Democratic primary. Also a Pazo Ointment pile treatment ad appears.
In Ghiaxiotte, N O November 17 a conference of North Carolina municipalities was convened by Mayor Pimbkin of Charlotte. Governor Glenn of North Carolina and D A Tompkins spoke, with responses from Governor Ansel of South Carolina and Mayor Boyden of Salisbury. The day included a trolley tour, business sessions, a Southern Manufacturers' Club reception, and talks by Hibbard of Boston Kerr of Washington, Foster of Greenville, Jones of Tarboro, Eaton of Winston, and Johnson of Raleigh.
An advertisement touts Hyomel as a cure for catarrh and related ailments, praising its ease and affordability. It claims success stories, a complete outfit for $1, and extra bottles at 50 cents. sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons with a guarantee. Also notes a prison chaplains conference in Richmond on Nov 17 with program highlights.
Frank J. Cheney declares his firm will pay one hundred dollars for any catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice, dated December 6, 1886, promotes internal use and blood mucous action with testimonials offered. Also touts Foley's Kidney Remedy for age related kidney and bladder disorders and vitality restoration.
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