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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1909
Page
4
The Athens Banner and Vesely or Sunday Banner list home delivery options with annual and short-term rates, cash in advance terms, and accepted payment methods. The notice also covers carrier reliability, subscription solicitation, and a mix of political commentary and regional news items.
The piece sees President Taft pressed by tariff disputes between stalwarts and insurgents. It notes he cannot dodge the issue, may seek relief or commission study, and faces mounting opposition that could affect next year’s Congressional races. The Democrats sense political advantage amid the intra party strife.
The Savannah Press urges clemency for Sheriff Shipp and his deputies condemned to ninety days in jail. It argues mob violence at the jail in Chattanooga shows no need to punish the officers, who protected a prisoner and did their duty. The paper urges President Taft to grant executive clemency, noting mobs act regardless of jailers.
This history column notes events on November 18 including earthquakes along the eastern North American coast in 18th century, Daumier born 1783, 1903 canal treaty with Panama, and Neptune era milestones. It also records the 64th birthday of Rear Admiral Albert S. Snow born 1845 and his naval career from academy to Porto Rico governorship and lighthouse districts.
The Chicago News features a humorous exchange at a moth ball where two residents greet each other about attire. The cartoonish scene centers on a dress suit and neighborly banter.
President Taft will address the Atlantic Coast Waterways Association in Norfolk on President's Day. The inland waterway project from New England to Florida seeks an 1800 mile sheltered route for coastwise shipping via canals and rivers. Speakers include Belmont Sperry Taussie Higgins Ransdell Smatl Daniels Barrett with land and water parades planned.
Frank J Cheney swears as senior partner of F Cheney & Co that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each uncured case. Oath sworn before A W Gleason on 6th day of 1886. Hall’s Catarrh Cure advertised taken internally and claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. CHENEY & CO. Toledo, Ohio. Sold by all druggists for 15 cents. Take Hall’s Family Pills for constipation.
Montgomery Alabama November 17 All is ready for the reunion of the Confederate Veterans to be held here Wednesday and Thursday Col M B Washburne of Montgomery is chief marshal of the parade Col Harvey Jones adjutant general expects at least 1500 old veterans for the parade Governor B B Comer will return from south Alabama to deliver the welcome address
T J Blackmore of Haller and Blackmore in Pittsburg says he used Dr Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism and left bed in 24 hours after nine months of illness. He tried five city physicians with little relief and now endorses the remedy selling at L P Canning near Clayton Jackson Streets.
When a cold settles in the system several days of treatment are needed and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is recommended as the quickest cure. It also leaves the system in a natural healthy condition and is sold by all dealers.
Washington and Tennessee reports say Joseph F. Shipp plans to run again for Hamilton County sheriff after completing a ninety day jail term for contempt of the Supreme Court. Authorities consider no pardon petitions at this time as counsel returns from Washington. Local leaders have telegraphed President Taft urging clemency for Shipp and co defendants in the contempt case.
Six laborers die and several others survive when about 4000 cubic feet of earth caves in while they dig the foundation for a trestle abutment on the Southbound Railroad near Salem Creek. The victims, including Germans among the dead, were employed by I. J. Colfer & Co. of Cleveland and Spartanburg. No inquest held. officials speculate delay for foreign representatives.
Advertises Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children claiming relief from feverishness headaches upset stomach teething and worming with fast cold relief. Promotes over 10 000 testimonials and states the powders are pleasant harmless as milk and widely sold by druggists. Urges to ask today and not accept substitutes.
New York society wedding at St Thomas church draws a large fashionable gathering. Bride Beatrice W Benjamin is daughter of William Evarts Benjamin and granddaughter of Henry H Rogers the Standard Oil magnate.
An advertisement states there is no case on record of cough or cold leading to pneumonia after using Foley's Honey and Tar. It touts immediate cough suppression and rapid cold breakup, warns to refuse imitators, and promotes a genuine yellow packaged product sold by all druggists.
A medical inspection of Atlanta public schools by Dr Stewart B Roberts reports 61 percent of 2375 children examined are defective in health and need treatment. The study lists higher needs at Pryor Street and North Avenue schools and notes most defects are minor.
Mrs J M Martines of Athens Georgia testifies that after years of backache urinary distress and fatigue Doan s Kidney Pills gave prompt relief and cured her kidney trouble She bought them at Pakini Sons drug store and urges others with similar symptoms to try the remedy Doan s Kidney Pills are sold for 40 cents a box by Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Doan s and ignore substitutes.
New York November 17. Union Pacific official W L Park says negligence of railway employees accounts for all accidents. He urges weeding out the shiftless and incapacitated and for strong discipline, noting labor groups should not run railroads but man them. Fellow speakers include W H Truesdale, George W Davis, and J D M Hamilton. Also ad for Lily’s Cream Balm nasal remedy claims it relieves nasal catarrh. sold by Ely Brothers.
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