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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1909
Page
4
The Athens Banner outlines daily Sunday and weekly editions with rates. Daily price five dollars per year, three months at one dollar twenty five cents, weekly or Sunday one dollar per year, fifty cents for six months. Subscriptions payable in advance by express post office money order or registered letter.
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The era notes shifting leadership among Christian Scientists and a supreme command change. Taft faces a Thanksgiving turkey prediction. New York direct primary battles intensify as governor Thighes backs reform. Alabama moves toward a constitutional prohibition amendment amid a fierce campaign. Generals plan retirements early next year and questions emerge on officer promotions. Methodists in Athens report contentment as preachers return to charges. Shipments face car shortages signaling wider business prosperity. France tests cotton seed oil tariffs while U.S. faces wet weather impacts.
In England a conflict erupts between the House of Commons and the Lords over funding. The Commons refuses to authorize the money the Lords demand, signaling a looming split that could force parliament dissolution and a new election.
Authorities request visitors respect posted grounds at the State College of Agriculture University farm. Grounds are open to the public for observation, but hunting is prohibited to protect property. Those interested in the institution are urged to observe this reasonable restriction.
The United States mourns David A. De Armond of Missouri, a distinguished Democrat and House leader. He sacrificed his life rescuing his grandson from a fatal blaze, a heroic act that ends a long career of party service and strong leadership.
A historical column laments the need to guard the U S president at all times citing immigration and anarchist fears as factors. It recalls earlier eras when presidents could mingle with crowds without guards and recalls Grover Cleveland’s era and the shift to security detail during public duties.
November 24 marks events from 7 1742 Tasmania discovered and named Van Diemen's Land to 1892 Abby Hutchinson death. Other notes include 1700 Philip V proclaimed king of Spain, 1758 French abandoned Fort Duquesne, 177S Gen James Screven died, 1848 Lord Melbourne died, 1892 Abby Hutchinson noted, 10S Albert B Cummins elected U S senator.
Adam H. Fetterolf notes the 68th birthday of Albert H. Fetterolf born November 24, 1841 in Perkiomen. He educated at Ursinus College and taught in public schools before becoming principal at Freeland Seminary and Andalusia Hall. Since 1882 he has led Girard College in Philadelphia, earning honorary degrees from Lafayette and others.
Dr Detchons Relief for Rheumatism and Neuralgia claims rapid cure within days. It supposedly removes the cause with the first dose bringing noticeable benefits as symptoms vanish. Available at L P Canning druggist at Clayton and Jackson Streets.
Market data appears as fragmented figures for several months from March to September. Listings show price values such as 14.52 14.62 14.76 14.80 14.85 and 13.07 with broken words and unclear units. The source reads as a rough OCR snippet of a financial table without full context or clear entities.
Mrs Lipscomb speaks to the Georgia Sorosis in Elberton praising the first women’s club movement, recounting founders in New York, naming key organizers, and stressing education health and industrial schooling in Georgia. She urges physician inspection for schools and celebrates Tallulah Falls Industrial School opening with growing enrollment and community support.
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