Athens Eyes Commission Reform and Turkey Day Appeal
Subscribers urged to report delivery issues to the Athens office, while a SPECIAL NOTICE warns carriers may collect subscriptions. The piece pushes for a Georgia Turkey Day game, criticizes the commission form of government, predicts political quiet and a likely no business license for Athens merchants, and notes rising cotton trade and a forthcoming ballot. The Red and Black colors will appear. voters head toward the November 18 election as Atlanta, Augusta and Savannah rejected commission plans.
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Atlanta
Augusta
Savannah
Athens
German mesothelium hailed as cancer cure in public trials
German specialists announce a new cancer treatment using mesothelium, a cheaper radium substitute from South American sands. Cities like Berlin and Munich vote $55,000 each for purchases and Essen and Leipsic fund it publicly, with reports of apparent cures after short treatment and no recurrence after eighteen months.
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Washington Times
South America
Berlin
Munich
Essen
Leipsic
Cotton futures tax debated. tariff bill gains passage
The Senate withdrew the cotton futures tax from the tariff bill after concerns it would depress cotton prices, disrupt the cotton goods trade, and harm Southern farmers. Democrats may revisit the issue in December or drop it. The completed tariff bill, largely drafted by Oscar W. Underwood, is praised as a strong measure not triggering a panic.
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Senate
South
Congress
Oscar W. Underwood
Earthquakes and the Canal Resilient Through Shocks
Reports from Panama state the canal endured a recent seismic disturbance without damage. Col. Goethals and engineers conducted a careful inspection, confirming the flat arch and locks withstood the shocks, reassuring that typical earthquakes in the region pose no threat to this monumental canal.
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Panama Canal
Col. Goethals
Panama
October 4 History Highlights and Sir Auguste Angers Birthday
Key events on October 4 include 1879 Paul Jones entering Texel in the captured Serapis, 1813 Hastings becomes governor general of India, 1824 Mexico proclaims federal republic, 1830 Belgium declares independence, and 1880 Offenbach dies. A brief note marks Sir Auguste Real Angers born October 4, 1838 in Quebec with a summary of his career. Also mentions birthday greetings to Miss M E Braddon, Arnold Daly, and Dr Albert Ross Hill.
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Paul Jones
Texel
Holland
Earl of Moira Serer
Hastings
India
Mexico
Belgium
Auguste Real Angers
George
Quebec
Nicolet College
Quebec Assembly
Supreme Court of
Provinces
Mackenzie Bowell
M. E. Braddon
John Maxwell
Arnold Daly
Albert Ross Hill
University of Missouri
Names We Heavily Trimmed By Time And Law
A humorous piece discusses people who alter or shorten their names and initials through practice or public record. It references Grover Cleveland and Woodrow Wilson shortening given names, a mountain man nicknamed Napoleon Bourneparte Tankersley who became Bony Tank, and a speaker who jokes about adding initials to his pseudonym while noting clerks can certify deeds as a notary public.
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Grover Cleveland
Woodrow Wilson
Grover
Stephen
Woodrow
Thomas
Dahlonega
Knucklesville
Public Notary Tangles With Office Etiquette
A letter from L. 8.) N.P. MLN. P. laments the formalities of a notary public’s duties in certifying oaths. He recalls the weight of official air in the courthouse, the seal, and the responsibility of swearing witnesses, while humorously noting mishaps like a dumb-waiter incident scattering papers and notices.
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Lam .L
N.P. Mln. P
Gridiron lineup and hopefuls ahead of Tech game
The article outlines the probable starting offense including Conklin and Hitchcock at ends to open the game, with Malone and Henderson tackles and Conyers and Brown guards. It notes the old men may edge out new players, lists promising squad members, and highlights Henderson as likely punter. Coaches drill punt development while optimism runs high for a fifty point output and strong scrimmage effort.
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Conklin
Hitchcock
Malone
Henderson
Conyers
Brown
Delaperriere
McWhorter
Carey
Powell
Weather overview from Atlanta and Midwest stations
Special weather report notes a cold front moving from the Northwest into the middle and lower Mississippi Valley with a 4 degree drop in Atlanta and other areas. No danger of the warm front, rapid moderation expected. Texas rain continues, some midwest and New England showers, generally fair in Ohio Valley and Lake region with Calgary reporting 26 degrees. Saturday fair for Atlanta and surrounding area.
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Atlanta
Athatta
Kcnus
Ceorsiae
Mississippi Valley
Texas
Middle States
New England
Ohio Valley
Lake Region
Northwestern
Calgary
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed For Weak Kidneys
Athens Citizens advert reads help for back and kidney pain with Doan's Kidney Pills. Testimonial from Mrs. F Richards of Athens Ga endorses the remedy, noting its continued effectiveness. Sold by dealers nationwide at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
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Athens
Dean
F. Richards
N. Thomas St
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean'’s
YMCA Prep Division forms two youth classes in Athens
The Young Men’s Christian Association’s prep division held its first class Thursday with many boys noting improved development and engagement. A junior section for ages ten to thirteen starts Friday at ten, separating younger athletes to focus on personal supervision and equal class opportunities.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Forbes
Athens Association
Association Brotherhood
Heidler
Association
Athens
Pas
Chronic Dyspepsia Testimony Promises Hope
A testimonial from W. G. Mattison of Hornellsville New York praises Chamberlain's Tablets for chronic dyspepsia saying they did more good than other medicines. The ad states the tablets are for sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
W. G. Mattison
Sherman St
Hornellsville
N. Y
Tariff bill moves. floods hit Texas and coalitions fade
In Washington the House debated the Underwood tariff battle as the Senate backed its conference report but rejected the Underwood plan. Texas floods cripple railroads with heavy damage and cotton losses projected to 300,900 to 500,000 bales while Texas rainfall continues statewide. Governor Foss vows action if New Haven engineers strike over seniority rules. Wilson plans to campaign for a currency bill if Senate delays voting by November 1. Press reports quote Lever that agriculture will seek a cotton exchange regulation bill next session.
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Wasington
E. C
Undlewood
Init
New York Sun
Texas
Senate
House
Lever
House Committee On Agriculture
Congress
Hyomei Provides Immediate Relief for Catarrh
Hyomei is advertised as nature remedy for catarrh with inhaled action. It claims quick, sure relief by reaching throat nose and lungs, destroying germs. Complete outfit costs 1.40 with extra liquid bottles at 50 cents each. Sold by H R Palmer & Sons with money back guarantee.
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H.R. Palmer & Sons
Old Fashioned Horse Swapping Arrives in Lexington
Special to the Banner from Lexington Georgia on October 3 reports John Knox organizing a regional horse swap meeting in Lexington for October 0 1 and 22. The event attracts up to a hundred traders with a teal menagerie to trade stock, plus camping grounds and ample accommodations.
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Lexington
John Knox
Kinx
Athens Gains a Lexington Citizen
Lexington Georgia October 3 Mr Joe H Booth will leave Smits Bros after years of service to join Charles Stern Company in Athens as a clothing salesman. His move draws many regrets yet also warm wishes for success from friends in Lexington and surrounding areas.
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Lexington
Joe H. Booth
Smits Bros
Charles Stern Company
Athens
Joe
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