09 Oct 1913
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1913
Page
1
An editorial supports establishing a Georgia home for wayward girls, arguing reform facilities separate from the existing juvenile reformatory will improve social outcomes. It notes initial funding, calls for careful planning, and predicts long term benefits for the state and its youth.
The article predicts President Wilson will push currency reform early in the regular session after the tariff bill, with possible trust legislation and other smaller items. It notes Wilson may guide Congress to fulfill Democratic promises and that the regular session could be short once the two major bills pass.
A verse about enduring love through cold seasons. The speaker vows love will keep beauty alive and deny autumn or winter sorrow, promising an eternal summer in the heart.
October 9 entries recount events from 1682 La Barre becoming Canada’s governor to 1906 death of Adelaide Ristori, plus 1781 Yorktown batteries, 1847 Swedish colony abolition, 1906 Alaska formal possession, and other dated notes including births and invasions.
The Rt. Rev. Ethelbert Talbot Protestant Episcopal bishop of Bethlehem Pennsylvania was born in Fayette County. He studied at a medical college and trained as a priest. He opened a parish school in Macon later becoming St James Military Academy. He was consecrated first missionary bishop of Wyoming and Idaho and later led the diocese that became Bethlehem.
A roster of prominent individuals celebrates birthdays: Brig Gen Ralph W Hoyt 89, composer Camille Saint Saens 78, Maj Gen Leonard Wood 53, Charles A Prouty 60, Henry L Myers 51, Edward W Bok 59, Captain Alfred Dreyfus 54, Wesley L Jones 50, William Loeb Jr 47, Rt Rev George Gauthier 22.
The notice mentions fights scheduled for tonight in New York and Chettopag, with scattered garbled details. It includes a chiropractor style testimonial from W. G. Mattison praising Chamberlain's Tablets for chronic dyspepsia and notes they are for sale by all dealers.
Lawrenceville Georgia October 8 Friday Will Gathright will be hanged by Sheriff Garner. The gallows is being prepared at the usual place and the execution will occur about noon. He was convicted at the September court for murder of Geo Seay on the Knox farm near Duluth in May. Gathright says he is innocent. He will likely make a statement before execution next Friday and may deny knowledge of the crime.
An advertisement touts Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment as a fast healing remedy for eczema rashes ringworm and other eruptions. It claims professional quality guaranteed and available from Pfeiffer Chemical Co Philadelphia and St Louis.
Special to the Banner Buford Georgia Rev T T Twitty and Rev Frank Jackson closed a major two week revival in Gwinnett county with 127 new church members. Sunday afternoon about 3000 people gathered to witness the baptism of converts as the two ministers immersed them.
Tignall Georgia October 8 The Tignall board of trade finishes preparations for a large good roads meeting to be held here tomorrow. All residents are invited to attend with tools such as picks hoes and shovels ready for participation.
A mother from Prince Albert Cape of Good Hope recalls a night time croup attack in which her child recovered after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy following the label directions for about an hour. The account ends with a note that the remedy is sold by all dealers.
The article reviews Juley’s edition of James Whitcomb Riley’s poems, praising natural speech and audience rapport. It notes Riley’s preference for simple, conversational verse, his use of dialect, and the success of “Tradin’ Joe” as proof of his theories. It also details the Biographical Edition’s notes, illustrations, bibliographies, and Riley’s involvement.
A mild, gentle laxative praised by thousands. Dr King s New Life Pills are said to be the best pills for constipation. Hugh Tallman of San Antonio endorses them. They cause no pain. Price 25 cents. Available at druggists or by mail from H. E. Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia or St. Louis.
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