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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1913
Page
5
A fragmentary Athens note column discusses taxes, voting on the 18th, and a push for reform under commission government. It comments on political figures, aviation deaths, Me Patterson and prohibition, and optimistic Georgia corn clubs showing higher yields through scientific farming methods.
An editorial praises the first steps toward establishing a state home for wayward girls in Georgia. It notes the need to separate female juveniles from male offenders, calls for tactful management, and argues reform and societal duty justify expanding reforming facilities for youths in the years ahead.
The piece notes President Wilson aims to pass currency reform and tariff measures before adjournment of the special session. Once those are done in December, Congress may turn to trusts reform and other smaller tasks. The author expects a likely brief regular session with a possible broad program from the president, including trusts attack and other reforms. The excerpt also includes a poem dated October Sixth.
October 9 entries recall 1682 La Barre named Canada governor and 1760 Russians and Austrians capture Berlin. 1781 Americans and French attack Yorktown batteries. 1866 death of Lewis Cass. 1821 birth of Adelaide Ristori. Ferdinand of Bulgaria in 1912. Also notes births of Bishop Ethelbert Talbot and Rev. Talbot, plus other historical markers.
Brig General Ralph Hoyt retires today on age grounds. Composer Camille Saint Saens turns 78. Major General Leonard Wood celebrates 33 years as Army Chief of Staff. ICC chair Charles Prouty reaches 60. Senator Henry L. Myers turns 51. Editor Edward Bok is 59. Captain Alfred Dreyfus is 54. Senator Wesley L. Jones reaches 50. William Loeb Jr. is 47. Rev. George Gauthier marks 22.
Tonight features Ginhear Smith against rl Morris in New York, Mahpoo v Mae Swede, with claims of relief for chronic dyspepsia. A testimonial from W. G. Mattison of Hornellsville credits Chamberlain's Tablets for great improvement, advertised by local dealers.
Lawrenceville Ga Oct 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 on Geo Seay on the Knox farm near Duluth in May. Gathright proclaims innocence and may issue a final statement before execution next Friday. He was convicted on circumstantial evidence.
The notice promotes Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment as a fast healing topical treatment for eczema itching rashes ring worm tetter and other eruptions. It claims deep skin penetration and immediate itch relief and notes the product is a doctor's prescription not an experiment available at pharmacies or by mail from Pfeiffer Chemical Co Philadelphia and St Louis.
A Buford Georgia revival led by Rev. T. T. Switty and Rev. Frank Jackson closed after two weeks with 127 converts joining the church. About 3,000 people attended Sunday afternoon baptism as new converts were immersed.
The Tignall speed of trade completed preparations for a big roads meeting to be held tomorrow. Everyone, rich or poor, will attend with a pick, hoe, or shovel to help.
A Prince Albert Cape of Good Hope father recounts his boy’s night time croup attack. He used Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and within an hour and twenty minutes the child was out of danger. The remedy is sold by all dealers.
The Biographical Edition of James Whitcomb Riley presents his dialect poetry, notes on each poem, photographs, and manuscripts. Riley explains that natural, simple speech wins readers, with dialect used purposefully to express genuine feeling. The volume includes bibliographies, illustrations, and a thorough index.
Electricity fuels construction work with motors powering hoists winches steam shovels derricks elevators and various tools. The shift to electric operation increases efficiency and reduces exhaust in job sites.
A mild gentle and effective laxative is sought for constipation. Dr King’s New Life Pills are praised by Hugh Tallman of San Antonio Texas as the best pills his wife and he have taken. They cause no pain and sell for 25 cents at druggists or by mail from H E Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
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