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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1911

Page

4

Athens Daily Banner Circulation Rates and Notable Local Notes

The Athens Daily Banner lists subscription rates and payment methods, urges prompt reports of delivery issues, and bans carrier collection. It also notes remarks on local events, college exhibit praise, University enrollment, Taft on Panama Canal timing, and various political and regional topics. It mentions road-building aid from the University and plans for counties seeking engineering guidance.

Georgia University Department of Civil Engineering J. C. Koch

Stand by Home Merchants in Busy Shopping Season

The piece urges Athens residents to buy local for fall and winter needs including clothes hats shoes furniture and other goods. It argues local merchants offer the best value, meet competition, and benefit the community, urging readers to patronize Athens shops and read The Banner for deals to stretch their dollars.

Athens

Brown Opposes Linking Prohibition To Georgia Gubernatorial Race

Former Governor Brown argues prohibition should be settled separately from the governor race. He supports a direct primary on the issue for Georgia white voters, stating the legislature controls changes and the campaign should stay focused on the gubernatorial contest.

Joe Brown Brown People of Georgia Smith Joseph M. Brown

This Date in History October 11 Highlights

On October 11 events span 1689 Frontenac becomes governor of Canada 1698 a tripartite treaty splits Spain 1776 Arnold’s Americans lose at Lake Champlain 1791 first Rhode Island bank opens 1797 English defeat Dutch at Camperdown 1811 first steam ferry links New York and Hoboken 1841 US Bank fails 1884 Quebec parliament buildings destroyed 1898 Crete evacuation agreed 1904 USS Georgia launched 1910 William II speaks at Berlin University centennial aa

Bank of Providence Rhode Island Camppeanee New York City Hoboken United States Bank Phidelphia Quebec

Birthdate and Career of BC Public Figure Francis L Carter Cotton

Francis L Carter Cotton born October 11 1847 in Yorkshire England. Emigrated to Canada settled in Vancouver edited a leading newspaper for over 25 years and served in the British Columbia legislature first elected 1890. He held offices including Provincial Minister of Finance and President of the Lends and Works.

Francis L. Carter Cotton British Columbia Yorkshire England Canada Vancouver Waas Carter Cotton Lends and Works

First Circus Day Rain Breaks 37-Year Precedent

In Athens the skies opened as the circus arrived, the first rainy circus day in 37 years. Bob Porter, a resident for 37 years, lamented the unusual weather while noting the climate appears to be changing from past patterns.

Bob Porter

UpTown Fire Hall Exhibit Draws Crowd During Gala

A menagerie at the uptown fire hall showcased alligators mice gopher terrapins and turtles to parade watchers. The loggerhead repeatedly climbed the fence and plunged toward a pond as curious crowds leaned on the enclosure. The day also referenced wood prices and Lyndon.

Uptown

Social notes highlight local visitors and guests

The column lists residents and guests visiting from Farmington Winder Winder Lexington Atlanta Georgia cities and states. It notes weddings guests and travelers including Dr. and Mrs Troutman Col Howard Thompson Miss Mary Troutman and many others with brief mentions of shopping and city visits yesterday.

E. F. Crichton Kathrine Crichton Rob Crichton Atlanta Troutman Col Mrs. Howard Thompson Gainesville E. H. Dorsey Mary Troutman Stone Mountain Mrs. Troutman H. B. Troutman B. L. Troutman Chattanooga M. L. Troutman Jeasie Middlebrooks Farmington

Wilson's Freckle Cream Promises Visible Results

Advertised claim backing freckle removal with guaranteed results. Testimonials claim sunken freckles fade after one jar and vanish with a second. Money-back offer to customers if outcomes fail, with orders to send 50 cents to Wilson's Freckle Cream Co. in Charleston South Carolina.

Wilson Wilson Freckle Cream Co Charleston

Violet Lockwood and James L McCallum wed in Baltimore

The wedding of Violet Lockwood daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Lockwood of New York to James Lver McCallum of Washington DC was held today at the bride’s grandmother Mrs Joshua P McCay’s home in Baltimore. McCallum’s former wife was Miss Mary Sherman, adopted daughter of the late Ohio statesman John Sherman.

Baltimore Violet Lockwood Henry Lockwood New York James Lver McCallum Washington, D. C Joshua P. McCay

Bankers to Urge Farm Improvements in Illinois Meeting

Springfield October event gathers Illinois Bankers Association members and nine railroad presidents including James J Hill to discuss demonstration farm work and promote scientific farming methods across the state and nation. The banker farmers gathering opens tomorrow and runs for two days, aiming to advance agricultural progress in Illinois.

Springfield Ilinois Bankers’ Association Banker-Farmers James J. Hill Great Northern Railroad

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Sold At Local Stores

Advert says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is perfect for cuts burns bruises sores scalds ulcers eczema salt rheum and sore eyes chapped hands and sprains. Sold for 25 cents at W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons.

W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Physicians of the Southwest Meet Opens in Oklahoma City

The sixth annual Southwestern Medical Association meeting began in Oklahoma City with Dr. M. L. Perry of Parsons Kansas presiding. Several hundred members attend from Missouri Kansas Arkansas Texas and Oklahoma. The report includes a local ad note about Chamberlains Cough Remedy praising its safety and effectiveness for colds in all ages.

Physicians OF the Southwest Oklahoma City Okla The Southwestern Medical Association M. L. Perry Parsons, Kas Missouri Kansas Arkansas Texas Oklahoms

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