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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1911
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner lists carrier delivery rates and a policy on complaints with a note that carriers may not collect subscriptions. It also reports Savannah’s expected cotton yield, Republican pledges for Taft, Joe Brown’s persistent gubernatorial campaign, crop yields improving across the U S, the McNamaras facing trial, and Governor Wilson’s critique of a religious song with a tongue in cheek electoral vote nod.
The report notes a civic gathering in Atlanta honoring the old Gate City Guard as a sign of reconciliation between the sections. It also warns of mob violence as seen in Coatesville and calls for law based justice over vigilante acts. The piece critiques local prohibition politics and urges placing such questions to the voters.
The New York Sun blames Roosevelt for the Canadian reciprocity defeat. It claims he convinced Canadians and others that Americans seek money by any means and that, fearing annexation, Canadians rejected the reciprocity agreement as a first step on their program.
Former Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks urged a conference of Methodists to blend religion with commerce. He argued that religious discipline in business would curb trusts, price gouging, adulteration, and misrepresentation while boosting humane practice and leadership. He also said churches should adopt more businesslike methods to advance their work.
United States health experts urge widespread antityphoid vaccination to curb rising typhoid cases. Army regulations now require vaccination for soldiers under 45, with satisfactory results, while officials caution vaccination should target healthy individuals and avoid tuberculous patients.
Events listed include Columbus sighting land in 1492, the UNC cornerstone laid in 1783, Brazil’s independence proclaimed in 1822, Modjeska born in Poland in 1844, Warri gton and Lee deaths in 1851 and 1870, Holland’s death in 1881, zinc works starting in 1854, ships sailing to Manila in 1898, and Saenz Pena inauguration in 1910.
George W Cable, famed author of Southern stories, was born in New Orleans on October 12, 1844. He left school early to support his family, fought in the Confederate cavalry, then turned to literature in 1879, producing numerous novels and stories focused on Creole and Southern life.
A brief note on spending in Athens and Clarke County to promote truthful information. The text emphasizes prudent advertising of public affairs to inform residents.
An advertisement asserts Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets cure indigestion and dyspepsia, offering a money back guarantee and free supply if unsatisfied. It promotes soothing the stomach, aiding digestion, and improving bowel action, with 15 day treatment for 10 cents and larger sizes at 50 cents and one dollar. The Rexall Store run by H. R. Palmer & Sons Drug Co. is the local distributor.
Elbert county appoints W C Christian as county game warden. The announcement came from State Game Commissioner Jesse E Mercer of Fitzgerald after the Elbert county grand jury recommended the appointment. Hunters must obtain a license from Christian with values of one dollar for local hunting three dollars for statewide hunting or fifteen dollars for a nonresident’s friend. Licenses may also be bought from Mercer who will mail pamphlets detailing state game laws.
Advice on home hair care and barber shop hygiene. Recommends keeping personal brushes, weekly washing with soap and disinfectant, shampooing, daily Parisian Sage application, and promises money back if dandruff germs are not destroyed. Price 50 cents.
The regular full term of superior court for this county is in session with Judge Meadow presiding and Solicitor Brown on deck. Four days may be needed to clear a full docket mainly petty offenses. The notable case is the Negro man who attempted to murder Dr. E. O. Veal of Arnoldville. jurors disagreed at the last term and the man has since attempted to burn a stall and may receive the full penalty.
In Elberton Georgia on October 11 Mr A C Powell escaped a deadly outcome after a spider bite on his leg. He felt immediate pain but soon grew gravely ill and required medical care from Dr Smith before he could return home. He remained bedridden the following day.
Mrs. W. W. Gould of Pittsfield New Hampshire credits Electric Bitters with curing years of stomach and kidney trouble after other medicines failed. She reports strong health gains and urges other in good health to try the tonic. Sold for 50 cents at W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons.
Kidney pill formula claims to build strength and restore natural kidney and bladder function. Advertises relief for back ache headache nervousness rheumatism and urinary irregularities. Sold by all dealers.
James C. Dahiman known as Cowboy Mayor of Omaha recounts his career from Dawes County Sheriff three terms to Chadron and Omaha mayorships, eight years as an Omaha mayor, two Chadron terms, and a 1910 gubernatorial bid. He endorses Foley Kidney Pills, sent from Foley & Co. Chicago, and urges others to buy their product.
Hartwell Georgia October 11 Hart superior court will convene Monday with Judge Meadow presiding Hon Thomas J Brown solicitor general representing the state Politics will begin to bail in Hart county next week It is practically announced that Judge Meadow who for eight years was solicitor general and for four years judge will be a candidate to succeed himself Hon Walter L Hodges who represented Hart county in the legislature and was for four years judge of the city court of Hartwell has announced his candidacy for judge It is not thought that Solicitor Brown will have any opposition.
Mrs C Willoughby of Marengo Wis avoided a dreadful tragedy and saved two lives after her aunt urged her to try Dr King s New Discovery for a frightful cough described as consumption. She notes the remedy nearly cured the cough and also helped her ill son. The medicine, priced 50c and 1.00, is guaranteed by W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons with a free trial bottle.
Note promoting Ely's Cream Balm for nasal catarrh hay fever and colds. Claims purifying soothing action for air passages, no cocaine or mercury, discourages substitutes, available from druggists for 50 cents mailed by Ely Bros New York.
Mrs. T. J. Adams of 522 Kansas Ave Columbus Kansas says Foley's Honey and Tar Compound cured her children's coughs and colds and she keeps it at home. Refuse substitutes. For sale by all dealers. X
Billiousness stems from stomach disorder. Chamberlains Tablets are a stomach medicine designed to cleanse and regulate the stomach and banish biliousness. For sale by all dealers.
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