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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1910

Page

5

Dry Summer Slows Westchester and Sparks City Debate

New York reports an unprecedented drought across Westchester County and parts of Greater New York causing water scarcity concerns. Smuggling, police inspections, and bold disguises feature in border-town tales while city officials cite failures in New York schools as major issues. A Sicilian vendetta tale and auto shop profit scrutiny add amid sensational local gossip and legal fights.

New York Westchester County New York City Westchester

Live Boa Slips Into Banana Shipment En Route to Athens

A small live boa constrictor was found in a bunch of bananas received by Petropol Fruit Co. The tropical fruit crate delivered the unusual stowaway to Athens, Georgia. The serpent, about a foot long and very young, shows the typical head and mouth of a full grown warm climate constrictor.

Constrictor Athens Petropol Fruit Company United States

Unaccustomed To Knees Cause Car Collision In Commerce

A party from Commerce traveling to Athene encountered darkness when the auto lights failed. Driver Mr Dillahunt rammed a lumber wagon on the street near Mr T Hardman’s residence. Passengers Parks Holbrook Thos Harber and T J Sysan were aboard. Holbrook injured on the knees others unhurt. Car damage about fifty dollars. The wagon was reported the next morning.

Commerce Athen Mr. Dillahunt T. €. Hardman Dillahunt Parks -Holbrook Thos. Harber T. J. Sysan Harber Holbrook

Georgia to abolish prep games against varsity

In the Atlanta University of Georgia column, Tom Akers argues the school has eliminated prep games after a prep player injury risk highlighted by Cromartie and Gordon. He praises the decision as a prudent move to protect football prospects and moral standards, noting some colleges may resist.

Tom Akers Atlanta Atheltic University of Georgia Gordon Cromartie Varsity Sridiron Red and Black Georgia

Our Alphabet Themed School Song From Early Class

A fragmented school song listing sections A through W with playful lines about students, classes, drills, enrollment, and a valediction. It evokes a campus mood praising teachers, dorms, athletics, cotillion, and university life through alphabetic verses.

Hope for a Phenomenal Term at University of Georgia

A hopeful note expresses wish for a successful term and urges the University of Georgia to lead others. The message emphasizes high expectations for academic progress and institutional leadership.

University of Georgia

No More Dandruff Sells Parisian Sage Remedy

H. R. Palmer & Son promotes Parisian Sage as a guaranteed dandruff cure that kills germs and prevents baldness. The ad cites Dr. Lagerbund’s germ theory, a customer testimonial from Mrs. John Stoner, Evansville, and claims two week results with a 50 cent bottle to be found at Palmer stores and druggists nationwide.

H. R. Palmer & Son Lagerbund Paris America John Stoner Evansville Ind

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief

The advertisement touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as safe and effective for coughs colds and influenza. It claims no harmful substance and rapid relief with sales through all dealers.

Athens High to meet Commerce High in morning game

Athens High School faces Commerce High School in a fast morning football game at 11 o clock in Athens. The locals beat Commerce last Saturday but benefited from extra effort and luck. The public is urged to attend and pay the admission price.

Athens High School Commerce Eleven University University of Alabama Birmingham Athens Commerce High School

Dr. Livingston Opens Free Show on Lumpkin Street

Dr. Livingston begins a three week run with a free performance on the vacant lot next to the YMCA hall on Lumpkin Street. He will feature his celebrated roots and herbs tea and promises clean bright entertainment drawing crowds tonight.

Dr. Livingston Lumpkin Street

Essman Howard Speaks in Home Town

Hon W M Howard will address the county during the noon recess of court Monday. His speech, in the court room, will cover issues in the congressional race. A large audience is expected as local supporters gather at adjournment for dinner.

W.M. Howard Oglethorpe Lexington

Relief for Inflammatory Rheumatism Claim

Morton L. Hill of Lebanon Indiana testifies his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint and was swollen and bedridden for six weeks despite eight doctors. After using Dr Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism she improved in three days and could walk again. Sold by H R Palmer and Sons druggists.

Morton L. Hill Lebanon Ind

Redfearn to Join Albany Bar in Progressive South Georgia City

Dan H Redfearn of Athens will move to Albany Georgia in the near future to practice law and become a member of the Albany bar He is a University of Georgia graduate in both academic and law. He is highly regarded in Athens for his character and ability and is expected to achieve success in his profession.

South Georgia Dan H. Redfearn Athens Albany Albny Bar

Jackson County to Host Big Boys Corn Club Show

Jefferson Georgia hosts a Boys Corn club contest on October 15 organized by Prof. R D More county school commissioner the school board and local business leaders despite drought conditions. Exhibits go to the State College of Agriculture October 21 and 22 then to the state fair in Macon with plans to expand next year.

New York Loeb Dusines Failadelphis Pman Europe Jefferson R. D. More Business Men of State College of Agriculture Macon

Congressman Howard Visits Wilkes County

Congressman Howard spoke in Wilkes County praising the district campaign and inviting all to hear him at the courthouse next Tuesday. He is described as interesting eloquent and able to draw large crowds, with continued strong support and attendance expected.

Howard Wilkes County Court House Washington Gazetee-Chronicle

New Athens Pastor Accepts Call to Prince Avenue Church

Rev. Samuel J. Cartledge of Cheater D C has accepted the call to become pastor of Prince Avenue Presbyterian Church in Athens. He will begin duties in the middle of the month. The church, newly organized on Prince Avenue, has enrolled many of Athens' leading Presbyterians.

Samuel J. Cartledge Cheeter D. C Prince Avenue Presbyterian Church Athens Prince Avenue Jefferson. Herold

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