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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1913

Page

4

Remittance Alerts and Athens Commission Debate

The notice reminds subscribers to pay by express, money order, or registered mail and to report late deliveries. It then critiques the proposed Athens commission government, arguing the bill grants excessive power, noting Athens’ support for the old system and predicting political clash ahead. The piece also voices concerns about Mexican policy effects in Georgia and warns of a looming beef price rise.

Shana Athens Commission Carolina Georgia

Mrs Becker to Address Women's Missionary Society

Mrs L S Becker speaks this week in the interest of the Georgia Children's Home work to the Women's Missionary Society of the First artist church at 5 o'clock Thursday afternoon. All society members and women of the church urged to attend. others invited.

Becker THE Missionary Society L. S. Becker Georgia Woman’s Missionary Society of the First Artist Church

Huerta Regime Loses Ground as Foreign Powers React

The article reports Huerta’s struggle to hold power in Mexico while Britain Germany and others waver on recognition. A German warship heads to Mexican waters to protect German interests as the UK ponders withdrawal and the US under Wilson pressures Huerta to release imprisoned deputies. Final outcome remains uncertain.

Huerta Mexico Great Britain Germany United States Mexican England King George Queen Mary Mexican Congress Wilson Washington

Hobson Charges Fall Flat in Congress Fight for Senate

Representative Hobson and Alabama rival Oscar Underwood clashed over claims of Wall Street influence and liquor interests. Underwood's tariff reform leadership and anti shipping vote were cited to debunk Hobson’s charges, drawing unanimous rejection from Republicans and Democrats in the House.

Richmond P. Hobson Oscar Underwood Alabama Hobson Underwood Wall Street Congress Underwoood House of Representatives House

Cotton seed meal proposed as safe human food

C A Wells city bacteriologist and Griffin experiment station chemist reports research claiming cotton seed meal can be chemically treated to become safe palatable and beneficial for human consumption. Dr DeLoach will disclose results soon with potential to lower living costs and aid Southern cotton farmers and the public.

C. A. Wells Attens University of Georgia Griffin Experiment Station Wells Dr. DeLoach

This Date in History Highlights Key 17th to 20th Century Events

A compilation of historical milestones dated October 15 across years: Champlain arrives in Canada as governor in 1612, Washington begins northern tour in 1788, Kaulbach born in 1805, Ireland crime bill in 1831, Louis Philippe assassination attempt in 1840, Lincoln monument dedication in 1874, Dean Richmond wreck in 1893, Taft naval review in New York Harbor in 1912.

Champlain Canada Washington Wilhelm von Kaulbach Ireland Louis Philippe France Springfield Dean Richmond Lake Eerie Taft New York Harbor

Birthday of Archbishop Quigley Highlighted

The Most Rev James E Quigley head of Chicago’s Catholic archdiocese was born in Oshawa Canada on October 15 1854 and moved to Lima New York as a youth His mother influenced his path toward the church steering him from a West Point military future through Niagara University Innsbruck and Rome studies awaiting his return to America.

James E. Quigley Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago Oshawa Canada Lima N. Y St. Joseph's College Buffalo Niagara University Innsbruck Austrian Tyrol College of the Propaganda Rome Amer

Catholic bishop elevated to archbishop in Chicago

The text notes the career of a church leader who served as pastor in Attica New York until 1884, became bishop of Buffalo from 1896 to 1903, and was installed archbishop of Chicago in 1903. It also lists birthday greetings for several figures: Hon. Martin Burrell age 55, Michael Burke age 50, Frank Guernsey age 47, John Sullivan former world champion boxer age 55, and John Paul Jones of Cornell University age 23.

Ica Attica N. Y St. Joseph's Cathedral Buffalo Chicago Michael &. Burke Congress Wisconsin Frank E. Guernsey Maine John, Sullivan John Paul Jones Cornell University

Alterative claims relief for severe throat and chest issues

An advertisement touts Tookman’s Alterative as effective against severe cold threatening the lungs, claiming decades of test proven results for throat and bronchial conditions. It emphasizes no narcotics or habit forming drugs and urges readers to request a recovery booklet from Pekinas Laboratory in Philadelphia.

Erie Tookman Pekinas Laboratory Philadelphia

Annual Flower Show Promises Appeal at Y M C A Parlor Event

The Athens Ladies' Garden Club hosts a flower show with a baby show tomorrow at 4 PM in the Y M C A parlors. Prizes will be awarded, and county women are urged to attend to learn how local town and country gardeners share in mutual benefit. Officers include Mrs E K Lumpkin president and Miss Sarah Cobb treasurer. a long list of members is provided.

Athens Ladies’ Garden Club E. K. Lumpkin T. W. Reed Sarah Cobb C. D Cox C. M. Snelling H. S. West J. N. Webb FP. H. Bowden J. P. Fears H. Comer J. 8. Stewart Parna Hill Alva Harris Frank Hailey Jennie Harrison H. V. Head D. P. Haselton S. J. W. Hart Mary Lyndon W. W. Lampkin Lily Moss Carah Moss R. Is. Moss, Jr D. F. Miller Lucy V. Matthews H. E. Martin J. A. Morton G. W. McDonnan Hamilton McWhorter McClurd Fannie Nite Fred Orr

List of attendees at the social gathering

Mrs. S. V. Sanford, Mrs. T. P. Stanley, Mrs. N. G. Laughter, Mrs. W. W. Scott, Mrs. S. C. Upson, Jr. Miss Emily Upson, Mrs. Henry West, Mrs. W. C. Wingfield, Mrs. T. J. Wooster, Mrs. S. B. Wingfield, Miss Rosa Von der Leith.

S. V. Sanford T. P. Stanley N. G. Laughter W. W. Scott S. C. Upson Emily Upson Rosa von der Lieth Henry West J. N. Webb W. C. Wingfield T. J. Wooster S. B. Wingfield Rosa von der Leith

Commission Form Government Rally Near Bridges' Store

A second rally by advocates of commission government was held at Bridges' store near Broad Street. Mr. Hardy of Columbia, S C addressed the meeting in support of the reform. The gathering was small and local residents appeared able to decide on the issue.

Commission Bridges’ Store Broad Street Brids Hardy Columbia S. C

Hyomei advertised as quick catarrh cure

An advert touts Hyomei as the easy safest cheapest remedy for catarrh and related nasal throat lung symptoms. It claims the medicated air destroys germs when breathed through an inhaler. The ad notes H R Palmer & Sons sells it with a money back guarantee and a complete outfit for one dollar.

H. R. Palmer & Sons Hyomei

Colt Sold For 350 Dollars At Four Months

Peor Mioney Jarnigan, who won the thousand dollar prize at the Knoxville exposition for best Percheron brood mare and other premiums, sold a four to five month old colt from his stud for 350 dollars. Such a price for a colt this young is likely unprecedented in the South.

Peor Mioney Jarnigan Knoxville South

Alabama Varsity Needs Improvement Before Birmingham Test

The Tuscaloosa paper notes Alabama's easy win but warns the Crimson White team is not yet ready for Georgia. It highlights required speed charge, stronger line, and harder practice beginning tomorrow for the Birmingham game next Saturday under Coach Graves.

Tuscaloose Alabame Georgia Earge Nelding Alabama Cunningham Graves Birmingham

Women Who Get Dizzy Use Electric Bitters

Women troubled with fainting dizziness backache headache weakness or debility should try Electric Bitters. Mrs Laure Gaines of Ovoca La credits the remedy with saving her life after four doctors gave up. The tonic is sold 50c and 1.00 by druggists or mail by H Bucklen & Co.

Laure Gaines Ovoca H. &, Bucklen & Co Philadelphia St. Louis

Miss Lottie Johnson Demonstrates Posts Cereals at Electric Shop

Miss Lottie Johnson models Postum Grape Nuts and Post Toasties at Athens Electric Shop with daily demonstrations. She shows cereals and drinks from Battle Creek Michigan and serves samples to visiting ladies, encouraging attendance today as well.

Cafetria Post Battle Creek Mich Misa Lottie Johnson Jes Miss Johnson Ladies of Athens

Fire Prevention Society to Meet in Athens on 23rd Inst

Georgia Fire Prevention Society plans its next monthly meeting in Athens on the 23rd with about thirty members. The group will inspect local premises, confer with the Athens fire chief and city council fire committee, the mayor, and local fire insurers to promote a house cleaning program for basements and back alleys.

State Fire Prevention Society Athens The Georgia Fire Prevention Society Axtents of Mettler

Diphtheria by Mail Shuts Georgia Health Office

Atlanta October 14 The state board of health in the Capitol is closed as eleven staffers fall ill with diphtheria. Dr H F Harris and Dr L P Patillo remain, planning fumigation and recovery before reopening. Harris blames careless country doctors sending diphtheria cultures by mail and spreading germs in the office.

Atlanta State Board of Health Capitol H. F. Harris L. P. Patillo Harris Capitel Elizabeth Vis Visscher Board of Health Clarence Greer K. R. Collins A. G. Bert E.R. Par A.L. Steele J. P. Smiley C. L. Tensley Wer

University Drama Club Seeks Italian Talent for Tryouts

The University dramatic group opens auditions to new Italian material as part of its season. Directors announce enrollment for actors and performers to join future productions.

Old Men Are Back Plans for Thalian Club

The Thalians dramatic club at the university held tryouts last night with coach Mary D. Lyn con agreeing again. Thirty two men competed and the cast included many returning members such as Harrison Jackson Pinkussohn H G Howard Alban Reed Hirschberg Clark Howell III McDaniel Victor Victor and Conyers. Selected for the cast were F F Watson of Atlanta C A Kotch of Weekhawken Walter Jenkens of Valdosta Barney Cubbedge of Savannah and Jos 8 Stewart Jr of Athens.

Thalians Mary D. Lyncon Messrs Harrison Jackson Pinkussohn H. G. Howard Alban Reed Hirschberg Clark Howell, III McDaniel Victor Victor Conyers

Judicious Training As Georgia Prepares For Alabama

Coach Cunningham drills the Georgia team before the Birmingham game. A fierce scrimmage yields ground gaining plays but weak teamwork. Alabama appears stronger this year, led by Vandergraaf, a tough end and half, as Georgia readies reserves and reshuffles positions for a tougher test.

Georgia Alabama Birmingham Mrr Vandergraaf Clemson McWhorter Paddock Tompson Powell Malone Turner Henderson Purcell Thrash Conyers Delaperriere

Most Dangerous of Minor Ailments in Cold Link to Epidemics

Article warns cold as leading to serious diseases like pneumonia and diphtheria. Cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe, inexpensive cure and notes widespread illness in a capital lab with several doctors and assistants affected. Eleven victims mentioned, including a colored janitor.

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