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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1911
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner lists subscription rates and payment options while noting upcoming chamber banquet. It comments on political recalls, Glidden tour attendance in Athens, Wright brothers, cotton price talks by Gov Colquitt, and Mexican cabinet choices under Madero. It also critiques Wisconsin senate elections, McNamara trial pace, Admiral Schley’s will, University enrollment gains, Panama Canal advocacy, and Morgan’s influence.
The Georgia Democratic Executive Committee may let voters decide on prohibition in a separate primary. Support grows statewide for former Governor Joe Brown's idea to remove the prohibition issue from the gubernatorial race. Wets and drys alike see this as a clearer path to determine public will.
Dr H W Wiley told the National Conservation Congress in Kansas City that health should be a national priority and that pure food and drug laws must be enforced. He urged unification of state and federal efforts and the creation of a National Department of Health to safeguard public health nationwide.
The California constitution now includes women’s suffrage and the initiative referendum and recall. The recall extends to the judiciary, prompting debate over republican governance. Analysts expect the reforms to influence other states and shape political ideas in the near term.
On October 17 events include Burgoyne’s surrender at Saratoga to Gates in 1777 and the 1866 Haitian emperor Jacques I assassination. Notables born or died: Thaddeus Kosciuszko died 1817, Chopin born 1809, Julia Ward Howe died 1910. Also Lincoln called volunteers in 1863 and other 19th century milestones.
In 1845 born in Kinginton County Maine Day studied at Bowdoin College and entered the Methodist ministry in 1872. He led Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church in New York before being named Syracuse University chancellor in 1893, a role he held while continuing his broader church and educational work.
Government expert Dr Wiley lauds Cottolene the cotton oil shortening for public health value. He emphasizes its wholesomeness and long standing leadership in cotton oil products praised by physicians.
Mrs J W Lea and Mr Will Lea of High Shoals visited Athens yesterday. Mrs Jim Locklin of Atlanta spent the week with relatives in the city. J P Inghram of High Shoals was a visitor yesterday. W B Chandler of Bishop was in Athens Monday. Mr and Mrs T H Durden of Crawford were here yesterday. Mr and Mrs Luke Hardeman of Colbert were in Athens yesterday. Marguerite Gamble, part of Miss Rutherford's European party, is with Miss Mozelle Scudder for Miss Lydia Hutchins wedding this week. W L Glessner, railway agent for Georgia and Florida Railway Co., spent yesterday in.
Women suffer piles more than men and a tablet remedy is advertised as a guaranteed cure without cutting or salves. Hemroid is sold by H. R. Falmer & Sons and all druggists for $1, with a 24 day treatment, and a booklet available from Dr. Leonhardt Co. in Buffalo New York.
City time arrivals and departures for Central of Georgia Seaboard Southern and Georgia railroads in Athens Georgia including times for Macon service and local stops. Listings cover Keystone Chapter Max Key stone Encampment Geo. B. Davis Camp W O W and several lodge and fraternal meeting nights with locations and officers.
Athens resident W. H. Wier testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills cured his back pain headaches and night kidney symptoms after three boxes. The ad urges general sale by dealers, price 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole U S agents.
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