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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1912

Page

6

Cobb Addresses First Michigan Democratic Rally in Bay City

Col Zach Cobb of El Paso Texas speaks at the Armory in Bay City amid a Democratic rally with a parade horns and a Wilson Marshall club. He criticizes special privilege attacks trusts and Tafts tariff aims citing Lincoln and Wilson as reforms.

Col Zach Cobb Michigan Bay City Athens Zachariah L. Cobb el Paso Texas Armory Hitchcock Democratic Saginaw Street Center Avenue Jefferson Street Wilson and Marshall Club Wilson Marshall Cobb Dudley Field Malone Malone Mr. Cobb Detroit Milwaukee Taft Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Penrose Foraker Lorimer White House Woodrow Wilson Thomas R. Marshall New Jersey Union

Studebaker Executive Praises Cars and Dealer Network

A Studebaker Corporation representative, A. R. Thomas, touring Athens with local dealer E. Guy Barnett, defends the 1913 models. He notes no yearly design changes, emphasizes strong service, warns against price cutting, and highlights factory capabilities and quality control. He also comments on southern hospitality and his Detroit origins.

A. R. Thomas Studebaker Corporation of America Gorgian Hotel E. Guy Barnett Studebaker Athens Flanders

Prayed Against Woodward Last Sunday for Him Next Sunday

In Atlanta a religious group prayed for Jim Woodward rather than against him. After churchgoers once urged to defeat Woodward at the polls, they returned to pray for his success. Rumors of independent opposition faded as the primary’s outcome was seen as the people’s will for the December city election.

Cobb Progressive Party Supreme Court Taft Standard Oil Co Wall Street Woodward Atlanta Jim Woodward

Interurban railways and auto delivery push in the south

A businessman argues that the south needs interurban railways and an up-to-date auto delivery system. He cites Athens as a model and predicts profit from real estate and improved commerce, urging merchants to embrace modern vehicles and Studebaker cars, with Studebaker Day at the Macon Fair on October 23.

South Georgia Via Athens Atheng Thomas E. Guy Barnett Studebaker Macon

Ontario Sunday School Convention Opens in Hamilton

The forty seventh annual Ontario Sunday School Association convention gathers in Hamilton with workers from across the province. Sessions run three days and feature speakers from the United States and Canada. Musical program led by Prof. E. O. Excell of Chicago and Prof. Alvin Roper of Winona Lake.

Hamilton Ont Ontario Sunday School Association United States Canada E. O. Excell Chicago Alvin Roper Winona Lake Ind

Atlanta Furor Over Torn Up Streets Grips City

Special to the Banner from Atlanta reports residents are furious over long torn up streets including two blocks of Peachtree. Citizens blame the street department and demand accountability while city papers condemn the rotten street management and foresee further disruption through winter.

Banner Atlanta Vital Point Clayton America

Papes Diapepsin Promises Quick Dyspepsia Relief

A 50 cent case of Papes Diapepsin claims to digest any food and relieve stomach misery within five minutes. The ad states it cures indigestion, heartburn, gas, and sour odors, promising lasting ease and ample supplies in each bottle.

United States England Canada Pape

Meeting of Rail Electrical Men in Chicago

The fifth annual convention of the Association of Railway Electrical Engineers began in Chicago with headquarters at the Auditorium hotel. Electrical engineers from major railroads in the United States and Canada attended the opening session.

Chicago Association of Railway Electrical Engineers Auditorium Hotel United States Canada

Governor General Duke of Connaught Attends Toronto Luncheon

Special to the Banner reports the Duke of Connaught governor general of Canada arriving by special train from Ottawa to be guest of honor at a luncheon hosted by the Canadian Club of Toronto at the King Edward hotel. The item notes the event as part of Toronto news coverage.

Toronto Ont Duke of Connaught Canada Ottawa King Edward Hotel Canadian Club of Toronto

Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Testimonials

Mrs J W Stan Ley of Cheneyville Louisiana reports weight gain from 120 to 155 pounds and a prolonged life after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. Mrs M Gary of Chicago Illinois says the remedy helped after childbirth and backache, restoring strength and enabling household duties.

Cheneyville Lydia E. Pinkham J.w.stanley M. Gary Chicago Ill

Fraternal Lodge Meetings Across Athens Area

Notices list Williama Lodge No 15 Athens Nest O i O F St Elmo Lodge K P Glenn Lodge 75 L C O F and Davie Camp Woodmen Camp meeting details. Invites attendance and visiting members with locations Clayton Street Wall Streets and Oak Hall.

Mt. Vernon Vernon Lodge A. M Masonic Hall Max Joseph Clayton Street W. A. Capps W. M Clark D Heidler Order of Owls Athens Owl's Nest P. H. Corbett H. RB. Short St. Elmo Lodge St. Hime Lodge Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Clayton and Wall Streets Edward Bancroft C. C. T. BH. Nickerson Glenn Lodge L. Co. O. FL Oda Fellows

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