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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1912

Page

5

Farmers May Strike in Georgia Union Growth Report

Secretary McDaniel reports Farmers Union expansion in Georgia led by R F Duckworth who started the chapter. Duckworth’s field work in Hart County earned about four hundred new members after a four day visit, with Hartwell audience hearing a line urging a possible cotton strike to curb prices.

Farmers Union Georgia McDaniel R. F. Duckworth Duckworth C. S. Barrett Hart County Hartwell

Pipe line case to be aired before Commerce Court

Washington D C Oct 23 government and leading oil pipe line companies prepare to argue the constitutionality of the Interstate Commerce Commission order requiring filing of rate schedules for transporting oil.

The Banner Washington, D. C Commerce Court Interstate Commerce Commission

National Dairy Show Opens in Chicago This Week

Chicago opens the National Dairy Show at the International Pavilion in the stock yards drawing over 50 000 visitors for a week of dairy events. Major associations including the National Butter Makers Association and the International Milk Dealers Association plan conventions during the gathering in Chicago.

Chicago International Stock Yards National Butter Makers’ Association International Milk Dealers’ Association

Georgia Football Preparations and Early Season Notes

The Red and Black reports Georgia’s return from Saturday's game and a key clash with Alabama in Columbus. It highlights punting tackling and interference as weak points, notes frequent fumbles, and mentions team cuts led by Coach Cunningham. Local prep and second-team games, plus basketball growth, are also noted with multiple area teams and clubs seeking schedules.

Alabama Columbus Tech Vanderbilt Georgia Cunningham Hertyfield Norton Bing

Confederate Flag Display Graces Athens Businesses

During the Georgia Daughters of the Confederacy convention week, the Southern Mutual building will show 126 flags on the College avenue side, with over 300 flags in total across the building. Most tenants agreed to participate, with a few to join later. flags available from Davison-Nicholson Co. or Michael Brothers as decorations extend to store fronts and bunting on nearby residences.

Athens Georgia State Division Daughters of the Confederacy Southern Mutual College Avenue Callaway Chamber of Commerce Davison-Nicholson Company Michael Brothers

Letter Tied to Killing of Atlanta Policeman

J W Camp, an Atlanta police officer who shot fellow officer A Belding in a room mate relationship for years, testified in Superior Court on October 23. The trial details remain unclear as the mystery around a letter involved in the case continues.

Atlanta J. W. Camp A. Belding Superior Court

First Autumn Cool Wave Approaches Atlanta Weather

The weather map shows a rapid cool wave from the northwest. Atlanta’s temperature fell 14 degrees to 44 as Birmingham and Memphis saw larger drops. Thursday morning may drop under 40 with possible frost in low places, then warmer Friday. Rain and unsettled conditions persisted in the south and east yesterday.

Atlanta Birmingham Memphis Pittsburg Buffalo Mobile Brownsville Maryland Delaware Pennsylvania Canadian Northwest Co. F. von Herrmann

Cotton Region Weather Summary Reported Temperatures and Rainfall

Mean temperatures across the Cotton Region ranged near normal to 6 degrees above in most areas with Texas showing a 1 to 2 degree deficit. Weekly highs reached 78 in Tampa and lows 58 in Asheville. Precipitation was widespread except western Texas and Oklahoma, with 2 inches plus in several states and a peak 5.80 inches at Waco Texas. Georgia rains fell at week start and end, with heavy weekend rain in northern Texas.

New Orleans Texas Asheville N. C Tampa Fla North Carolina Oklahoma Middle East Gulf Coast Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi Tennessee Alabama Georgia Florida South Carolina Waco Tex

Weather Summary for Texas and Northern State Portions

The report notes a cool forepart to the week with heavy rains across most of the state, followed by warm clear days and morning fogs in the southeast. Southern and central Texas saw exceptionally heavy precipitation from 3 to over 5 inches, while western counties received little or none. a. M. CLINE.

Texas A. M. Cline

Vinci remedy claim for anaemic overhaul in Athens Ga

Advertisement claims Vinci restores health for anaemic and run-down individuals. It cites Mrs. G Manuel of San Antonio Texas reporting weakness relief and asks readers to try Vinci with money-back guarantee offered by H. R. Palmer & Sons, Athens Georgia.

Vinci G. S. Manuel San Antonio Texas

Saved By His Wife Wise Vermont Woman Persuades Cure

Mrs. R. J. Flint of Braintree Vermont advises her husband to use Dr King s New Discovery for a dreadful cough and it cures him. The medicine is promoted as safe for throat and lung troubles including grip bronchitis croup whooping cough quinsy tonsillitis and hemorrhages. Available at 60 cents and one dollar, guaranteed by local druggists.

R. J. Flint Braintree Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bros H. R. Pakmer & Sons Ativer

Dayton man buys Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for his boy

J. W. Copeland of Dayton Ohio buys Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for his sick boy. The ad claims the boy's cold vanished before the bottle was finished, suggesting savings compared to a five dollar doctor bill. Sold by all dealers.

J. W. Copeland Dayton Ohio Chamberlain

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