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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1911

Page

7

Taft to Address Chicago Gatherings This Week

President Taft arrives in Chicago and will attend multiple events including American Mining Congress meetings Chicago Bar Association dedication of the naval training station at North Chicago and the Hamilton Club Building cornerstone ceremony He will also speak at the Chicago Sunday Evening Club and a Hamilton Club luncheon.

Chicago Taft American Mining Congress Chicago Bar Association Naval North Chicago Association of Commerce Hamilton Club

Waycross Phone Operators Sneeze Powder Prank

In Waycross Georgia on October 27 a prankster blew sneeze powder into the city exchange. Operators sneezed repeatedly as calls were answered only between fits, causing amusement and chaos. The joker was later caught in a drug store and was sneezing as he fled.

Waycross Ga

World Growing Better Through Help From Electric Bitters

Mrs W W Gould of Pittsfield New Hampshire credits Electric Bitters with curing years of stomach and kidney trouble. She urges others to try this tonic as a liver and kidney remedy and health booster. Available for 50 cents at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.

W. W. Gould Pittsfield N. H W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Demonstrations of Farm Extension Work of Government Adjourned

The Georgia agents of the farmers cooperative extension and demonstration work concluded a session at the State College of Agriculture Athens. They will return to counties to prepare for next year with district meetings in spring and a 1912 fall meet here as directed by Jor Knapp. The government funds the program with several thousand dollars in Georgia and offers six months salaries to demonstrators between fifty and seventy five dollars monthly. The group adopted a resolution thanking Athens officials and state college and university staff for support and cooperation.

Georgia Farmers’ Co-Operative Extension and Demonstration State College of Agriculture Jor. Knapp FE. Gentry Texas Athens Soule Boys’ Corn Club Girls Home Life Club Barrow

Athens Heads Of People Chancellor Barrow Statement

Chancellor Barrow told farmers at a demonstrators conference that Athens spends 30000 a year on inside heads and 100000 a year on outside heads. He cited Col Michael and noted the city school system receives 10000 from the state and 39000 from the city.

Athens Barrow Col. Michael Board of Education

Luncheons by State Normal School Domestic Science Students

Senior students in the Domestic Science department of the State Normal School will host a series of luncheons in the dining room starting the last Tuesday in November with monthly events. Guests include county and city boards of education, county and school officials, and the Normal trustees president. Dinners will follow weekly through spring with two faculty hosts and four invited guests each time to showcase the department’s work and training.

State Normal School Counsity County Board of Education Hone W. M. Coile W. R. Tuck J. HL. Towns G. J. Thurmond J. W. Collier Thos. H. Dozier City Board of Education J.D Mell Tions J. H. Talmadge C. D. Flanagan MG. Mickl J. Bond T. J. Shackelford Trustees of the Normal Domestic Science Department

National Woman's Christian Temperance Union Opens 38th Convention

The National Woman's Christian Temperance Union begins its thirty eighth annual convention in Milwaukee with preliminary meetings and a welcome demonstration. Sessions run through next Wednesday with three daily sessions, and Sunday features sermons by Mrs. Mary Kuhl of Illinois and Mrs. Mary Harris Armor of Georgia.

Milwaukee Wis National Woman's Christian Temperance Union Mary Kuhl Illinois Mary Harris Armor Georgia

Kentucky Presbyterians Open Annual Synod Meeting in Lexington

More than one hundred ministers and laymen gather in Lexington for the Kentucky Presbyterian synod annual meeting. The opening sermon by Rev. Peyton H. Hoge of Louisville, the retiring moderator, marks the start of sessions that will run until next Tuesday.

Lexington Kentucky Presbyterian Synod Peyton H. Hoge Louisville

Massachusetts suffragists meet in first convention

Toston Mass October reports and routine business occupied the initial session of the annual Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association convention. Tomorrow the convention will be addressed by Rev Anna Howard Shaw president of the national organization.

Toston Mass Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association Anna Howard Shaw National Organization

Masonic Lodge Probes Jack Johnson Initiation in Dundee

The Masonic Grand Lodge of Scotland orders inquiry into Jack Johnson’s initiation into the Portar and Kincardine lodge in Dundee. Alleged unsafe scenes and circumstances surrounding the ceremony spark scrutiny from Scottish Freemasons.

Masonic Grand Lodge Jack Johnson Tundee Scotland Masonic Grand Lodge of Scotland

Free Book On Piles And Internal Cure Revealed

Questions about piles answered in a mailed booklet from Dr J 5 Leonhardt and H R Palmer & Sons. The pamphlet explains causes and whether cures are external or skin related. Mentions EMROID remedy sold at drug stores with guarantee and pricing.

Dr. Leonhardt Co Buffalo N. Y H. R. Palmer & Sons

Suing delinquent Y M C A subscribers in Savannah

The Savannah Y M C A presses ahead with lawsuits against paper subscribers who owe for the new building. Several suits have been filed in local justice courts and will be pursued until payment is completed.

Savannah Young Men’s Christian Association Justice Courts

Timely advice averts dreadful tragedy in Wisconsin

Mrs C Wil Lughy of Marengo Wisconsin avoided a near tragedy after a severe cough described as consumption by doctors. Aunt urged Dr King’s New Discovery, which she used along with her son’s bronchial illness. The remedy is praised for throat and lung troubles, priced 50c to 1.90 with a trial bottle free. Guaranteed by W J Smith & Bro and H OR Palmer & Sons.

W. J. Smith & Bro H OR Palmer & Sona

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ad

After exposure or onset of a cold take Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. It checks and relieves symptoms. Use no substitute. The genuine in a yellow package always for sale by all dealers.

Foley

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