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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1910
Page
4
The Athens Banner details subscription rates and payment methods, urges prompt reporting of delivery issues, and notes that no carrier may collect or sell papers. It extends political commentary on William Howard, Roosevelt, and ongoing campaigns, with remarks on Tennessee voters and Arizona constitutional talks.
Postmaster General Hitchcock urges Congress to curb franking abuse by issuing department stamps to officials upon requisition and recording all draws. Public would see who used the franking privilege and by how much, deterring misuse, though Congress may resist as an infringement on rights.
The Savannah News profiles David Rankin of Missouri as America’s largest farmer and compares his 23000 acres across 15 farms to Georgia’s Col James M Smith of Smithonia. Rankin built vast wealth through stock raising and long term land investments, while Smithia’s farmer is hailed as potentially Georgia’s top moneymaker.
The Chattanooga News advocates stronger US efforts to expand trade with South American nations. It notes current US commerce is small compared to Europe, highlights Prof. John Bassett Moore’s observations from Buenos Ayres and the Atlantic route, praises the trans Andean railway, and urges Americans to focus on Latin America while maintaining existing trades. It cites Peru Chile and Argentina as active markets and says European competition remains strong on the Atlantic coast.
Railroad schedule details for Atlanta and Little Rock events include automotive race meeting and Corn Show tickets on sale dates with arrival deadlines. National Convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy lists Georgia routes and reduced fares. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as a universal healer at 25 cents from H. R. Palmer & Son.
Travel offers from Southern Railway to Georgia events with set fares. Macon tickets $3.40 for Georgia State Fair valid Oct 24 to Nov 4, must return to origin by Nov 8. Macon also hosts Colored Agricultural Fair, Nov 9 to 18, return by Nov 22. Elberton $4.55 fare for Georgia Baptist Convention, tickets on sale Nov 13 14 and 15 with return by Nov 20.
An old advertisement touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a preventive remedy for appendicitis and related ailments. It claims gentle stimulation of stomach, liver, and bowels to avert discomfort, listing H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro as sellers.
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