Athens Weekly Banner Ad Rates And Election Hype
The Athens Banner lists subscription prices and payment options, warns carriers about collection rules, and notes extra notices. It previews election coverage with references to candidates Wilson Taft Roosevelt and local Democratic rallies and a Daughters of the Confederacy convention in Athens Georgia.
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Daughters of the Confederacy of Georgia
Athens
Confederacy
Georgia
Daughters of the Confederacy
Last Week of Campaign Revives Democratic Drive
The piece notes Taft forces near defeat as Wilson gains momentum while Roosevelt remains sidelined by illness. Wilson campaigns for legislative control in several states to cap a Democratic surge, with bets favoring a Wilson win. It urges Athens Democrats to contribute funds for heavy campaign expenses ahead of next Tuesday’s anticipated triumph.
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Athens
Taft
Wilson
Roosevelt
Senate
Vinci
Katherine Burns
Newton
Mass
H. R. Palmer & Sons
The Folly of Automobile Racing
A Georgia news note laments auto racing against trains after a fatal crash near a crossing. It argues high speed is dangerous, urges drivers to abandon racing on roads, and promotes using cars safely and legitimately. Names or dates are not confirmed in this readable text.
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R. V. Connerat
Atlanta
Georgia
Capital Punishment for Rev Vaughn in South Carolina
A South Carolina jury convicts Rev. T. A. Vaughn of criminal assault and the judge imposes the sentence of death. The piece condemns mob violence but emphasizes the preacher's crime is inexcusable and warrants execution without leniency.
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South Carolina
T. A. Vaughn
Odd Fellows’ Orphans’ Home
THIS DATE IN HISTORY AND NOTES OF THE DAY
October 29 marks historical events from 1618 to 1911 and birthdays. Notables include Sir Walter Raleigh beheading 1618 and Joseph Pulitzer's death 1911. Also celebrates Rose Stahl born October 29 1875 and birthday greetings for Walter Frear and Crown Princess Marie of Roumania. Local notices recount a funeral in Hull Georgia for Lucielle Bullock and a Vinol advertisement from Newton Massachusetts.
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Rose Stahl
Montreal
Mont St. Marie
Janice Meredith
Walter F. Frear
Hawaii
Marie of
Hull
Lucielle Bullock
J. P. Cooper
Lucielle
Jesus
Headache Cure Ad Offers Tablets for Stomach Cause
Advertisement claims a sick headache stems from a colored stomach and promises relief by taking tablets. Sold by all dealers.
Roosevelt Assassin Schrank and Stenographer Heroics
Theodore Roosevelt survived an assassination attempt by John Schrank a 36 year old immigrant whose motive rooted in delusional fixation. Elbert E Martin Roosevelt's stenographer a Vermont native tackled Schrank and dragged him to the curb preventing a second shot. Surgeon Dr John B Murphy led the post attack care at Mercy Hospital Chicago using the Murphy button technique to repair intestinal wounds.
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Theodore Roosevelt
John Schrank Ist
Erding
Bavaria
Schrank
New York
Brooklyn
Jo Schrank
McKinley
Roosevelt
Elbert E. Martin
Martin
Manchester
New York Progressive
Mr. Roosevelt
Onch Half Nelson
Velt
Mercy Hospital
Chicago
John B. Murphy
Murphy
Atlantic Fleet returns to work after Taft review
The Atlantic Fleet resumes operations following President Taft’s naval review in New York. Ships shift to overhaul yards and Norfolk for target practice while the super dreadnoughts Arkansas and Wyoming draw the crowd. Secretary Meyer aimed to revive navy interest and thousands visit the ships, viewing the fleet from mast tops as night illumination dazzles observers.
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Taft
New York
Norfolk
Arkiansas
Wyoming
Meyer
Stomach and Liver Tablets Offered for Children
Advertises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a gentle, easy remedy for stomach disorders in young children. Claims the tablets are pleasant to take and mild in effect and available at all theaters.
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Chamberlain
Colds and Cough Remedy Praised by Local Druggist
Enos Lollar of Saratoga Indiana touts Heen Tennene Cough Remedy as the best on the market after fifteen years of use. Sold by all dealers. Also notices Matinees Today Colonial Theater 10 Cents.
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Enos Lollar
Saratoga
Ind
Atkinson Credits Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound
Harlem Ga man C E Atkinson praises Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for family use over years. He says it provides immediate relief from coughs and colds and regards it as an infallible and safe remedy for children. 4 P M 10 Cents ee.
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C. E
Atkinson
Harlem
Foley
Mt Vernon Masonic Lodge and Other Fraternal Notices
Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F and A M meets Thursdays at Masonic Hall Clayton St. Keystone Chapter No 1 Royal Arch Masons meets third Tuesday at 8 pm in Max Joseph building. Athens BPOE No 790 meets Wednesdays at 8 pm at lodge quarters Broad and Lumpkin. Williams Lodge No 16 I O O F meets Mondays in Oak Fellows Hall. Owls Nest No 1460 meets Fridays at 8 30 pm Clayton St. Glenn Lodge No 75 I O O F meets Tuesdays at Clayton and Jackson. Geo B Davis Camp W O W meets Wednesdays in Woodmen Halls Clayton St. Floral designs by Crocedale Greenhouse. Public notice of floral services and a testimonial about Foley Kidney Pills included.
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Mt. Vernon Lodge
Mt Vernon Lodge
A. M
Masonic Hall
Ma. Joseph Building
Clayton Street
W. A. Capps
W. M. Clarke D. Heidler
Keystone Chapel
Keystone Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Max Joseph
Athens
Lodge Quarters
Broad and
Lumpkin Streets
Dobbs
B. H. Geo. H. Palmer
Sec’y
Geo. B. Davis
Woodmen
Talmage Building
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Saves Boy’s Leg
A North Carolina family credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with saving a 14 year old boy’s leg after an ugly bruise caused a dangerous ulcer resisted by other remedies. The ad promotes the salve for burns boils skin eruptions and piles and notes it is sold for 35 cents at local stores.
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D. F. Howard
Aquone
N. C
W. J. Smith & Bros
H. R. Palmer & Sons
A. G. Dudley and R. T. Wright Announce Alderman Candidacies
Two candidates announce dates for the First Ward aldermanic race subject to Democratic primary actions. Dudley states his bid for office and Wright confirms his candidacy pending party selection.
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A. G. Dudley
RT. Wright
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Saturday Evening Post
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Walter Raleigh
John Hancock
American Congress
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Fortress Monroe
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Orange
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Lord Strathcona
Joseph Pulitzer
Charleston
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Buda-Pesth
Hungary
Colonial Theater
Col. Roosevelt
John Schrank
Milwaukee
Honeaveltia
Nature
American Press Association
American Press Associa
Albert BE. Martin
Atlantic Fleet
Tapt
Rwle
American Press
Associatior
P.M .Theater
Catherine Ave
Ascot Place
Queen's Court
L. 1
Catskills
Jersey City
Eckman
Hekman
Eckman Laboratory
Lodge Directory
Cartha
H. P
Fred T. Moon
Order of Owls
Athens Nest
O. O
Owl's Nest
Edward Bancroft
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J. C. Severns
John Mappin
Crocedale Greenhouse
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