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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1913
Page
4
Subscribers warned no carrier may collect subscriptions or sell papers. The fall season trends include fashion edicts and cotton projections as Georgia expects two and a half million bales. The Southern League ends today signaling new center of interest as the region highlights growth, agriculture, and machinery demand amid southern optimism.
The New York Times and Manufacturers Record debate replacing a house of governors with a yearly delegate body of experts to consider interstate measures. They note existing capable organizations and see no reason governors cannot meet once a year to discuss issues.
Local merchants with small budgets are urged not to fear advertising. A veteran advertiser argues small ads can grow business and enable larger ad spends over time. He offers guidance to craft mutually profitable plans and make every ad count.
A historical note discusses provisional President Huerta and President Wilson, debating recognition and possible political moves, including resignation and candidacy to gain US acknowledgment amid looming elections and potential poll violence. The piece also touches on other 1913 historical items and birthdays.
A Spartanburg South Carolina conference of over two hundred physicians from nearly every Southern state reports little progress on pellagra. They reject spoiled corn as the cause, lean toward a specific infectious disease, absolve the buffalo gnat, and say direct human transmission is unlikely. Investigations will continue vigorously.
Savannah lawyer Peter W Meldrim received a strong tribute from the American Bar Association after losing the presidency by one vote to former President William H Taft. He was anticipated as next year’s president, with Taft supporters nearly triumphing on a compliment. Meldrim’s national reputation and ABA contributions were highlighted as proof of his standing.
Announcement notes formation of a stock company to publish The Athens Banner. Hugh J. Rowe holds most stock. D. G. Bickers C. E. Martin E. D. Cox and Tr. W. Reed among other stockholders. The Banner expands to a new building and remains a lively city voice as cotton markets and local economy face fall prices. The Union vows to hold cotton at fifteen cents and seed at thirty dollars a ton.
Bellevue Ohio tale of relief from backache cramps and weakness attributed to Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Woman cites rapid improvement and renewed strength after illness and periodic troubles.
Athens citizen voices opposition as the Georgia Prison Commission proposes three uniformed grades, with stripes limited to the lowest tier. Officials say the reform will reduce escapes by giving inmates incentive to reform and earn better uniforms through conduct.
Athens resident Mrs. J. F. Martin recounts severe kidney trouble and bed confinement, praising Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo as the remedy that restored health after four boxes. Ad promotes the 50 cent sale through local dealers with United States agents.
Land sale note describes 163 acres with four tenant houses, good water, pasture and timber. Proximity to Bogart Georgia and easy terms offered through J W Oldham. Also lists 90 acre farm with improvements near Athens with inquiry address P O Box 192.
Martin Brothers of 455 Clayton Street stands as one of the city’s most enterprising firms with a complete plant and home made harness guaranteed for quality. The firm also offers home made collars baggy whips and lap robes plus a repair department for harness and shoes and guarantees on all harness products.
The International Association of Fire Engineers in New York held a week long convention ending with a Riverside Drive gathering. Volunteers from the metro area joined a parade showcasing firefighting apparatus from hand tubs to motor engines. The Firemen's Monument, a bronze and granite statue of a horse, was unveiled to conclude the event.
The 100th anniversary recalls the USS Enterprise and HMS Boxer engagement off Maine on Sept 5. The American victory precedes Perry’s Lake Erie triumph and eases post Chesapeake mood. Captains Burrows and Blyth were killed. Longfellow, then a child, later wrote of two captains buried together.
Poughkeepsie N Y Sept 5 To morrow is set by Justice Mor Schauser for the preliminary hearing in the case of Howard H Barnum Matteawan Asylum attendant who was on duty at the gate when Harry K Thaw escaped on August 17 On the day after Thaws escape Barnum was arrested on a charge of bribery to aid the famous prisoner in securing his freedom He has been at Hbenty on bail since his arrest.
Milwaukee reports most exhibits in place as Wisconsin State Fair prepares to open Monday. Officials promise a record display of agricultural, mechanical, livestock and fruit and vegetable exhibits with an excellent race program and free amusements for Week's engagement.
The Norman Field Players announce a seat sale for a limited Colonial engagement. The troupe promises high class plays at popular prices with a repertoire of twenty five titles and vaudeville interludes between acts. The State's Attorney will open the bill.
The fifth annual convention will run October 27 to 29 in Mobile. Highlights include a Panama Canal theme, a Panama Cruise, a bronze tablet in the Canal Zone honoring Senator John T. Morgan, Latin American trade missions, battleship presence, a Woman's Auxiliary first meeting, executive conference, memorial church services, a mammoth pageant, and daily open forums for five minute speeches.
Scores of thoroughbred dogs from popular breeds were displayed at the Piedmont Pavilion in Oakland. The Oakland and Alameda County Kennel Club opened its annual beach show with judging starting this morning and planned to continue through tomorrow night.
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