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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1913
Page
7
Baltimore marks Old Defenders Day with closures across the stock exchange and many businesses. The commemorative event honors Baltimore's defense during the War of 1812, recalling the moment that inspired Francis Scott Key to pen The Star-Spangled Banner.
Chattanooga Tennessee September 12 thousands of veterans pour into the city to attend the national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. Headquarters open at Hotel Fatten tomorrow morning with Commander in Chief Beers presiding as the main events begin Friday.
London reports Rt. Hon. Herbert Henry Asquith turning sixty one today with widespread congratulatory messages. Born in Yorkshire on September 12 1852 he was educated at City of London School and Oxford and has served in public life since 1886 when first elected to the House of Commons.
A health supplement priced at 50 cents promotes blood enrichment and systemic strengthening. The ad touts enhanced vitality through daily use, targeting general wellness with claims of improved energy and bodily function.
Montreal Sept 12 prominent manufacturers from Ontario and the West gather in preparation to depart by special train for Halifax for the Canadian Manufacturers Association forty second annual meeting early next week A Maritime Provinces tour is planned and expected to be among the largest and most successful in the association s history
This advert touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a prompt and safe laxative for women, claiming they do not cause pain. A testimonial from Mrs. M. C. Dunlap of Leadill Tennessee supports the product, with price listed at 25 cents and endorsements from W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons.
New Orleans announces a new rule to conserve oyster beds requiring all oyster fishing boats to be registered in Louisiana. All catches must land on Louisiana soil and vessels shipping from entry ports must be marked Louisiana Product. A 3 percent privilege tax applies if shipped outside the state.
Mrs Sarah E Duncan of Tipton Iowa recounts her son’s severe cold and troubling cough. A single bottle of Chamberlains Cough Remedy stopped the cough and cured the cold completely and is for sale by all dealers.
President Wilson and many lawmakers will travel to Mobile Alabama for the fifth annual Southern Commercial congress convention October 27 29 aboard the President's Special a luxury train. Delegates will join along the route at Danville Greensboro Spartanburg Atlanta Montgomery and other cities. Thousands expected. offfare round trip rates issued by the Southeastern Passenger Association.
Thyatira in Jackson County prepares for the Athens Presbytery gathering on Tuesday night after the second Sunday in September. A large Presbyterian congregation is expected as ministers and elders converge from wide territory. A railroad-friendly plan aims to recruit delegates and arrange home visits. the session opens with a sermon at 8 PM.
Lula Georgia September 12 After reading a bank ad about bank safety Ned Galley of Lula to Lula Bank cashier Whitworth removed 900 in gold from a chimney back and 400 in silver from beneath a floor and gave it to the banker for safekeeping The bank will pay 5 percent interest while at home theft and murder risks were higher.
Jefferson Ga Sept 12 This county will have a farm demonstrator who will go district to district aiding tillers of the soil He seeks at least fifty farmers to cultivate a small tract using plans from the State College of Agriculture Athens The demonstrator W Tapley Bennett is a local graduate born and raised in the county with deep family roots He will be funded by national state and county money and is expected to greatly benefit the area.
Marie Peary, known as the Snow Baby and the first white child born in the Arctic circle, marks her twentieth birthday at her Casco Bay home. Her father, Admiral Peary, helped lay the groundwork for his Arctic exploration and the North Pole expedition. Marie was born at Anniversary Lodge on Bowdoin Bay and spent six months of life in Arctic darkness.
The Cleveland Courier reports in White County about 86 year old Dahlonega merchant Barney Meaders famed for never cursing an oath drinking whiskey chewing tobacco or smoking a cigar in his 86 years. He is described as a prosperous businessman and a kind Christian who visited Athens after stock selling seasons.
Ministerial and lay delegates from across the United States and Canada gathered at St. Matthew's Church for the 34th General Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in North America. President Rev. Theodore E. Schmaak of Lebanon, Ga. presided as sessions begin, to run about six days and focus on Sunday school education publications and missionary work at home and abroad.
Knoxville Tenn September 12 Players from many clubs within the Southern Golf association are taking part in a major tournament at Cherokee Country club. The event runs through the week and twelve handsome cups will be awarded to the winners.
A reader from Oriole Pa credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with curing an attack after one dose. The ad notes it often cures diarrhoea and sells through dealers.
Pendleton Oregon September 12 Round-up carnival opens with expert riders ropers and shooters competing in championship contests. Special trains bring record crowds from Seattle Spokane Tacoma and other points as the event runs through the rest of the week.
Despondency is often caused by indigestion and constipation and quickly disappears when Chamberlain's Tablets are taken. For sale by all dealers Ady.
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