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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1913
Page
4
The notice discusses no carrier scams and local commentary on Athens Clarke County politics, favoring the traditional city government and criticizing a proposed commission form. It mentions Winterville, Judge Andrew Cobb, and potential mayoral candidates with concerns over selection and accountability.
The speaker argues that a three member four year commission gives absolute power to set laws and abolishes boards like Education Health and Bond Commission. Recall is nearly impossible, salaries rise by 4700, and cost cuts threaten services. They warn of a political machine and urge keeping real facts in view.
A reader note argues that claims of a national meat famine are partly a price-driving tactic by packers. It questions exporting patterns, pricing strategies, and reliance on protection amid a shift from tariffs and transport costs to influence domestic meat availability and costs.
A frayed historical notes column lists events from 1776 to 1910 including Franklin Jefferson and Dean commissions, early rail and religious milestones, plus oblique birthdays. It marks the author Raymond L Bridgman born Sept 26 1848 and ends with chorus of birthday notes for figures and institutions.
Odette Tyler the actress is 53, Irving Bacheller the author is 54, and Jeannette Scott the American artist is 49 today.
A narrator discusses a stalled N P M train and labels the engine's failure as neurasthenia a nerve-weakness in both man and machine. He notes the vague, creeping danger of nervous breakdowns among busy businessmen and praises Dr. Musgrove's book Nervous Breakdowns and How to Avoid Them as a vital guide.
A vintage advertisement touts Cascarets as a 10 cent remedy to relieve headache biliousness indigestion and sour stomach. It claims the product cleanses the stomach eliminates foul gases and empty bowels overnight leaving a clear head and healthy liver by morning.
The Georgia State school board debated renewing current book contracts versus issuing new ones. Governor and State Superintendent Brittain backed economy with renewal, while a majority favored new bids. October 25 was set to open bids for new contracts.
Watkinsville Ga September 25 Oconee county plans its annual fair for October 29 and 30 with strong local participation. A ladies committee from each school district under Superintendent J W McWhorter manages exhibits across agriculture cooking sewing canning woodwork vegetables flowers art poultry hogs cows colts and more. A parade is planned for Wednesday morning the opening day.
A vintage advertisement touts Knowlton’s Danderine for dandruff and thinning hair. It claims a 25 cent bottle restores lustre, strength, and new hair growth after first use, promising wavy fluffy hair and an abundance of fine new hair across the scalp.
Forecast for Atlanta area calls for fair weather Friday with increasing clouds and rain by Friday afternoon or night. Georgia expects fair conditions with slightly warmer interior, amid a high east of the Mississippi and a southwest storm moving toward Texas with rains. Frosts reported in North Platte and Rapid City, with Plains frost noted and cool air in the north.
A ten round exhibition boxing match is set for October 15 between Mike Kelly featherweight champion and Kid Young of the same class. The bout will showcase fair rules and no offense to law observers, with location to be announced later.
W F Dobbs announces candidacy for alderman in Athens Third ward subject to Democratic primary action. The statement aims to represent residents in local city government.
Mrs Agnes Booth of Tonawanda New York credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving her life after a severe diarrhoea and acute indigestion attack. She says the remedy reached the seat of trouble and cured her within hours and urges readers to obtain it from dealers.
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