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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1906

Page

2

Cuticura Remedies Restore Walking After Months

Mrs Mary Dickerson of Louisa Virginia writes that a severe ankle sore kept her from walking for eleven months. After trying doctors with little success she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She bathed the ankle, applied the ointment, and wrapped it. In two weeks she could move about the room and in six weeks the ankle was fully healed. She is now back at work and claims Cuticura is the best remedy.

Mary Dickerson Louisa C. H. Va

Complete Cuticura Treatment Offered for One Dollar

The advertisement touts Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills available for one dollar, claiming to cure torturing disfiguring itching burning and scaly humors including eczema rashes and hair loss across ages when other remedies fail. It mentions worldwide use and offers to mail free information.

Petter Drag Skin, Corp

Golden Age Praises President Branson of State Normal School

The Golden Age edited by William D Upshaw lauds President B C Branson of the State Normal School for years of devoted service. The piece notes his rise from Dawhill Pedagogy chair at Milledgeville to leading the school, his wife Lotte Lanter Branson, and his strained health under heavy financial pressures. It emphasizes his trusted fundraising, extension work, and the toll of Georgia’s educator burdens.

William D. Upshaw B. C. Branson State Normal School Georgia Eugene Cunninght Branson Morehead N. C Rev. L Edith Branson Scott and Atkin Military Academy Raleigh Trinity College Durham Peabody Normal College Nashville Lotte Lanter West Point Thiug Branson Wilson Athens E. C. Branson

Paris Green treatment urged for potato pests

J M Johnson of the University of Georgia urges prompt use of Paris Green to combat the Colorado potato beetle in potato crops across the country and notes its effectiveness in both liquid spray and dry dust forms. He explains dilution ratios, mixing steps, and application methods while warning to keep Paris Green away from children and animals.

Paris Paris Green J. M. Johnson University of Georgia

Walter Jarrard Accepts Position With Bell Bros Marble Co

Walter Jarrard of Atlanta has accepted a post with Bell Bros Marble Co whose headquarters are in Commerce. The firm has grown into a leading marble business with several branches and strong ties to Athens as the home office. The brief note highlights the company’s liberal dealings and statewide expansion.

Walter Jarrad Atlanta Bell Bros. Marble Co Commerce Bell Bros Athens

Banner Fund for Starving Japanese Grows Need for Doubled Efforts

The Banner reports continued growth of donations for starving Japanese victims of war and famine, with a plan to double the fund. Contributions list amounts from Col. W. H. Morton, Mrs. R. L. Moss, Miss Lillie Moss, Miss Sallie Moss, bar members, R. K. Reaves, and Stone Memorial Sunday School, totaling 48.05, plus a 3.55 collection from Stone Memorial children.

Christian Herald New York Col W. H. Morton R. L. Moss Lillie B. Moss Sallie Hunter Moss R. K. Reaves Rosa A Vondertieth Children of the Stone Memorial Sunday School E. P. Stone Stone Memorial Sunday School

Tragedy on Smith railroad as boy crushed by train

A railroad engineer, Taylor Estes, backed cars past a depot platform where his twelve year old son played. The boy fell onto the tracks and was run over by the wheels as the train moved. The father learned of the accident only after it happened, his grief described as uncontrollable and the town left in gloom.

Estes Smith Taylor Estes Col Jas. M. Smith

Little Returns from Georgia Marble Dealers Meeting

Mr J F Little of the Athens Marble Company returns from Atlanta where he helped organize and lead the Georgia Marble Retail Dealers Association. He chaired committees and led efforts to safeguard members from unscrupulous dealers while guiding Georgia’s marble trade. The Athens company, under his leadership, reports strong orders across nearly every Georgia county.

Georgia Marble Dealers Association J. F. Little Athens Marble Company Atlanta Georgia Marble Retail Dealers' Association Little Georgia

Athens Prosperity Highlighted by Reporter

A coastal reporter notes Athens stands out among Georgia cities for unmatched prosperity. The piece emphasizes booming commerce, thriving institutions, and growing population fueling local growth and regional influence.

Cap J B Park Denies Withdrawing from Race

Capt J B Park writes to the Banner from Greensboro Ga on Apr 16 denying rumors of withdrawal from the congressional race. He says he remains a candidate, seeks fair fight and open ballots, notes district primaries were rushed, and urges voters to give time to consider the best representative. Also included is a note about Caught Cold While Hunting a Burglar and Chamberlains Cough Remedy with local retailers.

Heavily Fined for Using Knife in Street Scrape

Yesterday Mayor Dorsey fined Will Henry Graham twenty five dollars and costs for his part in a scrap with Minnie Hill on Foundry street. Hill was fined five dollars as she was not entirely to blame. Graham used his knife and cut the woman on her arm during the fight. Rheumatism Makes Life Miserable. A happy home is valuable but you cannot enjoy its comforts if you suffer from rheumatism. Chamberlains Pain Balm offers relief after one application and may bring a permanent cure with continued use. For sale by H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro.

Dorsey Will Henry Graham Minnie Hill Foundry Street Graham H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro

Throat Cut in Sunday Knife Scrape

Bud Holliday and T. E. Thornton, both white men, fought with knives Sunday afternoon. Thornton suffered minor cuts while Holliday sustained a deep throat wound that appeared life threatening at first but, after medical examination, was not as severe as feared.

Bud Holliday T E. Thornton Bogart T. E. Thornton Thornton Holliday Will Wei Weil

Bankers Favor Higher Prices for Cotton in South

Atlanta April 17 Bankers led by Ing Walker of Sparta Ga report to President Jordan of the Southern Cotton Association that most banks in Georgia North and South Carolina Alabama and Mississippi would not advance funds to holders of the 1905 cotton crop yet could carry it for farmers until July. Several hundred thousand bales remain unborrowed indicating farmers hold the crop awaiting better prices.

Atlanta Harvie Jordan Southern Cotton Association Ing. D. Walker Sparta Georgia Southern Cotton Associaten Walker North Carolina South Carolina Alabama Mississippi

Southern bankers back cotton hold to push higher prices

Harvie Jordan writes that 90 percent of southern bankers favor selling only part of the 1905 cotton crop at 12.5 to 15 cents and holding the rest. With a short crop and strong finance to back farmers, prices are expected to rise, validating the Southern Cotton Association and New Orleans Convention views on higher balances.

South Southern Cotton Association New Orleans Harvie Jordan

Queen Milner and Watson in Court Rumor

False report centers on Queen Milner an attendant at Mayor Dorsey matinees and Charlie Watson. The mayor dismissed Watson and the queen. Rumor suggests the pair will likely face court again soon.

Queen Milner Dorsey Charlie Watson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pres. E. C. Branson Johnson Colorado AIR Walter Jarrard JF. Little Capt. Park J. B. Park Congress Banner Greensboro 8Th District Wm. Thos Lanorgan Chaplean Ontario Chamberlain Hi. R. Palmer & Sons Dee Aera F. S. Royster Guano CO Norfolk, Va Taruoro N.C Columbia S.C Macon Idi AY Ay Kentucky and Tennessee Holman Deadwyler Athens, Georgia Griffeth Implement Company Broad Street Athens, Ga Farkers Osman Imaaes
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