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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1907
Page
2
Atlanta amid calm following a tense session as the house and senate move toward concurrence on the bill. Governor Smith pledged signature once presented, urging sobriety and enforcement while leaders note forthcoming formal steps and possible amendments.
Atlanta, July 31. Dr Whitlow of Douglas County seriously considers entering the race for Congress in Georgia's Fifth District to oppose incumbent L P Livingston. He says friends urged him to run and he has not yet decided. The former legislator has served multiple terms and influenced important bills. Kodo for indigestion and dyspepsia, a vegetable acid preparation with the same juice as a healthy stomach, is sold by all druggists.
Atlanta July 31 Special The Savannah and Augusta breweries contest state action to shut them down. Vilonta brewers may join in, unclear steps. Airraid committee backs Alpsatter bill to extend Western & Atlantic railroad to the sea. Committee favors Felder pass. Hall opposed anti pass measure. Laning Hill, son of Wellborn Hill, injured in a horse accident with serious jaw injury but expected to recover. Deaf and Dumb Asylum seeks 50k dormitory and 40k 50k for repairs, up 62k over last year. Adjutant General Scott seeks 42k for militia maintenance to meet Dick bill requirements. Tax digests show property value gains. counties report higher totals indicating broader revenue increases.
A letter jokes about two paints that look alike but differ in value and longevity. It argues good paint costs more now but lasts longer, saving money over a cheaper, inferior job. The author promotes Devoe brand and notes Uncle Grover Cleveland has gout and will take another fishing trip.
The season shows improved prospects for an average cotton crop after a cold spell in Louisiana Georgia and Mississippi. Prices will likely stay favorable and demand for cotton goods grows. The South holds a long term monopoly in cotton production with Europe unlikely to match growth elsewhere.
Mr Wyse declares dropping money in the market at dinner. Mrs Wyss reproaches. Mr Wyss laments a loss as the judge remarks.
An old style medical ad promotes Kodol for indigestion and dyspepsia as a cure for sour stomach weakness headaches and stomach debility. It cites testimonials from Mr S Ball Ravenswood and claims the product cleanses purifies and strengthens stomach membranes. Also mentions DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills and druggists as sellers.
Yesterday at 2 30 the body of Willis Kittle arrived after a fatal railroad accident Monday near Jamestown. Local pallbearers greeted the remains at Seaboard Air Line depot and carried them to his home. Rev J P Cooper of Athens Baptist Church conducted the funeral with many mourners present and the interment followed at the nearby cemetery.
Special Judge J E B Robbins vacated the bench in Georgetown Kentucky after Powers alleged bias and unfairness in the Caleb Powers case. Robbins denied the accusations, said the affidavit was unsupported, and left court prompting a disturbance. An effort to select a new judge stalled as attorneys and governor officials were notified.
A hurried newspaper edit misplaced a donor's name in a college gift notice. The president and editor planned a discreet announcement, but the editor's haste produced an absurd typo that ran as the headline: Two Pair of Shoes to Walt For.
An ad claims the pills improve appetite and digestion, noting Mr J H L Seitz of Detroit reports restored appetite and relief from bloating and improved bowel movement. The price is 25 cents with free samples. Listed distributors include H R Palmer & Sons Warren J Smith & Bro L P Canning E C McEvoy and Orr Drug Company.
Columbus July 31 The Ohio Republican state committee endorsed William H. Taft for the 1908 presidential nomination by a 16 to 6 vote. The resolution praised Taft and opposed removing Senators Foraker and Dick from public life. Foraker opposed the endorsement, while A W McDonald and A I Vorys aligned with the Taft camp. The action signals party support for Taft in Ohio and for its delegation at the national convention.
Atlanta July 31 Special The anti pass bill set as special order for Tuesday August 6 after the journal reading in the house. Close debate expected with two days of possible deliberation. Mr Persons from Monroe introduces rules of evidence for trials under state prohibition law. Licenses issued by the federal government to be prima facie evidence of guilt. House agrees to reconsider Heard bill reducing county treasurer fees amid platform-bill delay. Davison bill makes State Normal College president ex officio trustee of the University of Georgia. Dewitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills advertised.
Atlanta July 31. The administration negro franchise bill cleared the Georgia Senate by 87 to 6. Debate followed caucus shifts as senators weighed the two thirds needed for a constitutional amendment. Key figures included Senators Boyd Hardman Felts and Fowler with opposition led by Lashley Crittenden Weaver and others. The measure, along with amendments on property qualification, education, and advertising, saw mixed support and notable speeches on suffrage and ballot purity. Tax digest details for Clarke County showed growth in values and a strong Athens Clarke county development trend.
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a testimonial from Mrs. B. J. Johnston of Linton Mississippi, praising rapid improvement in her sick child after using the product. The text then shifts to a legislative note reporting a bill vote tally and mentions Dr Kings New Discovery as a trusted cough and throat remedy with endorsements from W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons drug stores.
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