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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1907
Page
7
An advertisement asserts Botanic Blood Balm cures bone pains itching and skin eruptions including ulcers and falling hair. Claims relate to blood purification and deep seated conditions with assurances of safety and long usage. Offers free sample and nationwide distribution through Atlanta and druggists at one dollar per bottle.
The Index notes 21 new industrial and manufacturing plants planned, two railroads, 62 substantial buildings, and $300,000 in municipal improvements. Fifty plus new corporations with $676,760 minimum capital. land demand rises as property values gain across 37 Georgia counties. Projects span factories, mills, hotels, waterworks, and elevated building programs in Georgia and Alabama, with several road and depot contracts and business structures listed.
For twenty five cents you can insure yourself and family against any bad results from colic or diarrhoea during the summer months. That is the price of a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, a medicine that has never been known to fail. Buy it now, it may save life. For sale by Palmer & Sons, Warren J Smith & Bro, L. Po Canning, EC McEvoy, Orr Drug Company, Athens, Ga.
Washington reports Governor Broward doubts nominating a Southern Democrat for president in 1908, favors Bryan as likely candidate, and suggests Indiana's J Frank Flanley if Bryan declines. German ambassador Speck von Sternberg advocates US education and the George Washington University plan to shape a national finishing school. Georgia debates prohibition amid oil of whiskey fears and Maine parallels. Florida waterways progress cited with St Johns entrance near Jacksonville and Ransdell leads rivers and harbors push. Local opinions on municipal ownership appear, while Senate committee shifts follow retirements and new appointees.
Atlanta July 31 Friends of Hion Bartow S Willingham Monroe county author of an anti barroom bill before the 1899 general assembly are urging him to enter the sixth district race now represented by Charles L Bartlett The move centers on a prohibition platform seeking federal aid to enforce state prohibition laws Willingham attended the Hardman bill’s passage and declined to discuss candidacy while stressing the need for federal help to enforce laws in states that enact prohibitions
A reader testimonial from San H. Gwin of Concert Ta credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with curing a severe illness after measles and a bad strain. The letter praises the remedy and notes it is sold by H.R. Palm and others in Athens Georgia.
The Hardman Covington Neet prohibition bill, approved by the house, bans manufacture and sale of alcoholic liquors except medicinal alcohol with physician prescriptions. It sets penalties for violations, details prescription rules, wholesale druggist duties, and repeals conflicting laws.
Misa Mildred Rutherford’s latest book The South In Literature and History has been issued from the press and is on sale. Her prior works English Authors American Authors and French Authors established her national reputation. This volume offers a vivid view of Southern history and literature and is praised as a valuable text for schools and readers across the South.
A Guilford Wisconsin school class writes essays on newspapers sharing quips from the Guilford Free Press. Entries note newspapers were once plain and factual and of later date gained pictures and varying accuracy. The piece includes a plug for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
Davison of Green county formally announces candidacy for Georgia Commissioner to succeed Thomas Eason. A prominent farmer and businessman from Woodville, he has long served in public life, headed county efforts, and backed state educational funding. Supporters predict an overwhelming victory.
Macon Ga July 11 Henry Stevenson epileptic and former inmate swore out a warrant in Justice Clays court alleging Mamie Oates an inmate at the home beat him severely Stevenson says Superintendent Watson driven him from the home for disobedience and that Oates struck him with a weapon delivered a beating while Stevenson asserts he was forced to leave after a racial hate speech claim.
The Mendocino coast near the Columbia and San Pedro collision site is the burial ground for several large steamers lost in recent years. The steamer Humboldt wrecked near the area. the St Paul went ashore over a year and a half ago with about 200 passengers lost. The Tricolor ran ashore earlier in the era. hulls of sailing ships also litter the beach. The Walla Walla wrecked north of this scene, with about 200 lives lost in that collision.
Four Georgia street railway valuations were set by an umpire after arbitration. Atlanta, Columbus, Macon, and Savannah companies were involved with returns and assessments varying from state figures. Judge T A Parker and Col D B Dyer chaired the process with Commissioner Stevens dissenting on the final awards.
Atlanta mayor Joyner asserts prohibition will not impede progress and pledges enforcement. He claims the law will guide Atlanta toward prosperity, vows to uphold the prohibition and project further city improvements despite opposition.
A Washington bulletin by Surgeon General Walter Wyman announces Frank J Hertz promotion to pharmacist first class from June 26, 1907. Known in Athens as St Hertz, he played quarterback for the University football team and pitched well in baseball. He is now stationed in Washington at the government Biological Laboratory after duty in Porto Rico. DeWitts Little Early Risers are sold by druggists.
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