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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
4
The article notes widespread panic and a lumber slump, yet Athens escapes the downturn. Northern areas suffer modestly while Athens sustains activity with continued construction of homes and stores. Bank issuance remains idle but development for residences and large buildings proceeds. County figures show solid growth and rising values despite the crisis.
The article defends the Democratic need for substantial funds to run a national campaign. It argues five hundred thousand dollars is a low estimate for legitimate expenses including literature and postage. It contends Republicans attack Mr Bryan for requesting aid while the GOP historically bleeds corporations to fund elections.
The Banner reports opposition to President Roosevelt’s idea of nation adopting Julia Ward Howe’s Battle Hymn of the Republic as the national hymn. Northern papers view it as a Civil War era poem with Puritan overtones, suited to northern sentiment but too harsh for the South’s memory of vengeance and the grapes of wrath.
Mr Bryan nears completion of his August twelve acceptance address for the presidency. The speech, about five thousand words, is roughly one third Taft’s length and expected to be read by three times as many people. It condenses key issues without omitting vital questions.
Tax digests from most counties filed with Comptroller General Wright reveal the state's year rise will be far less than predicted. After a 1907 surge, this year's increase is capped at about five million dollars, with the southern counties contributing most to the slowdown.
The house and senate are urged to focus on essential business within the remaining five days to avoid an extra session. A satisfactory convict bill is pivotal, with cooperation and concessions seen as key. If achieved, lawmakers expect no extra session and note the cost of one would strain state finances.
The city should secure a large auditorium to host conventions and events. An auditorium accommodating about three thousand people would attract two thousand delegate gatherings, justify hotel and facility investments, and provide year round use through dances bazaars and entertainments.
The New York World finally endorses Bryan as president, calling it wiser for national interests and a curb on Republican he expenses and corruption. It admits past anti Bryan campaigning, urges a united Democratic rally, and hopes New York votes democratic to help the party nationwide.
Athens has surged as the state’s insurance hub with several firms expanding here. Southern Mutual led the way, followed by Mutual Life Industrial Association and Athens Mutual, building substantial regional business networks and reputations in the South.
The Columbia Fire Insurance Company organizes in Athens with 200000 dollars capital and will begin business within months. John A Darwin leads a new fire insurance venture with 4000000 dollars capital. Rumors say a dustance company with 100000 dollars capital seeks city headquarters. Insurance boosts Athens financial standing and community growth.
A political broadside attacks Taft and Republicans over unemployment claims in the North and West. It cites Pittsburg as example of false prosperity, recounting a traveler who found mass joblessness and failed promises. It urges labor to vote to replace the administration.
In early August New York City buzzes with presidential campaign energy as Republican and Democratic teams fill the Metropolitan and Hoffman House offices. The city grapples with a chaotic streetcar system, new color-coded signs, and a severed 59th Street crosstown link that irritates riders. Meanwhile swimmers draw crowds as racing interest grows, and Manhattan rises with a new 38 story tower project signaling fresh urban growth. Police report murder mysteries linger from July heat, while Farmers Union warehouses in Georgia and Floyd County show warehouses aiding growers, boosting cash flow and stabilizing prices.
Athens resident Amanda Bowline credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relieving years of kidney trouble. She says three boxes bought at Palmer & Sons in Athens reduced back pains and fatigue, with no recurrence since. Doan's Kidney Pills, 50 cents, are sold by all dealers. Jost er Milburn Co. Buffalo NY, sale agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.
Prohibitionists rallied at Monarch Park in Franklin Pennsylvania marking the official campaign start. Professor A B Watkins vice presidential candidate spoke as the lead speaker and plans three days of speeches in Pennsylvania before moving into New York.
Net exp erien t tans parts of the south were on hand for the opening of the interstate golf tournament sponsored by the Exevola Golf club. The Eseeola club course, famed as a top southern course, hosts the event. The program centers on the open team championship and the interstate championship for men.
What shall we have for dessert Try Jell O the dainty appetizing economical dessert. Can be prepared instantly just add boiling water and serve when cool. Flavored sweetened right perfect in every way. A 10 cent package serves a large family. All grocers sell it. Do not accept substitutes Jell O complies with all Pure Food Laws seven flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry Strawberry Chocolate Cherry Peach.
Aug 10 Indianapolis youths Hubert Staley 17 and John Weston 19 race a passenger train across a White river Monon bridge seven miles from Indianapolis. Weston dies on impact, Staley and companion Herbert Jenkins 15 reach end. Jenkins survives. Also includes unrelated ad copy for Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills with testimonials and contact.
In a public statement Frankfort August 10 Governor Wilson accuses Bracken county judge and county attorney of disloyalty to their oaths and explains remission of a part of a fine for breach of the peace. He condemns open sympathy with night riders and pledges immunity to those who resist attacks by the lawless group.
The widow Brown recalls John’s death and says she mourns his loss. Parson Goodly comments that he hopes John is satisfied now, noting John’s earlier complaints about the severity of winters.
An old advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Restorative as a remedy for stomach, heart, and kidney nerves said to be weak. It urges strengthening these nerves with tablets or a liquid, claiming quick relief and noting sales by H. R. Palmer & Sons.
An ad touts the human body as a marvelous machine needing constant care. It promotes Stuart’s Buchu and Juniper as a universal remedy claimed to relieve kidney issues bladder catarrh diabetes dropsy gravel headaches dyspepsia back pain loss of appetite debility neuralgia sleeplessness rheumatism and nervousness. Priced at 1.00 per bottle with free samples available from Stuart Drug Manufacturing Co. Atlanta Ga.
In Savannah Georgia an edict bans blind tiger is kept open on Sundays a silent raid plan aims to force affected men to post 100 or face court. city seeks 25 000 income from fines twice yearly and expects full tiger crackdown within a month with bonds seized and no courts yet tried beyond police court cases.
An old shoe comforts misused travelers with Allen's Foot-Ease. The ad promotes instant relief for swollen feet blistered heels and sore spots with a 25 cent price. A free trial package and a Foot-Ease Sanitary Corn-Pad are offered by Allen H. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
Crime tale reports a murder plot formed in a lodge room near Eufaula Alabama. A fire was set in one room and another nearly burned. a captured suspect gave locations of accomplices who were later captured. The narrative also notes a prior assault on Walter Williams and hints at local tensions. An advertisement for Dr Shoop's Restorative follows.
In a brisk exchange Jinks jokes about spirit mediums using a telephone change. The talk centers on “hello girls” serving as mediums to channel spirits and direct a jug shipment, a satirical take on spiritualist devices.
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