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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1914
Page
5
A.J. Hughes of Pomerayton Ky reports five years of stomach trouble and severe headaches. After trying various treatments he used Thedford's Black-Draught for three months and claims complete relief. The advertised remedy is described as a safe vegetable tonic for stomach and liver with family use suggested.
In Atlanta on August 11 the senate approved a greatly amended Sheppard child labor bill by 24 to 15. The changes strip many provisions and send the bill back to the house for concurrence. A bitter conference in the house is expected over the amendments especially the new exemption for children under fourteen in certain cases.
Atlanta Aug 11 A lone filibusterer Garlington of Richmond holds the garnishment bill at jeopardy as he fights the house version. He argues the measure is drastic and unfair and vows to block passage, with final day looming and the bill returning to the senate for concurrence.
Mrs Woodrow Wilson was buried in Rome Georgia beside her father and mother. President Wilson returned to Washington after a somber funeral service at the First Presbyterian church attended by over 800 relatives and friends. The procession faced rain as the cortege reached the cemetery where the president appeared grief stricken.
In Bremen Georgia W M Golden of Equitable Life says Foley Kidney Pills are best for kidney and bladder troubles and rheumatism. He urges anyone with kidney trouble backache or rheumatism to try this remedy. Also Chamberlains Tablets are praised for stomach trouble with user testimonials. For sale by all dealers.
The Athens city court will begin Monday with about 175 cases on the docket including 107 civil suits and 47 for the August term. The criminal docket may add around 25 cases with some defendants jailed without bond. The list of suits follows, naming multiple firms and individuals awaiting trial.
Atlanta August 11 Governor Slaton sent nominations to the senate for six year terms on the State Normal college board of trustees. A H Davidson of Athens to be city representative succeeding T J Shackelford whose term ends August 27. B B Brown of Albany to succeed himself from the Second district. J C Beauchamp of Williamson to succeed himself from the Sixth district. L Or Brand of Lawrenceville to succeed himself from the Ninth district beginning August 27.
The Banner publishes a certificate attesting J. L. Hawkes of Winterville Clarke County Ga possesses an irreproachable character. Signatories assert years of acquaintance and urge belief in his integrity in court. Also notes a county citizen’s impeachment attempt and the witnesses’ signatures. An advertisement for Wolsey Kidney Pills follows.
An Athens boy, midshipman William Snelling, son of Colene Mrs. Snelling, is aboard the battleship Maine on a summer cruise to Gibraltar. He has nearly finished Annapolis training, with the ship’s operations led by the young crew on this relief mission for marooned Americans in Europe.
Official advices say Federal troops evacuated Mexico City and municipal police remain neutral in charge. Carranza amnesty terms awaited as the Brazilian minister Iturbide travels to arrange the entry. Carbajal expected to leave for Vera Cruz within 24 hours. Summer constipation advisory promotes Po Do Lax medicine with a 50 cent price.
The New Haven directors have agreed to terms for dissolving the system ending court proceedings. An announcement says the government and New Haven reached a peaceful dissolution. Hustis resigned to head the Boston and Maine, and Howard Elliott was elected president. In other items, general health notes urge Sloan's Liniment for insect bites and minor injuries.
An 19th century advert promises Foley Cathartic Tablets help stout people regulate digestion with no billousness or constipation and claim constant use will make users feel thinner and more comfortable. Palmer & Somes likely the sellers.
Foundations laid for two wings to the Crawford W. Tong Infirmary on the University of Georgia campus tracing Laumpkin street. The additions will roughly triple the building size and are funded partly by trustees and largely by a recent gift from Ath ms women’s organizations. About 1000 dollars in cash and several hundred in subscriptions were raised for this purpose. An ad follows for Chamberlain's remedy.
The passage notes that 18th century rural circulation rose as Norwich Gazette and Exeter Post Boy gave free copies via coffee houses. By 1799 the Norwich editor raised the price to a penny while continuing free advertising, citing vast print runs and a claim to superior intelligence.
The English actor Samuel Sothern recalls a prank during a sentimental comedy where a rival actor timed an alarm clock to interrupt his long solo speech. A voice from the gallery taunted him with the line, revealing the staged timing and causing a momentary paralysis in his performance.
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