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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1913
Page
5
Mr Allen Talmage large county farm owner in buggy and wagon business supports a farm owners and land renters conference in the city on Wednesday August 27. He urges rotation of crops in rent contracts and better soil care, predicting local example will spread better farming and land conservation.
Knoxville Tenn August 12 A comprehensive exhibit of the Southern textile industry is planned for the National Conservation Exposition opening September 1 in Knoxville. Greenville South Carolina manufacturers sign for large exhibit space in the All South Building with much of the space devoted to textiles. Exhibits will trace cotton from seed to loom and beyond and will feature other Southern textile firms.
Defense pressed Dr Harris expert testimony while Dr Westmoreland’s remarks drew sensational focus amid board of health ties. Zachery custody reversal by Georgia Supreme Court discussed as Diaz envoy issue looms. Dublin postmaster Vivian Stanley named. Candler and Hillyer reelected to state railroad commission. Diaz envoy status with Japan clarified. Diaz party shifts toward Canada.
Prof J A Mershon of Gainesville superintendent of its city schools visited the city for a day. He was returning from Warrenton where he conducted business and visited relatives. He remained to finish work started with the University of Georgia summer school.
Pauli Harder of Commerce, editor of the Observer, predicts Commerce will secure the next Georgia Press Association meeting. Committees arrange home hospitality, including a reception, barbecue, and entertainment in Athens with local cooperation and fundraising. A notice closing with a testimonial about Dr King’s New Life Pills appears at the end.
The government herd at Wichita National Forest and Game Refuge near Lawton Oklahoma has reached 48 bison, with 27 males and 21 females. Originating from a 1907 American Bison Society nucleus, the herd faced Texas fever ticks but recovered under forest service care. no tick losses in years and calves show male predominance, keeping cows more valuable than bulls.
B. W. Hill of Snow Hill North Carolina describes using doctors medicines and other remedies around July 15 but they gave no relief and symptoms worsened. The note mentions an arrhoea remedy and two bottles sold by dealers.
Judge H. B. West and Solicitor General Steve C. Upson travel from Clarkesville to Haber shams superior court with Judge J. B. Jones presiding They announce the Athens city court criminal docket will convene on the fourth Monday in August August 26 Defendants and witnesses are notified Jurors listed for civil business on August 18 include L. O. Pledger F. T. Rivers B. H. Jester John Z. Hoke Jr Henry G. Mitchell and 1d Rowe
A Whitlow Arkansas man recounts failing medicines and hospital visits in St Louis and New Orleans before finding relief with Chamberlain's Tablets. He reports prompt improvement after starting the tablets and credits them with curing his constipation and indigestion.
Special to the Banner Thomasville Aug 12 The University of Georgia deed conveying the former South Georgia College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts property to Thomasville has been forwarded to Representative H W Hopkins for delivery to city officials on his return from the legislative adjournment The legislature had directed conveyance last year but delays occurred until Hopkins acted with board chairman H D McDaniel The city will hold title to the property used for local public schools This year records casualties from lightning.
Georgia leaders in Washington coordinate with the U S Department of Agriculture for wartime boll weevil defense. Farmers near Alabama line to receive pamphlets and bulletins while debates over a no cotton barrier proceed. Mothers are urged to use Kickapoo Worm Killer for worms in children.
A. Wright leads southern institutions reporting strong results over the past year. The group holds safe capital of 12 750 900 and assets over 6 million. H R Bush of Greensboro N Q presides, J J McKay of Macon is vice president, and Charles A Bickerstaff of Atlanta serves as secretary and treasurer. They push for Georgia state law amendments to allow investments in stocks and other stable securities.
An old advertisement touts Buekien's Arnica Salve as beneficial for cuts bruises sprains burns and skin injuries. The copy mentions Heart 3 pra Sen and H R Palmer and Sona as associated names in the ad.
Histonia resident Tom Williams says his wife suffered chronic kidney disease for years and was cured by Foley Kidney Pills, now free of kidney troubles. Redan resident J A Wallace reports severe back and kidney pain, but after using Foley Kidney Pills he recovered enough to return to work.
For Sale by H. R. Palmer and Sons reports Judge Charles H. Brand criticizing legal technicalities as delays and miscarriages of justice. Editorials from The Atlanta Constitution bolster the call for legislative action to curb trivialities that thwart verdicts. Georgia farmers and citizens react, with one quip hoping for drought in Texas but Georgia kept wet until the cotton crop thrives.
The Sawtelle circus, miscast in past schemes to winter elsewhere, weighs Athens as a potential winter home. They have inquired with seasoned showman Mr. Sancez about Athens suitability and would bring several thousand dollars if they settle, though they have no current Georgia plans.
Mrs D L Kenney credits Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment with curing a tetter that troubled her for over fifty years. The endorsement from Pfeiffer Chemical Co notes availability from druggists. Also mentioned is Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy praised for quick relief in bowel troubles.
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