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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1910

Page

3

Tribble and Bennett in heated duel over congress race

Madison Ga August 13 amid a campaign feud Col S J Tribble and Col T D Bennett clashed after Bennett backed by Col Bennett’s efforts stirred crowds. Bennett announces support for Howard and issues a joint debate challenge to Tribble as he travels to Hart county to campaign for Howard.

Madison S. J. Tribble Congress T. D. Bennett Col. Bennett Tribble Athens Howard Mr. Tribble Hart County

Prizes Announced for Atlanta Corn Show

Atlanta officials announce five thousand dollars in premiums for a state and congressional district corn show to be held at the Atlanta auditorium in November or December. The plan includes top prizes for quality and yield with support from the chamber of commerce and the Georgia Agricultural Society. A corn festival concept may accompany the event, with subcommittees to organize the show and prize distribution. Notable supporters include state senator R. D. Callaway who will display corn yielding 150 bushels per acre.

Atlanta Agricultural Committee Chamber of Commerce Georgi Agricultural Society Athens R. D. Callaway Wilkes County Agricultural Society Society Macon J. C. Holleman H. L. Hastings H. E. Stockbride The Southern Ruralist S. F. Hunnicutt Southern Martin V. Calvin

Birthplace of Rep William Maxwell Howard in Louisiana

R. B. Lawrence recalls Hon William Maxwell Howard born near Berwick Bay St. Mary's Parish Louisiana, in a long narrative recounting family ties, Civil War movements, and political critique of Congress. He notes Howard’s early life, moves, and later status, interwoven with opinions on wealth, corruption, and national affairs. Georgia sends a crack team to Fort Perry Ohio for rifle contests.

WM. M. Howard Berwick Berwick’s Bay St. Mary’s Parish Louisiana Teche Golden Farm Walter Brasher Robt. B. Lawrence William Maxwell Howard William A. Howard Henry Effingham Lawrence T Forater Locatton Morgan Franklin Buchanan Farragut Wm. 8 Cary New Orleans Belize British Honduras Oglethorpe County Georgia John Maxwell Morgan City Lola Lacy Bayou Sale Hon. Robt Barr Brashear Lawrence Texas Memphis Tenn Athens Wm. M.howard Iowa Congress R. B. Lawrence Fort Perry Ohio

Drawers with Embroidered Raffles and Lace Trimmed Details

Fragmentary catalog entry describes drawers trimmed with embroidered raffles, rows of Val Lace, hemstitched tucked ruffles, and fabrics like Nuinsook and Cambrie in neat finishes. The line ends with unclear alphanumeric codes.

Sale Prices of White Goods and Linen Linens

A long sale notice lists full size crochet spreads at 1.25 to 1.50, Irish linens at 25c to 45c, plain and embroidered colored dress linens at 35c per yard, bleached table linen and table linens from 60c to 1.50, linen napkins by the dozen from 0.90 to 2.50, urging housekeepers to inspect lower prices and remarkable values rarely offered in such staples.

Athens India Madras Cate Sale Vo Ber

Famine in Athens Drives Egg Shortage Across City

From Sunday's Banner, Athens faced a full day with eggs unavailable. Stores refused egg orders, a restaurateur borrowed eggs and bought a baker’s dozen at high price, maintaining only a scarce supply for diners.

Athens Cafa

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Col. Tribble U. S Nelson W. Aldrich Rhode Island Eugene Hale Rotten Rascal Joe Cannon Jno Dalzell Joan Libby Rascal John D. Rockefeller Jassieg Michael’s Eee Ag Ahaees Boss Sacques Kimonas
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