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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1906
Page
7
John T Roach of Richmondale Ohio describes decades of severe eczema across body and scalp. After trying many medicines with no relief he used Cuticura Soap Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Resolvent achieving complete cure. He thanks Cuticura for relief and recovery.
100000 mothers endorse Cuticura products for cleansing and purifying baby skin. Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment provide relief from itching and skin eruptions after warm baths, aiding crusts, scales, and softened cuticle. Free sample offers appear as part of the promotion.
A St Paul Pioneer Press anecdote mocks a city pastor known for good works and vice enforcement as he leads a boy to a saloon owner. The boy says the drink was water, provoking the minister’s red face. A Boston Herald quip about Otis Teach’s work ethic follows, then a humor piece on chopping wood versus riding trains. A final note advertises Dr King’s Life Pills as a periodic unease remedy.
Georgia voters hear strong backing for Col Thomas F Green a candidate for the Court of Appeals with broad support from communities across the state The Athens Chamber of Commerce and the Athens Bar have issued resolutions endorsing his candidacy praising his qualifications and urging public support for the position.
Superintendent Bond coordinates the fall term opening with building repairs and many improvements inside. Examinations will be held Monday and Tuesday for pupils who failed courses to make up and advance next term. The 65th opens Wednesday with extensive preparations and expected record attendance.
Athens notes report a pet parrot free near the city hall with hopes of recapture. W B Moore returns from Jacksonville with a half interest in a 1400 acre farm near Marys River. plans cotton farming and soon departs for Gainesville. Athens expands in marble and insurance with new monuments, firms, and a cooperative live stock company to be chartered. Uncle Jimmie Anderson visits Athens, recounting a long career in Georgia journalism and politics, while Democratic and Republican congressmen convene in Gainesville and Dahlonega to nominate candidates.
New York Aug 28 The railroad rate law for all interstate railways goes into effect at midnight and will be enforced by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Roads must file tariffs showing costs and itemized charges, and no extras will be allowed from tomorrow. Reports indicate no company fully complied by midnight, especially on switching charges, but leniency may be given if there is demonstrable intent to comply.
Atlanta Ga Aug 28 with the stroke of 12 o clock midnight Tuesday night Georgia together with the rest of the country began a new era so far as passes and free transportation is concerned and the death knell of special privileges was founded. The new Interstate commerce commission rate bill went into effect at midnight last night and makes passes and free transportation unlawful. Both user and issuer face penalties and newspapers must pay cash for transportation just as the public. Railroads and newspapers will settle accounts in cash rather than advertising space.
John D Rockefellers plans to erect a $300000 Young Mens Christian Association building at the Norfolk Virginia navy yard will mirror the Brooklyn yard structure with social dining gymnasium baths and sleeping rooms for 400 men. The project follows years of study on the Association role with hundreds of thousands of sailors served and high Navy surgeon Dr Harmon praising its moral impact at sea.
A gas main burst while being repaired on Broad Street. G W Joiner and two Black workers Henry Favors and Larey James nearly died from escaping fumes. they were saved after physicians treated them. Favors recovered after serious injuries, while Joiner and James were restored. Human interest aside, the item includes a quip about digestion and a mock ad for Kodol and a humor column about bachelors.
Attorney General Moody criticizes a point as false logic and recalls a coastal parable about Amarin stepping toward the sea after lunch. A friend warns of drowning after a heavy meal, but the reply remains that only fish are involved. The Banner Leada discusses printing accuracy.
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