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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1908

Page

7

Appalachian White Mountain Forest Reserve Proposal Debate

A detailed statement argues for federal purchase and creation of National Forests in the Southern Appalachians and White Mountains. It urges congressional action, public hearings, and united support from civic groups to extend forest conservation and ensure long term national use. The note highlights ongoing bills, conservation commissions, and calls for broad political mobilization ahead of a December hearing. Electric Bitters praised as a malaria remedy by a Arkansas resident.

Appalachian White Mountain National Government Forest Service Congress Secretary of Agriculture House Senate Appalachians Alabama Pennsylvania White Mountains New England Committee On Agricultures Senate Bi House Committee On Nile Mays National Conservation Commission Appalachian-White Mountain Conservation Commission Agricultural Committee of the House Washington Southern Commercial Congress South Great Civic League Chamber of Commerce Appalachian National Forest Association

Texas Daughters of the Confederacy Hold Thirteenth Convention

The Texas division annual convention opened in Terrell with cordial greetings and an excellent music program. Miss Katie Daffan, the state president, called the gathering to order at the Presbyterian church as delegates from Texas chapters reported for roll call.

Unite Daughters OF Confederacy OF Texas Terrell Texas Texas Division The United Daughters of the Confederacy Presbyterian Katie Daffan

A Dangerous Operation and New Life Pills Adverts

An old advertisement touts appendix removal as a dangerous operation by a surgeon while claiming Dr King s New Life Pills prevent such ordeals. The pills promise silent relief from constipation headache biliousness and malaria selling for 25 cents at W J Smith and Bro and H R Palmer and Sons drug stores.

Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Keller Praises Clarke County Roads Chief and Work Quality

W S Keller, road expert from the U S Department of Agriculture, reports to Clarke County commissioners that local sand clay road work is strong and well managed under W S Holman. He endorses the mix, advises light rolling to improve binding, and notes granite is poor for wearing surface while foundation use remains sound.

United States Office of Public Roads Department of Agriculture Clarke County Athens Keller United States Department of Road Construction

New Road Change Settled by County Board

After weeks of discussion in Puryears district the county commissioners decided to alter the public road from Shoal Creek gunnery to the Lexington road bypassing the Morton home. Morton proposed swapping land for the old route. opponents argued against the change. The board ordered the old road closed once the new road is ready and directed J. H. Bugg to oversee the closure.

Puryears Shoal Creek Gunnery Lexington W. H. Morton James W. Morton Morton Board of County Commissioners J. H. Bugg

Patman Lester estate land and home sold at county sale

Executors sold 565 acres of Patman Lester estate land and a Morristown lot in a county sale. Bids ranged from 12.50 to 30 per acre. Parcels went to buyers including R. J. Davis, R. F. Wood, I. M. Fowler, John H. Griffith, John N. Booth, and Isaac Haddock for a $400 lot.

Tolbert N. Lester Patman Lester R. J. Davis R. F. Wood I. M. Fowler John H. Griffeth John N. Booth John H. Griffith Morristown Isaac Haddock

Good Roads Congress Opens in Atlanta With Delegates

The Georgia Good Roads Congress convenes in Atlanta at the state capital tomorrow morning. Hundreds of delegates from counties across the state are expected, with road experts to speak on best methods of road improvements. Clarke county roles include Commissioners J. M. Hodgson, J. T. Pittard, W. S. Holman, and County Attorney John B. Gamble, who will attend. Gamble departs today for Albants and commissioners will meet tomorrow.

W. S. Keller Holman Keler Keller County Commissioners Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Clarke Co Georgia Good Roads Congress Atlanta Clarke County Mesara J. M. Hodgson J. T. Pittard W. 8. Holman Will Itferd John B. Gamble Mr. Gamble al- Hants Se Coumty

Child is kicked by father's horse in city home

The Hart Whitehead daughter was injured when a horse at her father's residence kicked her on the head. The ear was lacerated and the injury appeared serious but not dangerous. Medical care was given and the condition improved.

Hart Whitehead

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Alda Nature

Medicines that aid nature are always most successful. Chamberlains Cough Remedy acts on this plan and allays the cough aids expectoration relieves the lungs opens the secretions aiding nature in throwing off a cold restoring the system to health. For sale by H. R. Palmer and Sons Orr Drug Warren J. Smith and Bro B C Mc Evoy L P Canning.

Chamberlian F. F. Starcher Ripley W. Va Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro B. C. McEvoy L. P. Canning B. Oc, McEvoy le P. Canning

Reid Medical Association Convenes Fourteenth Convention

The Reid Medical Association bringing together leading Virginia and North Carolina physicians and surgeons met in Washington North Carolina for its fourteenth annual convention. A three day program of papers and discussions was prepared for the meeting.

Seaboard Medical Association Washington, N. C Reid Medical Association Virginia North Carolina Fnelty

Dairy Cows Tested for Tuberculosis in Meadowcrest Herd

Entire Meadowcrest Dairy herd in Athens county passed tuberculosis tests under the Athens Board of Health. The first examination under city ordinances found no diseased cows. The board awaits appointment of the testing expert to conduct inspections of about four hundred cows statewide.

Meadowcrest Athens Board of Health Board of Health Crawford Jarnagio

Mad Dog Shot in Jefferson Georgia Causes Center City Alarm

A mad dog prowled Jefferson on December 1 near Mobley Bros. & Co. and the public square. It bit at Mr. P. J. Roberts and menaced others before being shot and killed in the store basement. Several dogs were bitten along the route with no other attacks reported.

P. J. Roberts Jefferson Mobley Bros. & Co Mr. Roberts

Marked For Death From Graveyard Cough Relieved

Mrs A C Williams of Bac Ky credits Dr King s New Discovery with curing a graveyard cough that plagued her for three years. The remedy reportedly restored health, added weight, and prevents pneumonia. Sold by local druggists with a trial bottle free.

W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Big Meeting of Fruit Growers in Portland

Leaders from Oregon Washington Montana Idaho Utah and British Columbia gathered for a four day Northwest Fruit Growers association and Oregon Horticultural Society convention. An elaborate display of orchard products underscores the Northwest fruit industry.

Portland Oré Oregon Washington Montana Idaho Utah British Columbia Northwest Fruit Growers’ Association Oregon Horticultural Society Seasion Northwest

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Cures Cold Sore in Two Days

Local reader Leo Zelinski of Gibson Buffalo N Y reports Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a severe cold sore in two days with one daily application. Heals all sores and is sold with a cold under guarantee at W J Smith & Bro H R Palmer & Sons drug stores for 25 cents.

Leo FP. Zelinski Gibson Buffalo W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons Drug Stores

Prohibition spread and Castro arrival question at Bordeaux

Kentucky reports 93 of 119 counties dry with four fully wet and a contested Scott county vote. In France, officials weigh Castro’s landing at Bordeaux with humane concerns guiding policy. A rabbit outsmarts a pursuing hound after a car ride, dying from exhaust. The World questions Kaiser remarks as authentic.

Louisville Kentucky Saloon League Jefferson Loulaville Kenton Campbell Nelson Scott Antisaloon League Paris Castro Venezuela Bordeaux Caracas Cestreia Guadeloupe Berlin France Lyony Basse Terre

Wedding of Miss Cryder and Mr Higgins in New York

In New York on December 1 a fashionable wedding united Miss Ethel Cryder of New York and Mr Cecil Higgins of Lemion. The ceremony took place at the Cryder parents home in Washington Square attended by notable society figures. The Cryder triplets’ sisterhood includes Mrs William Woodward and Mrs P L Ames. Higgins is the son of Henry V Higgins of London and formerly served as secretary of the British legation in Washington.

Miss Cryder New York Ethel Cryder Cecil Higgins Lemion Duncan Cryder Washington Square Cryder William Woodward P. Lothrop Ames Boston

Mrs McRaney's Experience With Foley's Kidney After

A patient recounts three months bedridden with kidney and bladder trouble. After two doctors failed to aid her, she found relief by taking Foley's Kidney After. The account emphasizes severe suffering and eventual improvement.

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