The Athens Banner Rates and 1908 Civic Debates
The notice outlines subscription rates for The Athens Banner and Weekly Banner, with yearly, semiannual, quarterly, and weekly prices and payment methods. It then surveys Iowa political shifts, Roosevelt’s 1904 wins, and Cummins’ 191?). It discusses democratic and republican dynamics in rural vs urban counties and the impact on statewide results. It also notes the failure of railway safety systems and the need for a foolproof device to prevent collisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Town
Roosevelt
Porter
Gov
Cummins
Athens Real Estate Demand Pushes Growth and Politics
Athens faces a housing shortage as buyers from out of town offer three to six thousand dollars for homes, with none on the market or for rent. The Banner urges a building company to supply residences and stores amid races and Fifteenth Amendment debates, noting Southern growth, investment, and educational opportunities drawing new residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
W. A. Mallory
Practical Advertising Magazine Promotes Southern Collaboration
A monthly Atlanta based publication by St Elmo Massengale invites publishers and advertisers in the South to join and support the magazine. It highlights editorial quality, original advertiser contributed articles, and a $1 annual subscription with free copies upon request. The December issue features solicitor and advertiser perspectives and strong illustrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
St. Elmo Massengale
South
St. W. Iillard
Algo
Advertiser
General Agent Cox Resigns From Georgia Road
Mr C D Cox general agent for the Georgia road in this city has tendered his resignation to take effect January first. He is regarded as one of the most capable railroad men in the state and his administration during a number of years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Mason and Dixon
Natron
C. D. Cox
Georgia Road
Cox
Layton to Visit Georgia Water Analysis Station
Dr M O Layton head of the hydrographic department of the United States Geological Survey will arrive in the city within days to review the water analysis work conducted by his staff. The station has served government experts with University laboratories aiding analysis of waters from the South. He will address University of Georgia students about the department and its work, date to be announced for mid month.
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M. O. Layton
Hydrographic Department
United States Georgic Survey
South
Layton
University of Georgia
A Western Wonder at Bowie Texas Wins Big
A weigh in at 140 pounds for W L Sill and a 90 pound gain, celebrated in Bowie Texas. Reports of a cotton price rally reflect President M L Johnson of the Georgia Southern Cotton Association urging 12 1 2 cents per pound to cover production costs and debt. Tennessee man W I Rawls credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve for nasal catarrh relief after long struggle. Banner announces early 1900s fair printing plans.
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Bowie
Tex
W. L. ‘Sill
W. J. Smith & Bros
H. R. Palmer & Ben
Atlanta
Bellef
M. L. Johnson
Georgia
Southern Cotton Association
Ga. Div
C. A
Tennessee
W. I. Rawls
Bells, Tenn
H.R. Palmer & Son
Shipper Praises Cox as Auditor for Athens Electric
A prominent shipper lauds Drew Cox as a top posted railroad man and says he will greatly please shipper interests as auditor for the Athens Electric Railway Co. The new office was created due to rapid business growth. A successor to Mr Cox is expected to be named soon.
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Drew Cox
Cox
Athens Electric Railway Co
Georgia Coach to Attend Southern Intercollegiate Meeting
Prof. 8. V. Sanford athletic director at the University of Georgia will attend the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association meeting in Sewanee Tennessee Friday and Saturday. He will push changes to summer baseball rules allowing qualified students to play and permit players on non regular professional league teams. The discussion is expected to be lively with probable modifications to current rules.
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V. Sanford
University of Georgia
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Sewanee
Tenn
Sanford
Edwin Vonderau Delivers Notable Organ Recital at St John’s
Edwin Vonderau gave his first organ recital of the season at St John’s in Helena Ark before a large audience. Masters Godfrey Merrifield and Norton Smith assisted as the choir performed while Vonderau showcased Haydn’s Largo from the String Quartet in G Minor along with Haberbler Une Fleur Printaniere and Lemaigre Capriccio. The Gullmant and Tannhauser passages drew praise for pedaling and expression. Rinck flute concerto and Batiste offertory No 2 closed the program demonstrating his notable artistry.
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Helena
Ark
Edwin Vonderau
St. John's
Godfrey Merrifield
Norton Smith
Vonderall
Haydn
Haberbler
Lemaigre
Guilmant
Tannhauser
diMcuit
Rinck
Batiste
Vonderan
Merrifield and
Smith
Comforting Words From Athens Residents About Dean's Kidney Pills
Athens paper presents a testimonial from James Armstrong of Windsor Street Atlanta claiming Dean's Kidney Pills relieved severe backache and urinary trouble. He says the pills renewed his strength, stopped frequent painful twinges, and allowed full work capacity. The notice invites readers to visit H. R. Palmer & Son's drug store for more customer reports.
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Athens
James Armstrong
Foundryman
Windsor Street
Atlanta
Dean
H. R. Palmer & Son
Elks Lodge of Sorrow Honors Departed Brethren
Athens Lodge of Elks held a Sunday Lodge of Sorrow at the Colonial. Judges M. Herrington and Robert P. Hodgson were remembered. The event featured Tanige opening, Thanatopsis read by Miss Mary Carthers, a solo by Miss Jessie Jackson, and an address by Dr. I Koplowits.
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Colonial
Athens
Jessie Jackson
Haughey
I. Koplowits
National output of gold and silver by U S states 1905
Federal report shows 1905 gold and silver production by state and territory. Alaska led gold gains, rising from 9.16 million to 14.93 million dollars. Total 4,265,749 ounces of gold and $1,221,676 in silver value reported.
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Washington, D.C
The
Mint
Nlepeutical Survey
United States
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Georgia
Idaho
Maryland
Michigan
Missouri
Montana
Nevada
New Mexico
North Caro
Oregon
South Car
South Dakota
Vennessee
Utah
Virginia
Washington
Wyoming
Negroes Paid for the Playin on Willow Street
Sunday morning a police raid on a gang of negroes on Willow Street led to disorderly conduct charges. Forest Crime paid a fine for the house owner while Ed Hill and several others were fined. Also notes a testimonial for Dr. King’s New Life Pills with local druggists selling them.
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Willow Street
Dorsey
Forest Crime
Ed Hill
Will Will
Henry Simmons
John Drake
Adin Landrum
John White
J. B. Waterman
Watertown
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ROW
Post Office
Crusd
Wimpy Inc
Wimpy
Savannah News
Panama
Brownsvile
Brownsville
Republcan
Ing
Republican Party
M. A. Mallory
Mallory
Republic
Putshers
DR. Layton
Johnson
Mr. C. Bd, Cox
Southern _Intercolegiate Association
Vonderau
the Elks
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