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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
4
The Athens Banner cites Mrs Parsons arguing marriage is divine and foundational to society. It condemns loosening marriage ties and urges stricter divorce laws to safeguard family structure and national stability.
The Atlanta Journal presses the Rawlins pardon question, urging the governor to maintain life sentences for the three boys tied to the Carter children murder. The piece warns against pardons as a crime issue and cites Roosevelt third-term debates, Jefferson’s cautions, and The Washington Post view. It summarizes President Roosevelt’s message advocating income tax, campaign finance reform, labor and capital disputes, and other policy themes.
Stuyvesant Fish pins blame on the phrase criminal rich as voiced by District Attorney Jerome. He argues the real division is among those with moderate to abundant wealth and those using trust funds to pursue excessive gains. The issue is said to touch every American home despite efforts to quiet the clamor.
The Athens shoppers are urged to complete their Christmas purchases this week. Merchants offer large stocks and ample clerks. delaying shopping risks a rush that could overwhelm workers and leave many unsatisfied. The piece also notes Southern political debate, urging independent Southern action within the Democratic Party to avoid harming regional influence.
Mrs. Elsie Clews Parsons argues for dissolving marriage bonds at will as a public policy in her sociology manual. She contends civilization would benefit from this privilege, noting the topic is not new but has drawn sharp criticism.
The Gainesville Midland Railway Co plans a permanent passenger schedule next Sunday after days of track and roadbed work to improve safety. General Manager Douglas leads efforts to enhance service quality for the faster schedule, promising better travel for local people.
The Presbyterian congregation will elect a minister at a large meeting next Sunday morning. The committee handling ministerial correspondence will report its recommendation, believed practically decided, and extend the call to the chosen pastor at that time.
The funeral of the late Mrs J H Allgood was held Sunday afternoon at three thirty at the West Hancock avenue residence. Rev Troy Beatty conducted the services and interment followed at Oconee cemetery. Also mentions Bucklen's Arnica Salve and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve with local pharmacy references.
A mother recounts treating her one month old with eczema using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. After six cakes of soap and ointment, the child recovered fully. now seventeen, the skin remains clear. The note claims the remedy is safe for infants and praises purity and delicate medicating action.
A reader describes acne starting three years earlier and worsening, noting after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills for three months skin became soft and pimples disappeared without a physician. The testimonial praises Cuticura as universally usable for skin and blood and lists the products and publisher details.
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