Athens Banner announces delivery rates and farmers conference
The Athens Banner lists annual and suborbital rates for delivery by carrier or mail and urges in advance payments. It promotes a Georgia State College of Agriculture farmers conference with prizes for cotton and corn events and praises local merchants for support. It envisions a future annual gathering doubling attendance and hosting a Taft visit with a citywide program and grateful thanks to university officials and organizing committees.
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Athens
State College of Agriculture
Ev Sey Inciwation
Georgia
Preserving Our Forests In Appalachia Bill Debate
Opinion urges Congress to back a bill to preserve Appalachian highland forests. It argues some lawmakers oppose the measure, doubting its virtue, while stressing forests are vital for streams and land fertility and should be preserved for the immediate future.
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Congress
al- Palachian
Sunday School Work Under Fire For Lacking Efficient Teachers
Mrs Helen Rhodes told a Federation of Women’s Clubs committee in New York that modern Sunday schools fail to meet religious needs because parents pick secular teachers poorly and anyone may teach. She urged better teacher selection, systematic work, and trained instructors to raise the schools’ usefulness.
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Helen Rhodes
Committee On
Federation of Women's Clubs
New York
Rhotes
Times
The Coming of Taft Visits Athens University
The definite announcement that President Taft will visit the Union city has brought Athens into prominence throughout the country. Associated Press dispatches published in daily papers move the announcement, making Athens a hot topic in national conversation. The University is proud of arranging the visit and every member and official connected with the institution is elated.
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Taft
Athens
Iprays al Apatches
University
Curiously Severe Verdicts in Tennessee Night Riders Case
The jury convicted six men of murder in the first degree under mitigating circumstances and two of murder in the second degree. Frank Fehringer testified that Bobi Huffman fired the fatal shot that killed Capt. Rankin at Reelfoot Lake. The six first degree verdicts seem illogical given the vile nature of the crime, and Judge Jones is slated to sentence all six to die. The Appalachian Forests bill faces likely defeat as Representative Scott opposes it, citing soil erosion from poor farming. Still, proponents urge perseverance, arguing the measure has merit and should be revisited.
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Night Riders
Tennessee
Frank Fehringer
Bobi Huffman
Capt
Rankin
Reelfoot Lake
Captain Rankin
Walnut Log Hotel
Scott
House Committee On Agricultura
Canon
Congress
Friends of the Bill
Athens Fire Department Calls For New Station In Business District
Mayor Dorsey urges city council to establish an additional fire station in the business district. The Banner endorses the plan, calls for at least six firefighters and full equipment, and praises the department’s efficiency and low losses for 1908, urging liberal funding to expand and improve the system.
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Athens
Dorsey
Hartridge refutes governor interference on Savannah tax
Savannah report quotes General Walter C. Hartridge stating Governor Smith does not intend to interfere with local courts. He adds enforcement rests with local people and urges proper observance of the near beer tax. The tax office is ready to receive payments as dealers consider paying the tax this week.
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Savannah
Atlanta
Walter C. Hartridge
Smith
Hartridge
Prohibition Debate Backs Move in Tennessee Legislators
Chattanooga and Memphis send large delegations to Nashville to press their views on state-wide prohibition. Over 9 000 signatures on a Chattanooga petition urge opposition while Memphis mobilizes about 300 business leaders split between supporters and opponents to present arguments to the forthcoming committee hearings.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Nashville
Mqnor Trafic
Memphis
Thore
Hall's Catarrh Cure Opposes Mercury Dangers
An advertisement warns against mercury in catarrh remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co as mercury free and orally taken. It asserts testimonials are free and products are Toledo made, with Druggists selling at a stated price. The piece also contrasts Carnegie and Frick on tariffs for steel, noting their income and views.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
John R. Cains Funeral Held Monday at Hancock Avenue
Funeral services for Mr. John R. Cain were held Monday afternoon at his Hancock avenue home. A large crowd attended as the choir and several pastors offered Scripture readings and prayers. The casket was carried to the hearse and burial followed with Mr. Joe Cain, his eldest son, arriving from Texas for the ceremony.
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Hancock Avenue
John R. Cain
W. W. Lamptin
Katie Jester
L. 38. Smith
John S. MeKle
Geo
Stone
Troy Fealty
Emmanuel Church
M. L. Troutman
First Metheist Church
Joe Cain
Cain
Texas
Gas explosion at Duquoin mine kills twenty five workers
In Joseph Lester’s colliery at Zeigler near Duquoin Illinois an explosion at 2 iger kills twenty five men and leaves one Italian youth survivor. Foreman Willis Warner and Albert Kerr among the dead, rescue work led by Joseph Leiter. Coroner Dye orders inquest as reopening plans are discussed amid bitter cold and mourning families.
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Duquoin
Joseph Lester
Igler
Americana
Willis Warner
Albert Kerr
Hight
Ming
Joseph Leiter
Ione
Wobarmed
Zeigler
Missouri inaugurates Herbert S Hadley as governor
Jefferson City Mo Jan 31 Herbert S Hadley republican was inaugurated governor of Missouri at noon in the house of representatives meeting hall succeeding Democrat Joseph W Folk. Both legislature and 25 supreme court members were present as spectators. Hadley delivered his inaugural address as a lavishly decorated ceremony concluded. The piece notes the inaugural law and a light anecdote about King Edward and a national hymn.
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Herbert
Hadley
Jefferson City
Herbert S. Hadley
Missouri
House of Representatives
Joseph W. Folk
Supreme Court
Selconses
Tuberculosis Campaign Expands Across Florida
Eastward and southward efforts by the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis move from Alabama into Florida. A ninety day campaign begins January first, with school health days, state health leadership, and cooperation from religious, civic, and educational groups. Exhibits planned in Jacksonville, Tampa, and Pensacola, plus institutes in larger towns, aim to raise awareness and reduce tuberculosis.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Alabama
Florida
National Association For the Study and Prevention
Gulf
Atlantic
Tuskegee
National Association
Tampa
Pensacola
Messrs Callaway Enter Local Mercantile Venture
Wilkes county merchants Messrs Marshal and Webster Callaway have moved to town and will soon enter the mercantile trade. The Banner welcomes them and predicts a successful business career with strong local patronage. Also contains an ad for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy noting its effectiveness for croup and whooping cough with several local retailers listed.
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Messrs
Marshal and
Webster Callaway
Wilkes County
M. Davenport
Paula Valley
Ind
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Orr Drug Co
Warren J. Smith & Bro
E. C. McEvoy
L. P. Canning
Inauguration of Governor Harmon in Columbus
Judson Harmon of Cincinnati was inaugurated governor of Ohio at noon today in the state capitol rotunda. Chief Justice William B. Crew administered the oath as the building glowed with electric lights. A grand parade along High street featured units from the United States barracks the National Guards and Democratic marching clubs from several cities.
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Harmon
Columbus
Judson Harmon
Cincinnati
Ohio
State Capitol
William B. Crew
Capitol
High Street
United States
National Guards
Taft to visit University of Georgia on Saturday
President elect William H Taft will visit Athens and the University of Georgia on Saturday January 16 with a full program of a campus procession band concerts and an address at the chapel officials plan decorations along College avenue and a formal reception at the chancellor's office Athens residents and university members prepare to greet him with civic gatherings and public interest expected statewide.
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Taft
University of Georgia
University
Dean Snelling
Hamilton McWhorter
Judge Taft
Augusta
Atlanta
Judge McWhorter
Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Seaboard Station
Athens Guards
Academe
Board of Trustees
Welch
Milledge Avenue
Judge Tait
College Avenue
Dorsey
Palmer
Vonderal
Woods
Youngkin
Wright
J. W. Barnett
James Barrow
Col.h. 8. West
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University Chapel
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