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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1909

Page

6

Bond plan sparks inland waterway debate in capital

Washington discussions within the National Rivers and Harbors Congress push a $50,000,000 bond issue to fund lasting river and harbor improvements. The plan, chaired by President Roosevelt, aims to lower transport costs and boost national commerce over years, with no immediate spending. Philadelphia hosts the Union of American Hebrew Congregations council as delegates gather to tackle education, Sabbath issues, and small-community support.

Washington National Rivers and Harbors Congress Congress of the United States Joseph E. Rausdell Congress Treasury Panama Canal Union OF American Hebrew Congregations Philadelphia Twenty-First Council of the Lmits

Secret to Never Getting Fat Revealed at Madam Brewster

A society reporter recalls a famous fashion queen claiming she never taints her figure by dieting or exercise. She allegedly writes a secret receipt for fat control to be filled by a druggist—half Marmola, cascara, peppermint water—promising one pound loss per day. The tale was shared amid gossip at Madam Brewster and a satire on weight and vanity.

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