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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1907

Page

2

Corn Cultivation Lecture by J M Kimbrough at UGA

University of Georgia agricultural students heard J M Kimbrough of the Georgia Experiment Station discuss corn raising in Georgia. He urged careful seed selection, soil nutrition, and crop rotation, cautioning against relying on poor seed from crib stock and advocating field selection of the best ears before harvest to improve yield and quality.

Georgia Experiment Station University of Georgia J. M. Kimbrough Georgian Experiment Station Georgia Mr. Kimbrough HSE Joe Brown

New Firm in Athens Formed for Shoe Business

Yesterday an application for a charter for the EI Smith Shoe Co. was filed with Clerk Crawford. The firm lists Athens leading citizens as founders and plans a $12,000 capitalization with possible growth to $25,000. E. I. Smith, former two-term mayor, will manage with J. T. Lucas and R. P. Whitehead among key staff, while William Crane retires from the old firm to pursue other ventures.

Ei, Smith Shoe Co Crawford Court House Athens Messrs. Wn. Fleming J. R. White A. H. O'Farrell A. C. Holliday R. P. Whitehead 8 .T. Philpot L Smith E. I. Smith J. T. Lucas Lucas William Crane

Bashful Representatives share capi tol humor from Congress

Washington Jan. 19. A string of light anecdotes from lawmakers highlights bashfulness and wit. Stories involve Rep. Lamar of Florida, a Georgia congressman, Rep. Culberson of Texas, and Rep. Townsend of Michigan, among others, with jokes about straw beds, preacher woodcutters, and prohibition towns.

Washington Lamar Florida

Student Hurt in Banquet Rush Incident at Windsor Hotel

W. B. Pottinger of Savannah, a University student, was thrown against the Windsor hotel curbing on Lumpkin street during a Freshman Sophomores banquet clash. He suffered a head rush but no lasting injury after Dr. S. Benedict treated him. he plans to be out today after a brief illness and exertion.

W. 8. Pottinger Savannah University Windsor Hotel Lumpkin Street Pottinger

The Soap King William Colgate Promotes Giving

A Baptist Magazine tale recounts William Colgate a soap maker who rose from humble beginnings. He followed a captain’s blessing to tithe one tenth then progressively gave more of his income to the Lord as his business prospered. His faith and charity shaped his success and lasting legacy.

Baptist Missionary Magazine William Inet New York Christ Kingdom of God Ife William Colgate

Cure by the Cuticura Remedies claims relief for eczema and more

A testimonial from Lizzie E. Sledge of Selma Alabama recounts severe facial eczema cured after using Cuticura Remedies including soap, ointment, and solvent. The notice extols the products as best blood medicine and notes others cured as well. The text also mentions baseball figures and sports chatter around Glen Liebhardt Tom Hughes Harvard pitching Donohue of Roxbury and Willie Keeler in Boston.

New York Lizzie E. Sledge Jones Ave Selma Alge Tne

Fort Wayne Kennel Club Beach Show Opens

The Fort Wayne Kennel Club annual beach show opens in Fort Wayne Indiana today and runs through the week. Entries come from about six states and include prize winning dogs from nearly every breed known to fancier audiences.

Fort Wayne Ind

Devoe Paint Claims Full Measure in Letter

A letter to J G Trussell from Devoe & Co denounces competing paints as diluted and short on measure. It argues Devoe covers 300 to 500 square feet per gallon depending on surface, claims superior quality, and that water or air cannot be painted. Talmadge Hardware Co. sells Devoe.

Devoe

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