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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1907
Page
2
Janesville Wisconsin congregants rallied for the twenty first annual state convention with speakers including Hugh Cork M A Hudson and Judge Ben Lindsay scheduled to address sessions through Friday.
One thousand dentists including noted practitioners gather at the Hotel Shenley for a three day convention with headquarters in Milwaukee. The sixteenth annual meeting of the Interstate Sheriffs' Association also opens in Milwaukee drawing nearly 1,000 sheriffs from Wisconsin Illinois Michigan Minnesota Iowa Nebraska and other states.
In Atlanta lawmakers push a bond issue for water works upgrades. The bill, already favored by the judiciary committee, moves toward passage and to the senate for first reading. A resolution orders pure drinking water for the House, with Bowden Lithia Springs contracted to supply it.
The heat shows the need for a city park in Athens as residents lament the lack of such a gathering place. Citizens recall a previous small park that served a purpose and argue that a new park would find quick, broad support, especially in summer.
Los Angeles hosts the National Education Association with a large evening program featuring Bishop Conaty President Thompson of Ohio State University Senor Justo Sierra and other prominent speakers. Multiple department meetings list papers from numerous educators across higher education art science and library fields.
Chamberlain's Sumach and Liver Tablets are promoted as a pleasant laxative with no disagreeable effects. The ad lists price at 25 cents and samples available from H. R. Palmer & Sons, Warren J Smith & Bro, L. P. Canning, E. C. McEvoy, Orr Drug Co., Athens Georgia.
Two salesladies recall a gentleman friend sending a photo to a newspaper that runs beauty content. They voice disbelief at the ensuing embarrassment and note there was no apology from the practical joker.
A visitor asks about the wife and husband couple laughing earlier as they recall a playful guessing game. The wife explains they cooked and painted, then guessed the intended uses of various items in a lighthearted moment.
A humorous quip about automobile trouble and true love, as Eva asks what to call it and Jack replies true love never did. The exchange ends with a pun on dove and love. The brief illustrates light feature humor in a Chicago News item.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that when a railroad provides first class accommodations to white passengers it must offer similar facilities to black passengers paying the same fare. It found earlier decisions support segregation as not unlawful if both races receive equivalent treatment, but discrimination between white and colored passengers is forbidden.
The passage extols a charming woman with neat appearance and healthful vigor as attractive. It asserts Electric Bitters restore weak women, improve nerves, eyes, skin, and complexion, and is guaranteed by W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons, druggists, priced 50 cents.
The text urges letting the Legislature settle the prohibition issue and avoid prolonging debate. It warns that longer discussions delay important legislation being sent to pigeon holes.
Citizens in Commerce hold a mass meeting at the college auditorium to back Senator L G Hardman s state prohibition bill. Resolutions urge swift passage, call on representatives, request press support, and set a Atlanta committee to aid in advancing the measure statewide.
Governor Smith sends first appointments to the Georgia Senate for confirmation. Howell Cobb is reappointed City Court of Athens judge for four years, K V Jordan named City Court of Sandersville judge for the unexpired term ending Oct 31 1907 and full term. J B Hyman appointed solicitor for the same court for unexpired and full terms. James Davidson named solicitor City Court of Greensboro for two years.
A testimonial proclaims Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best cure. Mr Cl Certer of Skirum Alabama credits it with saving his life during a severe attack and notes improvement after using a bottle priced twenty five cents. Available from H R Palmer & Sons Warren Smith & Bro and others in Athens Georgia.
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