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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1913
Page
5
An advert promotes Mexican Mustang Liniment as a safe, effective cure for injuries to humans and animals. It claims rapid absorption, warns against alcohol content near flames, and features testimonials from users in Gu en snoro, Georgia, praising its price and efficacy for horses, cattle, and poultry.
The North Georgia Cotton Buyers and Manufacturers association convened in Atlanta at the Hotel Ansley with over forty members from North Georgia and Northwestern Alabama. They voted to become a permanent body, elected officers including J D Mogs as president and C B Howard as secretary treasurer, and planned a charter and by-laws. They aim to standardize cotton baling and establish weighers statewide, with potential penalties for non conforming farmers, though debate continues.
City Court of Jefferson adjourns until the third Monday due to a large civil docket and late crops. Judge Johns cites backlog and scheduling needs as reason for the adjournment in the Jefferson court.
A terse classified line notes a stock of medicines for sale by all dealers with a brief parenthetical attribution. The fragment emphasizes the value of the seller’s interest relative to the stock’s price and suggests a broad dealer reach for the sale.
Atlanta observers discuss possible contenders for Georgia’s 1916 governor race. Noted figures include Speaker W. H. Burwell, President J. Randolph Anderson, Attorney General T. S. Felder, and W. S. West. Current governor Slaton’s likely re election is assumed, with lawmakers seen as future kingmakers.
Atlanta July 15. By a 5 to 4 vote the constitutional amendments committee reported favorably on creating Milledge county from Burke Jefferson Emanuel and Jenkins with Midville as the county seat. Joe Hill Hal led the push while opponents from the counties losing territory were absent.
Atlanta Georgia July 15 The Georgia State Board of Health issues plain language guidance on hereditary infant mortality and safe summer care. It urges healthy parents to curb disease risk, proper feeding, sanitation, and isolation for illnesses with steps for disinfecting rooms and clothing and cautions against exposing newborns to disease and stress.
The Georgia canning clubs program under Mary Creswell reports 23 counties engaged in 1912 with 18 counties employing county canning club agents. About 12,400 attendees joined women and girls meetings across 48 counties. Ten club members earned honors signed by state leaders, and Donnie Wicker of Macon county won first prize for tomato canning. The program boosts home vegetable production, reduces waste, and supports education through summer guidance and winter continuing work. For 1913, 28 counties are organized with 2,600 girls enrolled and higher expected participation.
A joint committee meeting at city hall handled bids for two additional rooms at the Oconee Street school, Watson & Son lowest at 9475. They heard L. S. Clark’s objections to a new colored school on Reese Street near Church Street, with a three member subcommittee appointed. Desks and equipment purchases were referred to a subcommittee, and a committee studied Nantahala Avenue School property for lease or purchase. Work on repairs and additions continues, with schools slated to open in September.
In Atlanta on July 15 the committee on constitutional amendments favored Griggs and Treutlen counties while Atkinson and James were rejected. Hearings ran from early afternoon until 8 PM amid bitter fighting. a sponsor touts Kickapoo Worm Killer for worm relief in children, claiming long use and guaranteed results.
For Historia Tom Williams reports a wife suffering kidney disease for years finally relieved by Foley Kidney Pills. J A Wallace of Redan says back pain near the kidneys kept him from work until Foley Kidney Pills made him well again.
For Sale by H. R. Palmer & Sons argues the shirt waist trend among young men attending summer school, praising white, coatless attire for church and daily life. The piece jokes about shirt sleeves, coats, vests, and fashion habits from church to Newport society, noting social pressures and humorous contrasts across regions.
The Athens Gas Light and Fuel Company reports major improvements in laying new and larger mains on city streets. One and a half to two and a half miles of pipe remain to be installed. Workers are on Baxter street plus other streets at right angles to Milledge between Lumpkin junction and Meigs. Since the project began late last year, substantial progress has been made with service pipes and new residence areas on Milledge extension and Milledge Terrace.
North Dakota grand session opens drawing several hundred delegates and visitors for two days of Py thian activity. The joint gathering aims to discuss lodge matters and state activities as regional officials attend from across the state.
Captain Paul Raw appears to leave the vessel and embark on a task noted in a fragmentary report. Names and context are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a maritime action involving a captain and crew.
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