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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1909
Page
7
A brief accounting entry records prepaid balance of 128.50 with four items, a separate 008.00 total, and a negative eight dollar adjustment. The fragment indicates a ledger-like transaction likely from a financial record or invoice.
Nashville in the headline area reports J B Stirling Mississippi attorney general filed a suit in Holmes county Chancery Court Lexington against the Retail Lumber Dealers Association of Mississippi with seventy two firms as members seeking 14184000 in penalties for alleged antitrust violations dating to March 14 1906. The action follows Mississippi Supreme Court ruling that the association is a trust for restricting direct consumer dealings. Also noted are Interstate Commerce Commission decisions on Memphis Cairo re shipping privileges, Yellow Pine reparation settlements, Sumter tariff debates, and regional lumber association meetings in Birmingham Scranton and Atlantic Beach.
Clarke county plans modern improvements at the county farm including lighting by gas or electricity. The Athens Electric Railway Co. lines reach the Empire State Chemical Co. plant one mile away, with bids to be solicited by the 28th for lighting the grounds and buildings. A water and sewerage system will be installed, with water supply preparations underway and sewerage connected to houses. The commission expects to award bids after the adjourned meeting. Delay in Foley’s Kidney Remedy treatment may risk a serious kidney disease.
Moderate gains in iron and steel trades are noted with a $2 per ton rise in steel bar plate and shape prices. The Steel Corporation directors may raise the common stock dividend, while market activity remains cautious amid limited outside participation. Morgan travels Europe provoking speculation of clashes with Harriman as readers anticipate announcements likely benefiting Union Pacific Southern Pacific Mind Central and New York Central. The Southern Iron and Steel Company reorganizes and expands while its coal and iron holdings stand to profit from rising demand and freight protection against foreign competition.
Madame Lustrat narrowly escaped serious injury when gas ignited after she opened a stove door on the university campus. Doctors Benedict and Johnson treated blistered facial skin and burned hair but sight remained intact. Public notices caution readers to seek Foley’s Kidney Remedy for backache and urinary issues.
Washington July 20 Republicans gear up for the Newport News Virginia convention to pick governor and state officers amid Democratic dissension. A. P. Gillespie of Tazewell, a landowner and lawyer with business ties to coal producers, is considered a strong, independent candidate who may win Taft’s backing. If Gillespie declines a field of favorite sons could emerge to head the ticket as the party vows to reduce expenditures, reform the tax and elections system, and curb patronage.
City Y M C A directors approve enlarging space on the third floor to create a boys reading room and game area with croquet chess and checkers. A basketball league will be formed, classes switch to an individual instructor system, and a silver cup trophy will honor the winning team with team pictures showcased on the walls.
Scientists report bones of ancient men in a Swiss cave dating back about 100000 years. They note early dangers from beasts, but modern threats are now disease according to A W Brown of Alexander Maine. He attributes recovery to Dr King s New Discovery for lung trouble and coughs. Trials offered free.
Atlanta rumors name several current Georgia state senators as aiming for U S House seats across multiple districts. J D Price seeks clash with W M Howard. Tom McDowell targets Griggs. Slaton and Livingsston may contest fifth. Hardwick and Hughes face possible challengers in the tenth and third.
Judge W. H. Fuller begins erecting an attractive cottage on his France avenue lot beside his store. The dwelling is described as desirable and is expected to be rented promptly upon completion.
Atlanta notes a pending house bill to repeal and establish the city court of Hamilton in Harris County. The item recalls how the Hamilton city court bill influenced 1907 prohibition debates via filibustering, and notes a new repeal bill aims for easier passage. Folay’s Honey is advertised as a remedy for bronchial ailments.
In Dallas on July 20 the Texan Retail Jewelers association began its third annual meeting with prominent trade leaders from across Texas in attendance. President Arthur A. Everts led the session as discussions focused on a new law requiring stamping of exact carat marks on all precious metal jewelry, along with topics on diamond sales, advertising systems, and limiting shop hours during summer.
An old column notes cold symptoms may strike different body parts in seasons and advises Perry Davis Painkiller for quick relief. It promotes Perry Davis Painkiller in 35c and 60c sizes. The piece also mentions national interest in President Taft's tariff action.
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