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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
4
A sermon on the Lord's Prayer by the Rev. Shashon Paulson extols prayer as a vital channel to God, not a ritual. It urges a sincere heart, daily devotion, and thanksgiving, noting prayer shapes character, forgives sin, and aligns life with God's will.
Claiming unmatched healing power, Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is touted as the perfect cure for cuts, burns, bruises, sores, ulcers, eczema, and more. The ad lists treatments from sore eyes to chapped hands and notes a price of 36 cents at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Bros.
An old notice explains how a cold may strike in any season causing bowels or stomach pain. It advises against alarm and prescribes Perry Davis Painkiller dissolved in warm sweetened water for swift relief. The advertisement promotes the product in a large neat bottle.
New York on May 30 honors Civil War heroes with parades and pageants while attention focuses on H. H. Rogers's son stepping into his father’s role on Wall Street. Officials warn cocaine trade threats, and Grace Church plans a Broadway greensward memorial to mark a century of activity. The Yerkes estate faces court battles over security while a private guardianship safeguards art in a mansion.
Atlanta reports the Georgia peach crop will start moving next week with mixed shipments from Americas Montezuma or Marshallville. The crop is later than last year, eyed at about 3000 cars versus 6000 in an abnormal prior season, with high offer prices and growing commission-house inquiries including Texas.
The Rabun Gap linen shower organizers thank Athens residents city officials the Banner the Philathen class and numerous contributors including Mrs J M Allen Miss Clara Barrow Mrs D C Barrow Miss Nellie Barrow Welborn Blalock Duncan Burnett and many others for their support and generosity in making the event a success. Other notes mention OcOnee Heights items and local civic updates with railway news, a petition to limit road speeds, Miss Carolyn Nichols heading to New York for musical studies, and local newspaper interest activities.
By Reginald Burton, New York, May 31. Evidence of renewed prosperity appears in the financial world with the absorption of Associated Merchants Company by United Dry Goods Companies, a Delaware firm with 41 million dollars capital. The assets include leading dry goods houses in New York, Minneapolis, Buffalo, Baltimore and Louisville. Steel prices hit a new high, while Wall Street remains optimistic amid mixed signals on crops, railroads, and cotton. A Mississippi Valley storm looms, threatening crops. bankers rely on abundant money though European borrowing rises.
New York May 29 The newest dress lines run two directions long waisted and short bodices with plaits and gathers at back skirts. Sleeves are long and tight. oversleeves with net lace or beading may appear. Draped tunics, panel and stole styles, petticoatless walking skirts, and embroidered girdles define a slim, graceful silhouette for summer. Blouses from Paris in many styles pair with striped linens and voile. lace, tucks, and shoulder straps are favored. Coat and skirt sets evolve to include separate topcoats. mohair suits remain cool. Bridal gowns favor white satin and light sheers. the season favors simple, graceful lines and refined ornament.
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