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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1911

Page

5

Eighth District Agricultural School Promises Progress

Editorial from the Madison paper defends the Eighth District Agricultural School at Madison, urging support from Morgan County and local trustees. It argues agricultural education uplifts Georgia farmers, cites Professors Breedlove and Kay, and critiques opposition as typical, urging citizens to back the school amid calls to improve farming knowledge and rural prosperity. Also includes an advert for King’s New Discovery cough remedy with local agents.

State College F Agriculture Athens Agricultural and Mechanic Arts High School Madigan Morgan County Madison Georgia Breedlove Kay Welther

Saw and Shingle Mill Burns Near Jefferson

News from Athens reports the Jefferson area in Jackson County where the Huff and Son saw mill and a single mill were destroyed by fire. A large quantity of shingles and lumber burned, with losses in the hundreds of dollars and only minimal insurance on machinery and building. The piece also contains an unrelated medical advertisement extolling the benefits of Chamberlain’s stomach and liver tablets.

Athens Jefferson Jackson County William Huff

Special term set to hear Jackson County rape case

Judge C H Brand returned from Jefferson to convene a special term of Jackson County Superior Court. The grand jury returned a true bill charging rape against Thomas Webster alias Thomas Wright for an assault on a young white woman near Hoachton seven days ago. Defense attorneys Mehaffey and Cooley, with Solicitor General Walker for the state, asked June 26 for trial. the case aims for prompt, orderly justice with no public disturbance.

C. H. Brand Jefferson Jackson County Pemberton Cooley Clifford M. Walker Athens Auto Atlanta

Foley Kidney Pills Ad for Kidney and Bladder Ailments

An old advertising snippet promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a quick and permanent remedy for kidney and bladder troubles and irregularities. It notes availability from all druggists and targets middle aged and elderly readers.

Tech’s Representative Georgia Commencement Speaker Named

The University of Georgia published the list of representatives for University Day on June 19. Tech’s choice is William C. Wright, B.S. in Textile Engineering, Cave Springs, who will speak on A Few Thoughts on Southern Industrialism. Other delegates include Robert Battey Troutman, Walter Branham Cook, William Fred Whatley, H. E Nelson, and Miss Marjorie Ford, Miss Sarah Moore, and H. L. Barker.

University of Georgia Georgia School of Technology Athens William C. Wright Cave Springs Tech Wright i Ist Franklin and State Colleges Robert Battey Troutman Law School Walter Branham Cook Valdosta William Fred Whatley Helena State College of Agriculture North Georgia Agricultural College Dahlonega H. E Nelson State Normal School Marjorie Ford Sarah Moore Georgia, Normal and Industrial Institute Miledgeville Medical College Augusta H. L. Barker Miss Ford Miss Moore

Leading California Druggist Ad for Foley's Honey and Tar

A Pasadena druggest Foley and Co endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as an efficient non narcotic expectorant. Claims it aids colds without nausea and can be given to children. Urges customers to buy the yellow package from local druggists, signed by C. L. Parsons and others.

California Pasadena Cal Foley and Co Foley H. Ward Ding Co Parsons, Lee's and Treas Foley’s All Drugatsta

Monument Plan Urges Honoring Cotton Seed Discoverer

Greensboro GA June 12 A letter from N J Willet of Augusta urges erecting a monument to Rev B M Sanders D D of Penfield Ga as the discoverer of cotton seed use for fertilizer and feed. The note recounts Judge Thomas Stocks praise and Sanders role at Mercer University and in Georgia Baptists.

Greensboro N. J. Willet N. L. Wilet Seed Co Augusta Thos, Stocks Georgia B. M. Sanders Penfield Mercer University South Atlantic Judge Stocks South Georgia State Senate Georgia Baptist Association Southern Baptist Convention Stone Mountain Greene County Dr. B. M. Sanders Dr. Sanders Sanders Bro. Sanders Bandera

Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing for Wounds and Burns

From a knife, gun, or any wound, Bucklen's Arnica Salve is urged for prompt treatment to prevent infection or gangrene. It is touted as the fastest healer for wounds, burns, boils, sores, eruptions, eczema, chapped hands, and piles. Available at W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons.

W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Receiver Sought for United Wireless Telegraph in Maine

In Portland on June 12 Judge Bird heard a petition to appoint a receiver for United Wireless Telegraph Company after the president and four directors were convicted in New York of misusing the mails to solicit stock subscriptions.

Portland State Supreme Court

Foley Kidney Pills Claim Kidney Support

An advertisement promotes Foley Kidney Pills as containing essential ingredients to regulate and strengthen kidney and bladder function. It urges readers to try them and notes availability from all druggists.

Dog Tag Drive Warns of Catcher’s Rounds in 1911 City

A 1911 notice urges dog owners to buy city tags now at police headquarters and city hall to avoid the dog catcher. The one dollar tag must be worn by every dog, regardless of size, or risk arrest and dismissal to the pound. Included is an ad for Foley Kidney Pills praising relief from back and kidney pain.

Patterson Named for Evans Place in Georgia Prison Commission

Special to the Banner from Atlanta June 12 Judge Thomas E Patterson of Griffin will succeed General Clement A Evans on the Georgia prison commission when Evans resigns to become adjutant general The governor elect Hoke Smith announced the authentic appointment to curb rumor Patterson, a noted criminal lawyer, has served as solicitor and city court judge in Spalding County and is deemed well qualified.

Atlanta Thomas E. Patterson Griffin Clement A. Evans Georgia Prison Commission Hia Hoke Smith Patterson Spalding County

Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertised By Local Stores

Work will soon start after you take Dr King’s New Life Pills and you’ll quickly enjoy fine results. Constipation and indigestion vanish and fine appetite returns. They regulate stomach liver and bowels and impart new strength and energy to the whole system. Only 26c at W J Smith and Bro H R Palmer and Sons.

Convicted Escaped Felon Caught Near City

W H Battson, a white man sent to three years in the state penitentiary from Baldwin county, escaped from a Madison county road gang. He was recaptured Saturday evening several miles from the city by Sheriff W E Jackson, aided by his brother and Col John B Gamble. Battson had fled the road gang last Wednesday night and was located in a negro house and arrested with little difficulty. There is a short, unrelated medicine insertion at the end about Chamberlains Liniment.

W. H. Battson Baldwin County Madison County Wna W. E. Jackson H. J. Jackson John B. Gamble Walter Jackson

Georgian Staff Banquet Menu and Pages of Inside Jokes

Last night the Hotel Georgian hosted the Georgian staff banquet with a long menu and mock features. It includes a list of dishes, joke items, and spoof article titles praising past leaders and announcing staff roles and editors.

Georgian The University of Georgia

Panama California Exposition Plan for 1915

The Panama California Exposition in San Diego 1915 aims to showcase Southwest resources and products. It will feature novelty education and arts, with regional archaeology, indigenous crafts, and climate and soil advantages to attract global attention. A medicine advertisement for Chamberlain's remedy follows.

San Diego Southwest Panama Canal Eerry America

Waterways Need Public Terminals, Smith Warns

Washington, June 12. Commissioner Herbert Knox Smith of the bureau of corporations cites terminal accessibility as a chief flaw in U S waterways. He notes private control dominates most ports, with only New Orleans and San Francisco showing substantial public ownership and open wharves. He urges local governments to seize control to boost traffic and efficiency.

Washington, D. C Herbert, Knox Smith Bureau of Corporations Department of Commerce and Labor United States National Rivers and Harbors Congress Smith New Orleans San Francisco Baltimore New York New Joreene

International Horse Show Opens at Olympia in Royal Style

London June 12 The fifth annual International Horse Show opened at Olympia under King George’s patronage. The 12 day event attracts thousands and features a Tudor village setting. Entries from Russia Germany Austria Sweden France Belgium the United States and Canada compete in military and other classes. Notables include Judge Moore Alfred G Vanderbilt and J W Harriman among American exhibitors. Adam Beck Vanderbilt Maclay Craven and Fairbairn head judges for various divisions.

London Olympia George Abooad Russia Germany Austria Sweden France Belgium United States Canada Judge Moore Alfred G. Vanderbilt Thomas W. Laweon Paul Sorg B. T. Stotesbury J. W. Harriman C. W. Watson EB. H. Weatherbee Adam Beck Alfred C. Maclay

Foley's Kidney Remedy for Kidney and Bladder Trouble

This remedy is recommended for chronic kidney and bladder issues. It tends to regulate and control kidney and bladder action, providing healing, strengthening, and bracing effects. For sale by all druggists.

Foley All Druggista

Commencement at Tome School in Washington DC

Washington DC June 13 note on Tome School graduation exercises with many notables in attendance. Dean Le Baron Russell Briggs of Harvard University delivered the commencement address to the graduating class.

Washington, D. C Tome School For Hoys Dean le Baron Russell Briggs Harvard University

Missouri seeks to oust lumber firms in anti trust suit

A special commissioner began testimony in Missouri v Missouri Retail Lumbermen's Association, seeking to bar thirty eight major lumber companies from Missouri for alleged price fixing and conspiracy. The case highlights anti trust enforcement in Kansas City and ongoing efforts to regulate industry competition.

Kansas City Missouri Missouri Retail Lumbermen's Association Iswa

German port cities show bold public spirit and autonomy

Mr. Frederic Howe contrasts German ports with American cities noting Germany’s complete municipal autonomy and willingness to incur debt for public works. He cites Duisburg Cologne Dusseldorf Mannheim Frankfurt Duisburg and other Rhine ports with advanced docks and warehousing boosting trade and population, alongside Glasgow Liverpool Hamburg Antwerp.

Frederic Howe Rhine Duisburg Cologne Dusselort Manheim Frankfort United States Glasgow Liverpool Hhmburg Antwerp

Also Mentioned on This Page

James B. Mersdon Newark N. J Dr. King Thas William Huff and Soo Fiity Chamberlain Deslers Brand Monda Jory Negro Agre Cave Springs, Ga D. D Uniter Wireless Rexford Evans Hoke Griffin Man Prison Board Sheriff Chamberlain l'Anglaise Queen Edgar L. Pennington D. G. Bickers R. E. Park W. DeRenne David A. Nussell Board of Editors Fires Terminagar J. Jennington D A. Russell J. E. Varela H. L. Lanham, Jr C. H. Stone J. B. Wright Frank E. Davis W. W. DeRenne G. A. Sancken David A. Russell H. JL. Lanham, Jr J. B. Wright, Jr T. J. Wooster Chas. T. Estes Geo. T. Northen Panama-Californa Exposition Governmor Mississippi River Edward TOME Women’s Trade Union League Boston Mass John Mitchell James Duncan National Women's Trade Union League
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