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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1909

Page

7

Athens Invites 1910 Convention To Georgia City

The Athens Chamber of Commerce led by President M. G. Michael extends a broad invitation for a 1910 convention. Backed by Athens Mayor and Council, The University of Georgia, the State College of Agriculture, the State Normal School, local manufacturers, fraternities, and professional societies, the letter promises a welcoming program, prominent organizations, and a memorable stay in Athens. The note highlights improved hotels, a planned auditorium, a favorable climate, and a strong civic spirit inviting neighboring business and professional groups.

Michael Chamber of Commerce Athens Athens Chamber of Commerce University of Georgia Georgia State College of Agriculture State Normal School Fraternities of Bar Association Medical Society Georgia State College of Agriculture Commerce M. G. Michael

For Women and the Home Home Remedy Tips

A column of practical hints for homemaking covers heating to ease neuralgia, keeping brass bright with salt and vinegar, and using glycerine in hot milk to curb coughing. It also advises storing tea and coffee sealed, cleaning pewter with hot water and silver sand, and using butter to lift ink stains.

Women Who Are Envied and the Lure of Health

A fragment discusses attractive women as objects of envy and contrasts them with weak sickly women who feel nervous and irritable. The text alludes to health concerns and constipation as factors, suggesting a link between appearance, temperament, and well being.

Hon Joseph Davis to Represent Dougherty County

The many friends in Albany announce the election of Joseph E Davis to represent Dougherty county in the state legislature. Davis served on the board of trustees for the State Normal School for years and was vice president of the board for two years before his term ended. He is well known in the state and active in local business circles.

Joseph 8

Trial of Brandenburg Magazine Writer Opens in New York

In New York on June 15 the case of Broughton Brandenburg, a magazine writer, opened in the criminal branch of the supreme court. He faces grand larceny in the second degree for selling a supposed Grover Cleveland article to a New York newspaper for 500 dollars. The piece claimed Cleveland’s reasons to back Taft for president and prompted doubts from Cleveland’s family and associates. Brandenburg previously fled bail, was found in San Francisco, and later returned. His troubles are tied to the Cabanne divorce case in St Louis, where Brandenburg was named as a respondent.

Broughton Brandenburg New York Supreme Court Brandenburg Bran ‘Denburg Grover Cleveland Cleveland Taft San Francisco Cabanne St. Louis

North Carolina Teachers Meet Opens in Morehead City

Governor Kitchin, State Superintendent Eggleston and other dignitaries join the North Carolina Teachers' association in Morehead City for the annual meeting. The formal opening is scheduled for this evening with Kitchin as the chief speaker. Tomorrow features papers addresses and discussions on educational problems with speakers including Louis Smith of Davidson College J J Foust of the Normal and Industrial College for Women M C C Noble of the University of North Carolina and J C Griffin of Salisbury.

North Carolina Morehead City N. C Kitchin Eggleston North Carolina Teachers’ Association Louis Smith Davidson College J. J. Foust 8T Normal and Industrial College For Women M. C. C. Noble University of North Carolina J. C. Griffin Salisbury

Governor elect Brown visits Judge Cobb amid health hope

Governor elect Joseph M Brown visited Judge Howell Cobb and asked the son to tell his father he called to pay respects and inquire after health. Brown expressed hope Cobb would live at least six more years as a trustee of the University of Georgia. The remark underscores the transition as Cobb’s term ends in August and a successor will be appointed by the new governor.

Joseph M. Brown Howell Cobb Judge Cobb Brown University of Georgia Cobb

Physicians Meet in Asheville for State Medical Society Session

Asheville N C June 15 Many physicians and surgeons of prominence attend the annual meeting of the North Carolina State Medical Society beginning a three day session at the Battery Park hotel. President J F P Highsmith of Fayetteville and Secretary D A Blanton of High Point are in charge.

Asheville N. C North Carolina State Medical Society Battery Park Hotel J. FP. Highsmith Fayetteville D. A. Blanton High Point

Georgia Fruit Exchange Peach Sale Announcement

Georgia Fruit Exchange peaches sold today in New York Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with prices from two to two and a quarter per crate in New York to two twenty five to two seventy five in Pittsburgh. Moist cheese kept fresh by wrapping with cloth dampened with vinegar as described in the June 15 notice from Atlanta.

Georgia Fruit Exchange Atlanta New York Philadelphia Pittsburg

Holder to be elected speaker without opposition

Hon J N Holder will be speaker after Hon Roland Ellis retires from the race leaving Jackson county’s representative and a reduced field. Ellis cites court engagements and insufficient time for campaigns as the reason for stepping aside after earlier retirement of J R Anderson, with 70 pledges in his favor and 92 needed.

Roland Ellis J. N. Holder Bibb County Jackson County J. R. Anderson Chatham County Messrs. Holder Ellis General Assembly Anderson

Perry Davis Painkiller urged for quick relief

Urges immediate use for sudden chills colds or stomach cramps. Recommends a teaspoon in hot water or milk and stresses preparedness. Advertises new and old bottle sizes 6 cents and 60 cents.

Perry Davis

Advertising Men Meet in Seattle Exposition Week

The Pacific Coast Advertising Men's association opened its three day convention in Seattle with about 400 delegates and visitors. Speakers include Col Williams Hunter Chicago Tom Richardson Portland Robert Haydn Butte Alexander Green Spokane H G Longhurst Sacramento Ruffua P Jennings San Francisco F J O'Brien Chico and S S McClure New York publisher.

Seatle Seattle Wash Pacific Coast Advertising Men's Association Col. Williams, Hunter Chicago Tom Richardson Portland Robert Haydn Butte Alexander Green Spokane He G. Longhurst Sacramento Ruffua P. Jennings San Francisco F. J. O’brien Chico Cal McClure New York

Rescue story of Bert R Lean from Chang Waah

A man recounts a near death from lung trouble. After expensive visits to Spokane and California doctors with no relief he credits Dr Kings New Discovery with a complete cure. The ad promotes 60c and 1.00 sizes and free trial bottles from local retailers. MEETING OF POLICE CHIEFS in Buffalo discusses immigrant exclusion and police modernization. Athens hosts university commencement with notable visitors and a five day gathering.

Bert R. Lean Chang, Waah Spokane California W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Land Trustees Report Shows Debt Reduction at Alumni Banquet

Hon T J Shackelford presented a report by the land trustees of the alumni society detailing campus extension property management. The indebtedness stands at 8200 dollars and will drop to 5000 dollars when the Newton Bridge road old University farm is sold. The society praised the trustees' work.

T. J. Shackelford Alumni Society of the University University Newton Bridge Road

Broadway Theatre Notes and Casts in Paris and New York

Paris production of Peter Pan with Pauline Chate. Lotta Faust shifts to drama. Booth Tarkington writes for Otis Skinner. Campania to return to Manhattan Opera Company. London critics split on Fanny Ward’s Eunice. Jefferson brothers revive Henrietta in Rochester. Love Cure leads Henry W. Savage company. Frohman may run a Paris theatre with American and Magill authors. Grace Filkins to star in An American Widow. Arsene Lupin dual role for William Courtney. Henry W. Savage season includes The Jolly Pheasant and The Mousetrap Peddler. Hawtrey’s What the Public Wants under film trend. Edwin Arden to play Metternich as Maud Adams revives L’Aiglon. Morals of Marcus features a prominent role. William Gillette to rest then farewell tour. Ethel Barrymore sets record longest engagement. The Prettiest Girl in Paris musical by Hoffman and vou Tilser. Laura Hope Crews appears in The Great Divide. Her Husband’s Fiancee by A. B. Thomas to debut in New York. Yorke and Adams in Africa musical. Aaron Hoffman book. Sothern and Julia Marlowe sign with Shuberts for three years in Shakespearean repertoire.

Peter Pan Paris Pauline Chate Lotta Faust Booth Tarkington Otis Skinner Campania Manhattan Opera Company London Fanny Ward Eunnice William Jefferson Joseph Arthur Byron Willette Moershian Rochester N. Y Henry W. Savage Charles Frohman Charles Hawtrey Edwin Arden Metternich Maud Adams Aaron Hoffman Harry Vou Tilser Laura Hope Crews Charles J. Rossi New York A. B. Thomas New York Sun Stair Messrs Yorke and Adams

Life History of the Cattle Tick

An in depth account explains cattle tick development on and off the host, from egg to engorged female dropping to the ground, and the stages of larva nymph and adult. It notes egg clusters, host attachment sites, seasonal timing, tick endurance, and implications for extermination efforts. The Bureau of Animal Industry offers full information on tick control upon request.

Aize Bureau of Animal Industry Department F of Agricalture Washington, D. C

Aerial navigation boom and public curiosity in New York

This era's chatter on dirigible balloons and aerial travel notes Count Zeppelin and the Wright brothers as proof of progress plus daily sightings of new flying machines. It covers wartime defense fears, social gossip about vaudeville, a pastor attacking faith healers, subway rule enforcements, a sinking tugboat, a Trenton schoolboy incident, a charitable Irish cook leaving a fortune to a Black coworker, and bold criminal activity near Grand Central.

New York Count Zeppelin Wright Brothers Iit Phildelphia New Jersey Long Island U. S. War Department

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