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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1908

Page

2

Athens Health Ordinances Enforced in City

The Athens city council adopts sweeping health measures including birth reporting, fly proofing of food establishments, permits for burial procedures, bans on spitting, privy construction rules, and mosquito control. Enforcement likely begins July 1 with notices from the police committee, and violations carry penalties under the city code. Atlanta June 23. Hewlette A. Hall delivers a keynote at the State Democratic Convention urging unity, moderation, and public service.

Athens Board of Health Atlanta Hewlette A. Hall Coweta County

Thinks It Saved His Life by King’s New Discovery

Naples Maine resident Lester M Nelson writes that King’s New Discovery saved his life after years of coughing and colds. The remedy has stood at the head of throat and lung remedies for almost forty years and is sold with guarantee at local drug stores. 50c and 1.00, trial bottle free.

Lester M. Nelson Naples Maine W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sona Drug Stores

Illinois Police Chiefs in Convention

The eighth annual convention of the Illinois Policemen's Association opened in Elgin with President D. Frank Gahan presiding. A two day program of papers and discussions was outlined, with focus on civil service extension in police departments and a policemen pension system.

Illinois Elgin Illinois Poliicemen's Association D. Frank Gahan

Southern Railway Returns Show Decline in Georgia Assessments

Atlanta reports the Southern railway returns to Comptroller General Wixt, revealing a total decline of 1,467,910. Georgia properties mostly fell, with Georgia Pacific and several branches showing increases or smaller drops, while multiple lines posted notable decreases across divisions and subsidiaries. The Augusta Southern, Atlanta and Florida division, and Athens and other branches account for much of the reduced valuations, with an expected possible arbitration over the assessment.

Atlanta Southern Railway W. A. Wi Georgia Alabama Great Southern Augusta Southern Hartwell Railway Company Alabama Division Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line Florida Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Railroad Elberton Air Line Hawkinsville Rome Decatur Roswell South Carolina and Georgia Division Villa Rica Chattanooga Brunswick Georgia Pacific Athens Charlotte Georgia Midland

Mitchell Refuses Gubernatorial Candidacy for Democratic Ticket

Chicago June 23 John Mitchell former United Mine Workers president declines to run for governor or vice president on the Democratic ticket. He will head the trades department of the National Civic Federation with a $6000 salary to help settle labor disputes without strikes or lockouts, pursuing industrial peace.

Chicago John Mitchell United Mine Worker Mitchell Trades Department National Civic Federation

Civil Engineers Begin 40th Annual Meeting in Denver

The American Society of Civil Engineers opens its fortieth annual meeting in Denver Colorado with attendees from across the country. Governor Buchtel welcomed participants at the opening session as four days of papers addresses and technical discussions get underway.

Denver Colo American Society of Civil Engineers Buchtel

Cured Hemorrhages of the Lungs by Honey and Tar

A. M. Ake of Wood Indiana recalls years of lung hemorrhages and ineffective doctors reports his recovery after using Foley s Honey and Tar claiming his lungs are now as sound as a bullet and urging use in advanced lung trouble Refuse substitutes Bold by all drugslate

A. M. Ake Wood Ind Foley

Forest science lead by University of Georgia forestry school

The University of Georgia School of Forestry offers expert timber reports to owners to promote scientific forest management in the South. The aim is to conserve forests without hindering rational use, highlighting national and international efforts, notably U.S. and Russian protections, and Georgia plans to provide local experts at minimal cost to owners for on site resource surveys.

Atlanta Constitution School of Forestry University of Georgia South France Cleveland National Forest Gifford Pinchot Russia United States Georgia

Seconding Speech of Hon J T Irvin

I Z Irvin Jr of Washington Ga seconded the nomination of Joseph M Brown at Georgia state convention praising the Brown lineage and urging prosperity, rail regulation, and a Christian conservative governor. He recalls 1857 leadership by Joseph E Brown and promises support despite opposition labels. Foley's Kidney Cure ad follows.

Atlanta I. Z. Irvin, Jr Washington Joseph M. Brown Irvin Joseph E. Brown Wilkes County Cobb Isaiah Tucker Irvin Wilkes House of Representatives Waut Govipiae Eve Jong Goliath David Georgia Joe Thomas Jefferson Rube Arnold Wne

Credit Men In Session In Denver Convention Opens

The annual convention of the National Association of Credit Men opened in Denver Colorado and runs through Saturday. Several hundred delegates attended with many accompanied by their wives. Leading wholesale houses and manufacturers from major cities are represented. Frank M Gettys of Louisville serves as president and presiding officer.

Credit Men Denver National Association of Credit Men Counney Frank M. Gettys Louisville

The Best Pills Ever Sold

After years of chronic indigestion and costly remedies, B F P Ayscue of Ingleside North Carolina praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as the best pills sold. Sold under guarantee at W J Smith Bro and H R Palmer & Sons drug stores for 25 cents.

Dr. King N. C W. J. Smith & Bro H. R.palmer & Sons

New Methodist Church to Be Named Harris Memorial in Athens

The Methodists plan a new church at Chase street and Nantahala avenue to serve the western city area. Fundraising aims for at least fifty thousand dollars to erect a splendid structure named in honor of L. G. Harris, a longtime Methodist leader. Committee members Cobb Lampkin chair, A. W. Dozier secretary, T. W. Powell, R. T. DuBose, and L. G. Johnson met to organize efforts and set a 6 PM meeting time this afternoon.

L. G. Harris Cobb Lampkin Ehisiruan A. W. Dozier T. Wo Pewell R. T. DuBose L. G. Jitnson Chase Street Nantahala Avenue Tulo

A Lesson In Health Kidney Cure Claim

An old advert promotes Ley’s Kidney Cure and DeWite’s Liver pills as remedies for kidney and bladder diseases. It claims kidneys filter toxins, promises positive cures and overall health boost, with sale through druggists and Baity Rice listed.

Foley

Ovation Given Joseph M Brown in Allenia Ga

In Allenia Georgia on June 23 a large crowd welcomed Joseph M Brown “Little Joe” at the New Kimball hotel. Delegates gathering for his nomination shouted praise as he moved through the lobby, was lifted on shoulders, and photographed amid cheering supporters. He spoke briefly and prepared for the Atlanta event, while a local note endorses Urino Laxative Fruit for constipation.

Allenia Joe” Brown New Kimball Huete Brown Mariett Smeone Joe Die Jose Pryor Stre Atlanta

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Hewlett Hall City of Setlon IL Paseuont Tmc Rabun Glynn Union Hitchell Civil Engineers Forestry Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sons L. P. Canning E. C. McEvoy Orr Drug Co J. T. Irvin Mr. Irvin All Druggista West Athens Young L. G. Harris Kimball House N. R. Ward Dyersburg
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