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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1906
Page
1
The claim states Royal Baking Powder contains no phosphate derived from bones digested in sulphuric acid nor alum, in contrast to cheaper baking powders. It emphasizes absence of these substances as a purity selling point.
Editorial from the Savannah Press discusses Prof. D. C. Barrow as acting chancellor candidate at the State University, praising his leadership, mathematical expertise, and popularity. It notes alumni support, trustee interest, and potential election outcomes, with parallels to a legend about merit and fit. Also advertises Ely's Cream Balm for nasal relief.
The police court last month saw a drop in cases and fines. January fines totaled 968 dollars, February fines were about 250 dollars less. There were 107 cases in the past month. 59 against white men and 48 against negroes. White defendants backed the mayor on the drunkenness ordinance, with a decline in late month. March is expected to show normal docketing.
In Atlanta yesterday Bishop H C Morrison said Dr James W Lee pastor of Trinity church will probably be made bishop at the next May session. The southern Methodist college will be redivided to ease members’ labors with two new bishops likely to be created. Other ministers mentioned include Dr Atkins Tigert Dr Ward and Dr McMurray. The notice also cites a cold remedy ad and a Georgia gubernatorial question.
A traveling observer reports strong support for Hon James M Smith of Oglethorpe in the Georgia gubernatorial race He predicts Col Smith could win on the first ballot and notes broad backing for his plan to fund education by race based tax distribution The policy and stance on white and black schooling integrity draw the most attention among candidates with railroad rates and other issues taking a back seat.
General C M Wiley, commanding the Georgia division of United Confederate Veterans, urged Georgia veterans to attend the national reunion in New Orleans while also observing Memorial Day. He said many would travel east, while others would stay to ensure Georgia Memorial Day activities proceed well. The aim is broad state representation and support for both events.
In Savannah on February 28 Alfonso de Guiscard, banker from New York, testified for two hours, identifying deposits and checks related to Greene and Gaynor. Ty i Hartshorn, Union Trust Company, followed, detailing Carter and Westcott deposits as government aims to show spoils divided in thirds.
Dublin Ga Feb 28 Democrats rally over candidacies of John R Baggett for state senate James Keen for treasurer and Milton S Jones for representative. Baggett Keen and Jones once Populists. debate over why they rejoined the Democratic Party and entered the primary, while others remain in party races.
Washington Georgia February 28 The warrant for Mrs Benjamin H Aiken wife of the man shot February 10 while returning from Rays store was served yesterday by Sheriff Callaway. She is held at a hotel under guard until the preliminary trial Thursday and refused to discuss the mysterious shooting.
Tonight at eight o clock the First Methodist church hosts its first quarterly conference. Members are urged to attend in force as important matters will be discussed and acted upon.
Pittsburg February 28 Al McPhail of New York renowned circus man suddenly becomes blind during a theater visit. He lights a match to prove it and collapses on stage as an usher assists. A physician declares he has been stricken with apoplexy.
After several failed attempts due to accidents the flag pole on the University campus was finally placed upright. A prank involved tying and raising a rag to the top, but efforts to retrieve it failed and authorities plan to install a handsome United States flag atop the pole to adorn the area between the chapel and Moore College.
Atlanta officials say it will be days before crop damage is confirmed but initial estimates suggest losses unlikely to exceed 25 percent. Northern orchards remain budding while southern trees blossomed. damp-free cold lessens damage risk. Barnesville reports 25 degree frost and potential peach yield impact. Americus fears heavy injury as buds form. Concord notes slight bud harm on Elberta peaches. Moultrie records 42 degree drop with wind affecting peaches and plums.
Advertisement style piece touts Peruna to treat catarrh affecting female organs, cites testimonial from Mrs. M. Brickae, urges readers to send two bottle price of 1.00 or six for 5.00 to The Peruna Drug Mfg. Co., Columbus Ohio, with Dr Hartman offering advice. Mentions Peabody style notes on peach crop damages in Georgia towns and a local pecan tree offer from G. M. Bacon Pecan Co.
A guaranteed cure for piles including itching bleeding and protruding cases. Paro Ointment promises relief after first use with a full refund if it fails, offered at 60 cents. If unavailable, send 60 cents by stamp to Paris Medicine Co of St. Louis Missouri for postpaid delivery.
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