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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1907
Page
6
Cotton receipts in Athens for 1906-07 reached 103,170 bales from Sept 1 1906 to Feb 28 1907. Wagon and railroad receipts show a strong volume with stock on hand 1 557 at start and total shipments 86 556. The Banner notes the season will exceed prior years as local spinners and shipments rise, contrasting with 1905-06 figures.
Athens plans a city emblem for its silver contribution to the U S battleship Georgia. A wreath of Ivy with books and a lamp symbolizes learning. The motto is to be chosen, with other designs possible before final selection by the Athens committee.
Norfolk Virginia March 2. W N Mitchell president of the Georgia commission and P Thornton Mayre architect went to Norfolk today and closed the contract with John Calligan Co of St Louis for the erection of the Georgia state building at the Jamestown exposition. The contractors have given bond to complete the building to a specified time. Saved Her Son s Life. The happiest mother in Ava Missouri is Mrs S S Ruppe. She writes one year ago her son was with serious lung trouble and the physician could not help him. By druggist s advice Dr Kings New Discovery was started and after a few weeks his health improved greatly and he recovered to work steadily. Dr Kings New Discovery saved his life. Guaranteed best for coughs and colds by W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Son Druggists and 1 00. Trial bottle on request.
Athens shoppers are invited to view a grand display of fancy weaves including Moon light Muds Shadow Checks and Mack tones plus silk and wool plaids novelties and batiste voiles taffetas and foulards. The sale features 1000 yards of Torchon Lace long lisle gloves cut glass bowls aprons and a broad array of laces embroideries ribbons belts and neckwear with prices highlighted.
Washington, March 2. The article recalls late Senator Hoar and ex Speaker Reed with anecdotes about Bible quotations errors, poetry tastes, and humorous misstatements in public life. It describes anecdotes from lawmakers, a tip story, and a rural preacher joke, plus a Tennessee epitaph collection and notes on Indian treatment.
Athens officials enforce a sweeping building code with Inspector J W Barnett to oversee new constructions and inspect older structures for safety. The aim is safe compliant work, with penalties and repairs required for noncompliant projects, amid rapid city growth and numerous pending inspections.
Great Athens grocer Lt. W. R. Booth testifies of relief after eighteen months of backache and kidney distress. He details dark sediment in urine, nocturnal restlessness, and urinary frequency, credits Dean's Kidney Pills from H. R. Palmer & Son's to clearing urine, easing pain, and restoring sleep. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, N. Y., sole agents. Remember the name Dean's.
Farmers in the state anticipate a good year as they advance in plowing and general preparation. Winds of March have little effect on DeWitt's Carbolic Salve and Hazel Salve, advertised as relief for chapped skin burns and piles by Our Drug Co.
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