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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1910

Page

7

Georgia Boy Authorized to Accept Decoration

Major C De Witt Wilcox of Athens Georgia, a U S Army artillery officer stationed in the Philippines, is authorized to accept the French government’s Officier d Academie decoration and diploma for literary work. His work A French English Military Technical Dictionary dates to 1899 1900 and has been used by West Point cadets and the War Department.

Washington, D. C C. de Witt Wilcox Athens Wilcox University of Georgia United States Army Philippines Cambon Senate Bacon Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Major Wilcox Officier d'Academie France Palmes Academiques Order d'Academie Wilox War Department Adjutant General's Office Department of Modern United States Military Academy West Point N. Y Ine General Staff Department England India Lator B. R. James Capt Vignal

Ugly road clash on Saturday near Athens blocks motorist

An Athens motorist reports a tense encounter with a country section driver driving a wagon and blocking the road. The driver, aided by a pistol threat, refused to yield and only after argument allowed passage. Local drivers complain of slow vehicles disobeying traffic norms and seek regulation.

Athens Darkey Phraés

Faster Vehicles Right of Way Cited in Road Share Debate

The notice argues faster cars must have precedence on public roads and that slower hay wagons cannot block them. It calls for investigation into possible abuse of this practice and for steps to protect autoists’ rights in the vicinity.

Dr King's New Life Pills Offer Quick Stomach Relief

Stubborn mules metaphor aside, the ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a world class remedy for liver and stomach issues. It claims relief from appetite loss indigestion nervousness and headaches with a cheap price of 25 cents at local druggists W J Smith Brow HR Palmer & Son.

Dr. King W. J. Smith & Brow HR. Palmer & Sona

Convention to Foster Sunday School Work in South and West

New Orleans March 15 A no-table convention of Sunday school workers opens with a large delegation. The meeting initiates a series of gatherings planned to spark interest ahead of the World Sunday School Convention in Washington in May. Distinguished speakers include Bishop Hartzell F B Meyer Marion Lawrence and E K Warren. Also included is advice on rheumatism treatment praising Chamberlains ointment as quick relief.

New Orleans Washington Bishop Hartzell F. B. Meyer London Marion Lawrence Chicago

Taft Urges Prompt Honest Census Returns

President Taft issues a proclamation urging citizens to answer all census inquiries fully and accurately. The declaration explains the decennial census begins April 15 1910 and stresses the data serve general statistics not taxation or law enforcement, with strong safeguards against disclosure.

Washington Taft Uhn United States Congress House of Representatives William Howard ‘Taft United States of America Census Bureau Tech Census Bueau P.C. Knox

Bucklen Arnica Balm Cures Eruptions and Sores Fast

An awful eruption of a volcano excites brief interest and your interest in skin eruptions will be brief if you use Bucklen's Arnica Balm. Even worst boils ulcers or sores are healed by it. Best for burns cuts bruises chapped hands chilblains and piles. W,yives Instant relief. 25 cents at W. A. Smith & Bros H. R. Palmer & Sons.

W. A. Smith & Bros H. R. Palmer & Bons

Quebec Legislature Opens Busy Session With Wood Export Ruling

Quebec March 15 The Quebec Legislature convened today and opened with cremenials. The session is expected to be busy with international interest centered on the anticipated ratification of the order prohibiting pulp wood export. The order becomes operative September 1.

Quebec

Lineman Hurt When Ladder Collapses at Market

C C D Graham a One man with Bell Telephone fell from a tall stepladder while installing a phone at the Southern Meat Market. He suffered a broken right arm and was treated by Dr. McKinney before being sent home. The injury will keep him from work for several weeks.

Cc. D. Graham Bell Telephone Company Graham

No Substitute Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Claim

No substitute for Foley's Honey and Tar. The best and safest remedy for coughs colds throat and lung troubles. Contains no opiates and no harmful drugs. Remember the name Foley's Honey and Tar and accept no substitutes. Sold by all druggists.

Foley

1000 Depositors To Wait Anther Year For Neal Bank Dividend

The defunct Neal Bank in Atlanta may not issue another dividend soon. Receivers fear a year or more before about 9,000 depositors receive remaining funds after partial payments totaling 60 percent. Supreme Court ruling declares the state holds a first lien on bank assets for all state deposits, affecting many Georgia state depositories.

Neal Banking Company Atlanta Maroti Neal Bank Central Bank and Trust Corporation Jbank Supreme Court Georgia

Saved a Soldier's Life in Civil War Benefit Claim

Kemp Town man J A Btone recounts facing consumption and death during the Civil War. He credits Dr King's New Discovery with restoring his health from 130 to 178 pounds after years of coughing. The ad promotes coughs and lung treatments at 50 cents and 1 dollar with a free trial bottle.

J. A. Btone Kemp W. J Smith & Bros Palmer & Sons

Carlton Beussee Leaves for Greensboro to Assemble Team

Carlton Beussee, named manager of the Greensboro club in the Carolina Association, departed yesterday to organize his squad and start spring practices. He signs promising material and plans a tough schedule including a game with the Yankees on their return trip. Athens fans wish Beussee and Greensboro success in the pennant race.

Wodavslay Carlton Boussee Greensboro Carolina Association Bousseo Yankees Bevseo Athens Carolina Associathon

Georgia railroad official visits Athens praises future

General Manager T. K. Scott of the Georgia railroad visited Athens on business. He spoke favorably of the city’s progress and predicted a bright future, suggesting Athens may become a major Georgia city and that the railroad would support efforts for a union passenger station.

T. K. Scott The Georgia Railroad Georgia Road Union Col. Scott Athens Georgia Athena

Near beer tax may meet or exceed liquor revenue in Georgia

Atlanta March 15 Special indicates near beer tax receipts in Georgia could surpass two hundred thousand dollars with estimates possibly reaching twenty six cities and towns selling under the new law. Early reports show eight towns contributing, with larger cities expected to yield more as receipts continue. The state may retain income comparable to liquor taxes until prohibitionists push to outlaw near beer in a future session. A second ad-like paragraph touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for hoarseness and throat irritation.

Atlanta Georgia

Two Atlanta Banks Reach One Million Capital Stock

Atlanta reports Lowry National Bank and Atlanta National Bank each now carry 1,000,000 in capital stock and surplus, following increases that make them the sole banks in the state with 1,000,000 capital. Oversubscription high for Lowry and strong undivided profits for Atlanta National. The note ends with an unrelated humorous quip about a public safety director and a preacher.

Lowry Atlanta National Atlanta Lowry National Bank Atlanta National Bank Lowry Bank

School Garden in Public Education Advocated by Minear

Professor 8 A Minear of the State College of Agriculture urges city schools to link with rural schools through correspondence courses and exchange of magazines and farm specimens. He envisions a school garden system as essential, with one or two hours weekly for gardening, sewing for girls, and self sustaining gardens, claiming it will broaden minds and connect youth to nature.

A. Minear State College of Agriculture Minear

How is a Jury Drawn Do You Know Answer

A Clarke county jury process is outlined by Mrv Henry Carlton as the jury commission meets every two years. The eligible pool is drawn from state and county tax digests and poll tax payers, then mixed in a two comparted box to form panels for service. Names can be added by request. exemptions can still serve if desired.

Henry Carlton Crawford Juy Commission Eerry Jury Commission Eady Clarke County Jury Commission Messrs W. A. Jackson H. Mealor R. W. Lamkin J. B. Suddeth J. H. Morton J. D. Payne

James J Hill Defends Cold Storage in National Debate

James J Hill chairman of Great Northern Railway argues cold storage benefits farmers and consumers, praising its role in preserving perishable foods. He says cold storage encourages orchard and herd growth, stabilizes supply during shortages, and mirrors home refrigerators on a larger scale.

Paul James J. Hill Great Northern Railway Company Mr. Hill

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Relief Claim

Chamberlain's tablets are advertised as universally relieving chronic constipation headache dizziness pallor of skin and dyspepsia. Sold by all dealers as a general remedy.

Chamberlain

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