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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1909

Page

5

New York Population Surpasses Many Nations in Size

A long exchange of numbers paints New York as a colossal civic force, with 4,422,658 residents. The piece compares the city’s size to states, European kingdoms, and historic London and Paris populations, then shifts to theatre adverts and a food and home care roundup.

New York Health Department United States Ohio New England Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island Vermont England Elizabeth Paris London George Tit Rome Augustus Manhattan Athens Union Denver Hoboken Philadelphia Ene

Fads and Fashions of Interest to Ladies

New York fashion notes for spring emphasize color and material changes over silhouette shifts. Long sleeves persist for day wear with a semi princess waist twist, while parasols, metallic millinery fabrics, and ornamented hosiery feature among the season’s details. Örbid couture items include clo clo parasol, bouffancy restraint, one piece frocks, and decorative embroidery on hosiery. Prominent fabrics include crepe en a satin crepe cloth, peau de crepe, and Ottoman royals. Colors lean soft violet with Egyptian brick tones cited as ultra. overblouses with guimpe necks and lace trims gain favor.

New York

Dynamite Used Against Minister in Martinsville

The home of Charles G. Renner, attorney for the Anti-Saloon League, was partially wrecked by dynamite. The blast shattered north side windows and steps, filling a library with smoke. Bloodhounds tracked a short distance. Renner says the blast aimed to warn him, not kill. An indignation meeting and a reward offer followed at the Methodist church.

Martinsville Ind Charles G. Renner Anti-Saloon League Renner Anti-SaJoon League

New tariff changes cut inland rates to western points

Philadelphia March 15 new tariff schedule from the Pennsylvania Railroad reduces import commodity rates from Philadelphia New York and Baltimore to western points. The adjustments restore the old differentials with Boston and undo Boston and Maine rate changes that would have matched Baltimore to Boston.

Philadelphia New York Baltimore Pennsylvania Railroad Company Boston Boston and Maine Railroad Company

Diseases of the Skin Relief with Chamberlain's Salve

Many skin diseases including eczema and tetter cause intense itching and smarting. Quick relief comes from applying Chamberlain's Salve, which often relieves itching almost instantly and has cured many cases. For sale by H.R. Palmer & Sons and local druggists.

H.R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co W. J. Smith & Bro E. C. McEvoy L. P. Canolog

Banquet invite for Southern Railway president to speak in April

President W. W. Finley of Southern Railway Co. is invited to address the Chamber of Commerce at its annual banquet in April at the Hotel Georgian. The event aims to discuss union station progress and ongoing Chamber growth, with committee work and program details being finalized.

Chamber of Commerce Georgian W. W. Finley Southern Railway Co Finley Union Moss

P A Convention Here March 27 and 28

City hall hosted joint committees from the chamber of commerce and city council with T P A representatives to plan the convention on March 27 and 28. Delegates will be welcomed by Mayor Dorsey and Chamber President Michael. A flashlight drill by Mayor Kimbrough and University cadets, a hotel banquet, ladies entertainment, card parties, and receptions are planned with a final meeting Tuesday to finalize the official program.

Chamber of Commerce Drummer Boys Pleasant Nork Dorsey Michael Kimbrough University Hotel eGorgian City of Athens L. A. Dorr Grand Council Bagmen of Bagdad

Convention to be held by United Commercial Travelers in city

The United Commercial Travelers of Georgia and Florida will hold their annual convention in this city on May 21 and 22. Delegates from both states will attend in large numbers. An interesting program includes city addresses, a banquet, card party for ladies, and a Bagmen of Baghdad ceremony.

United Commercial Travelers Georgia Florida Classic City Council No L. W. Sparks 3. C Compton R. E. Mann

Summer School Faculty Announced for Southern Session

The University Summer School directors named an extraordinary faculty for next summer. Included are Kyle T. Alfriend of Gresham High School Macon Georgia in government trig and headship. J L Beeson PhD physics professor chemistry and physics at G N I College. W H Bocock Greek pedagogy professor of Greek at University of Georgia. M L Brittain elementary education. Others were listed as entertaining lecturers and a diverse course of study is planned.

Gaidea Fulton County P. Brooks Oxon University of Georgia P. F. Brown Bavannah High School John P. Campbell Mary Cresswell State Normal J. R. Fain H. J. Gaertner A. M G. N. & I. College OD. Hooper A.M. Latin W. H. Kilpatrick Columbia University New York Frederick D. Losey University of Alabama Joseph Luatrat Wightman L. Melton George F. Plarce Emory College Mazyck Hancock County F. H. Merill John Morris R. B. Park, Jr Parrish A. B H. H. Powell, Jr Ga. Normal & Industrial College Janey Reid Columbia College V. Sanford C. Schmucker State Normal School West Chester A. M. Soule State College of Agriculture Stanage Athens City R. P. Stephens Joseph Stewart H. C. White F. C A. EB. Winship Journal of Education Boston Mass Anna I. Young Agnes Scott College Gertrude Ford Wilber Colvin Piedmont Institute Rockmart General Assembly Andrew M. Soule F. D. Losey A. E. Winship Masa W. Hawks Sunshine Hawks University Ita Supt. Wooster Kyle T. Alfriend Gresham High School Macon J. L. Beeson W. H. Bocock A. M. Greek Ped 'Szogy M. L. Brittain

Eliot Denies Remarks On Irish Civic Virtues

Harvard president wired from Atlanta denies comments implied lack of appreciation for Irish and foreign stocks. He praises Irish descent influence on Boston politics and notes progress toward toleration and honest governance in recent decades. Also mentions Foley's Kidney Remedy as treatment for kidney and bladder issues.

Cambridge Mass Harvard University Eliot Atlanta Boston

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