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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1907
Page
2
A family of seven suffers two years from severe eczema. Fathers and five children endure painful rashes and itching. Home remedies and medicines fail to help. Mother expresses relief as new treatment brings improvement.
Mrs Maggie Hill of Mason County West Virginia writes that her husband and five children suffered eczema for two years. After failing with home remedies and doctors they tried Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills, noting two children were left with brown scars yet praising the relief and offering the letter for publication. June 12 1905.
The advertisement extols Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment as a blessing for infants and parents, promising relief from birth humors milk crust scalp conditions rashes and itching. It claims absolute purity and global appeal with bold claims of efficacy across infancy and childhood skin troubles.
University of Georgia Chancellor David C. Barrow spoke at Savannah on the Hibernian Society's ninety-fifth anniversary banquet. He urged robust education to empower youth against foreign competition and warned of foreign corporate influence, calling all citizens educators in shaping lifelong learning.
Mrs N F Rowan of Mc Donough Gu shares a 2 bottle cure with Electric Bitters for chronic fever stomach trouble and blood issues that reddened her skin. She claims to be nearly 20 years younger and able to work easily assisting her husband’s estate. Sold guaranteed at local druggists for 6c.
A Gwinnett district notes a swift shift from a quiet settlement to active Christian work with prayer meetings every night. After Judge Brand's court, residents learn their area supplied twenty three of ninety two true bills in the grand jury, sparking debate on the district’s moral condition.
Mr. J. W. Rodgers on Bax ter street presented a twig from a peach tree bearing a well developed peach about half an inch long. The tree shows several peaches and bloom began January 10. If mild weather holds, it may bear an early crop.
A Athens citizen J R Allgood of Fire Company 2 Athena Fire Department reports lasting kidney relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He suffered four to five years with back and hip pain, urinary trouble, and diabetes concerns as medical advice suggested. After a box from H R Palmer & Son's drug store, pain lessened, backache stopped, and urinary issues corrected, supporting the Doan's brand claim.
The Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men of Georgia will meet in Athens on the second Saturday in May. About a thousand visitors are expected for a three day stay, prompting hotel and restaurant capacity planning. Delegates cover their own expenses, and local members must arrange entertainment and accommodations to assure a successful session.
The Winter School in Agriculture at the University of Georgia ends January 81 with record attendance and top lectures. Professor Johnson will lead about forty students to two major farms next week, first to W. Williamson’s near Commerce to study irrigation and breeding, then to Col. James M. Smith’s large farm in Oglethorpe County for further demonstrations.
A petition for charter was filed in Athens by stockholders through attorney ElK Lumpkin. Names listed include B. S. Lyndon J. Carthers V. M. Reaves M. B. Lumpkin B. J. Crawford H. J. Rowe R. K. Reaves J. Le s Hull Henry Hull Lumpkin and D. C. Fowler. Capital stock set at 25000 with twenty year incorporation. Office to be in Athens.
Al Brightwell, bound over by Judge Kinnebrew on peonage charges in the sum of four hundred dollars, posted bond with O H Arnold Jr and J S King. He denies the charges and cites neighbor enmity, noting neighbors’ alleged involvement and lack of coroner inquest over Mack Glenn’s death, while claiming to have accumulated property.
President Jester resumes letters signaling intent to attend the big rally of farmers and business men in the city next Saturday. Hon Harvie Jordan and Eri D. Smith of South Carolina will speak, urging merchants and citizens to promote a large turnout.
Grand Chancellor Nickerson of the Knights of Pythias Georgia reports a strong impact from Supreme Chancellor Barnes visit to Savannah and Atlanta. He notes new instituting efforts and expected positive results for the order in Georgia while mentioning ongoing births in Ava Missouri and praising Dr King s New Discovery for coughs and lung trouble with local druggists offering bottles.
Mr C L Gates international secretary of the YMCA will address University Y M C A members and the public at the chapel on the evening of April 4th. The lecture is expected to attract keen interest and provide substantial benefit.
District Attorney Jerome seeks a lunacy commission to assess Harry K Thaws mental state prompting court adjournment and a halted trial. Justice Fitzgerald orders jurors to retire while affidavits are reviewed and doctors testimony is debated. Dr Allan McLane Hamilton testifies noting Thaw may be incapable of advising counsel. Prosperity line concludes with a morale note about a citys well being.
Banks county court adjourns with Judge Brand, Solicitor Tribble, and Cort Stenographer Knight returning home. A brief two day session cleared the docket, with very little business before the court. Next week Judge Brand will hold court in Franklin County, and the docket is expected to be heavy, with a term likely in two weeks.
A letter extols Devoe paint claiming efficiency and lower cost per coat while comparing to rival paints. It references Mr Bara Ratuniell of Williamsport Pa and claims Devoe lasts longer and covers more. Also notes Athens real estate assessments predicting larger city growth next year and tax increases.
A new Athens branch of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union is organized with officers President Mrs. D. J. Burnest Recording Secretary Mrs. H. L. Martin Corresponding Secretary Miss Mary Harper Treasurer Mrs. H. C. Conway The group plans two monthly meetings a business session and a social gathering and hosts a white ribbon tea at Mrs. D. D. Quillian's home.
Community members rally to organize a city fair and carnival this fall. Organizers call for broad support and practical planning to ensure a successful event benefiting local groups and residents.
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