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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1913

Page

7

Address of Prof Evans on Memorial Day at University chapel

Prof Lawton B Evans delivers Memorial Day oration at the University chapel. He honors Confederate heroes led by Robert E Lee and Jefferson Davis, praises Southern sacrifice, recalls Clarke County war losses, pays tribute to Southern women, and calls for renewed devotion to their cause.

University Chapel Lawton B. Evans Confederacy Achilles Peter the Great Napoleon Arthur Lincoln South Astory Robert B. Lee Lee Fation William Tell Switserland Robert Emmett Ireland Robert Burns Scotland Garibaldi Italy Saul Israel Calhoun Jeffren Davie Orda Senate Mr. Davis Montgomery Jefferson Davis Andersonville Benjamin H. Hill Georgia Athens National Capitol Davis Stonewall Jackson Albert Sidney Johnston Shiloh Joseph B. Johnston Stuart Hampton Morgan John Gordon Poeress Clarke County Henry Grady Thos. R. R Bath Fredericksburg Howell Cobb Congress House of Representatives Treasury Congress of the Confederate States Virginia Lving

Grand jury calls for resignations of county commissioners

A Sunday Banner report adheres to a grand jury resolution urging county commissioners to resign if they cannot work harmoniously. Rumors say Commissioner Pittard may resign amid public scrutiny. resolution notes improved county condition yet persistent friction on the board and calls for unified service.

Grand Jury Pittard Joseph M. Hodgson Board of County Commissioners Era Pitttard

The Coming Time by Gila Wheeler Wilcox and Southern Outlook

A reflective piece links uplifting leadership ideals to compassion and nonviolence, invoking cultural motifs and religious imagery. It contrasts a hopeful future with forebodings of war while urging humane governance and harmony with nature.

Krishna Buddha Christ Map Beast Gila Wheeler Wilcox

Awards listed for Athena Ladies Garden Club fall display

Premiums offered by merchants and individuals for the club’s fall display are detailed, with prizes from Athens Electric Railway Co, Empire Chemical Co, Athens Herald, and many local sponsors. Submissions to premium lists close by May 1, including cash, gifts, and photo prizes for participants.

Athens Ladies’ Garden Club Athena Ladies’ Garden Club Ladies’ Garden Club Athens Electric Railway Co Empire Chemical Co A.M. Boyle T. H. McHatton C. A. Rowland M. T. Summeriin B. K. Lumpkin Chas. Ball Henry West Athens Ice and Coal Co King-Hodgson Co Athens Herald E. F. Miller Ee Cash Grocery J. W. Barnett A. V. Clifton Doven Alva Harris EB. R. Hodgson, Jr Michael Bros the McGregor Co John Bowden Griffeth Implement Co Bernstein Bros A. H. Davison Chas. Stern Co E. H. Cooley B. H. Dosey W. A. Carlton Bailey Supply& Co Isham Abney Frank H. Bowden Concord van Deadwyler

Only 54 Locker Clubs in Georgia

Atlanta April 26. There are 54 locker clubs operating in Georgia per reports to Comptroller General Wright by county tax collectors. Each club pays a $500 yearly license tax to the state, with returns filed through the county tax offices.

Atlanta Wm. A. Wright

Taxes. Georgia looks to state tax reform amid deficit

Special to the Banner from Atlanta reports Georgia's income at about 6.5 million dollars, barely meeting city needs. The piece notes a deficit from past legislative appropriations, a 100 percent expense rise in 15 years, and hints at forthcoming proposals by Governor Brown and Governor Slaton to create county tax assessor boards and a state board of equalizers to address the imbalance.

Atlanta Slaton Anenene General Assembly Legiala Hom

Banks Have More Money Than Ever

Atlanta banks report deposits about half a million dollars higher than six months ago and growing at roughly one million dollars a year. Despite tight money talk, rates have risen to five year highs as bankers weigh causes from the Balkan War to tariff revisions.

Atlanta Georgia

Athens Humane Society seeks horse care reforms

The Athens humane society asks mayoral support for police access, urging removal of open bridles and overwork limits. They advocate Sunday rest for horses and mules, proper feeding and watering, and warn that cruel treatment is a crime. Citizens urged to report cruelty to 1215 or 192.

Athens

Dr King's New Discovery Promised Relief for Colds

Advertisement urges readers with persistent colds to try Dr King's New Discovery as a relief remedy. The copy emphasizes the product's effectiveness and appeal to customers seeking quick symptom relief.

Dr. King

Riwagwase Liniment Noted For Horse and Family Use

The fragment references Riwagwase Mi tang Liniment as a household remedy kept for family sprains and accidents, and mentions its use on horses. It presents a rural farm context with a claim of affordability compared to other products.

Greensporo

Michael Leads Millinery Praise From The Millinery Review

The Millinery Review of Fashions in New York notes a Athens firm advertisement featured on the Daily Banner front page. It praises the display of bats and drages by value and the appeal of the Michael house advertisement. The critic calls the whole advertisement particularly well displayed.

Millinery Review of Fashions New York Union Ite Michael Athens House of Michael

Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Athens Letter

Mrs Glennie Marlow of Athens Georgia testifies to a kidney pills remedy improving her daughter from age two and restoring health after months of illness. She claims personal benefit and urges others to try the treatment. The piece notes Athens' rose season approaching and the city’s beauty.

Athan Yiane Glennie Marlow B. Jackson St. Athens Dean Teen Fm Poble

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