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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1907
Page
4
The Athens Banner details newspaper subscription rates and discusses Democratic Party stance on government ownership of railroads. It cites Mr Bryan and the Washington Herald, noting support for government control as a step toward reforms, while ownership remains unlikely.
National committeeman Dahlman outlines Bryan proposed platform items including campaign finance oversight, curbs on presidential power, a clear stance on railroad regulation without government ownership, states rights advocacy, naval and army expansion, and direct election of senators. Georgia essay extols apples as a money crop and potential enterprise in Habersham Rabun counties, urging investment in apple orchards for an economic boost.
The piece argues that if Mr. Bryan is nominated by the Democrats he will not campaign on government ownership of railroads. It suggests at most a call for government control rather than ownership.
The Athens Banner urges residents to favor home merchants, noting local shops match Atlanta prices and stock levels. A reader’s idea of clerks reporting demanded items aims to curb out-of-town shopping and bolster city prosperity. The paper praises recent discussions for improving merchant consumer relations and local welfare.
The Savannah News discusses the University of Georgia chair in forestry and urges federal action to protect forests. It warns of rapid deforestation, inadequate replanting, and increasing lumber consumption, urging coordinated efforts to preserve watersheds and sustain naval timber supplies.
Citizens unite to promote home trading and unified effort under Athena leadership to boost local commerce and work for a common goal. The collective aims to strengthen the city’s economy through shared enterprises and community cooperation.
A mother from Henrietta Pa recounts a five year eczema battle for her child. She credits Electric Bitters after consulting multiple doctors with no relief and says several bottles led to a complete cure. Sold by W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons Drug Stores.
Athens Hotel Company holds a city hall meeting to organize subscriptions for a $125,000 hotel on Mathews Lot at Lumpkin and Washington. Directors aim to raise funds immediately to lease property, build, furnish, and spur Athens' growth with a major hotel facility.
Colbert forms a new bank to save and strengthen the town. Officers include President W H Toole Vice President J I Colbert Cashier M W Collier and a list of directors. Capital stock is $25 000 and opening is set for an August date. Local booster tone praises solid backing and town need for a bank.
The piece extols Dr Hall's fearless, candid convictions on the South and the Union. It frames his work as a trumpet blast to Southerners and an eye opening revelation to Northerners about Southern intellect and loyalty to the Union.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills to keep bowels regular and avoid appendix issues. It claims gentle actions and guarantees by W. J. Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons Druggists, urging readers to try the product.
Trained nurses will meet in Savannah on the first of this month to organize a state association for protection and benefit. They will discuss matters related to the profession and seek to petition the general assembly to create a state registrar and possibly an examining board.
Augusta Ga May 7 Charlie Marris a negro was lynched near the Drake place about eight miles northwest of Thomson for shooting Hardin Pearson a prominent young farmer near Harlem Pearson who employed the negro fired five shots wounding him seriously A posse formed as news spread and the negro was captured about ten miles away He attempted to escape into a swamp and was killed by a volley His body not recovered while Sheriff Hawes investigates the case and Pearson’s condition remains grave
Mexander Benton of Rural Route 1 Fort Edward New York credits Dr King s New Discovery with curing his asthma and aiding his daughter in law s incipient consumption after six years of suffering He notes the medicine ended a terrible cough and eliminated the remaining symptoms His claim is endorsed as a reliable remedy by local druggists W J Smith and Bro HR Palmer and Sons The advertisement offers a 60 cent and 1 00 bottle with a free trial.
The RoFLOD mail carriers of the South district plan a meeting in the city on the 20th. Many members are expected to attend and a barbecue will be served at the fair grounds. Presidents Lindsey and White are slated to speak.
A five year old in Athens sustains a nail through the foot in a painful accident. Rail road schedules will be changed soon to improve service to Athens. Also a testimonial from James Armstrong of Atlanta touts Deans Kidney Pills for backache and urinary trouble with a call to visit H. Bo Palmer & Son for more proofs.
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