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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1908

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Peruna Promoted for Kidney and Bladder Trouble

Testimonials from Mr Sterling Fizer and Mrs Geo Simner praise Peruna and Manalin for kidney issues. They claim relief after months of suffering, and the ad explains kidneys’ role in cleansing blood. Readers are urged to purchase from druggists or send payment to The Peruna Drug Mfg. Co. Columbus Ohio.

FIZER Sterling Mia Geo. H. Simner Grant Ontario Dan Lexan Peruna Peruna Drug Mfg. Co Columbus Ohio

Harawa Day Benefits DAR Scholarship Fund

The Harawa has agreed to donate ten percent of Hous sales revenue on test Saturday to the Elijah Clarke Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The chapter funds a scholarship at The State Normal School, a worthy effort for Allenian supporters. A large patronage of the Hirivana on Saturday ensures this money.

Elijah Clarke Daughters of the American Revolution State Normal School Allenians Elijah Carkie

Health Board Works On New Ordinances

Chairman Bloomfield Dr R C Orr and City Attorney West lead a health board committee drafting several ordinances for council approval. The group expects at least six measures addressing key topics to help prevent sickness in the city this summer.

Bloomfield R. C. Orr West Board of Health

Professor R E Park To Deliver Monroe Academy Address

Professor Robert E Park of the University of Georgia has been invited to give the commencement address at Monroe Academy this month. Park, head of the university English department, is recognized as a leading Southern scholar and his talks are of high merit. The Monroe community and visitors will have the pleasure of listening to a magnificent address.

Robert BE. Park University of Georgia Monroe Academy Park University of Gear South Monroe

Governors appoint boards of visitors for state institutions

Atlanta May 1 Governor Smith named annual boards to inspect the state university the state school for the deaf at Cave Spring and the academy for the blind at Macon. The university board includes M L Brittain chair Atlanta A H Moon Buchanan George D L Pollock Rome Brotecant Ori­tehniara Savannah and George D Rucker Alpharetta. The Cave Spring panel lists HT Haynes chair Rome William B Kent Mt Vernon Dr G Pierce Atlanta E C Smith Roopville T S Shope Dalton G W M Simmons Cedar Town E P McDaniel Conyers J G Eubanks Union City J G Hunt Summerville Leon Hood Carrollton. The Macon academy board has Rh C McIntosh chair Quitman J R McKinney Macon A B Cook Fitzgerald T R Perry Sylvester John R Whitehead Albany Joseph H Andrews Atlanta W B McCants Winder J Lawrence Ashburn W H C Cunnington Arlington and R M Lanier Waycross.

Atlanta Conyers J. G. Eubanks Union City J. G. Hunt Summerville Leon Hood Carrollton The Academy For the Blind At Macon Rh. C. McIntosh Quitman J. Mc Kinney A. B. Cook Fitzgerald T. R. Perry Sylvester John R. Whitehead Albay Joseph H. Andrews W. B. McCants Winder J. Lawrence Ashburn W. H C. Cunnington Arlington R. M. Lanier Waycross

Judge Ha xell Clarifies Gov Smith Support In Georgia Race

Atlanta May 1 Judge Richard Ha xell of the Court of Appeals clarifies his position in the governor race denying any switch from his two years ago stance. He says his earlier remarks supported Governor Smith and he has seen no reason to change or apologize. The issue arose from a Lawrenceville paper misquoting him and many papers repeating it.

Atlanta Richard Haxell Court of Appeals The Telegraph Tan Hot Smith Lawrenceville Russell Capitol Srakt Sonvey Georgia

Atlanta Weighs Flat Near Beer License Tax

A May 13 report from Atlanta states a special near beer committee approved an ordinance to levy a $20 flat license tax on all near beer dealers. The tax is upfront, licenses issued via police committee and council, with conditions banning Sunday sales, minor service, and lunch treats. DeWitt's Little Early Risers ad appears in the text.

Atlanta General Council Police S Committee Police Committee

Executive Committee to Meet on Primary Election Managers

Chairman Mell will call a county executive committee meeting in the next days to select managers for the June 4 primary. The group will conform to state rules requiring appointment by the committee and aim for as much equal representation of opposing candidates as possible in naming the managers.

Mell County Executive Committee State Executive Committee State Committee

Jackson County Backing Brown Sees Brown Win Likely

A Jackson County prominent citizen visiting Athens stated Jackson County favors Brown in the gubernatorial race with an expected majority between six hundred and eighty and eight hundred. Friends of Joe Brown are confident of a strong victory in the county.

Jackson County Athens Brown Joe Brown

Rush on New Agricultural Hall Builds On Campus

Contractors press work on the University agricultural hall roof is nearly finished and interior plastering is delayed by lack of funds. Interior walls will be painted and completed when plastering money is available. Equipment funding awaits legislative action next month. The building should be ready for occupancy at the opening of the next September session with about two hundred agricultural students expected.

Agricultural Department

Funeral of Mrs. C. L. Payne

Yesterday afternoon at four o'clock the funeral for Mrs. K. L. Payne was held at the Pulaski Street residence. A large crowd attended as hymns were sung by a quartet and the sermon by Rev. L. G. Johnson, pastor of the First Methodist church. Interment followed at Oconee cemetery.

Pulaski Street K. L. Payne The Bay BE. H. Cooley Alice Burch Hudson J. A. Bradberry L. G. Johason First Methodist Church Payne Oconee Cemetery

Sore Nipples Relief From Chamberlains Salve

The notice advises mothers with sore nipples to apply Chamberlains Salve immediately after nursing and wipe before the next feeding. It notes nurses report best results and lists local sellers H. R. Palmer & Co, W. J. Smith & Bro, L. P. Canning, E. C. McEvoy, and Orr Drug Co.

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

Prohibition questioned in Wright endorsement for Brown

P D Wright of Lafayette announces support for Governor Brown, arguing prohibition should be set aside in Georgia politics. He condemns reform measures linked to Smith and railroads, and says opposition to statewide prohibition should unite voters. He cites economic distress and interstate regulation as core issues.

Registration and economic debate frame Georgia primary

In counties registration rises with May 25 closing near 1600 as voters prepare for the gubernatorial primary. A broad speech by Joe Brown argues for conservative business methods to unite capital and labor and boost cotton prices, industry, and railroad growth in the South.

Sprains Quickly Cured with Pain Balm

A short advert promises rapid relief for sprains by freely bathing the affected parts with Cham berlain's Pain Balm and granting absolute rest. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons, W. J. Smith & Bro., L. P. Canning, E. C. McEvoy, and Orr Drug Co.

Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sona W. J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning E. C. McEvoy Orr Drug Co

Practical course in home building proposed by Georgia State Normal School

The Department of Manual Arts urges a practical home building course for rural districts. Aimed at teaching teachers to design simple, hygienic country homes and to convey real, experience-based knowledge to rural families through country schools and local carpenters.

Department of Manual Arts Fred J. Orr Prof. Orr Georgia Georgia State Normal School

Judge R. M. Jackson of Oconee County Dies in Maxeys

Judge R M Jackson longtime Oconee County judge and founder of the Oconee County Bank died at his Maxeys residence after resigning as bank president two years earlier to live near his daughter and grandchildren. He founded the Bank of Maxeys and served as its president at his death. He was buried in the local cemetery.

Maxeys Oconee County R. M. Jackson Watkinsville Oconee County Bank Bank of Maxeys

A Large Increase in the University of Georgia Agriculture Dept

The agricultural department at the University of Georgia reports a large year increase. Seventy two students attend regular four year or one year courses in agriculture. An additional one hundred three farmers joined the winter Cotton School session in January. Professors remain busy guiding numerous department roles as the state college of agriculture proves highly successful from the start.

Agricultural Department University of Georgia State College of Agriculure

No Trip This Year Washington Trip Abandoned at Athens High

Athens High School will not sponsor a Washington trip this year. The decision followed poor student interest despite several years of the custom. The project shifts to student led home planning and construction education, emphasizing economy and practical carpentry in a school shop setting.

Athens High School Washington National Capital

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C.B. Fizer D. Alr Harawa State Normal Health Board R. E. Park DeWitt's Jackson Joe P.D. Wright Seabor Wright Lafayette P. D. Wright Seaborn Wright Joseph M. Brown People of Every Oftem Mr. Smith
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