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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1907
Page
7
The article explains fertilizer composition, detailing 10 to 16 percent available plant food per hundred pounds and the roles of phosphoric acid nitrogen and potash. It discusses ideal NPK ratios for cotton and grasses, cost considerations, and timing of applications including intercultural use before planting and during early growth stages.
Creditors of the estate of Miss Sarah Epps are urged to render accounts and settle debts by law. Administratrix Annie P. Epps, April 15, 1907. Also notices for Jo el B. Kennard estate, guardian appointment for Jennie O G Matthews lunatic, and a land sale under a 1904 deed by T. D Jones to S A Turnell in Athens. Sale to satisfy promissory notes totaling $566.58 plus costs. The Lucy Cobb Institute petition for expanded corporate powers and governance is filed in Clarke County.
A cluster of notices from Clarke County Georgia dated May 1907 includes petitions filed with the Superior Court, mentions of sale of wild lands in Ware County, guardianship hearings for Harris children, and an act to repeal the Athens Dispensary bill. The documents are certified by Clerk E J Crawford and Ordinary B Wingfield.
Officials will start laying Belgian brick pavement on Thomas street after securing right of way. Chief Engineer Lawrence has notified the city that plans bids and the contract will be let immediately. The project will improve that section and paving is expected to be finished before fall.
The remedy is praised as a trusted cure used for over a third of a century. It is prepared by mixing with water and sugar to form a pleasant drink and is sold by Athens Ga druggists including Palmer Smith Canning and Orr Drug Co.
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a quick radical cure for catarrh claiming it purifies the blood and strengthens the mucous membranes. It promises relief from headaches nasal symptoms and fatigue and offers samples from the Blood Balm Co Atlanta with bottles at one dollar through druggists or by express.
The Georgia diocese concludes a landmark convention that splits the church into a northern and a southern diocese. The northern area includes Atlanta, Rome, Athens, Macon, Columbus. the southern covers Savannah, Augusta, Albany, Waycross, Brunswick, Thomasville. Bishop C K Nelson may lead the new structure with Augusta to host the old diocese and Atlanta to be the seat of the new. The Richmond general convention will finalize the division this autumn.
Athens residents are improving homes with many permits issued by Building Inspector J. W. Barnett. Among the notable filings are ten houses for the Southern Manufacturing Company, a two room addition on Peters street, a four room residence on Pulaski street, and multiple one to four room homes and improvements across Milledge, Nacoochee, Hancock, Ga. R R, River and Ocogee streets.
Southern Intercollegiate track meet in Nashville was disrupted by a wreck delaying teams. Georgia will send a partial squad due to examinations. Events to resume next Saturday with several colleges expected to compete. several church and diocesan committees are listed in attendance and governance.
An old advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a gentle remedy to keep bowels regular and prevent appendix complaints. The guarantee comes from W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons, druggists, offering a two cent price.
University officials secured a Central of Georgia spur to the Lumpkin Street site for the new agricultural building. A station named University Station will be established near the main line, enabling costless drayage of building materials and potential passenger service, mirroring the Experiment Station arrangement.
In Atlanta on May 21 a gray haired man claiming to be Raymond Trustlow vows to marry Marie Love by June 6. Detected by ten detectives, he has sent notes and telephones promising a $100,000 fortune, while threats and attempted intrusions escalate as Miss Love stays guarded at home.
University cadets join the Atlanta ceremony honoring Gen. John B. Gordon with a military pageant. Maj. J. M. Kimbrough will lead the cadets and cadet officers will command units as they present a handsome appearance.
Dr. Born of the Tuck Building announces the first issue of stock in his life saving device. Limited shares offered to friends and investors with no gain motive, fully paid up and nonassessable, presenting a rare chance on a promising 20th century invention. Full information on inquiry.
The University baseball management plans a three game series with Winder to offset financial losses from canceling the last Tech game. The likely format has Athens, Winder, and Athens as the venues with both teams in fine condition and capable of drawing strong crowds.
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