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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1907
Page
8
Rabbi J Koplowitz urges teaching Hebrew to access the Bible in its original tongue. He cites Hebrew as essential to morality, spirituality, and civilization, arguing translations fail to capture the holy spirit and that master Hebrew writers include Christians.
The speaker urges offering opportunities to students especially those who intend to dedicate their lives to preaching and studying the Word of God. Hebrew language study is urged as essential, claimed to merit as much as Latin and Greek, and a duty not to shirk.
The Athens mayor and council reelected Board of Health members Dr. W. B. Conway and ward representatives J. H. Dorsey G. E. Stone T. J. Scott and T. W. Reed. The annual report praised sanitary conditions and noted measles and mumps cases. It urged birth reporting ordinances and a city crematory, with recommendations referred to the health committee.
Athens merchants promote Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted cure used for over a third of a century. The preparation is pleasant when mixed with water and sugar and is sold by local druggists in Athens, Georgia. The note adds that once the new hotel is finished Athens will be the state convention city.
The Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index reports 22 new corporations with aggregate minimum capital stock of 1,026,400 and wide modern development across Georgia and Alabama. Planned projects include hotels in Augusta and Athens, school buildings in Ensley and Woodlawn, and numerous plants, jails, depots, and utilities across multiple cities.
Chicago May 23 The wheat market opened with a dramatic drop as prices tumbled amid massive selling and liquidation. Heavy buyers were undermined by bearish sentiment and miscel laneous factors. John Barrett emerged as a leading early buyer before the slump, with analysts estimating a yield drop versus last year.
Lexington May 23 jury acquits James Hargis of Breathitt county in the Jackson town marshal murder case of James Cockrill. Judge Parker rebukes sheriff for disruption as Hargis greets the verdict with a smile and claims faith in a fair jury amid strong Democratic influence in Breathitt politics.
Howard Gould offers one million dollars to his wife to obtain a divorce with terms including relinquishing claims to his estate and dropping the Gould name. The offer, first made during the Goulds’ marital troubles, remains standing but unlikely to be accepted amid ongoing police investigation into the alleged scheme and bureau setup.
Notice announces intent to apply to Georgia General Assembly in June 1907 for approval of an act authorizing Athens Clarke County to issue seventy thousand dollars in bonds. Funds would buy school property erect new buildings repair and improve school facilities within Athens city limits and support educational uses.
In a letter from Key West patrolman Roland Dry relief from rheumatism is claimed after using Chamberlin Pain Balm. He reports severe pain for over two years, then rubs nightly for about two weeks cured him, with no symptoms for more than eight months. Available from local Athens merchants H. Stovall & Sons and others.
In Columbus Enquirer dated report the Athens city leaders led by Mayor Chappell join a state gathering of Georgia mayors amid ceremonial duties and city affairs.
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