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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1909
Page
4
The Athens Banner lists subscription prices and delivery terms for the Athens Daily Banner and Weekly Edition. Rates include 5 dollars per year for the daily, 2.50 for six months, 1.25 for three months, and 0.10 per week, with weekly and Sunday editions at 1 dollar per year or 0.60 for six months. Cash in advance. remittances by express, money order, or registered letter.
The piece criticizes past state education funding prioritization, urging Georgia to match Oklahoma in supporting state normal schools. It argues for at least fifty thousand dollars for maintenance and fifty thousand for an auditorium, plus a combined building with a recitation hall. It notes local support, calls for faculty raises, and links improved roads to wider educational and economic benefits.
The Manner notes growing public interest in Georgia for better roads through the Good Roads Movement. Local observers describe renewed attention by citizens and officials, signaling momentum toward improved transportation infrastructure and policies.
The General Conference of the Methodist Church South plans to elect new bishops in Asheville, North Carolina next year. Mortality has struck the college of bishops hard since the last gathering, with five bishops having died. The vacancies suggest a heavy workload for remaining bishops, though the church expects vigorous, capable leaders to be chosen.
The Georgia Court of Appeals ruling on near beer cases from Waycross and Thomasville clears up many points of doubt. It confirms most Athens mayor council ordinances are valid and states municipal courts have authority to try offenders for keeping intoxicants for sale even when state law covers similar grounds.
The Florida House killed the negro disfranchisement bill, stamping lawmakers as farsighted. The defeated measure sought a constitutional amendment to require only white male voters, directly challenging the Fifteenth Amendment and risking nullification if enacted. Florida should pursue lawful means to regulate franchise by race.
Cotton has surged in days past moving from ten cents to eleven cents per pound. Producers hold limited stocks, often kept for better prices, after eight months of compelled sales at low rates.
The piece argues for improving a key route into Athens to boost cotton profits and local wealth. It envisions farmers planting less land, selling cotton at eleven omata, and a permanent highway drawing wealthy visitors for recreation and trade, predicting traveler traffic will spur future prosperity.
The ad touts Perry Davis Painkiller as a universal remedy for sprains burns and bruises and claims it relieves rheumatism neuralgia colds cramps colic and diarrhoea. It promotes two bottle sizes 35 and 60 cents and urges buyers to ensure they get the Perry Davis product from their druggist.
Harry Thaw and his mother Mary Copley Thaw issued statements denouncing Clifford W. Hartridge’s affidavit and prior claim of spending about 40000 dollars as hush money. Hartridge sues for about 70000 dollars in counsel fees and expenses, alleging no hush payments were made.
New York fashion notes from Paris week show fuller skirts and a revival of early Victorian styling. Silk cashmere gains, brocades return, and waistlines shift with princess gowns and coats, while collarless frocks and halo hats trend. Silk fabrics, syria scarfs, and bronze footwear dominate shops as designers push bold trims and net sleeves.
An Athens resident Mrs J D Garrison commends Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble relief after trying various remedies. She details back pain fatigue and irregular kidney secretions improving after two boxes. Sold by Palmer & Son with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as agents. price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra held a levee at St James Palace with guests arriving from noon as crowds gathered in the park and streets. The spring court season opens with Buckingham Palace on June 11 followed by Windsor garden parties. a third court may be held due to many presentation applications.
New York enters a transition from an old historic burg to a modern city with new buildings and stricter rules. The Five Points Industry site is demolished to make way for business use while the city shifts away from cherished landmarks. Police anecdotes and theater law debates mix with plans for a Hammerstein vaudeville act featuring an ape, stirring public interest and industry concern.
Delegations of Knights Templar from Pennsylvania New York New Jersey and Maryland descend on Philadelphia for the fifty sixth annual Grand Commandery conclave over three days Five thousand uniformed Templars expected in the grand parade with business sessions elections and installation ceremonies at the Academy of Music elaborate entertainment planned for visitors.
Athens team left a favorable impression on the visitors, though the details are sparse. Report notes strong performances by local athletes and a close competition with the CGT squad.
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