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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1907
Page
4
The North Georgia Fair opens in Athens on Tuesday with strong support from merchants asked to close noon to attend. Officials urged local businesses to back the fair, highlighting reduced rail rates and a grand trades display to benefit Athens’ economy and future growth.
The South shows strong demand for Uncle Remus Magazine with proof of widespread interest beyond a single issue. Publishers note growing readership and anticipate additional releases to meet public appetite in the region.
The piece argues a Roosevelt dominated convention could push a monarchic federal power, threatening states' rights and prompting a constitutional struggle. It urges the Democratic stance to defend state powers, while noting a coming campaign issue and rising white paper shortages, including scarce newspapers paper and rising prices.
The South has long been called The Solid South for party loyalty but now stands solid in finances. After a recent Wall Street money crash, the region avoided widespread impact thanks to prudent gains. Banks, industry, and agriculture show general prosperity with savers, larger business, and larger plants.
Mrs. B. E. Haddock of 311 Prince Avenue Athens Georgia urges kidney pills for backache. She credits Deans Kidney Pills with relieving long standing back pain, dark kidney secretions, and night disturbance after trying many remedies. Sold by H R Palmer & Sons and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo. Remember the name Deans.
The North Georgia Fair features a modern banner exhibit by the Athens Union Printers, Local No. 595, urging demand for the International Typographical Union label. Athens printers enjoy an eight hour day since Jan 1 1906 and maintain cordial relations with local employers.
Washington dispatch notes Arlington Cemetery as a major crow roost on the Atlantic coast. Beginning in mid October crows gather in the evenings, increasing through November, then moving to roosts on surrounding hills and woods. The process involves vast nocturnal arrivals, loud caws, and a nightly dispersion, with Arlington Cemetery serving as a central focal point for this migratory congregation.
New York October 29 Justice Dowling imposed six months in the penitentiary on Dr Walter E Gillette former vice president of the Mutual Life Insurance Company after conviction of perjury He had denied then admitted depositing 5000 in a bank to influence legislation affecting insurance He was said to have heart trouble and a physician testified imprisonment could be fatal.
Advertises Dr Shoop's Restorative as a fast cure for stomach, heart, and kidney troubles. Claims relief comes from restorative action on the stomach's controlling nerves, with physicians endorsing its quick effects.
Washington dispatch notes nine states vote next Tuesday with governors chosen in Maryland New Jersey Rhode Island Massachusetts Kentucky and Mississippi while Pennsylvania Nebraska and New York select minor state officers. Maryland focuses on election laws. New Jersey and Rhode Island face expected party outcomes. Massachusetts split factions threaten Guild’s GOP re election. Mississippi confirms Democratic primary results. Kentucky contest draws national interest. Pennsylvania sticks to party lines. Nebraska elects a supreme court justice and university regents. New York sees fusion on county ticket amid Republican criticism. municipal races pick up in major cities including Cleveland San Francisco Cincinnati Columbus and New York City.
An old advertisement notes DeWitt's Little Early Riser Pills are sold by all draggists as a popular patent remedy.
Montgomery report says the legislature may pass a state prohibition bill in its next special session. Speaker A H Carmichael plans to present it with strong backing, and Governor Comer is expected to support the measure. Birmingham’s results are seen as boosting certainty for prohibition. A separate note mentions Dr Wing’s New Life Pills marketed at 35c by W J Smith & Bro and Palmer & Sons drug stores.
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