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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1909

Page

2

Contrasting Othello: Booth and Salvini in Shakespeare

The piece compares Edwin Booth and Salvini in their Othello readings, noting Booth’s noble, mournful Moor refined by Venice’s culture and Desdemona’s trust, while Salvini’s Moor is ferocious and lacking spiritual depth. Booth’s tragedy is humane and principled, Salvini’s lacks sympathy, culminating in sharply different final scenes.

Salvini Mr. Booth Booth Alhambra Ile Vince Deademona Tendeyneus Salvinis Desdemona Caesar Shakespeare

Salvini and Booth as Othello Masters in Portraits

A critic contrasts Salvini and Booth in their Othello portrayals. Salvini's animalistic, shadow drenched vision clashes with Booth's historically grounded interpretation, framing the debate over which is true to Shakespeare. The piece weighs art history, performance, and the essence of tragedy.

Salvini Desdemona Karnak Luxor Booth Venice Shakespeare

New Life Pills Promote Health for All Women and Girls

Dr. King's New Life Pills advertised as the world's best remedy for sick and nervous headaches. They claim to purify blood, strengthen nerves, and build overall health. Available for 25 cents at W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons.

Dr. King New Life W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Birmingham Decorates for Taft Visit

Birmingham Alabama greeted President Taft with mass bunting and flags. Taft toured the city after breakfast, spoke from a Capital park stand, and dined with business leaders at luncheon. Thousands gathered as trains brought crowds and the streets rang with applause.

Birmingham Ala Taft Capital Park

Foley's Honey and Tar Advertisement Claim

No case on record of a cough or cold causing pneumonia after Foley's Honey and Tar. It stops coughs and breaks up colds quickly. Refuse any but the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar in a yellow package. Contains no opiates and is safe and sure, sold by all druggists.

Foley

Army of the Tennessee reunion opens in Columbus Ohio

The thirty ninth annual Society of the Army of the Tennessee reunion begins at the Great Southern hotel in Columbus with large attendance including national figures. Gov Harmon and Mayor Bond welcome visitors as Gen James G Wilson delivers the annual address. Mrs Harmon hosts a reception for attendees. banquet tonight and business sessions tomorrow. An ad from Louie Hite of Danville Illinois promotes Foley's Kidney Pills.

Columbus Society of the Army of the Tennessee Great Southern Harmon State of Ohio Bond James G. Wilson Viators

Panama Celebrates Independence Day Across City

In Colon and other Panamanian towns a general holiday was observed today for the anniversary of Panama independence. Many American employees of the canal commission and Panama railroad joined the celebrations marking the occasion.

Colon Panama Canal Commission Panama Railroad

Dairymen And Live Stock Breeders Meet In Athens

The Georgia Dairymen and Live Stock Breeders Association will hold its 1910 annual convention in Athens on January 26 and 27. The meeting was set at Macon with Prof. M P Jarnagin of the State College of Agriculture present to invite the group to meet in Athens. The state college and city aim to provide a pleasant and beneficial visit, advancing Georgia as a leading cattle rising and dairying state through planned programs and exchanges among prominent Georgian citizens and agricultural leaders.

Macon State College of Agriculture Association Athens Georgia Dairymen and Live Stock Breeders’ Association M. P. Jarnagin Georgia State College of Agricultures City of

Many Machines Entered for Athens Atlanta Run

The Athens Atlanta run grows popular as entries pour in for the car event ahead of the Atlanta show. Two entry classes set six or seven hour travel limits with pacemaker rules. Fresh changes shift Augusta and Athens start times to improve comfort and reduce traffic.

Atlanta Augusta Athens Augusta Cara Athens-Atlanta Gate City Fullilove Messrs Ren Eppes Hood Winder Walter Bishop The Constitution Num

Certificate claim for Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy

An advertisement certifies that all druggists may refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure a cough or cold. It claims to stop coughing, heal the lungs, and prevent pneumonia or consumption without opiates. The genuine product comes in yellow packages. substitutes should be refused. Sold by all druggists.

Foley

Ambassador White Coming Home For Transfer

Paris reports Henry White the retiring American ambassador left New York with his family. First Secretary Blanchard remains in charge until Robert Bacon arrives as the new ambassador, expected about the start of the year.

Paris Henry White New York Blianchard Robert Bacon

Kansas education conference opens in Topeka with statewide delegates

County superintendents from across Kansas gather in Topeka for the annual Educational Conference. State Superintendent Fairchild presides as Ada WU Hitchcock Beloit Mary H Lewis Winfield George Snoddy Emporia John F Eby Topeka and C EF Rariek Stockton present papers and addresses.

Topeka Kas Kansas Fairchild Ada WU. Hitchcock Beloit Mary H. Lewis Winfield George 8. Snoddy Emporia John F. Eby C. EF. Rariek Stockton

NEW HIGHWAY PROPOSAL GAINS SUPPORT IN ATHENS AREA

The Banner urges building a highway from Athens to Commerce to connect with the national system. Citizens endorse the plan and commerce chamber leaders pledge backing. City and county leaders are expected to contribute to the project, which aims to boost growth and attract visitors and home seekers. The plan will be advanced at the chamber of commerce meeting.

Athens Commerce Atlanta Journal New York Herald Chamber of Ecommerce Chamber of Commerce

Rheumatism Cured In a Day by Doctor Detchon

A patent remedy claims to cure rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days with a single dose. The ad asserts immediate relief and explains the medicine targets the cause, with benefits noted after the first dose. Priced at 75 cents and 1.00, sold by JL P Canning at Clayton and Jackson.

Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Coughs Quickly

An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick cough cure that strengthens the lungs and treats colds. The label urges buyers to get the genuine product in a yellow package and notes it is sold by all druggists.

Foley

Logal Educators Appointed Delegates to Milwaukee Meeting

Governor Joseph M. Brown names delegates from Georgia to the National Association for the Promotion of Industrial Education for the Milwaukee December 2 to 4 meeting. Athens representatives include Chancellor Barrow, President Branson, J J C McMahan, T J Wooster, Andrew M Soule, and Pred Orr. They expect to present papers on important educational matters.

Joseph M. Brown National Association For the Promotion of Industrial Education Milwaukee Empire State South Athens Avanta David C. Barrow The University B. ©. Branson State Normal J. J. C. McMahan T. J Wooster Andrew M. Soule State College of Agriculture Pred Orr Association

Croup Flares In Early Winter Demand For Cough Remedy

The piece notes croup is common in dry cold early winter and advises parents to have Chamberlains Cough Remedy ready. It claims many mothers keep it on hand and that it never disappoints, with sales through all dealers.

Georgia Daughters of the Confederacy hold fifteenth annual convention

West Point Georgia hosts the fifteenth annual convention with three days of sessions. Delegates from all state chapters attend as greetings and reports open the morning. Alice Baxter of Atlanta presides. West Point Woman's Club serves lunch, with Hort Tyler chapter organizing further entertainment.

THE Confederacy West Point Georgia Daughters of the Confederacy Misa Alice Baxter Atlanta Hort Tyler

More Vacancies on the Supreme Bench

The death of Justice Peckham accelerates the looming reconstruction of the U S Supreme Court President Taft may soon fill several vacancies as aging justices thin out The West and South likely supply new appointees with Brewer and Harlan seen stepping down together while Ely's Liquid Cream Balm ad rounds out the page at week end.

Washington, D.C Peckham United States Supreme Court Justice White Supreme Bench White Holmes Day Moody Supreme Court Taft Melville W. Fuller Harland Ia Justice Brewer Brewer Harlan Fuller West South Justice Harlan Kentucky Kansas Ohio Valley Mississippi Country

Enthusiastic Georgia reception for automobilists in Commerce

A 3500 strong audience gathered in an open air Commerce meeting Tuesday night to honor the New York to Empire City of the South road run makers the good roads movement and its sponsors Judge Hamilton McWhorter urged lasting support noting the movement will grow as a public highway benefits the greatest number of people He praised newspapers for backing the effort and predicted wide communal gains across Georgia and the South.

Commerce Georgia New York John N. Holder Jefferson Newman Hamilton McWhorter Athens Empire City New York Herald Atlanta Journal South

Dyspepsia Survivor Credits Electric Bitters Triumph

Mrs James Duncan of Haynesville Maine calls dyspepsia her lifelong foe and credits Electric Bitters with a complete cure after doctors failed. At 70 she now enjoys robust health, claiming relief from indigestion appetite loss and kidney issues. Sold by W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.

James Duncan Haynesville W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

South Carolina Congressman Pushes DC Prohibition

Anderson SC, Nov 3 Aiken Wy att F. of the seventh district introduces a plan to seek prohibition in the District of Columbia at the next Congress session. He notes prohibition has benefited other regions and argues it should be enforced in Washington as the seat of government.

South Carolina District of Columbia Anderson 8. C South Wyatt F. Aiken Aiken House Mr. Aiken Washington

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