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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
7
Georgia reports Bryan winning by about twenty five thousand votes with Taft far behind. The piece notes Taft’s strong showing in the North and a landslide trend for Bryan in the South, with preliminary electoral tallies suggesting Taft may secure a large federal majority nationwide.
Society across two continents mourns Mrs Astor who died last Friday night ending a social dynasty. The New York World notes her birth, breeding and tact made her the leader of American society, a role now shared by several women as the social world broadens and grows.
The Lima Board of Health prohibits sale of cinnamon oil to children due to its injurious stimulant effects and contagious disease risks. Children, mostly girls aged six to eight, taste the oil using shared toothpicks, with ten to fifteen dipping at times.
An old ad promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a cure for distressing headaches caused by stomach distress. Free samples offered at H.R. Palmer & Sons, Orr Drug Co., Warren J. Smith & Bro, H.C. McEvoy, L. P. Canning's Bangor store.
The Presbyterian Synod of Georgia convenes in Athens at the Presbyterian church with ministers and elected elders from across the state. Rev J E Patton D D of Decatur opened with a sermon on the wondrous things of revelation, urging deeper scriptural study and righteousness to prevent national sins.
A fragment from a North Carolina letter describes illness and disability in Warrenton. It mentions swollen feet stiff joints and limited relief from remedies. The text references Buchka and Jim and hints at kidney trouble and seeking help or guidance.
Nashville governor Patterson, en route to Clarksville to close his campaign for governor, expressed confidence in the night rider district situation. He believes ring leaders are largely apprehended and did not announce his return to Union City. Union City brace for further raids as troops anticipate more action. A habeas corpus petition for night riders Watson and Marshall was denied, prompting a new petition and 200 warrants to be issued for about 100 suspects, including murder and masked assault charges.
Several hundred delegates and visitors gather in Jackson Mississippi for the annual fourth district Episcopal church mission conference. The event features a preliminary service at St Andrew's Church led by Rev Irwin H Carroll from Kyoto Japan with sessions slated Wednesday and Thursday and lists bishops from Mississippi Kentucky Tennessee and East Louisiana among the participants. A health note promotes Chamberlains Liniment for sprains with local merchants selling it.
The University of Georgia Glee Club held a meeting in Hanana Hall to discuss this year’s work and a likely Christmas tour of the state. The group, praised for recent successes, aims to expand membership and repeat last season’s bright reception as it seeks annual statewide performances.
A fragmented excerpt discusses a ship advertisement and implied public response. It mentions a "fan" and crowd sentiment toward a diamond hit, with unclear context and speculative framing of events.
The article details a disastrous blaze in a Georgia business district destroying multiple buildings, with losses in the thousands and insurance claims. It notes the Foster Grocery Company and Sandidge building as affected, origin traced to a cellar fire, and mentions the impact on property and occupants amid a large insurance assessment.
Winterville residents and visitors are listed in a fragmented society column. Mentions include Miss Dora Meyer, Miss Kytle Hagon, Miss Lois Arnold, Miss Peseta, and others visiting relatives, attending events, and noting returned travelers. Several short items reference birthday observances, church events, and neighborhood gatherings with mixed names and locations.
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