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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1908

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Rescuing Cotton Prices Heads of Farmers' Union Meet in New Orleans

The Farmers' Union gathers in New Orleans to plan a campaign to restore cotton prices, unite planters, and resist traders and market manipulators. Leaders urge harmony between farmers and business allies, warn against night riding, and call for decisive action to boost incomes and regional prosperity.

Urion Orleans Uist Farmers’ Union South Fall Cuttin Memphis Europe Standel Wiltol

Roosevelt Start Trouble In Tennessee Row

Knoxville message sums a heated feud between Senator Carmack and Colonel Duncan B. Cooper. It recalls Carmack’s sharp attacks on President Roosevelt, Roosevelt backing an opposition as his term neared end, and a luncheon interview arranged by Alfred Henry Lewis. Cooper then opposed Carmack, deepening long running tensions.

Knoxville Tenn Sentinel Senator Carmack Duncan B. Cooper Carmack United States Roosevelt Alfred Henry Lewis Lewis Cooper

The Wage War on Tuberculosis in Georgia

Atlanta officials unveil a statewide educational campaign against tuberculosis with a travelling exhibition. Ex-Governor Northen presides at Carnegie Library meeting where E G Routzahn outlines plans already used in Kentucky Alabama and Tennessee. The effort unites state county city officials medical societies clubs churches and other groups.

Atlanta Georgia W. J. Northen Carnegie Library E. G. Routzabn The Nations Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis Kentucky Alabama Tennessee

What Would You Do In Case Of A Burn Or Scald

In case of a burn or scald, relief steps should be prepared for any family. Chamberlain's Balm applied on a soft cloth will remove the pain and, unless the injury is severe, help the wound heal without leaving a scar. Sold by BHOR, Pitt er & Sons, Orr Drug Co, Warren J. Smith & Bro, McAvoy, L. P. Mor ny.

Chamberlain Bhor. Pitter & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro, i McAvoy L. P Mor Ny

Enthusiastic meetings held by the Roosevelt commission in Athens

The Commission on Country Life in America held a Wednesday Athens session with Dr. Bailey as chairman listening to farmers and citizens. Key speakers urged rural education road improvements and liquor control while noting the nationwide tour and future travel to the west and east.

Commission On Country Life In America Georgia Roosevelt Raleigh Athens L. H. Bailey Cornell K. L. Butterfield B. W. Allen Seaboard Depot University of Georgia Dorsey Bailey Lfe East Middle West Col I. C. Wade Cornelia J. M. Rogers Congress A. J. McMullan Hartwell State College of Agriculture J. Stovall Elberton College of Agriculture B. J. Edwards Monroe Gentry United States Department of Agriculture

Negro Man Dies From All Wounds At Seaboard Yard

John White a negro train hand in the Seaboard yard died after being run over by a switch engine. He had shifted cars, stepped back onto the mainline as the engine passed, was knocked down and the wheels passed over his foot, suffering internal injuries that proved fatal.

John White Seaboard

Gale Refining Co Locates Branch Here

Mr J C Rasbury of Atlanta representing Onif Refining Co visited Athens to establish a branch plant. He praised the city and local businessmen and noted the company competes with Standard Oil, bringing two similar goods handlers to Athens. A decision on location was expected today with a plant opening soon.

J. C. Rasbury Atlanta Onif Refining Co Rasbury Athens Standard Oil Co

Board of Stewards Named for Last Night Service

At the fourth quarterly conference of the First Methodist church a list of loan of stewards was elected for the new conference year. Names include J. N. Webb E. J. Bondurant J B R Crane Thos H Dozier and many others with D C Barrow D L Earnest as Sunday school superintendent and J D Moss heading Young Harris Memorial Sunday school. Also an advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Remedy for ages over fifty.

First Methodist Church J. N. Webb E. J. Bondurant J. BR. Crane Thos H. Dozier D. L. Earnest J. A. Fulcher E. D. Sledge B. R. Hodgson A. C. Holliday J. A.hunnicutt Cobb Lampkin D. F. Miller J. D. Moss D. H. Redfern Carleton Jester D. C. Barrow Thomas Comer R. B. Dixon A. W. Dozier A. C. Fears T. F. Green A. H. Talmage A. H. Hodgson H. T. Huggins Dupree Hupnicutt E. C. McEvoy R. L

Runaway horse injuries jolts Mr. Rogers on Lumpkin street

Yesterday afternoon about one o'clock Mr. J. M. Rogers cotton factor faced a runaway horse in front of the M G A building on Lumpkin street. The horse dashed toward the Methodist parsonage, the buggy wheel struck the curb sending Rogers to the ground. He escaped broken bones but was badly bruised and shaken, losing the buggy cushion which he asks to be returned by any finder.

J. M. Rogers Lumpkin Street

Southern Cotton Association Meets in Memphis Conference

Memphis Nov meeting of the Southern Cotton Association gathers growers merchants and others to discuss price declines and night riding. Leaders back holding back the crop and marketing gradually to lift prices with a warehouse receipts plan and minimum price of ten cents urged.

Memphis Tenn Harvie Jordan Southwestern Cotton Association W. J. Crawford Jordan Southern Cotton Association W. H. Gilbert Chicelot Ark James H. Malone M. R. Patterson Charles H Gay Montgomery Ala Thomas F. Gailor Tennessee W. P. G. Harding Birmingham Lee Richardson South America

City Bonds Sold for Water Works and Sewers for 75000

The mayor and council disposed of seventy five thousand dollars in water works and sewer bonds. Capt James White of the city purchased the issue with payments scheduled from December to March. The city may retain fifteen thousand dollars to sell to the sinking fund. Work on sewer lines will begin once material arrives and waterworks extension may start early next spring.

James ‘White Capt. White Bond Commission Capt. White Fe

Morse Denied Bail in Fifteen-Year Federal Sentence

New York November 11 bail was denied to Charlie W Morse financier sentenced to fifteen years hard labor by the United States circuit court of appeals. He remains at Tombs prison at least until December 3 when writ appeal arguments may occur. His counsel may renew after filing a bill of particulars.

New York Charlie “W. Morse United States Circuit Court of Appeals Tombs Morse Aulants O Dell

Governor-Elect Grown Speaks in Milledgeville

A governor elect speaks in Milledgeville urging Southern leaders to push cotton prices back to ten cents by November to secure the region’s financial future. The remarks touch on cotton growers bankers and merchants amid concerns about the South’s economy.

Grown Milledgeville

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Charles S. Barrett New Orleans Potone Rio Grande Valigrie Packenham R. L. Blackwell John P. Fort Smith Walton County Merrill State Normal School A. Rhodes State, Normal Walter B. Hill Celeste Parrish R. C. Orr Knox Institute L. 8. Clark Gale Refining CO Board OF Stewards WIGHT First Methodist Church Stewards Foley Poley sLumpkin Street James White Win
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