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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
4
Mr Whittaker government milk expert spoke in Athens on dairy control and milk handling. He urged careful supervision of sales to ensure purity and sanitation, highlighting milk as a chief food for infants and children and the need to prevent disease through better management and distribution.
The piece urges Democrats to stop arguing about past events and focus on rebuilding the party for future battles. It argues that only a thorough reorganization can restore success after national defeats and aims to win the 1910 congressional fights and position for 1912 presidential prospects.
Both major parties filed sworn statements showing Republicans at just under 6 million and Democrats at about 1.8 million in campaign spending. The figures exclude local and outside money, indicating the race is increasingly costly. Andrew Carnegie questions tariffs, arguing infants can stand alone, while noting tariff walls hinder foreign market access and urging revision and reciprocity.
A Georgia newspaper lauds Governor-elect Joseph M. Brown for his plain, unassuming demeanor and aggressive public engagement. It notes his plan to visit nearly every county to better understand state conditions and promises a conservative, businesslike administration he believes will safeguard the interests of all Georgians. It also contrasts his leadership with political opportunism and endorses his capacity to govern without undue influence.
The German emperor faced open critique from his subjects in a peaceful yet pivotal upheaval. The world notes a new era as Chancellor von Buelow's proposals steer future state affairs, following a largely bloodless revolution that reshaped German politics and Kaiser’s restraint.
The state faces a one million dollar deficit with no revenue to cover pensions and expenses from reform measures. Calls rise for increased personal property tax, urging citizens to honestly report property values to restore credit and relieve municipal tax rates. Commissioner Lindsey notes pensions await funds but treasury shortfall halts payments.
The commission touring the nation faces criticism for a perceived pessimistic tone about farmers. North Carolina officials challenge a member’s claim that most state children lack proper nourishment, arguing such issues exist nationwide and that most NC children are healthy.
Savannah Press opinion touts North Carolina as a robust exemplar of Southern progress across textiles furniture mining and education. It lauds veterans of Sumter Gettysburg and Bentonville, notes hot blooded NC character, laments mountain cooking, and urges reformist initiatives led by George W. Vanderbilt. The piece shifts to Atlanta politics praising R F Maddox and lamenting former mayor Woodward’s drink problem while urging sobriety and public trust. Also promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy for readers over fifty.
Chicago 1908 fiscal record shows the Democratic National Committee receiving 620,644.77 and spending 619,410.06 with a year end balance of 84,234.71. Norman E Mack and Herman Ridder announce compliance filings in Albany listing 26,000 names and over 100,000 contributors from newspapers clubs collectors and other groups. Auditor Myron D King submits detailed vouchers by department including publicity bureau and speakers bureau with recommendations for improved systems to save funds.
Thomas Clarke aged 21, an employee of the Southern railway, died in Atlanta after being shot through the lungs in Stockbridge Friday night. Pneumonia developed after the wound, hastening death. An autopsy was held to recover the bullet. a suspect negro man is jailed in McDonough. Clarke was from Stockbridge and worked on the bridge crew.
Dissolve one package of any flavor JELL-O in a pint of boiling water. When partly congealed heat and light adding one cup whipped cream and six crushed macaroons. Whip thoroughly and pour into a mold. When cool it will jellify and serve with pudding sauce. JELL-O costs 10c per package at grocers.
The great Corn Exposition begins at the state armory with two connected buildings crowded by farmers from across the state. The event runs through Saturday evening with displays on corn and farming methods, premiums funded by national firms, county and school exhibits, an Indian village, state fish exhibit, and a state game exhibit under Dr. J A Wheeler. Total prizes and premiums amount to 10 000 dollars.
Ely's Cream Balm is praised as a tried and true family medicine, widely used in homes across the country. It promises quick relief from head cold symptoms and helps prevent colds from developing into chronic catarrh with a short course of treatment.
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