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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1908

Page

4

Roosevelt on the stump taft campaign critique

The Athens Banner comments on President Roosevelt joining Taft’s campaign with six speeches. It questions the presidential dignity and warns that a Roosevelt campaign tour could distort public perception. The piece urges Republican Chairman Hitchcock to issue a clear retraction to maintain fair election integrity.

Roosevelt Mr. Roosevelt Taft Teddy Nicholas Longworth Ohio

Taft criticized as weak campaigner in tariff clash

The piece argues Taft lacks stump effectiveness and misstates history in arguing against Bryan. It notes his claim that millions were unemployed under Wilson Gorman and links Coxey's march to the wrong tariff era, urging accuracy on dates and facts.

Taft Mr. Taft Bryan Cleveland Coxey Washington

Cotton School To Be Held Again At State College

The state college of agriculture plans to hold the Cotton School again next January. Last January’s session attracted over one hundred farmers who benefited from lectures and courses, gaining insight into state college work and farm problems. The upcoming program will add a second week of farmer training with more lectures and practical sessions.

State College of Agriculture State College Addiiion

Democratic Congress Crucial To Bryan Victory

In this campaign the election of a democratic congress is as vital as choosing the president. A democratic Congress would pressure tariff reform and relief from the Dingley tariff, with Bryan’s influence promising relief for citizens. Reports from Democratic headquarters in New York and Chicago boost hopes for a full democratic administration.

United States Congress Bryan New York Chicago

Debating Party Loyalty and Tariff Policy in the South

The piece argues some Georgia and Athens citizens may back the Republican ticket despite racial tensions. It contends the tariff robs the South, cites past panics under Republican administrations, and challenges northern wealth disparities tied to party power. It asserts the need to persuade Republicans toward democracy without crime in disagreement.

Roosevelt era panic dismissed by World yet Bryan feared by South

The piece argues that business survived seven years under Roosevelt and will not fear four years of Bryan. It asserts Republicans opposed Southern rights during Reconstruction and praises Democrats as defenders of Anglo-Saxon Southerners. It notes Taft supporters rebuke Bryan and urges rally to Bryan to rebuke Republican tariff policies and Southern affronts. It cites Ohio as leaning toward Bryan with farmers and workers siding with Democrats and the Hanna-Foraker machine collapsing.

North Roosevelt Bryan New York World Republican Party Democratic Party William H. Taft New York ‘Times Taft Times Ohio Mark Hanna Foraker

Publication of Contributions and Party Accountability

An analysis argues the Democratic Party bans corporate donations and caps individual gifts to ten thousand dollars, pledging publication of all contributions over one hundred dollars. It questions Republican funding practices, noting no explicit limits or public disclosure requirements for corporate contributions.

Democratic Party Bryan William J. Bryan Democratic Campaign Committee Republican Party le Antler Ste

Republicans constrained by secrecy on campaign funds

The author blasts the Republican stance on not releasing campaign contributions before the election. He notes large sums may be involved and contrasts with Democratic positions led by Bryan Parker and the party. The piece asserts voters deserve transparency and favors a clean politics vote.

Doan's Kidney Pills Help Athens Resident

J S Noland of Athens Georgia reports relief from backache and irregular kidney function after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He purchased the remedy at Police & Son drug store and notes a swift improvement in pains and overall condition.

Athens Bright Athena Strong Lumpkin Dean Police & Sona Milburn Buffalo New York United States Doan

Thomas W. Lawson Seriously Injured in Carriage Fall

Thomas W. Lawson financier is thrown from a basket phaeton near North Scituate Egypt Massachusetts while driving with his daughter Miss Bunnie Lawson. He is unconscious, bruised, with scalp wounds and suspected internal injuries. Arnold Lawson reports injuries not serious.

Egypt Mass Thomas W. Lawson North Scituate Lawson Dreamword Mr. Lawson Miss “Bunnie” Lawson Dougie Miss Lawson Dreamwold Arnold Lawson

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised By Farmer

A farmer from Rural Route 2 Empire da W A Floyd says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured two severe sores on hand and leg. He would mortgage the farm to obtain it. Available at W J Smith & Bro H R Palmer & Sons drug stores.

Empire W. A. Floyd Bucklen W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons Drug Stores

Methods To Eradicate Loose Smut In Oats

Andrew M. Soule outlines three treatment methods to prevent loose smut in oats. Describes sar solution, formalin treatment, and hot water care, detailing mixing ratios, soaking times, and practical notes for field use to improve yield by ten to twenty percent.

Landi Andrew M. Soule

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed by Andrew Schenck

Andrew Schenck of Ay rton Ontario praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for curing stubborn coughs and colds in his family over a year. The remedy is sold by H R Palmer & Sona Orr Drug Co Warren J Smith & Bro E C McEvoy L P Canning.

Germania Fire Insurance Co Andrew Schenck Ayrton Ont H. R. Palmer & Sona Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro E. C. McEvoy L. P. Canning

Bulgarian Czar May Proclaim Independence Amid Balkans Crisis

Paris reports Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria will proclaim independence and take the title Czar of the Bulgars in Tirnovo. Rumelia is to be included. Turkey is expected to resist, risking a Turko Bulgarian war. Ferdinand’s resolve appeared firm this morning.

Turkey Bulgaria Paris Balkan Tirnovo Ferdinand Rumelia Temps

JELL O Dessert Promoted As Quick Economical Treat

An advertisement touts JELL O as a dainty appetizing dessert that can be made instantly with boiling water and cooled. It claims seven flavors including lemon orange strawberry and cherry and notes a 10 cent package serves a large family. All grocers stock it and substitutes are discouraged.

Desard Jell-O

Russell Thomas to Make B16 Fight in Atlanta

Colonel Felder, attorney for the Thomases, denies annulment plans, says only Mrs. Thomas can initiate any action and must decide in person. He notes Russell Thomas has left Atlanta for south Georgia and Cuba, and that the couple are not underage.

Atlanta Speer&Thomas Thomas Thomas B. Felder Thomases R. K. Rambo W. A. Speer Speers Rambo Foundaton Colonel Felder South Georgia Cuba Russell Thomas Mrs. Thomas Peni Fent Mr. Rambo

Mrs Ada Croom Praises New Discovery Cure

Mrs Ada L Croom owner of the Croom Hotel Vaughn Mies says a severe cough and consumption seemed cured after using Dr King s New Discovery She reports three bottles brought a complete cure The remedy is sold by W J Smith Bro and H R Palmer Sons at cc and 1 00 with a free trial bottle offered

Ada L. Croom Croom Trotel, Vaughn, Mies H. R. Palmer & Sons Drug Stores

Roosevelt to stump for Taft in Fairview visit

President Roosevelt plans a series of six speeches from Atlantic to Pacific in support of Taft. Bryan counters with campaign stops including Des Moines Perry Tama and Chicago. In Nebraska, Fairview hosts voter attention as Go and local figures meet ahead of key events.

Fairview Lincoln Neb Roosevelt Taft East Ie Aly Rele Pacific San Francisco MW Bryan Chicago Aline Bryan Des Moines Perry Tama C Rapids Chien St. Laila Hin Sumlis Nebraska Reysa Democratic Eye Tdneeln St Duis Mo Mr. Bryan Havelock Burlington Railroad

Oklahoma funds aid Haskell in fight with Hearst

Guthrie residents and others raised 2000 dollars in support of Governor Haskell amid a dispute with W B Hearst's Oklahoma Times. An interior department official visited Guthrie to review Prairie Oil records connected to the case. The fight centers on Haskell suing Oner Gdict, editor of the Oklahoma Times.

Oklahoma Guthrie Okla The Oklahonst Times

A Jeweler's Experience With Foley Kidney Remedy

C R King a jeweler at 1 Virginia Ave Indianapolis reports severe kidney weakness leaving him unable to walk. After four bottles of Foley Kidney Remedy his backache and irregularities vanished and he could resume daily business. He claims previous remedies failed and recommends Foley's Kidney Remedy.

C. R. King Virginia Ave Indianapolis Tri Foley

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the Athens Banner J. Rowe Athens Daily Banner Post Office Ign Hitchcock Grover Cleveland Fts Frank Hitchcock Republican Committee Broughton Brandenburg Ftr New York Times Georgia South Party of Prosperity Grant Harrison Bryan IN Judge Parker Democracy Lst George B. Cortelyou Theodore Roosevelt Roe Party of Clean Politics Boston Tutt Dr. Soule Czar Alisa Esas Bears Castoria Orre Miss Speer Haskell Hearst
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