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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1905

Page

4

Cotton mills shift power to the south and growth of manufacturing

The article notes a surge in southern cotton manufacturing with 483 mills erected in three years, 405 now operating in the south, signaling a decline in northern market dominance. It cites The Washington Post praising the South’s move from planting to processing and exporting, predicting continued growth and prosperity.

South Mason and Dixon United States The Washington Post New South New England

Y. M. C. A Interest Grows in Athens City

The Banner notes rising interest in the local Y M C A with expanded facilities and staff. A new physical director leads the gymnasium upgrade while a special student secretary boosts university programs. Religious activities gain focus and Sunday meetings attract more men, signaling a healthy city spirit.

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Keep to the Right and Push for Athens Railroad

The Banner urges Athenians to enforce the citys right side traffic rule amid growing streets and accidents. It singles out the Athens and Jefferson Railroad project, notes twenty thousand dollars raised locally, right of way in Jackson County, and the need to secure county rights to start the line.

Jackson County Athens Sautomobilists Dlangard Athens and Jefferson Clarke County Baldwin Chamber of Commerce Committee Bettla

Striking contrasts in social trends across nations

A long analysis contrasts death and birth rates in Cincinnati with Havre and France, noting rising typhoid but falling marriages and births. It compares Norway Sweden separation, Confederate dissolution, and a humane Swedish approach to separation, urging peaceful options and highlighting historical lessons.

Cincinnati Enquirer Pople United States Havre Cincinnati Rosevelt Rai Norway Sweden North

Georgia Port Rates Debate in Hoke Smith Campaign Card

Hon Joseph M Brown argues against Hoke Smith and the Georgia railroad commission, contending Georgia interior towns already enjoy lower port rates than South Carolina and Alabama. He cites Savannah and Charleston comparisons, cites tax return disputes with The Atlanta Journal, and defends commission actions on rate reductions while urging adherence to U S Supreme Court decisions.

Hoke Smith Atlanta Railroad Commission of Georgia United States Supreme Court South Carolina Alabama Charleston Augusta Athens Georgia Savannah Mobile Lambridge Columbus Americus Albany Macon Milledgeville Hawkinsville Rome Eufaula Montgomery Opelika Birmingham Anniston Gadsden Commission Acworth Hogansville Jonesboro Stone Mountain Norcross United States Census Bureau Railroad Commission Supreme Courts of the United States Old Gainesville Pope Brown Nebraska Congress Supreme Court Litmee Atlanta Journal Journal Company Journal

A Comersault by Locomotive at Devil's Dam

A northbound freight hit a farmer wagon at Devil's Dam near Zanesville Ohio. The engine derailed and plunged forty feet into the river, eight cars following. Engineer White Fireman McKee and Brakeman McDonald survived unhurt with minor injuries to Firman McKee.

Zanesville Ohio O. and L. K B. and O Devil's Dam Marietta White McKee Brakmson McDonald Thips Firman McKee

Hyomei Guaranteed to Cure Catarrh by Palmer & Sons

Hyomei is sold with a full guarantee by H. R. Palmer & Sons. The complete outfit costs 1.00 with an inhaler, dropper, and Hyomei bottle. If not cured, the purchaser may receive a full refund. the regimen involves inhaling four times daily for a few minutes to treat catarrh. An extra bottle costs 50 cents if needed.

H. R. Palmer & Sons Annals of Medicine H. RR. Palmer & Sons Catarth Nature

Mutiny Said To Cause Mikasa Accident At Sasebo

Victoria B C Oct 9 The steamer Tartar brought news from Japan that mutiny on the battleship Mikasa at Sasebo may have caused an accident. Associated Press writer Robert W Collins aboard the Tartar reported the tale had some currency in diplomatic circles. The story claims sailors tried to seize the ship as officers fled the magazine.

Victoria British Columbia Japan Sasebo Rober W. Collins Associated Press Washington Collins Tokio

Dr King’s New Life Pills Offer Quick Relief Said

Advert says plans to get rich fail from dyspepsia and constipation and promises Dr King’s New Life Pills remove matter and clogging, giving a new start. The copy mentions digestion aids and a fresh begin.

Dr. King Tney

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