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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1909
Page
5
Care in preparing food and purity laws spotlight Quaker Oats as the cleanest ideal food for strength of muscle and brain. Experts note its oatmeal remains free from husks and specks, with hermetically sealed tins preserving freshness in hot climates.
Col T W Webb dies after weeks with pellagra at his Jefferson home. A leading local businessman and political supporter, he served on military staffs for Governors Allen D. Candler Joseph M Terrell and Joseph M Brown. Funeral is planned for Wednesday in Jefferson.
Jefferson Georgia September 6. The Jefferson Camp Confederate Veterans No 1704 unanimously adopted a resolution denouncing the Senate Appropriation Committee for delaying the Service Pension bill after a state wide vote. Members will have committee names listed in minutes for descendants to know who opposed Confederate veterans. A separate note questions Chicago professors doubt regarding Dr Cool's North Pole discovery.
The piece argues that the Lord’s Prayer petition delivers believers from all evil, interior and exterior, urging active battle against sin with God’s armor. It contrasts outward trials with inward temptations and stresses girding faith, endurance, and fearless virtue, citing Jesus’ cleansing of the temple and Paul’s fighting faith.
Shake into your shoes to relieve painful smarting feet and corns. Allen's Foot-Ease is advertised as a universal comfort powder that makes tight shoes feel easy and cures sweating and swelling. Trial packages are free, with mail order available from Le Roy New York.
The Minnesota State Fair in St Paul begins with speeches by Senator Knute Nelson and Bishop Robert McIntyre, coinciding with Labor Day union activities. Exhibits across all departments appear strong, highlighting horses, livestock, sheep, swine, and crops. About forty thousand dollars in premiums are offered. Harness racing starts tomorrow.
Indian Harbor news reports Capt. Peary has reached the North Pole and is returning home. The Roosevelt expedition left New York July 6 1908, joined at Sydney July 17, with Peary’s crew including Col. Roosevelt’s party visiting Oyster Bay before sailing.
TheRoad to Success boasts health benefits and claims Electric Bitters will strengthen stomach, liver, kidneys, and bowels, enrich the blood, and invigorate the entire system. It suggests a vigorous body and sharp mind follow use and asserts affordability at 50 cents with guarantee by local outlets.
New York September 4 The article surveys a fashion season marked by fuller skirts and sleeves with pleats and gored patterns favored. It notes black and white combinations, luxe trims, and updated corsets, jackets, and hats, plus chic evening coats and new hosiery and belts shaping women’s wear.
Chancellor David C. Barrow of the University of Georgia returns from a week in the northeast Georgia mountains. He visited Rabun Gap and praised Rabun County High School under Prof A. J. Ritchile. Local booster B. E. Hodgson, active in educational improvements, accompanied the effort and aided in the summer projects.
On a lonely night Alex Benton of Fort Edward New York climbed Bald Mountain to a neighbor who suffered from asthma. He used Dr King s New Discovery which soon relieved the neighbor and later cured his son's wife of a severe lung trouble. The ad claims the medicine cures coughs colds croup hemorrhages and sore lungs and promotes hay fever grip and whooping cough. Prices 60e and 1 00 with trial bottle free guaranteed by W J Smith and Bro H R Palmer & Sons.
The Orphans' Homes appeal for help on their annual Work Day for the Georgia and South region. They describe neglectful conditions and urge the public to donate or contribute their full day’s work to assist destitute children and build useful citizens.
The annual convention of the National Association of Supervisory Postoffice Officials began in Chicago and will run through Thursday. Members include supervisory postal workers from major cities. L. E. B. Palmer of Pittsburgh presides.
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