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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1909

Page

5

Athens Georgia Lauded by Boston Educator for July Visit

Dr A E Winship praises Athens Georgia in the Boston Advertiser, calling its July weather favorable and the city a model of the New South. He highlights the University of Georgia founded 1785 opened 1801, the State Agricultural College, the Normal School, and the Peabody School of Education with future building plans. He notes vast state lands, Chancellor Barrow’s long service, and the progress of cotton and corn industries alongside education reforms led by President Soule and Dean DeLoach.

A. E. Winship Boston Athens Boston Advertiser Georgia New England America New South Henry W. Grady Grady State University of Georgia State Agricultural College State Normal School Peabody School of Education The State University of David C. Barrow University Texas Athens Istitutions Andrew M. Soule Agricultural College R. J. DeLoach Manchester England Atlanta Gulf Congressional District D. J. Crosby Department of Agriculture Washington DeLoach de Loach Globe New South Line A. BE. Winship

Georgia's New South gains through education and industry

A. B. Winship extols Georgia's agricultural colleges and 11 district schools, noting higher yields, cheaper livestock, and reduced fertilizer waste. He praises Athens and Atlanta for growth, praises the state university program, and forecasts educational-led prosperity transforming the South.

Deliver Us From Evil The Prayer and Its Demands

The sermon explores the Lord's Prayer deliver us from evil, urging active resistance to temptation. It cites David and Psalm 23, emphasizes watchfulness with prayer, and cites four ways God delivers, including swift removal, comfort in tribulation, strength to endure, and turning evil to good through faith in Christ.

Father Fowler David Christ Jesus Andrews Jesus Christ St. Paul

Electric Bitters Promises Health and Vitality for All

The ad touts Electric Bitters as the best health builder, claiming it improves stomach liver kidneys bowels purifies and enriches blood and energizes the whole system. It asserts vigorous bodies and sharp minds follow use and urges purchase for 60 cents with a guarantee by local dealers.

W. J. Smith & Bro Fi R. Palmer & Sons

Tribble Enters Race Against Howard for Congress

Col Samuel J Tribble announces bid to challenge Congressman Howard in the district voters primary next August Tribble a longtime Athens lawyer and former solicitor general says Howard has been generously paid without further service and he will meet voters to present his candidacy

Howard Banner Col Samuel J. Tribble Tribble Athens Western Circuit Posiney Franklin County University of Georgia Georgia Congressman Howard Congress

Train Kills Buggy Driver Near Auburn Georgia

Seaboard vestibule train arriving in Athens at 2 25 yesterday afternoon struck a buggy and killed carrier King. The horse and buggy were demolished, King died instantly from multiple injuries including a fractured skull. The mule escaped unhurt and the body was taken to Auburn for notification of relatives.

Seaboard Athens Auburn King Bugsy Mr. King

Arnica Salve Adverts and Household Hints

An old advertisement extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal healer for burns cuts and wounds, urging quick purchases from local druggists. The page also offers home tips on food storage rust removal wound care and domestic use of shellac naphtha paraffin and kerosene for cleaning polishing and preserving furniture and walls.

Allen's Foot-Ease Ad and Moral Script

An old newspaper clipping combines an advertisement for Allen’s Foot-Ease powder claiming relief for tired feet with moral exhortations about sin and salvation. It includes a free trial offer and a note about a Foot-Ease sanitary corn pad, followed by religious verses and a 1909 copyright line.

Allen Olmstead le Roy N. Y

Quaker Oats for Strength and Economy

Farmers report stronger farm hands and better work output by feeding Quaker Oats, praised for purity with no husks or specks. In hot climates the oats stay fresh in hermetically sealed tins, helping workers maintain vigor and efficiency.

President O'Brien Hask Passed Away

Michael J. O'Brien president of the Southern Express Company died late Saturday night at his New York home. Born in Baltimore he rose from wagon boy in Memphis to president, served as Confederate colonel and prisoner exchange commissioner, later private secretary, general manager, and finally head of the company. Funeral planned in Chattanooga with local office closed in tribute.

Michael J. O'Brien Southern Express Company New York Southland Mr. O'Brien Baltimore Memphis O'Brien Montgomery Ala Plant Chattanooga

Night on Bald Mountain

On a lonely night Alex Bouton of Fort Edward climbs Bald Mountain to help a neighbor with asthma using Dr King New Discovery. The medicine relieves and cures the neighbor and later his son’s wife for lung trouble. It is praised for throat cuts, hemorrhages, croup, fever, grip and whooping cough. Trial bottles free. guaranteed by W J Smith & Bro and A & Palmer Sons.

Bald Mountain Alex Bouton Fort Edward N. Y Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bro A. &. Palmer Sons

Seaboard Train Shot At In Georgia Corridor

Sunday night the Seaboard Air Line excursion train was fired upon between Winder and Bogart in Jackson County. Passengers and crew heard bullets and rocks strike a car but no injuries occurred. Authorities will investigate to identify and arrest the culprits.

Seaboard Air Line Jackson County Winder Bogart

Testifies After Four Years on Kidney Remedies

Carlisle Center resident writes that four years ago Foley's Kidney Remedy cured kidney trouble and since then there has been no recurrence. He declares continued health and urges others to try the remedy from all dealers.

Carlisle Center N. Y G. B. Bushans Foley Reloy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Genesee Pure Food Co LeRoy N.Y Dr, Winship Everies S. A. L. Vestibule Maily Bucklen Arnica Moses Baby Johnny Billie Bella H. R. Palmer & Sons Lord Jesus Christ Dietrick Lamade O'Brien Hask
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