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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1910
Page
5
New York fashion notes say the narrow skirt trend remains dominant for fall and winter. Paris dictates boxy coats, slim silhouettes, and fur trim with satin linings. American imitations adjust for fit and subdued trimming.
Severe strains on vital organs and machinery threaten breakdowns. A Kirkland Illinois woman credits Electric Bitters with preventing collapse during three months of extreme strain. She endorses the tonic, noting personal health restoration and strength, with 60 cents bought at local stores.
One hundred fifty criminologists from nearly all nations will depart New York to inspect leading prisons across the eastern and central United States. The ten day, 2000 mile tour is conducted under U S government auspices and ends with attendance at the International Prison Congress in Washington. South Carolina maintains local option in liquor questions despite statewide prohibition stance.
The Banner reports a Democratic convention at city hall where Tribble supporters disrupted the lawful party gathering. It argues the primary law and white supremacy remain central, urging Democrats to unite behind Dr. Howard as the regular nominee and reject independent run.
Editor Thomas I Todd replies to a card by Mr Fears and Mr Hailey regarding poems published by the Tribble Club. He explains club members funded printers and that the copy was marked Published by the Tribble Club. He takes responsibility for all poems written.
Oswego New York resident A Cooper recalls years of night coughing until Dr. King’s New Discovery relieved the problem completely. The remedy is promoted for stubborn colds, coughs, asthma, hayfever and related ailments with a money back guarantee and trial bottle offer.
Boston marks its 280th anniversary as flags fly on public buildings. The story recalls Winthrop's colony founding July 1630 and the 1630 transfer of settlers from Charlestown to Trimontaine, renaming the town Boston after Lincolnshire.
An advertisement promises “A Man of Iron Nerve” with Dr King’s New Life Pills described as regulators that sharpen brain and body. It mentions availability at H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bros with a stock note of 250 units.
Sharpaburg Md Sept 17 The Indiana monument and markers on the Antietam battlefield were dedicated today before a large crowd Governor Marshall of Indiana gave the principal address Other participants included author Meredith Nicholson Indiana Antietam commission president W W Dougherty and Brig Gen George B Davis who accepted the memorial for the Secretary of War
A Watertown man credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with curing ten years of eczema after 15 doctors failed. The ad praises the salve for skin eruptions and wounds and notes 26 cents at local stores. Georgia welcomes the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows to Atlanta and wishes guests a pleasant stay in the Gate City of the South.
The late Julius L. Brown leaves about $100000 to the Georgia School of Technology to fund a Julius L. Brown chair of electricity and chemistry with income to support the department. Half of his estate goes to his widow for life and after her death the remainder is split three parts to Tech and one part to Governor Jos. M. Brown. The will also provides monuments to his parents and revokes bequests to General Phillips and Col Trammell due to political history.
The promotion claims Foley Kidney Pilla cures disease and boosts vigor for backache headache nervousness loss of appetite sleeplessness and general weakness due to kidney or bladder disorders. Sold by all druggists.
An Army Commissary Department exhibit at the Domestic Science and Pure Food Exposition in Madison Square Garden displays meals for soldiers priced from 17 to 10 cents, claiming meals rival top hotels. The display includes model laboratories and kitchens, modern cooking methods, and labor saving devices, as the fair opens for the week.
Claiming Foley's Honey and Tar is safe for children the ad touts a yellow package and asserts no opiates or narcotics are contained. It markets the product as genuine medical relief for kids.
Tomorrow, Misa Marie Bagg, daughter of George R. Bagg, a New York lawyer, will wed Zen taro Marrikubo, a well to do Japanese graduate of Stanford and Yale. After the ceremony, the couple will travel to Tokio to establish their future home.
Boston Sept. John T. Trowbridge the last living member of New England’s famed circle of authors and poets will celebrate his eighty‑third birthday at his Arlington home He remains in excellent health Mrs R K Wir has returned home after visiting relatives at Carlton
A New York dispatch reports acting Mayor Mitchell shutting down Coney Island's crime plagued summer scene after investigations and a police shakeup. It also notes Nathan Straus milk depots closing, stirring debate over pasteurized milk, and a hoax letter about a woman’s intended suicide leading to a Germany voyage. Additionally a Yonkers curfew, a Brooklyn sewer scare, and a careless prank causing a long search are mentioned.
The first Belasco production of the season titled The Concert will be staged in October featuring Janet Beecher and Jane Grey in leading roles. Percy Haswell has just closed a stock season in Toronto after a brilliant run and plans to return there next summer.
The gathering marks what may be the last reunion of the Iron Brigade. It centers at the home of Ges B. 8 Brags, commander who was seriously wounded forty eight years ago at Antietam while leading his men in the charge.
Ohio republicans launched their campaign in Kenton with Warren G Harding and state ticket associates as principal speakers. The report notes calls for Gaynor as a Democratic candidate and comments on Taft’s capitulation, Lorimer connections, and shifting party endorsements amid primary outcomes. Miss Louise Braswell of Logansville visits Misses Luelie and Julia Brand.
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