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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1906
Page
8
A resident of Iowa reports widespread skin eruption on chest face and neck with scales crusts. She credits Cuthura remedies for skin diseases and expresses strong faith in their effectiveness.
Emma E Wilson of Liscomb Iowa reports a severe skin eruption covering chest neck face arms and legs that disappeared after using Cuticura Remedies. She notes lasting improvement five years with several bottles and keeps Soap Ointment and Resolvent on hand. She cites a prior eczema cure in a neighboring child and endorses the products for skin diseases.
William Randolph Hearst was nominated for governor on the first ballot by New York Democrats after a long night session. The final vote was Hearst 200, Bulger 124, Dix 17, with 226 needed for victory as the convention adjourned at 2 20 this morning. Lewis F Chandler won lieutenant governor and other statewide posts were allotted.
Greenville, D C September 27 Leeta Lawrence a 45 year old African American was convicted of assault with intent to rape and sentenced to thirty years in the state penitentiary for abusing the nine year old daughter of H Frank Smith of Pickens county Judge Watts praised the community for letting the law run its course. Prohibition debates linger in Atlanta as city edges toward policy shifts and printing notes from The Banner Leads appear amid local chatter.
The note lists two price tiers for Monday specials: a $1.75 grade price for a pair, and a $2.50 grade price for a pair, followed by an additional $1.25 entry. It appears as a compact sale or advertising line.
The Archie L Shepard Moving Picture Co presents high art moving pictures at the Colonial Theatre with a science travel and humor program. Prices matinee 15 and 25 cents and night 15 26 35 and 60 cents. Also How Baxter Butted In at the Colonial Monday evening starring Sidney Toler in a four act domestic comedy tale set in Vermont. Seats on sale at Palmer's with prices 125 60 75 1.00 and box seats 1.50. Great Barlow Minstrels promised as top novelty featuring A Monster Air Ship and standout acts next Tuesday at the Colonial with tickets 26 50 75 1.00 and box seats 1.60.
Athens city ordinance requires all horse and wagon drivers to keep to the right and pass on the right when meeting others. Violations incur fines from one to five dollars. the measure repeals conflicting laws.
Liverpool cotton spots run at 5.60 with 4,000 bales traded and no receipts. Quotations shown for Dec to Oct futures, with notable spreads and cash levels. Athens spots marked at 9 1 2 to 9 1 4, port receipts listed as 39,000. Clarke county urged to vote next Wednesday for Col. T. F. Green and Democratic nominees in a three-fold electoral choice including the court of appeals amendment.
Governor Terrell proclaims a constitutional amendment to empower the Legislature to add or regulate Superior Court judges in each judicial circuit. Submission for ratification or rejection is set for the next general election, with ballots specifying support or opposition to authorizing more judges. Also includes local Clarke County levies and a note on a patent medicine ad.
The article extols gorilla lungs as a model of strength and urges study of respiration. It cites Mrs Dora A Stephens of Port Williams Ohio who used three bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery to stop a two year cough and claim a cure for consumption. The ad notes guaranteed availability by H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro druggists with prices 60 cents and a free trial bottle.
Voters are urged to approve creating Ben Hill County with Fitzgerald as the county seat. The piece praises Benjamin H Hill, argues the new county aids business and justice, and urges residents to mark their ballots in favor on Wednesday.
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