New Torpedo Boat for Navy Lays Hull at Fore River Yard
The destroyer Healey, a torpedo boat destroyer new to the American navy, was launched at Fore River Shipbuilding Co. Quincy. The Healey will use reciprocating engines for 10 to 16 knot cruising and turbines at higher speeds with a contract speed of 29 knots, likely 31. The Henley honors brothers John and Robert Henley related to Martha Washington, with John commanding the Carolina at New Orleans and Robert notable in the War of 1812 at Lake Champlain.
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Quincy
Mass
Healey
Fore River Shipbuilding Co
Dstroyers
Henley
John Dandridge Henley
Robert Henley
Martha Washington
John Henley
Carolina
Andrew Jackson
New Orleans
Lake Champlain
Titanic to Make Maiden Atlantic Voyage Next Week
London reports the Titanic has arrived at Southampton from the Bel fast yards to be prepared for its maiden trip across the Atlantic scheduled for next Wednesday. The White Star liner, sister to the Olympic, is 860 feet long with a 60 000 ton displacement and will carry about 4 000 people including 600 first class 500 second class 2 000 third cabin travelers and 800 crew.
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London
Titanic
White Star Line
Southampton
Belfast
Atlantic
Electric Bitters Promote Recovery After Grippe Attack
The advert touts Electric Bitters as a tonic that purifies blood and regulates stomach liver and kidneys after grip illness. It claims to strengthen nerves build up the system and restore health and spirits with a 50 cent price and satisfaction guarantee by W J Smith & Brothers and H R Palmer & Sons.
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W. J. Smith & Br
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Some New Reminiscences General Robert Toombs
W A Clark recalls Georgia figures including Geo F Pierce Robert Toombs and Benjamin Hill as memorable orators, detailing camp meeting memories in the 1840s 50s and a 1860 Waynesboro hearing. He notes Toombs six feet tall power as a speaker and cites famous lines and anecdotes from debates and army service.
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W. A. Clark
Georgia
Geo. F. Pierce
Elver
Augusta
Richmond Camp Ground
Mount Moriah Camp Ground
Jefferson County
Robert Toombs
Benjamin H. Hill
Toombs
Waynesboro
Henry Grady
Methodist Church
Baptist
Presbyterian
Democratic Party
Mudsill
Terret
Davis
Senate
Gallio
Cussin
Stanesboro
Johnson
A.R. Wright
Lincoln
Toombs and Stephens Praised as Great Public Speakers
An Augusta anecdote recalls how Thomas Toombs impressed a crowd with a towering presence and forceful rhetoric, while Alexander Stephens lauded Toombs as unmatched in intellect and oratory. A Portland Kennel Club report notes a record beach show opening with hundreds of prize dogs. Georgia notice warns against paying four notes tied to Walter Browner and C F Kittle, held by Athens Trust Bank, dated 1910 11 01.
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Washington
Toombs
Farneil Hall
Georgia
Montgomery
Davis
Confederacy
Portland
Ore
Portland Kennel Club
Northwest
Clarke County
Walter Browner
C. F. Kittle
Athens Trust’ & Banking Company
Kittle
Almost a Miracle Cure by Dr King's New Discovery
W B Holsclaw of Clarendon Texas recounts his brother's severe cough and near consumption that was cured by Dr King's New Discovery. He weighs 218 pounds now and the family has used the remedy for years with excellent results. Price 30 cents and 1.00 with a free trial bottle at W J Smith & Bro and Palmer.
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W. B. Holsclaw
Clarendon
Tex
Dr. King
W. J. Smith &, Bro
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Ad Turns for Boys and Girls
An old time ad-style claim promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal healer for pimples, boils, scratches, bruises, sprains, burns, scars, and piles. It urges keeping the salve handy for children and adults with quick relief and prices it at 25 cents at local stores W. J. Smith & Bro. and Hi. R. Palmer & Sons.
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W. J. Smith &Bro
Hi. R. Palmer & Sons
Mississippi Sunday School Convention Opens in Jackson
The Mississippi Sunday School Association holds its annual convention in Jackson at First Baptist Church. Sessions cover Sunday school work and methods with speakers including Dr and Mrs H M Hamill from Nashville W N Wiggins of Dallas and Dr R P Sheward of St Louis. A musical program directed by Prof E O Exell is a feature.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
First Baptist Church
H. M. Hamil
Nashville
W.' N. Wiggins
Dallas
R.P.' Shewherd
St. Louis
E. O. Exell
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Jones
Thureden
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Langston Music House
Mbia Fire Insurance Company
Athens, Georgia
Erwin & Company
College Avenue
Tooms
Atlanta
Gate City
Mr. Toombs
Hamilcar
House of Representatives
Henry Clay
Stephens
Union
Mberty
Manassas
Steele
Kood
Washington, Ga
Jeter Quinn
Mr. Hill
Quinn
Jeter
Mr. Quinn
Bob
Hill
John W. Rheney
Burke County
Sanitary Point
Athens Empire Laundry CO
Clayton and Lumpkin
Clare D. Heidler
Athens
Fred L. Morse
Merchant Tailoring
Talmage Hardware Company
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