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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1909

Page

5

Plan Urges Insurance Firms to Fund Health Examinations

New York April 3. Dr Burnside Foster supports a program to reexamine policyholders every five to ten years to detect early diseases. He argues that preventive exams could extend longevity and cut death losses for life insurers, with minimal cost to companies. Foster cites early disease detection, economic appeal, and shared goals of prolonging life and stabilizing premiums.

New York Burnside Foster St. Tin Minn Medical Journal Loon Wefege Asse Uon Conant Iter Fisher Regu

Life insurance and preventive medicine plan proposed

A speaker urges life insurance firms to fund regular medical examinations of policyholders at set intervals to cut mortality and costs. He compares disease control in animals to human health, citing government efforts and the potential for insurers to drive preventive care, boosting longevity and profits. He calls for industry action and public education on preventive medicine.

United States Department of Agriculture Havana Medijoa

Foley's Kidney Remedy Promotes Kidney Health

Spring usage benefits all by supporting kidney function after winter strain. It purifies blood by stimulating kidneys to eliminate impurities, imparting new life and vigor. Pleasant to take. For sale by all druggists.

Foley

Silks on Table One in Desirable Colors

Several hundred yards of colored taffeta silks offered in Table One. Regular price 73 cents per yard with before Easter price 89 cents.

Silk Remnants for Easter Sale

Silk remnants in desirable lengths and varieties offered at regular prices 48 65 and 75 cents. Sale emphasizes Easter timing and assures remnants are not edible.

New Silks For Solids Table Three

Market notes describe new silk fabrics suited for garments and upholstery. Product mentions silk textures and potential uses in fashion, with references to variety and quality in fabrics for design projects.

Silk Nets and Grenadines on Sale Before Easter

Silk nets and Grenadines offered in Table Four with dress patterns and costumes. Limited quantities ported at $1.50 to $2.50 per yard, with choice fabrics available before Easter for 98 cents per yard.

Tub Goods Table Five Recaps Pre Easter Prices

Table Five lists woven madras serge and mohair suitings oxford waistings and golf dress at regular prices. The reader is invited to Buang your choice before Easter with prices shown in cents.

Banes Thalf Madras

Glove Prices Offer Silk and Lisle Options Across Styles

Table Nine lists glove imports with prices including 75 cent black or white short silk gloves and 50 cent black only shorts. Long silk and lisle gloves range from 1.25 to 1.50 with various color options noted.

Ashland Saloon Closures Ahead of Dry Election

Cincinnati reports Ashland Kentucky saloonkeepers turned over keys to Mayor Mathewson and deposited 200 to deter entry until the local option vote in Boyd county tomorrow. The dry wets contest heats up as nearby counties shift to dry. Ashland population around 10,000, Cattlesburg nearby, Spencer county already dry by a large margin.

Cincinnati Ashland Mathewson Boyd County Cattlesburg Spencer County Kentucky Narow

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed In Athens Ad

An Athens resident testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured long standing kidney trouble. She details back pain fatigue and irregular urine, notes buying from Palmer & Son and credits two boxes with full relief. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo is named as sale agent. price is 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.

Doan Athens J. D. Garrison S. Thomas St Dean Palmer & Son Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New

Chamberlain's Salve Promoted for Burns and Chapped Hands

A healing salve for burns sores sore nipples and chapped hands Cham berlain's Salve is praised for instant pain relief and likely scarless healing unless the burn is severe. Price 25 cents. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro Orr Drug Co E. C. Mc Every Le P. Canning.

Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro Orr Drug Co E. C. McEvery le P. Canning

Samose Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons Guarantee

An advertisement urges buyers to use Samose sold by H. R. Palmer and Sons with a money back guarantee if it fails to increase weight. The claim notes a price of 50 cents.

H. R. Palmer & Sons

Embroidery Sale Continues with Bargain Tables

About eight thousand yards of embroidery in this sale. Tables show choice embroideries with prices from 9c to 65c per piece. They urge early purchase to secure best values as every piece offered is a big bargain.

Jailed Bank Robbery Suspects Escape by Dynamite

Greenville South Carolina April 5 Garber Moore alias Tennessee Dutch and George Barton two alleged yeggmen arrested in Birmingham are believed to have escaped from the county jail by dynamiting the cell floor. They drilled rock with a drill improvised from an umbrella handle and may have had outside help. The night guard says he was awake and did not see them pass. Indications point to drilling from the cellar under the cell.

Greenville S. C Garber Moore Tennessee Dutch George Barton Yeggmen Birmingham Ala Postoffice

New Discovery Saves Boy From Consumption

A Springfield merchant reports his son was told his case was hopeless by two doctors but after three weeks on Dr King s New Discovery he recovered fully. The ad claims it fights coughs and lung diseases and offers 50c and 1.00 bottles with a trial bottle free at local druggists.

Geo. E. Blevens Springfield N. C Dr. King Mr. Blevens W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Canadian Henley Set For Course Race at St Catharines

The Canadian Henley will be staged on the course at St Catherines Ontario in July 2031 with competition expected among rowing clubs and national crews.

St. Catherines Ont

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