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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1912
Page
6
Mr Cary Wood found a tarantula in a banana crate. He placed a mouse in its glass enclosure and the mouse died from the bite. A larger rat then fought the tarantula. the rat killed the tarantula but died hours later from the tarantula venom. Wood wears heavy gloves when handling bananas.
Commerce Ga April 5 Preparations underway for the Ninth District High School Association meeting in Commerce April 25 27 with over a hundred students teachers and officers attending. Events include music elocution declamation spelling and track with programs April 26 27. Prof Luther Elrot serves as association president after being elected in Toccoa last April.
A vintage advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a quick healer for pimples scratches sprains burns and bruises. It claims usefulness for boys and guns and promises fast relief for burns seals or cuts and piles. A 25 cent price is listed at W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons.
H. R. Palmer & Sons in Athens Ga offer Rexall 93 Hair Tonic with a money back guarantee if it fails to deliver dandruff relief and hair growth. The product is non greasy, nongumming, and available in 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes at The Rexall Store.
Mrs H Silks of 29 Dowling Street Sydney reports her son’s severe cold greatly improved after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. She notes results before finishing a small bottle and sales are available through all dealers.
Boston April 5 Maine and Vermont delegate results next week will shape the Taft Roosevelt contest in New England. Vermont leans Taft. Maine shows strong Roosevelt sentiment but conflicting claims blur outcomes, with Aroostook County opposing the president over reciprocity. Taft may carry Maine’s First district, while Roosevelt could sweep the rest, boosting momentum for Massachusetts primaries.
Helena April 5 Members of Montana Democratic state central committee arrive to set date and venue for the state convention to choose delegates for the national convention in Baltimore. Wilson supporters led by Governor Norris expect control, while Clark and Harmon factions prepare for a hard fight over Wilson instructions.
A Brooklyn woman testifies Vinci, a throat and lung healer, stopped her stubborn six week cough after ineffective syrups. The ad claims Vinci reaches the seat of the trouble and heals inflamed bronchial tubes, with a Georgia distributor urging readers to try it for guaranteed satisfaction.
Montreal April. The pick of Dominion aquatic talent enters for the Canadian indoor swimming championships at the Montreal A A A natatorium. Preliminaries start tonight with finals tomorrow. Events include 40, 100, 220, 440 yard races, a relay for four and diving.
George W Koons of Lawton Michigan reports his wife suffered severe rheumatism and could not move for two months. After using Dr Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism she rapidly improved and left bed to dress and walk to breakfast. Sold by Citizens Pharmacy at Clay ton and Jackson Streets.
Tenpin knights from far and near invaded Jackson for the annual championship tournament of the Michigan State Bowling Association opening tonight and continuing through most of next week. The large entry and smooth local arrangements promise a record event.
Advertisement notes that gases formed from food ferment in the stomach can enter the blood and cause poisoning. It claims MI ONA stomach tablets halt fermentation, neutralize gases, and expel poison through the kidneys, with quick relief from indigestion and related symptoms. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons in Athens Georgia and other druggists for 50 cents a box.
Governor Harmon triggers Arbor Day observances in Ohio with tree and flower planting and school programs. Citizens and schools participate statewide in honors to trees and civic renewal. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy advertised as a cure for coughs and colds by dealers. A near beer license notice announces plan to apply for permission to operate a retail near beer business for colored people at 185 Washington Street by John Petropoli & Co.
Evangelist Haynes argues that justification by faith shaped world history at the Broughton Tabernacle in Atlanta. He contrasts faith with works based salvation and warns against modern isms seeking salvation outside Christ. He previews tomorrow’s talk on Satan, origin and destiny.
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