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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1909

Page

5

British Decline to Permit Castro to Land at Trinidad

The British government will not allow Cipriano Castro former president of Venezuela to land in Trinidad following Washington's urging and talks with London. Castro, who sailed aboard the Guadeloine from France with his party, stayed aboard and will proceed to Guadeloupe. In Florida Governor Gilchrist says he will investigate the alleged lynching of Dave Alexander, aiming for a full light on the case before acting, and indicates a cautious approach pending sheriff and court steps.

Port of Spain Trinidad State Department Washington London Cipriano Castro Venezuela Castro Tims Great Britain Colin Pee Autor Plate Steiner Pensacola Gilchrist Shachings Dave Alexander Adicestroy Rome

Object to Strong Medicines for Rheumatism Relief

Many oppose strong medicines from physicians for rheumatism and favor topical relief. When fever is absent and swelling minimal, apply Chamberlain's ointment for quick relief. priced 25 cents, large size 50 cents, sold by local druggists including H. R. Palmer & Sons and Orr Drug Co.

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

One Touch of Nature Spurs Sharing Across the Farm

A farm tale notes that when a rooster finds a worm all hens gather to share it reflecting a universal pull to help others. The piece asserts a similar human instinct to aid friends and neighbors and promotes a remedy offered for sale by local druggists and merchants.

Chamberhusi Cruch Eteouads

Saloons and brewers to close after Michigan vote

Detroit April 7 Upwards of six hundred saloons and beer brewers will shut down as results from yesterday's election show dry wins in 20 of 27 counties. Washtenaw and Monroe counties led wet victories, Washtenaw with the University of Michigan voting against prohibition. Berrien Ottawa and Monroe counties reported sizable majorities for the wets. A recount is likely in Jackson county amid a tight race.

Detroit Mich Sterday Tesco Columm Berrien Ottawa Monroe County

Constipation relief praised by Spirit Lake pharmacist

Spirit Lake druggist L H Farnham endorses Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best constipation remedy on the market. He urges a trial, noting pleasant effects, price 25 cents, samples free, and listing Orr Drug Co. Warren J. Smith & Bro E C McEvoy L P Canning and H R Palmer & Sons as retailers.

L. H. Farnham Spirit Lake Iowa Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith, & Bro E. C. McEvoy L. P. Canning

Sampson Trial Transcript Details Brother’s Testimony

The Sampson murder trial features testimony from the defendant’s brother as the prosecution outlines its case. Alyn testified about the dining room shooting on November nine, describing the gun behind the door and the cocked rifle. Three doctors presented opinions that no powder marks were found around the wound and shirt inlet, with one noting a slightly charged edge to the bullet hole.

Cone Wil Frank S Georgia Maru Sampson Ata Allyn Sampson Alyn Pr York Edwin M. Rodin Cyrus Jennings Wayne County Rodin

Women Fight Tax on Stockings in Alabama Court Decision

Women across the United States protest hosiery taxes as Alabama's Supreme Court upholds state prohibition provisions. The era's petition drive pushes for federal action, with Chicago women to travel to Washington to urge changes. Officials plan enforcement steps following the ruling and the bill’s validity remains debated.

Pollowins Feraee Allerie Pete Wreteen Hoon Washington Mlinois Chicago

Mi o na Cure Promoted for Indigestion and Nervousness

An advertisement touts Mi o na tablets as a cure for nervous prostration caused by indigestion. It claims quick relief within hours for nerves and days for chronic cases, and promises a money back guarantee through H R Palmer and Sons at 50 cents per box.

H. R. Palmer & Sons

Foley's Honey and Tar Guard Against Serious Spring Colds

Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted as a safe remedy to prevent lung inflammation and pneumonia from spring colds. The ad urges consumers to insist on the genuine product, noting it contains no harmful drugs and is sold by all druggists.

Words to Freeze the Soul and the King’s New Discovery

A Springfield NC merchant, Geo FE Blevens, told doctors spoke of hopeless consumption for his son before Dr King’s New Discovery cured him in three weeks. The ad claims the medicine is infallible for coughs and diseases, priced 50c and $1.00 at local stores with a guarantee and trial bottle.

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

Three suicide attempts by jailed man in Savannah

Savannah April 7 J Prescott McKinney Jr a newspaper man of experience made three attempts to hang himself in a police cell. He first used a necktie then a belt, followed by a stripped undershirt before guards secured him with shackles. He is jailed on a worthless check charge. bank cashier from Hibernia Bank caused the arrest.

Savannah J. Prescott McKinney, Jr Hibernia Bank

Dream Balm Revives Nasal Health In New York Market

Ely's Dream Balm offers relief from nasal catarrh by reducing swelling and soreness in inflamed membranes. It promises stop of sneezing and discharge, restoring cleanliness and comfort. Sold by druggists for 50 cents or mailed from Ely Brothers at 56 Warren Street, New York.

Ely Ely Bros Warren St New York

Dr King’s New Life Pills Endorsed By Attorner’s Ad

An attorney from Pitts Tid Vr promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a trusted family medicine for hills constipation biliousness and sick headache. The ad notes the 25 cent price and lists W J Smith & Bro H R Palmer & Sons as sellers.

N.ow. Brown Pitts, Tid Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bro H.R. Palmer & Sons

Reno Becomes Mecca for Divorce Seekers in Nevada

Reno masses of mismated husbands and wives move to Nevada to seek absolute divorces amid a social column wave. Prominent figures from New York Chicago and Philadelphia join the Reno divorce colony as legal advis ers promise the easiest laws and rapid action. Lettice Lee Sands Maturin L Delafield Jr and other society names surface as first decree candidates in the new jurisdiction.

Mecca Reno Nev New York Chicago Philadelphia Sioux II S. D Nevada Maturin L. Delafield, Jr Lettice Lee Sands Smart Set Alres

Healing Salve Cham berlain's for Burns and Chapped Hands

A healing salve for burns sores sore nipples and chapped hands. Cham berlain's Salve is praised for almost instant pain relief and healing without scarring for mild injuries. Price 25 cents. For sale by H R Palmer & Sons Warren J Smith & Bro Orr Drug Co E C McIvoy LP Canning.

Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro Orr Drug Co E. C. Mc ‘Lvoy L. P. Canning

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