Athens Bank Building Upgrades Across City
Work is progressing on two new banking houses in Athens Nome, with interior renovations and modern fronts planned for the Athens Trust and Banking Company at Clayton street and College avenue, replacing the Orr Drug Company location. The American National Bank building on Broad street is receiving a new front with grey pressed brick, granite cornices, and columns as part of extensive upgrades following its growth in capital and surplus.
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Athens
Nome
Athens Trust and Banking Company
Clayton Street
College Avenue
Orr Drug Company
American National Bank
University Savings Bank
Broad Street
Inflammatory Rheumatism Immediately Cured Claim
Morton L Hill of Lebanon, Inc. says his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint, was bedridden six weeks after eight doctors with no benefit, then used Dr Detchons Relief for Rheumatism and regained ability to walk in three days. Sold by L P Canning at Clayton and Jackson streets.
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Morton L. Hill
Lebanon, Inc
New Athens Baptist Minister Chooses Lynch
Dr J W Lynch, long associated with Wake Forest and then Durham churches, has been named by First Baptist Athens Ga to lead their pulpit. He resigned from Durham last Sunday, will end there April 20, tour Europe this summer, and begin Athens duties September 1 per the Biblical Recorder.
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First Baptist Church
Athens
J. W. Lynch
Wake Forest
Our Great College
Durham
Millard A. Senkens
Lynch
Europe
Biblical Recorder
Quick cure claims for Hyomes in Georgia ad
An Athens Georgia advertisement touts Hyomes for catarrh coughs and colds with a money back guarantee. It promotes a Hyomet inhaler kit for one dollar and offers an extra bottle for fifty cents. Sold by H R Palmer Drug Co and Athens Paper Co.
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Reader
H. R. Palmer Drug Company
Athens
Winburn lauds Dr A M Soule on Georgia farming drive
W A Winburn vice president of the Central of Georgia railroad praised the work of Dr A M Soule and associates in the State Agricultural College tour across Georgia. He said improved soil methods and farmer education will boost crops. Central officials J C Haile C T Airey and W D Beymer accompanied him returning from Savannah to Atlanta after testifying in the Eastman freight rate hearing.
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Atlanta
W. A. Winurn
Central of Georgia Railroad
Savannah
Eastman
Merit
A. M. Soule
State Agricultural College
Georgia
Mr. Winburn
J. C. Haile
C. T. Airey
W. D. Beymer
Generous Gotham Co offers free gold plated scarf pin
Thousands nationwide respond to Gotham Company's offer from 1161 Broadway New York to request a free gold plated scarf pin for a lady or gentleman. Mail name and address with five two cent stamps to cover packing and postage to receive a piece of jewelry at no cost. The promotion aims to introduce their catalogue of general merchandise and jewelry.
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United States
Gotham Company
Broadway
N. Y
Hackett Carries A Grouch Over Missed Train
Macon Ga April 6 James K Hackett is carrying a grouch after missing a key Birmingham to Athens train. He hired a special train at 358 dollars for sole passenger travel to reach his afternoon engagement. About 300 theatergoers greeted him as the curtain rose, not enough to cover the extra expense.
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Macon
James K. Hackett
Birmingham
Athens
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Promises Hair Repair in Athens
A Gainesville area ad promotes Rexall 93 Hair Tonic from H. R. Palmer & Sons in Athens Ga. The antiseptic cleansing formula claims to stop hair loss, stimulate circulation at the roots, remove dandruff, and restore health. Trial offered with money back if unsatisfied. two sizes 50c and 1.00.
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Rexall
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Athens
Arbor Day Observed Across Virginia in Public Schools
Arbor Day was generally observed throughout Virginia today by Governor Mann's proclamation. Students planted trees shrubs and ornamental plants and held special exercises in public schools across the state in honor of the holiday.
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Richmond
Virginia
Mann
Brinson Railway expands with own tracks into Savannah
Special to The Banner reports Brinson Railway trains will enter and leave Savannah over its own tracks starting tomorrow. Freight previously used Central of Georgia lines. now passenger and freight operate from Union station with three new coal burning locomotives and fifty six box cars. Road progress extends toward Waynesboro Thomson Washington and Athens. President George M Brinson pushes to meet rising demand.
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Washington, Ga
Brinson RailWay
Savannah
Central of Georgia Railway
Central Junction
Brinson
Union Station
Central Depot
Union Station Company
George M. Brinson
Ars
Savannah News
Waynesboro
Thomson
Washington
Athens
Vinol Promises Strength in Importing Case Testimony
A Greensboro reader reports renewed health from Vinol, praising it as a non greasy cod liver oil substitute with tonic iron. The testimonial claims Vinol cured anemia and weakness, with a druggist offer to refund if not satisfied.
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Greensboro
N. C
Vinci
J. T. Snider
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Athens
Kicked by a Mad Horse Heals With Arnica Salve Miracle
Samuel Birch of Beetown Wisconsin escaped a severed leg after a frightful sore failed to heal. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured the ulcer burn boil eczema scald cut corn cold sore bruise and piles. 25 cents at W J Smith and H R Palmer stores.
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Samuel Birch
Beetown
Wis
Bucklen
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Georgia Fisheries Open Ocean Yields Rise Since 1880
Washington April 7 1909 The 1908 U S census reports Georgia fishery products valued at 701000 up from 259000 in 1902 and 171000 in 1887 Oysters supplied nearly half the value with shad and red snappers following The Savannah Altamaha and Ogeechee grounds drive growth employing 2215 people by 1908 vessels and gear values rose from 51000 to 213000 equipment and 149000 to 1691000 for vessels and boats The oyster catch climbed from 157000 pounds in 1890 to 10214000 pounds in 1908 with value 239000 shad rose to 1333000 pounds valued 190000 and red snappers 800000 pounds valued 30000 The report details gear uses and private area oyster production totaling 952000 bushels in 1908 with capital 408000 including 169000 in vessels 55000 in capture gear and 185000 in shore property and cash.
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Washington, D. C
Georgia
U. S
United States
William M. Steuart
E. Dana Durand
Savannah
Altamaha
Ogeechee
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Athens Trust & Banking Co
American National
NEW Baptist
Athens Paper Co
Winburn
OR. Soule
Central Railroad
Yark
Hackett
Old Dominion
Mallory
B.C
BDGE
California Fig Syrup Co
Senna
California
Puto Emac Raul
Ruggists
Fkr Symp Ca
Lipscomb & Company
the Continental Fire Insurance Co
Lipscomb & CO
Athens, GA
Vernon Hall
Athens Mutual
The
Southern Loan & Trust Co
W. C. McCallum New Green Hotel
Dr. King
Mra. T
Reendrick
Rasaca
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