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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1909
Page
7
The advertisement promotes new side strap pumps that stay securely on the foot and highlights popular materials such as patent leather suede calf and kid. Prices align with Kelly shoemaking and welt and turn sales are offered. En shipment just received by express avison Nicholson Company.
Hamilton Club of the city plans a banquet at the Auditorium hotel with speeches by Senator William Alden Smith of Michigan and William E. Borah of Idaho, and General Frederick Dent Grant, marking Appomattox Day. Foresters of America hold the Washington state convention in Scouver with delegates attending from across the state to discuss annual reports and officer elections. An advertisement extols Dr King’s New Life Pills for chills constipation biliousness and headaches sold by W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons.
Four Chicago women representing the city's Women's Clubs delivered a petition signed by about 250000 persons to Speaker Cannon in Washington. Representative Foss plans to ask unanimous consent to receive the petition, as Cannon discusses the protest against the proposed duty increase.
Cham berlain's Salve advertised as a precise remedy for burns sores sore nipples and chapped hands. Claims instant pain relief and scarless healing for minor injuries with a 25 cent price. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro Orr Drug Co E. C. McEvoy L. P. Canning.
Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted as a safe remedy for spring colds that can inflame the lungs and lead to pneumonia. The ad warns against counterfeit products and urges buyers to insist on the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar sold by all druggists.
Washington reports a Roscoe Methodist Church collection yielded a ten thousand dollar bill from last Sunday’s offering. Church officers posted an ad to return the money if the donor proves it was dropped in error, noting the church’s yearly total is far below that amount.
Marietta Ga April 9 The old academy building of the Georgia Military Institute was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. The institute once ranked among the state’s premier schools and supplied a large officer corps during the Civil War. Notable attendees included Gen P M B Young Judge Robert L Rogers Major Henry Capers Rev W E Manget and others who later occupied leadership roles across the South. The father of Lt Brumby of Spanish American War fame also taught there.
Missouri railroads restore a three cent fare tomorrow after Judge McPherson ruled the two cent law unconstitutional. New rates include 2000 mile interchange books at 2 cents per mile, 500 mile bearer books at 2.5 cents per mile, and 500 mile individual books at 2.5 cents per mile. Single trips on the 2 cent basis with a 10 percent round trip reduction. Books valid one year from sale. Interstate filing to follow after thirty day notice.
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