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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
2
Joseph M Brown replies to Governor Smith in a Georgia address, denouncing liquors and pro prohibition stances while defending his own record on reform and opposition to Smith's alleged misrule. He cites local option history, railroad costs, and negro disfranchisement as central issues shaping the 1908 gubernatorial contest.
W A Ennis endorses Miona Stomach Tablets claiming rapid relief from indigestion and gas. He says the remedy helped him return to work after a year of illness, with H R Palmer & Sons offering a 50 cent box and money back guarantee. The piece also references political notes about prohibitionist views and governors.
The Franklin County region promotes a link from Carnesville to Anderson and Athens railroads with the Carnesville delegation awaiting approval. Judge Hodge leads efforts as subscriptions will be collected once objections are removed.
Mrs. Sirah A. Cole of Dover Delaware testifies the Chamberlains Pain Balm relieved years of rheumatic pain after trying many medicines. She notes it's worth its cost as it enables rest and sleep and she recommends it to friends. Sold by local druggists in Athens Georgia and nearby towns.
A West Chester trial features a young physician as a witness who faces sarcastic cross examination about concussion. The case mentions Dr. Taylor of Ohio and a Toledo firm offering a hundred dollars for each catarrh cure not helped by Hall's Catarrh Cure. An 1886 notary affidavit by Frank J. Cheney accompanies the promotion.
Atlanta July 14. Governor Hoke Smith remains silent on immigration as the Georgia railroad commission issues a controversial order allowing John A Betjeman of Albany to receive free rail transportation to promote immigration schemes. The move contradicts the Hepburn act and faces opposition from Farmers Union and several city councils. Betjeman cites travel needs to locate white immigrants within the state and develop Georgia port shipping plans.
Jesse P Morris of Skippers Virginia nearly died from pneumonia in spring 1906. An attack left him weak with a feverish cough and fear of consumption. Dr King’s New Discovery revived him after half a bottle, and he credits it with making him well. Sold with guarantee at local drug stores for 50 cents to $1.00, trial bottle free.
A poem by W Simmons of Edgewood reflects on the 1908 governor campaign praising a saner approach and warning against the old gang rhetoric. It urges voters to cast ballots for change on election day. Also includes an anecdote praising Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism and lists local retailers.
Elder John T. Ongley of Rootville Pa reports lifelong eczema relief after using Chamberlain salve since December 1906 claiming itching stopped and night washing ended. Advertisement lists H R Palmer Sons Warren Smith L P Canning K G McEvoy Orr Drug Athens Ga as sellers.
Middleton N Y dispatch reports the famed tramp known as A No. 1 will retire from wandering to write a book of his adventures. Ray Livingston of Conshohocken Springs Pa says he has traveled over 500000 miles on trains and rails while spending seven dollars and fifty five cents. He speaks several languages, does not beg or gamble, and now aims to pursue literature.
A claim states that appendicitis victims are mainly constipated and promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels. It describes the syrup as non nauseating, gentle, pleasant to take, and advises refusing substitutes. Sold by druggists.
A London Opinion fragment shows a tense nighttime scene where a man assures a companion that intruders are merely sampling cigars he had given, implying they can handle the situation soon.
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