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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1912
Page
7
A health and economic angle highlights Cottolene as the choice of cooks and households. The ad claims every day brings new converts, noting the product is made by the THEN. K. FAIRBANK COMPANY and is widely used by women who have tried it thoroughly.
Philadelphia marks a two day centennial celebration of gas illumination. An historical exhibition features the first gas stove ever marketed, old time gas burners, crude pipe specimens, the first gas lamp, and other early gas appliances detailing the medium's history.
A New York hotel man describes restlessness vomiting insomnia after coffee and credits Postum with improved sleep appetite and calmness. He notes a friend who quit coffee also thrived and urges others to switch. The letters claim many sufferers find relief and include the phrase There’s a reason.
In Atlanta on April 18 legislators seek out Hon. John M. Slaton in the Grant building to arrange meetings and relay news from across Georgia. Members call his office for whereabouts and favors, and debate his proposal to make voter registration permanent to ease farm and campaign burdens.
Public school teachers from numerous counties gather in Leavenworth for the annual Northeast Kansas Teachers Association convention. The two day sessions feature speakers of wide prominence.
The South Atlantic League began its pennant race in Jacksonville with 129 games scheduled. Jacksonville Macon and Savannah have new managers. Columbus plays Macon Columbia in Albany and Savannah in Jacksonville as the circuit starts in good shape.
Flags flew on public and private buildings in San Francisco as the city marked six years since the earthquake and fire. The disaster claimed 452 lives and destroyed property valued over 400 million dollars in the double catastrophe.
New York stockholders of the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of America met to authorize increasing capital from 1 662 500 to 10 060 000 with about 7 000 000 to be issued soon to extend the system in the United States. Plans include a powerful New York station communicating with a London station and another nearby station to the south likely via Cuba to Panama and South America.
An advertisement touts Hot Springs Liver Buttons as a gentle safe laxative. It claims quick relief for constipation biliousness coated tongue dizziness indigestion and acts as a general tonic. Available at H R Palmer and Sons for 25 cents.
Richmond Virginia April 18 the Virginia Baseball League began its season after resolving earlier troubles that threatened the league’s disruption. The opening date marks a restart under promising auspices with the organization now settled.
Lincoln Neb April 18 News outlines Nebraska primary tomorrow for president US Senate governor and other state offices. Taft Roosevelt La Follette on Republican ballot Harmon Clark on Democratic. Bryan as delegate fears split vote may aid Harmon. Norris Brown seeks re election vs George Norris. Socialist ticket also headed for contest.
An advertisement claims the Root Juice tonic revives worn out people by boosting stomach function, blood quality, and sleep. It promises relief from indigestion headaches backaches and rheumatic pains and urges readers to buy at H. R. Palmer & Sons or other drug stores and take a first dose immediately.
Athens authorities enact an ordinance banning use within city limits of the common cut-out signal on automobiles due to loud noise and street dust. Violators face punishment as specified in Section 299 of the 1900 City Code. Repeals conflicting ordinances.
City of Athens ordinance directs drivers near stopped street cars to signal and stop until all passengers alight. Violators face penalties under Section 299 of the 1900 Athens City Code.
Boston records the sixteenth annual American Marathon set for tomorrow under Houston Athletic Association auspices. East coast entrants flood in as this year doubles as the Olympic Marathon team tryout, drawing competitors from New England New York and eastern Canada.
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