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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1909
Page
8
A compilation of small classifieds and notices from Athens with items for sale and services. Maxwell Runabout, barber services, fire insurance promos, dentistry, plumbing, plant sales, room rentals, and real estate offerings. Includes addresses and phone numbers for Lipscomb & Co. and Klein & Martin, plus education ads and lost locket note.
The report lists ruling prices for Liverpool cotton and general markets with prints on New York cotton. It transcribes a variety of ads and notes for sale including window screens, a Dr King’s New Life Pills testimonial, and a used Oliver typewriter.
A Georgia Y M C A convention reports pledges surpassing one thousand dollars. The state committee for the next three years includes Americus J W Shiver Athens E J Bondurant Atlanta Lott Warren Augusta R Lombard Columbus R Howard Macon F L Mallory Savannah C G Bell F C Debele Albany F F Putney Commerce Rk L J Smith Sparta John D Walker with Atlanta members re-elected. C K Ober J P Jackson spoke on teamwork and obligation to members. Ober gave a stereopticon address on modern association equipment and J W Read closed the meeting amid harmony.
Mi o na offers a money back guarantee through H R Palmer and Son. The ad claims rapid relief from belching sour stomach and foul breath and says use before during or after meals for several days to a week and enjoy any food again. It also pitches improvements in complexion and blood quality and cites cures for dyspepsia seasickness and pregnancy vomiting.
A man thanks the Athens Police Department in a letter to the Athens Banner for his arrest and fine handling. He commends Chief Me Kile Officer Green Capt Hill Capt Emerick and Detective Seagraves for kindness and fair treatment during detention in Athens, Georgia.
City officials propose a park project tied to the Tena Carnival event to boost community recreation. Organizers say the plan would create green space and host venues, though funding and site details remain under review.
Resolutions passed by the YMCA convention praise Athens citizens and organizations for hospitality and cooperation. The measures thank the Athens Banner for reports, the local association and secretary W T Forbes, entertainment chair Ned Hodgson, pastors for church use, and acknowledge C K Ober and H O Williams of the International Committee.
Drop by drop the offensive discharge from Nasal Catarrh irritates the throat and may lead to Chronic Bronchitis. Ely's Cream Balm offers relief from the first application and is sold by all druggists for 50 cents or sent by mail from Ely Bros. at 56 Warren Street New York.
Governor-elect Hon Joseph M Brown arrived in the city last night and will depart for Jefferson to address residents. He will visit Gainesville this afternoon before returning to Atlanta, with many local supporters eager to greet him and offer cordial receptions.
Athens resident Mrs. J S Martin recalls severe kidney trouble five years ago with fatigue and bed confinement. She credits Doan's Kidney Pills from Pal mer & Sons Drug Store for rapid relief after four boxes, then she stopped use and has had no kidney issues since. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
A city court judge may retain his bench when he accepts another municipal office, a decision handed down by the state Supreme Court. The ruling was issued this morning, clarifying that dual service does not require vacating the bench.
In London Frohman’s reach spans six theatres under the Stars and Stripes banner. Bevis at the Haymarket, Strife at the Adelphi, Samson at the Garrick, What Every Woman Knows at the Duke of York’s, Penelope at the Comery, and The Dashing Little Duke at Hicks Theatre showcase his influence. Critics note his pervasive role in British drama, with playful quips about his control and even the twittering birds in Bevis's third act.
A patient from Princeville named Bingham refused amputation stating he would rather die than lose his feet. Doctors advised. Bucklen's Arnica Salve reportedly cured his condition. The salve claims to treat sores boils burns and related injuries and is sold for 25 cents at Palmer & Sons.
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