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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1909

Page

5

Soule to visit Spokane for National Irrigation Congress

President Soule of the State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts of the University of Georgia will represent Georgia at the National Irrigation Congress in Spokane August 9 to 14. He notes Georgia's irrigation needs and related topics to be discussed, and may visit Pullman and Moscow around the event. The Southern Spokane Club and Congressman polmfexter will help entertain southern delegates.

Spokane Wash Stateollege of Agriculture and Mechanicals University of Georgia Soule National Irigation Congress Uth Athens R. Sninver Board of Control The Irrigation Congress Esident National Irrigation Congress Georgia Pullman Vo Idaho Mose Portland Ove Polmfexter South

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Endorsed by Iowa Druggist

Dr L HW Farnham of Spirit Lake Iowa praises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best remedy for constipation. He urges a trial noting they are agreeable and pleasant in effect. Price is 25 cents with free samples. Sold by H R Palmer and Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J Smith and Bro E C McEvoy L P Canning.

L. HW. Farnham Sprit Lake Iowa Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro E. C. McEvoy L. P. Canning H.R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Slash & Bro

Prohibitionists Advance on Richmond as Dry Counties Grow

In Virginia ninety of one hundred counties are dry. Prohibition forces plan to target Richmond Petersburg Newport News Norfolk and Portsmouth with local option elections to close saloons. If unsuccessful they will push for a statewide prohibition measure.

Richmond Virginia Petersburg Newport News Norfolk Portsmouth Tidewater

New Life Leader Promotes Longevity Gospel

Rev Dr John Farr proclaims a twofold gospel that conquers death and aims to organize fellowships in every U S city and town. He predicts looking youthful at 200 and asserts sin shortens life while the new faith extends it.

Philadelphia Methusalah John Farr New Life Dr. Farr Hell Charel Rosten Fron Tevente Eireles United States

I’d Rather Die Doctor Than Lose My Toes

A quirky anecdote from Penneville about Mo Sym who refused amputation. He instead used Wren’s Arnica Salve and claims full cure. The product purportedly treats eczema fever sores boils burns and piles with prices listed at local stores W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons.

Sym Penneeville Wil Wren W. J. Smith & Bro If. R. Palmer & Sons

Prohibit Sale of Bleached Flour Move Discussed

Washington reports Commissioner T G Hudson of Georgia will meet with Secretary Wilson and Dr. Wiley to discuss the July 1 ban on flour sale. Georgia agrees to ban after October 1, while millers oppose the ruling and may seek relief from Roosevelt era appeals.

Washington T. G. Hudson Georgia Department of Agriculture Wilson Dr. Wiley Wiley Georgia Roosevelt United States

Proposal Rebuffed by Bride in Hotel Rotunda

A young man in a San Francisco hotel tells a friend how his bride refused a private wedding. She insists on a ceremony despite his plans for a simple, quiet affair. He recalls proposing and her reaction as she vows to pursue a formal public wedding.

Chierzo San Francisco

Kidney Remedy Promises Relief for Backache

If you have backache and urinary troubles you should take Foley's Kidney Remedy to strengthen the kidneys so they will act properly. A serious kidney trouble may develop. For sale by all druggists.

Foley

Smugglers Offer Bribe to Drop Gown Smuggling Probe

New York April 20 The smuggling syndicate offering Collector of the Port Loeb $260000 to drop the investigation into the sleeper trunk case has been refused. The case links $55000 worth of Paris gowns to prominent women and designers in major cities. A treasury aide Bainbridge reportedly committed suicide amid the probe. Public auction of seized gowns planned next month. Also, a testimonial on Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs cites a Springfield NC case.

New York Port William F. Bainbridge United States Treasury Department Paris Trery Department Bainbridge Loch Win Shilehl Treasury Department America Loeb

Rain Delays Nashville Atlanta Game After Rain

Baseball scoreboard notes rain postponements in Nashville and Montgomery with Birmingham and New Orleans summaries. Batteries and umpires listed for several games including Memphis and Little Rock. An advertisement touts Dr. Howard's Digestive Aid at half price and a quip from The Office Boy column citing a one eyed man named Markert.

Convict Funds To Be Distributed In Georgia

Governor Hoke Smith has notified State Treasurer Peek that remaining convict funds, about 140000 dollars, from the old lease system near beer tax, should be distributed to counties for schools and inmates. Prison commissioners Turner and Williams tour South Georgia farms seeking a suitable site, with plans to present a new farm recommendation before the legislature. If no farm is bought soon, funds may go to the general treasury or be restricted by law.

Atlanta Hoke Smith Hag Peek Towag Prison Commission J. §. Turner Capt Wiley Williams South Georgia Macon Tornes William General Assembly

When Nature Hints About the Food

Letter extols Grape-Nuts as a remedy for dyspepsia and hunger, recounting a man’s weight loss and improved health after switching to the cereal. It claims readers should seek predigested nourishment and notes a marketing tagline about The Road to Wellville.

Attis Wellville

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