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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1912

Page

7

Clarke county announces Democratic primary candidates

Public notice lists multiple Clarke county residents announcing candidacies for local offices including Ordinary Clerk Superior Court Tax Collector Tax Receiver Coroner County Surveyor Treasurer Sheriff and Representatives in the Georgia General Assembly. Candidates respond to the May 1 Democratic primary.

Mary Clarke County Clarke S. B. Wingfield, SR Superior Court Elmer J. Crawford Democratic Party J. H. Dorsey Co. N. Weatherly J. W. McIntyre County of Walter E. Jackson General Assembly of Georgia Frank A. Lipscomb C. B. Griffith Ss. W. Batley

Doctors Advise Operations In Two Women

Testimonies praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for stopping hemorrhages and avoiding surgery. Mrs Emily Summersgill Swarthmore Pa credits it for relief after long illness and change of life. Mrs J R Pickle Baltimore Md says it made her well after four months of hemorrhage and fear of operation. The ad invites letters to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co and assures confidential, women readers answer the letters.

Swarthmore Penn Lydia E. Pinkham Emily Summersgill Baltimore J. R. Pickle Sargeant St

Madame Rachelle’s Beauty Advice for Hair Care

Advice for falling hair from dry scalp suggests massaging with talcum or tonics, washing hair less harshly, and using mild soap. It promotes Wilson’s Freckle Cream as a general beautifier available for 60 cents a jar or from the Charleston company, with H R Palmer & Sons selling WIlson’s product.

Wilsom Freckle Cream Co Charleston

College of Agriculture Adds Cotton Grading Science

The Georgia State College of Agriculture offers a complete 30 day course in trading classing and sampling of cotton with lab practice. The summer session runs July 1 to August 3 1912 with twice daily lectures and open labs.

Georgia State College of Agriculture University

Confederate Veterans leader backs Oscar Underwood for nomination

Col. G X Saussy head of the Georgia Confederate Veterans Home endorses Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama for the presidency. He praises Underwood's courage on tariff reform and notes Georgia newspapers showing strong support while Woodrow Wilson trails in the state. Saussy writes to Dr. Thomas Owen explaining his view that Underwood better serves the people and nation.

G. XN. Saussy Georgia Confederate Veterans Home Oscar W. Underwood Alabama Underwood Thos. M. Owen Montgomery Ala Mr. Owen Mr. Underwood Dr. Owen Washington City Saussy Georgia Home Georgia Oscar Woodrow Harmon Clark Savannah News Macon Telegraph Atlanta Constitution Augusta Chronicle Columbus Enquirer-Sun Ledger Waynesboro Burke County Washington Hoke Smith Billie Hardwich Senate House New Jersey

State railroad commission urges funds for expert utility audits

In its annual report the Georgia railroad commission asks the legislature for funds to hire experts for audits and appraisals of public utility properties when rates are challenged. The commission cites Savannah and Atlanta cases where existing funds were strained and county or city help was required. It urges authority to issue through bills of lading, settle overcharges, hire inspectors, pay for appraisals, and expand staff to handle rising workload.

Atlanta State Railroad Commission Savannah Citi Georgia Railway and Electric Co Commission

D D D Prescription for Eczema Promised Instant Relief

A promotional note describes D D D Prescription for Eczema delivering instant itch relief. It claims immediate cooling and healing effects, notes a 25 cent bottle, and guarantees a full size bottle with a no cure no pay promise if itch remains. Palmer and Sons backs the offer.

D.D.D H. R. Palmer & Sons

Georgia Railroad Commission 1911 Annual Report Highlights

The Georgia Railroad Commission reports growth in work in 1911 with 188 public utility corporations under jurisdiction up from 160 in 1910. Dispositions of 557 complaints were made, including freight rates and overcharge issues. Gross earnings reached $61.5 million with net earnings around $20.4 million. Railroad mileage rose to 7139 miles. The commission requests regular reports from the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis line as lease nears termination. Also includes a testimonial for Foley Kidney Pills from W A Dodson of Dallas Georgia.

Hat Commission Railroad Commission State Department Commission Georgia Western and Atlantic Railroad Nashville, Chattanooga and

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R. C. Orr R. L. Bramblett E. J. Smith, SR State Senate R. Toombs DU Bose Western Circuit John B. Gamble W. H. Quarterman R. L. J. Smith W. A. Stevenson Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass Mt. Vernon A. M Vernon Lodge Masonic Hall Mas Joseph Building Clayton Street W. &. Capps W. M Clard D. Heidler Keystone Royal Arch Masons Max Joseph A. J. Carter D. P Fred T. Moon Sec J. Elmo Lodge K. of P—St. Elme Keights of Pythian Castle Hall Claytom Wall Streets H. EK. Davis C. C T. H. Nickerson R. & _Athens Lodge Quarters Corse Broad Lumpkin Streets B. S. Dobbs E. R. Geo H. Palmer Sec’y Order of Owls Athens Q.C Owl's Nest Clayton St John Mappin H. Corbett Willams Lodge H. L. Hemrick J. A. Mbealor Glenn Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Clayton Jackson Streets F Otis N. G H. L. Garebold Gee B. Davis J. D. Beverng Madame Rachelle College OF Agriculture Head of Confederate Veterans Risco the Railroad Commission Ketterer Excelsior Divvy F Ulm R. H. Littleield Pensacola Fla K.E.B. P W. A. Dodson Dallas Glenroy
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