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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1911

Page

6

Jewish Chautauqua Opens in the West With Notables

In San Francisco the first summer assembly of the Jewish Chautauqua Society opens and runs through next Tuesday. Speakers include Dr William Rosewell of Baltimore Dr Henry Berkowitz of Philadelphia and Israel Cowen of Chicago. Also an ad notes Foley Kidney Pills claim to restore work ability for kidney ailments with testimony from M Balent of Streator Illinois.

San Francisco Cal Jewish Chautauqua Society William Rosewell Baltimore Henry Berkowitz Philadelphia Israel Cowen Chicago

Odd Fellows to Meet in Indianapolis Next Month

Governor Marshall and former Vice President Fairbanks will welcome Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Indianapolis for the Sovereign Grand Lodge convention. A large U S and Canada visitor attendance is expected and a visit to the Odd Fellows Home at Greensburg is planned.

Indianapolis Ind Marshal Fairbanks Independent Order of Odd Fellows Foverign Grand Lodge Order United States Canada Odd Fellows Greensburg

Foley's Kidney Remedy Promoted For Kidney and Bladder Ailments

The advertisement claims increasing numbers of men and women suffer kidney and bladder troubles and that Foley's Kidney Remedy provides quick relief and lasting benefits. It asserts the remedy is among the most effective medical science has devised and is available at druggists everywhere.

Foley

Admiral Togo Welcomed on New York Visit

New York greets Admiral Togo aboard the Lusitania as he begins a brief U.S. and Canada tour after London coronation. Crowds line the Battery and harbor fronts while forts salute and whistles blow. He departs for Washington with aides, then plans several days in New York for honor events.

New York Right Royal Togo United States Canada London Washington Hale Philadelphia

Foley Kidney Pills Promised Quick Relief for Women

An old advertisement targets women suffering from backache headaches nervousness loss of appetite and poor sleep attributed to kidney and bladder troubles. It claims Foley Kidney Pills provide fast relief stop irregularities and restore health and strength with easy availability from druggists.

Foley

Gainesville and Northwestern Railway Extends Toward White County

Gainesville Midland Railway promoters plan a 85 mile line from Gainesville to Robertstown in White county at an estimated cost of 450000. Local subscriptions from Gainesville Hall county and White county are sought to fund the project with routes via Murrayville Wahoo or New Holland Clermont under review. A mass meeting and subsequent fundraising drives are planned in Clermont Cleveland and Gainesville.

Athens Gainesville Nacoochee G. J. Baldwin Hall County White County Wahoo New Holland Clermont Railroad Committee Chamber of Commerce W. A. Charters M. C. Brown J. E. Redwine W. A. Miller J. F. Carter W. A. Roper J. H. Hosch Cleveland

Electric Bitters Sold As Blood Purifier Remedy

A testimonial promotes Electric Bitters as a blood purifier that strengthens digestion and nerves. It claims the medicine fights infection, cleans poisons, and improves health, with a quoted user from Tracy, California, recommending it. Available for 50 cents at W. J. Smith & Bro and HR Palmer & Sons.

C. T. Budahn of. Tracy Cal W. J. Smith &Bro HR. Palmer & Sons

Reunion of Parsons' Brigade in Texas

The Parson's Brigade Association held its annual reunion at Chau tauqua Park in Waxahachie Texas with many veterans present. Mayor Prince welcomed guests and Dr Loggins of Ennis spoke as the event runs through tomorrow.

Parsons’ Brigade Texas Waxahachie Parson's Brigade Association Chautauqua Park Prince Loggins Ennis

Tax Returns Show Georgia Counties Net Gains in 1911

Tax data from 73 counties indicate a total increase of 9,593,150 over 1910, with 62 counties up and 11 down. An additional six counties report a further net gain of 546,629, bringing the projected statewide tax return rise toward 25 million, excluding railroads and corporations.

Georgia W. H. Harrison William A. Wright Banks Berrien Brooks Bulls Calhoun Chattahoochee Chattooga Clarke Clay Clinch Crawford Crisp Dawson DeKalb Dooly Douglas Echols Effingham Elbert Fannin Fayette Forsyth Franklin Habersham Hall Henry Irwin Jasper Jenkins Jones Lowndes Macon Madison Marion Milton Mitchell Montgomery Murray Oglethorpe Pierce Polk Pulaski Rabin Schley Stephens Talbot Taliaferro Taylor Thomas Titt Toombs Union Upson Ware Warren White Whitfield Wilcox Wilkinson Worth Gilmer Glascock Gordon Heard Jackson Laurens Lincoln Newton Pickens Towns Webster Comptroller General Dodge County Jeff Davin Johnson Turner Gwinnett Morgan

Why Women Suffer From Piles and Cure

An advertisement explains constipation as a common piles cause and notes women are more affected. It promotes Hem-Roid internal tablets from H. R. Palmer & Sons and druggists with a money back guarantee, priced at $1 per large bottle, and offers a mail booklet from Dr Leonhardt Co., Buffalo New York.

H. R. Palmer & Sons Dr. Leonhardt Co Buffalo N. Y

Mexican Railways Face Big Strike

El Paso Texas reports a likely general strike on the National Railway of Mexico system. Firemen and brakemen lead discontent over wages and hours, while Americans fill higher paid conductor and engineer roles, fueling Mexican discontent.

el Paso Texas National Railway of Mexico

King of all Laxatives Sets World Talking

Buffalo man Paul Mathulka says he keeps Dr King's New Life Pills at home for the family. The pills cure constipation headache indigestion and dyspepsia. Available for 25 cents at W. J. Smith & Bro and H. B. Palmer & Sons.

Paul Mathulka Buffalo N. Y Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bro Palmer & Gons

Ecuador to Attend Nineteenth Annual Irrigation Congress

Secretary of foreign affairs Dr. E McQueen Gray was informed that Ecuador will be represented by official delegates at the National Irrigation Congress in Chicago from December 5 to 9. The eighteenth congress proceedings were sent to Perella and other foreign officials, and invitations have drawn broad foreign participation for the fall meeting.

Chicago J. Perella Ecuador E. McQueen Gray National Irrigation Congress Perella

Thirty Years Together Evidence for Dr King's New Discovery

Thos Ariss of Concord Michigan testifies after 30 years of use that Dr King's New Discovery is the best cough and cold cure. The ad claims it reaches deeply into the home and clears lagrippe asthma hay fever croup and sore lungs. It is priced 50c and 1.00 with a trial bottle free and guaranteed by W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.

Thos. Ariss Concord, Mich W. J .Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Jeffersonian Agent Speaks in Jefferson

Hon John J Brown of Bowman Georgia spoke in Jefferson delivering a call for progressive democracy. He urged residents to form a progressive democratic league, elect officers and send delegates to a Macon state convention. About 30 listeners attended his hour and a half talk and the Jackson County league began to organize. Brown also sought subscriptions to Watson's Weekly Jeffersonian.

Jefferson, Ga John J._Brown Bowman Jeffersonian Brown Progressive Democratic League Macon Jackson County League Watson

Auto Mobile Jobs Offer High Wages for Men

Employment notice advertising abundant automobile industry work across the country. It promises earnings from 25 to 50 dollars weekly, with 300000 cars to be built this year creating demand for sales, repair, driving and demonstration roles. The Rochester Automobile School claims it can train men in weeks, allowing part time earnings of ten dollars weekly during learning.

Rochevett Automobile School Rochester Automobile School Church St. Rochester N. Y

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Erwin & Company Columbia Fire Insurance American Insurance Co Citizens Insurance Co Hamburg-Bremen Ins. Co Newark N. J St. Louis Molamburg Germany Georgia National Bank M. Balent Little Penna St Streator Castor Sauter Frias California FIG G Syrup Co Navi Otgg California Fig Syrup CO Seaboard Air Line Richmond - Norfolk Athens, GA New York City Seaboard Pensylvania Railroad Irrigation Congress Greeley U. S Greeley & McIntire Washington, Dc
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