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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1914

Page

3

Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture replies to rival in 1914 race

Hon J D Price releases a detailed record of his first year as Commissioner of Agriculture and denies rival J J Brown claims. He cites fertilizer sampling totals, food and drug analyses, and funds turned to education, asserting a clean record and loyalty to the Democratic Party. He accuses Brown of 1912 convention tactics and faulty promises about appointments.

J. D. Price Georgia J. J. Brown Department Treasury Commissioner of Agriculture Macon A. O. Blalock People of Brown J. J Democratic Party

Major League Scores and Rain Delays Across Circuits

Baseball results from the American, National, Federal, Southern, and South Atlantic leagues show varied outcomes with several games rained out. Notable lines include Chicago 0 Boston 8, New York 8 Philadelphia 2, and Cincinnati 1 Philadelphia 2. An ad promotes Po-Do-Lax for summer stomach issues and quotes Geo. W. Brock praising Chamberlain's Remedy.

Cleveland Philadelphia St. Louis New York

Citrolax laxative endorsed by Palmer and Sons

An advertisement promotes Citrolax as a pleasant lemon flavored laxative that eases constipation quickly without pain or nausea. It claims relief for symptoms like sick headache sour stomach lazy liver and sluggish bowels and urges readers to buy from their druggist.

HIR, Palmer & Sons Adv

Brown's life record cited in 1912 convention critique

In Bremen Georgia W M Golden of Equitable Life cites Foley Kidney Pills as best remedy for kidney and bladder troubles rheumatism and urges readers to try them. Ad copy from H R Palmer Sons promotes kidney health and relief from backache and fatigue claiming restored sleep appetite and vitality.

Bremen W. M. Golden The Equitable Life Assurance Society H.R. Palmer & Sons Adv H. R. Palmer & Sons

Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Calomel Replacement

An advertisement warns against calomel as a bad habit and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a pure vegetable liver tonic. It claims quick gentle relief from constipation, preserves liver function, and offers a money back guarantee at the point of sale.

Geo. W. Brock The Enterprise Aberdeen Alt Dodson

Insect Bites Warned and Sloan’s Liniment Ad

A public health note warns that mosquitoes and other insects spread disease through bites and contact with dirty water and barns. An advertisement promotes Sloan's Liniment as an antiseptic disinfectant sold for 25 cents by druggists.

Sloan’s

Weather Forecast For Atlanta And Georgia Unsettled

The forecast predicts unsettled weather for Atlanta and Georgia tonight and Tuesday with probable thunder showers. A low pressure area over the Lake region extends toward Texas bringing general rainfall in the eastern half of the country, with St Paul and Nashville reporting notable totals. Temperatures remain below 50 in parts of the Missouri valley and the Rockies.

Lake Region Texas St. Paul Nashville Missouri Valley Rocky Mountain

Take Foley's Honey and Tar Compound

Advertising copy touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as fast relief for coughing and throat irritation. It claims to soothe inflamed airways, ease wheezy breathing, and quiet distressing coughs.

Foley H. R. Palmer & Sons Adv

Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil advertisement

A vintage ad claims Dr Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil cures old sores and many ailments with quick relief. The product is priced at 25c, 50c, and $1.00, advertised as the wonderful, old reliable remedy.

Porter

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