National Postmasters Convention Opens in Jackson City
The National Association of Postmasters of the First Class met in Jackson with nearly all major cities represented. Sessions aim to improve postal service, propose a postal rate to curb mail order solicitations, and unveil a monument to Ken Brewer, the first U S post agent on foreign soil. A memorial resolution honors Judge Alexander S Erwin of Habersham County noting his Civil War service and distinguished legal career.
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Theountie
Post Office
Washington
Ken Brewer
United States
Spain
Ma Brewero
United States Postoffice
No. 1
Cuba
Jackson Superior Court
Alex S. Erwin
Hur
Alexander S. Erwin
Clarks Sville
Habersham County
Igeorua
Clarkesville
Dingle
People of
Dixie
Alex. S. Erwin
Phillips Legion
Chickamauga
Erwin
Towns Superior Court
Hiawassee
Habersham
Athens
Jackson County
Gainesville
Henry McDaniel
Unsolicited testimonial for Chamberlain remedy cure
A Georgia resident recounts severe measles aggravated by rain leading to colic and diarrhea but recovering after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He praises the product and notes local druggists selling it in Warren Smith Canning and Athens.
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Chamberlain
Sam H. Gwin
Concord
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
L. P. Canning
FE. C. McEvoy
Orr Drug Company
Athens, Ga
E. C. McEvoy
Orr Drug Co
Dolly and Doctor Clash Over Puppy Surplus
Dolly confronts Dr Pillem about an influx of newborn puppies. The doctor confirms he is delivering the new litters, while Dolly laments the need to sell an older dog to make room, noting only one puppy remains.
Barefooted Liars and Mustache Warnings Stir Philadelphia
A clipped Philadelphia Inquirer excerpt recalls a heated moment where a participant calls another a barefooted liar. The exchange includes a jab about shaving a mustache and a tense scene surrounding the remark.
Parting Guest An Escape In Vienna Cashier With 10000 Crowns
A Viennese salon joke depicts a bookkeeper fleeing with 10000 crowns and the employer’s wife after a brief exchange. The employer urges police action, while the bookkeeper’s betrayal alters the moral tone.
Pilgrim Fathers Monument Cornerstone Laid at Provincetown
President Roosevelt attends cornerstone ceremony for a large Pilgrim Fathers monument in Provincetown Massachusetts. A vast crowd from Cape Cod and Boston gathers as the Mayflower arrives after dark with 21 gun salute and escort from Oyster Bay to Town Hill for the event.
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Provincetown
Mass
Roosevelt
Cape Cod
Cape
Boston
Pilgrim Fathers
Oyster Bay
Pilgrim monument corner stone laid at Town Hill Cape Cod
A public ceremony on Town Hill saw the corner stone of a Cape Cod Pilgrim monument laid after a debate between Provincetown and Plymouth. The Cape Cod Monument Association raised 92000 with 40000 from the federal government and 25000 from Massachusetts. The beacon monument rises 250 feet of solid granite, houses 150 inscribed stones from New England towns and three English stones connected to Bradford Leyden and Delfthaven. Visitors will ascend by inclined plane to view the Pilgrims region.
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Fshing
Grand Lodge
Masonic Order of Massaccaeedte
J. Henry Blake
Governor Guild
United States
Henry Cabot Lodge
Monument Association
Provincetown
Plymouth
Cape Cod
State of
Massachusetts
Town Hill
Cape
New England
England
Bradford
Austerfield
Leyden
Holland
Women’s Suffrage Association of England
Delfthaven
Locker clubs spark talk of Savannah liquor tax
Savannah reports discuss locker clubs tied to liquor storage under a $500 city tax. If the state tax had remained at $10,000, such clubs might not exist. Mayor Tiedeman supports a city ordinance fining blind tiger keepers in the recorder’s court to recoup lost saloon revenues.
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Savannah
Rocke
Tiedeman
Bathing Suit Packed In Cigar Case Warns of Surprise
A humorous quip from the Philadelphia Press notes Mrs. De Collitay packing trunks and forgetting a bathing suit. Her husband replies he has sworn off smoking, suggesting she pack the bathing suit in his cigar case, a playful urban image of pretravel nerves.
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George
Impaired appetite relief with Chamberlains tablets
Detroit man reports restored appetite and relief from bloating after using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. The remedy promises pleasant bowel movements. Price is 25 cents with free samples offered through several drug firms.
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Chamberlain
J. H. Seitz
Detroit
Mich
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
L. P. Canning
E. C. McEvoy
Orr Drug Company
Goest It Blind Quip from Liberty Vindicator
A quip from the Liberty Missouri Vindicator mocks a “queer set” remark about giving water or a bottle, noting a fellow drinks from the unlooked or unseen side. The item reflects local paper tone and period voice.
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Liberty
Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup Promises Gentle Relief
A 19th century remedy claims to act gently on the bowels and clear the system of coughs and colds. It reports prompt throat inflammation relief and irritation alleviation and is sold by all druggists.
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Kennedy
Parlor Magic Ends with Sudden Scene in Chicago
Mr. Kybosz searching for a magazine steps into a parlor and witnesses a young man swiftly withdraw an arm from the back of a chair where Miss Kitty sits. The man exclaims pressed change and retreats, recalling his own youth.
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Miss Kitty
Mr. Kybosh
Chicago Tribune
Eczema remedy and lodge notices in local ads
A notice extols Chamberlains Salve for eczema and lists local druggists selling it. The page also contains repeated invitations for Masonic and fraternal lodges to attend meetings at venues on Clayton street Wall and Jackson streets with officers named.
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J. Vernon Lodge
A. M
Mount Vernon Lodge
No. 22
F. and
Masonic Hall
Bird
Max Josep Building
Clayton Street
H. R. Palmer
W. M
T. Elmo Lodge
K. of P
St. Elmo Lodge
Knights of Pythia
Castle Hall
Ma. Joseph Building
Clayton and
Wall Street
Alenn Lodge
Carlton Building
Jackson Street
Odd Fellows
H. D. Marbut
Announcement of Ward One alderman candidates
I hereby announce myself a candidate for alderman from the First Ward subject to the democratic primary Co N Weatherly B F Woods announce themselves for Ward One alderman in the same terms The notice repeats and reflects a local political filing in a newspaper notice format.
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Co. N. Weatherly
Cc. B. Griffith
Fourth Ward
W. C. Wingfield
Alderman-Second Ward Nomination Date Set In Primary
E. G. Whitehead announces the date for his re election bid as alderman of the Second Ward, subject to the outcome of the Democratic primary. The notice underscores the ward’s contest within the party.
Alderman Candidates Announced for Third and Fourth Wards
Announcement lists dates for alderman elections in the Third and Fourth Wards. Democratic primary details name B. Griffith for the Third Ward and W. C. Wingfield for the Fourth Ward.
Train Schedules for Georgia Railroad and affiliates
The paper lists daily departure and arrival times for Georgia Railroad Southern Railroad Central of Georgia and Seaboard Airline trains. It also notes mixed trains 7.20 am and 3.05 pm and non northern routes 60 and 61 not running north of Athens and the Gainesville Midland schedule on weekdays and Sundays with specific leave and arrival times.
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Central of Georgia
Seaboard Airline
Llag
Athens
Galinesville—Midland
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Georgia
Jackson
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Southern Mutual Insurance Company
Georgia National Bank
University Savings Bank
Land Lasuy
Athens Presbyterian Church
Bar
Jackson County Superior Court
Dolly—Are
Doctor Who
Philadelphia Inquirer
Speed the
Parting Guest
Vienna
Salonwitzblatt
Lodge Directory
A. B. Harper
F. J. Carithers
C. C
V. H. Nickerson
Athens Lodge
Lodge Quarters
Broad and
Lumpkin Streets
E. Bancroft
KO. H. Palmer
Goquee Tribe
A. H. Tuck
J. G. Trussell
G.A. Boonh
B. F. Woods
E. G. Whitehead
W. P. Vond
T. P. Oliver
Georgia Railroad
Southern Railroad
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Jamestown
Norfolk
Cans
B. Ryan
W. E. ChRisTian
Portsmouth
Atlanta
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