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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1911
Page
6
Well known racquet wielders from several states have gathered in Salt Lake City Utah for the Inter mountain Iowa Tennis Association annual tournament. Play continues through the week to determine champions in singles and doubles for men and women.
Oklahoma City hosts the annual encampment of Spanish-American war veterans with attendees from nearly all states. Spanish-American war nurses meet in session. John Lewis Smith of Washington D C is a candidate for commander in chief. Tampa Florida is named as applicant for next year’s encampment.
Clinton man E. E. Chamberlain accuses Bucken's Arnica Salve of taking the sting from burns and the pain from sores and wounds. He praises its ability to ease cuts corns bruises sprains and injuries describing it as an equal healing remedy. Available for 25c at local shops W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Bros.
The Inland Lake Yachting Association regatta comes to Oconomowoc with sailors from Chicago Minneapolis St Paul Oshkosh Madison and other towns. The event is highlighted as a major seasonal competition drawing prominent yachtsmen to Wisconsin. A second note promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy as an effective treatment for kidney and bladder ailments available at druggists.
St. Punk Minn Aug 21 Plans for a nationwide advertising push to remove public prejudices about laundry methods will be discussed at the annual convention of the National Laundrymen's Association. Attendees include members from across the country and representatives of all laundry related industries.
Sailor Burke faces Bill Papkers in a ten round scheduled boxing match in New York tonight. Event lists the bout among planned fights and notes the arena and start time.
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 the remedy is in every home and unbeatable for lung ailments with a 50 cent to 1 dollar price and trial bottle free, guaranteed by W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.
Thousands of delegates from the United States and Canada gather in Detroit for the Loyal Order of Moose five day grand lodge session led by Supreme Dictator Edmund E. Tanner of Columbus Ohio with officer elections set for tomorrow and a parade planned Wednesday night. The notice ends with a product plug for Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles convenes in San Francisco with a seven day carnival. Tens of thousands from the United States and Canada attend as officers face elections for grand president and grand secretary. Aimed reforms include lowering age to 18 and the creation of a women’s auxiliary to the Eagles.
A historical ad extols Electric Bitters as a blood purifier that strengthens digestion and purges poisons. It cites a testimonial from C. T. Budahn of Tracy California and lists retailers W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons selling the remedy for 50 cents.
Rochester N Y Aug 21 The forty ninth national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic opens with the national council of administration meeting to finalize plans The event includes sessions by the Women Relief Corps Ladies of the G A R Sons of Veterans and affiliated groups The parade and Taft speech highlight the opening day as thousands gather and praise the preparations for veterans and visitors
The state chamber announces a round state tour starting Wednesday August 23 in the Seventh district. A Packard 30 touring car donated by Owners Motor Co. will be driven by Charles Cook with Secretary Wakefield and an official stenographer. The trip aims to build district organizations, collect information and photographs for advertising, raise funds, and boost local publicity across Georgia. Public support from all Georgians and every community is urged to ensure a successful statewide outreach.
Athens readers learn kidney duty and how Deans Kidney Pills build up weak kidneys. W H Wier of 175 Pulaski St Athens Ga testifies in 1911 to relief after backache headaches and nocturnal diuresis from Doan's. His 1908 account claimed three boxes cured his pains and dizziness. Sold by dealers at 50 cents. Foster Millburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
A Chicago resident reports quick relief from hay fever asthma and summer colds using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. The ad urges others with similar symptoms to try the product and notes it is available from all druggists.
Carlsbad opens with Frank J Marshall J R Capablanca C Jaffe P Johner all from New York and O Chajes of Chicago among the strong field. The thirty third annual New Jersey State Federation of Labor congress begins in Camden with delegates and planned discussions over three days. In Warsaw Indiana Billy Sunday G L Robinson and John Timothy Stone attend the Winona Bible Conference at Winona Lake through August 30.
Buffalo man Paul Mathulka declares he always keeps at home Dr King’s New Life Pills to cure constipation headache and indigestion. Only 25 cents at W J Smith and Bro and H R Palmer and Sons.
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