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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1906

Page

5

Roosevelt backs spelling reform for White House usage

President Roosevelt endorses the Carnegie spelling reform movement. He orders Public Printer Stillings to print all presidential messages and executive documents in the reform style, with a list of 300 words including thru and through. Secretary Loeb will issue revised word lists to guide official correspondence.

Oyster Bay Roosevelt White House Loeb Lst Washington

Tragedy at Brandywine Rail Trestle Kills Woman

Elizabeth Rothwell of Wilmington sank to the tracks after her right foot wedged between trestle ties near Brandywine Springs Park. While kneeling in prayer she was ground to pieces by a freight train, as aunt Mrs. Richard Rothwell and a nearby boy were injured during a farmer’s fair crowd.

Elizabeth Rothwell Brandywine Springs Park Richard Rothwell Miss Rothwell Mrs. Rothwell

Dr King’s New Discovery Endorsed by Waco Reader

E W Goodloe of Dutton Street Waco Texas reports five years of use with Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. He says a years long cough disappeared after using the medicine. The product cures chronic coughs la grippe croup whooping cough and helps prevent pneumonia. Pleasant tasting and guaranteed by local druggists with trial bottles free at H R Palmer Sons and W J Smith Bro. 50 cents and one dollar.

E. W. Goodloe Dutton St Waco Texas Dr. King H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro

Cheap rates to New York and return offer

Central of Georgia Railway announces a round trip to New York in collaboration with Ocean Steamship Co. of Savannah priced at 31.00 dollars, including meals and berths. Tickets valid on steamer leaving Savannah August 27 with final return in New York by September 4. contact Central of Georgia Railway reps or L E Poley in Athens, GA for details.

William Jennings Bryan Central of Georgia Railway New York Ocean Steamship Co Savannah L. E. Poley Athens

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