Growing Sugar Cane in Texas Brings Big Prospects
In the Rio Grande valley near the Gulf coast, experts say sugar cane could become a major Texas industry. The southern latitude allows a 12 month growing cycle, with mild frost risk and high yields. Large irrigation projects, refineries, and new companies attract small investors to cultivate cane in what is described as the frontier for sugar production.
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Texas
C.W. Oeden
Rio Grande
Gulf
United States
Louisiana
Forst
Rio Grande Valley
Cuba
Hawaii
Phaney
Cured of Bright's Disease by Foley Kidney Cure
Robert O. Burke of Elnora New York recounts suffering nightly urination and severe dropsy from Bright's disease. After using Foley Kidney Cure he reports rapid improvements, noting relief after the first bottle and complete gains after the third. Sold by all druggists.
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Bright
Robert O. Burke
Elnora
N. Y
Hright
Death Knell of Old Chinatown Widens Commercial Drive
A San Francisco Chronicle report details the Ming Yang Benevolent Association declaring the joss and opium pipe relics dead in favor of a modern Chinatown centered on commerce. The Four story Ming Yung building opens in Waverly Place as the society seeks to align with a new American city. Sun Lee Yez, the Chinese consul general, joins merchants in promoting a Westernized, business focus.
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Chinatown
San Francisco Chronicle
Ming Yang Benevolent Association
America
Sun Lee Yez
Benevolent Society
Nrich
Waverly Place
The
Ming Yung Joss
Joss
Wise Council
Ten Volent Society
Consis
Consis Scene and His Suite and Hore Geox, Special Commissioner Recemly
China
Society
Jon Doong Tam
Wong Ben
Gation
Lucy F. Low
Jackson Street
San Francisco
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Ad
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve advertised for sale by all druggists. Get DeWitt's.
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DeWitt's
DeWitt’s
Electric Ash Sifter Introduced By GE Engineer Home
The article describes the first electric ash sifter in a Lynn Massachusetts home of a General Electric engineer. A 115 hp motor drives a revolving screen to separate unburned coal from ashes with the waste dropping into a beneath ash can. The device reduces dust, is located near the furnace and coal bin, and is said to exceed the old arm powered method.
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General Electric Company
Lynn
Mass
Advertising Bonaparte Real Estate Pitch
A Philadelphia Ledger story notes a real estate firm selling lots in a new suburb. A young energetic ad writer fills the page with eloquent lines urging buyers to seize the moment. The senior partner questions the value of advertising Napoleon with their money.
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Bonaparte
Philadelphia Ledger
Napoleon
Badly Mixed Up. Five Doctors Quoted On Patient’s Health
Abraham Brown of Winterton New York claims doctors misidentified his ailment as heart disease kidney trouble blood poison and stomach and liver issues. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health after one bottle, endorsed as a cure for blood poison and stomach liver and kidney complaints sold by W J Smith and Bro H R Palmer and sons at 50 cents.
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Abraham Brown
Winterton
N. Y
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
ASK RESTORATION OF RAILWAY RATES IN VIRGINIA
A petition from R E Lee Division No 25 of the Order of Railway Conductors asks Governor Claude A Swanson to restore passenger rates to pre October 1 1907 levels. The committee contends current fares hinder railway earnings and service quality, noting workers suffer as costs rise and cutbacks occur.
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Virginia
Norfolk
Swanson
R. E. Lee
Portsmouth
Berkley
Claude A Swanson
Railroad Commission
Aso
W. T. Cox
J. W. Barnes
Southern Ry J. 1
Komegag
AC. L
J. W. Baylor
W. Ry
T. Bh. Luke
RK. G. Waddy
S. Ry
Hyomei Proves Cure for Catarrhal Diseases
Testimonial loudness claims Hyomei cures all catarrhal troubles with proof from Athens area users. H. R. Palmer & Sons guarantee money back if Hyomei does not deliver claimed results. The remedy is not secret, formula shared with physicians, and guaranteed under the Pure Food and Drug Law by Serial No. 1418. Inhaled via pocket inhaler, it reaches air passages and destroys catarrhal germs without dangerous stomach drugging.
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Athens
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Foley's Honey and Tar praised for cough relief
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar in a yellow package as safe for coughs colds and lung troubles with no opiates or harmful drugs. Claims millions sold and urges consumers to guard health by choosing the genuine product available at all druggists.
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Foley
Athens Hardware Co. Aims at Broad Street Trade
Athens Hardware Co. advertises a store offering hardware and cutlery with woodenware garden hoses lawn mowers and ice cream freezers at 243 and 250 Broad Street serving local customers with a wide range of goods and household needs.
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Vores
Athens Hardware Co
Lodge Directory Listings and Train Schedule
Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 meets second Thursday each month at Masonic Hall Clayton St. Keystone Chapter No 1 meets third Tuesday at 8 o'clock in Max Joseph building. Athens Lodge No 790 BPOE meets Wednesday 8:30 at Broad and Lumpkin. Soquee Tribe No 54 I O R M meets Wednesday 8 at Knights of Pythias Hall. Glenn Lodge No 75 J OO Fe meets Tuesday 8 at Carlton building Jackson St. City and Georgia rail schedules listed with arrival and departure times for various lines.
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Mt. Vernon Lodge
A. M
Mount Vernon Lodge
No. 22
Masonic Hall
Max Joseph Building
Clayton Street
H. R. Palmer
W. M A.b.harper
St. Elmo Lodge
K. of P
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Maz Joseph
Clayton and
Wall Streets
Keystone
Royal Arch Masons
Max Joseph
J. T. Trussell
H. P. G. FE. Stone
Athens Lodge
Lodge Quarters
Broad and
Lumpkin Streets
E. Brandro
Geo. H. Palmer
Glenn Lodge
Carlton Building
Jackson Street
G. A. Boone
Ree
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Atlanta
Southern Express
Mountain Dew
Blue Ridge
Old Georgia
Cians
R.M. Rose Co
Atlanta, GA
Georgia
State College of Agriculture
Andrew M. Soule
Georgia State College of Agriculture
Athens, Ga
Witt & CO
ALL Dauglista
DuBose
J.r.crane & CO
Lodge Directory
H. P. Lawrence
C. C. T. H. Nickerson
K. of
Georgia Railroad
Southern Railroad
Seaboard Airline
Gainesville Midland
State Normal School
E. C. Branson, Pres
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