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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1908
Page
3
A traveling agricultural train arrives in Thomasville on the nineteenth, offering a concise lecture and live demonstrations on modern farming methods from leading schools. The program, costly and novel, aims to bring university-adopted practices to farmers who cannot attend large institutions, with a hoped-for yearly run if well received.
Chronic constipation is linked to serious ailments and Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup is advertised to cure it. The syrup is said to aid digestion stimulate the liver and bowels restoring natural action and to be pleasant with no nausea or griping. Sold by all druggists.
The Walton Tribune notes Dr D A N Thomas, a leading Walton physician, moved from Hall County to Athens with his family for his children's education. He resides at 1125 Prince Avenue and will open elegant offices in the Cobb Lampkin building on Jackson Street. The paper welcomes him and his family.
A New York health publication extols simple at home prescriptions. Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla are mixed with water for daily use after meals and at bedtime. The mix purportedly detoxifies kidneys and relieves kidney pain and rheumatic symptoms, especially in the elderly, with a note to pass the remedy to sufferers.
Lawrenceville Ga M D Irwin candidate for solicitor general of the Western circuit releases a platform advocating abolishing the fee system, moving solicitors to four year terms, and placing their salaries into county treasuries to boost common schools He argues judges should be elected and the docket kept fair while fees support education and reduce docket manipulation Irwin urges voter support to implement these principles in office.
Advertises Dr Kings New Life Pills as a digestive aid for stomach liver and bowels. Promotes feeling well when these organs function properly. Pills priced at 25 cents at W J Smith and Bro Palmer and Sons drug stores.
In Washington February 11 the fifth general convention of the Religious Education Association opens with a council meeting and sessions at Continental Hall. Henry Churchill King of Oberlin College leads as president with eminent educators divines and public men attending. Roosevelt will greet delegates at the White House and speak briefly tomorrow morning. Foley's Honey and Tar advertised as a remedy for persistent coughs and colds in a yellow package.
Illinois Lumber Dealers association begins its eighteenth annual convention in Brooke's Casino Chicago running three days. The gathering will cover shipping times and cancellations with practical topics. Speakers include Capt J E Stewart on parcel post and postal savings banks District Attorney Sims on the Sherman law T J Burrill on forestry and Professor Wilder on cement chemistry.
Athens druggists H R Palmer & Sons promote Hyomei as quick relief for catarrh symptoms such as nasal blockage offensive breath and throat droppings. They refund the purchase if users are not satisfied after buying a complete Hyomei outfit for 1.00.
The pain balm provides quick relief for rheumatism sciatica lame back lumbago and deep seated muscular pains. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J Smith & Bro L P Canning E C McEvoy Ore Drag Athens Ga.
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