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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1912

Page

6

Cavalry Colonel Thaddeus W. Jones Retired After Forty Years

Washington reports Col. Thaddeus W. Jones of the 10th Cavalry at Fort Ethan Allen has been placed on the retired list on his own application after more than forty years of service. A West Point graduate of 1872 from North Carolina, he served as lieutenant colonel of the 48th U. S. Volunteer Infantry during the Philippine insurrection. otherwise his career was exclusively in cavalry.

Washington, D. C Thaddeus W. Jones 10Th Cavalry Fort Ethan Allen Jones North Carolina West Point 48Th U. S. Volunteer Infantry

Both Factions For Taft in South Carolina Conventions

The Adams Cochran Harris faction of the South Carolina Republicans plans a state convention in Columbia to choose delegates for the national convention. The Lily Whites led by John G Capers will hold a separate convention later. Both factions back Taft for president and seek recognition at the Chicago convention in June.

Columbia S. C Republican Party South Carolina Iarrow John G. Capers Republican Organization Chicago Taft

Taft Roosevelt fight in Missouri third district showdown

In Jefferson City Missouri the third district selects delegates for the Chicago Republican convention. Roosevelt forces vow to defeat Taft instruction while Morse directs Taft campaign and Tolerton reports Roosevelt names poised across the nine counties.

Jeffierson City Missouri E. L. Morse Excelsior Springs Taft Tomor Tow Jessa E. Tolerton Missouri Roosevelt Club Roosevelt

Woman's Industrial Exposition Delayed Two Weeks

New York on February 28 The opening of the Woman's Industrial Exposition at Grand Central Palace has been postponed for two weeks to allow merchants and others more time to prepare their exhibits. Ten leading civic and philanthropic organizations oversee arrangements. The event will showcase comparisons between old hand labor methods and modern machine methods used by women.

New York Grand Central Palace

Mine Workers and Operators Clash Over Wage Demands

An official notice signals intentions masked by a stalemate as mine workers insist on higher wages to cope with rising living costs. Operators counter that the 1902 Strike Commission sliding scale grants miners windfalls with coal price movements, arguing a flat wage rise is impractical under current conditions.

Military Medical Meeting At Itawa Conference Opens

Itawa Ont February 28 The fifth annual conference of the association opens for a two day session. The program includes discussions on a wide range of topics and addresses by Colonel Samuel Hughes Minister of Militia Sir James Grant Major J T Clark and Dental Surgeon Lanthier among others of prominence.

Itawa Ont Association Pro Samuel Hughes James Grant Ottawa J. T. Clark Halifax Lanthier Quebec

Dr. King’s New Life Pills End Indigestion

In Danville Virginia W Evans says a two year distress in the left side was due to indigestion and was cured by Dr. King’s New Life Pills. The pills aid stomach liver and kidney troubles constipation colds and more. Sold by all dealers with no loplates.

W. Evans Danville Dr. King

Ray Collins Signs Up for Life

Los Angeles February 28 wedding of Miss Lillian Marie Twitchell and Ray Williston Collins, noted professional baseball pitcher. Collins, a Boston Americans pitcher since college graduation from the University of Vermont, wed today at the bride’s parents’ home after the Boston team visited California for spring training.

Los Angeles Cal Lillian Marie Twitchell Fred F. Twitchell Ray Williston Collins Collins Boston Americans University of Vermont Boston California

Argentine Minister Honored by Pitt University

In the University of Pittsburgh's 125th anniversary events, Dr Ramulo S Noan Argentine minister at Washington received an honorary LL D degree from Chancellor McCormick. The award honored his work as professor of constitutional law and as a member of the Buenos Aires governing board, a leading institution in South American education.

Pittsburg University of Pittsburg Ramulo $. Noan Washington McCormick Noan University of Buenos Ayres South America

Back Aches Caused by Kidney Trouble Prompt Doan’s Remedy

Athens resident Mrs. E. R. Shy testifies Doan’s Kidney Pills relieve severe back pain and lumbago linked to kidney issues. She reports quick relief, ongoing use, and strong endorsement. Sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. sole US agents. Remember the name Doan’s.

Athens Doen E. R. Shy College Avenue Dean Prica Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan

Triangle Debate League Considers Sherman Anti-Trust Law

In Schenectady New York February 28 students anticipate tomorrow's annual contests among Hamilton College Colgate University and Union University Each college will send two teams with the home team opposing the negative and the visiting team the affirmative The debate questions Whether the Sherman Anti Trust Law should be repealed.

Schenectady N. Y Hamilton College Colgate University Union University

Piles Cure Claim by Leonhardt Hemroid Ad

An old advertisement touts Dr Leonhardt's Hemroid as a cure for piles by addressing poor circulation. It markets 24 days treatment for $1 at H R Palmer and Sons and at druggists, with a free booklet available from Dr Leonhardt Co Station B Buffalo New York.

Dr. Leonhardt H. R. Palmer & Sons Ell Dr.Leonhardt Co Buffalo

Noble Grand Col R L J Smith Leads Jefferson Lodge Honor

Col R L J Smith of Commerce attended the district Odd Fellows convention in Athens as a prominent visitor. He helped found Commerce and Jefferson lodges and was the first Noble Grand of Jefferson lodge and its first representative to Georgia Grand Lodge. He upholds Odd Fellowship and wears the Three Links emblem.

Col R. L. J. Smith Commerce Odd Fellows Athens Col. Smith Commerce Lodge Jefferson Lodge Jefferson Grand Lodge of Georgia Odd Fellowship

How to Cure a Cold Promoted by Chamberlain's Remedy

A broad claim promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted cure for colds. The text asserts its great reputation and reliability, stating it can always be depended upon and is available from all dealers.

Chamberlain

National Civic Federation Meet in Washington

Washington February 28 delegates from all forty eight states will attend the National Civic Federation annual convention in the capital. Cardinal Gibbons will preside at the opening session while President Taft will chair later meetings on industrial peace pensions compensation for accidents and regulation of industrial corporations and public utilities.

Washington, D. C National Civic Federation Cardinal Gibbons Taft

Parisian Sage Promises Hair Health and Dandruff Cure

An advertisement for Parisian Sage claims rapid stopping of hair loss and itching with a money back guarantee if not effective. It touts a pleasant fragrance, daily use by many women, and availability through H. R. Palmer & Sons and other druggists with a large bottle priced at 50 cents.

H. R. Palmer & Sons

Rheumatism Cure Claim Survives Patient Doubt

Many people believe rheumatism is incurable and have found little relief from treatments. The piece urges patients not to give up and to continue seeking a remedy, stressing perseverance in seeking relief from rheumatism.

Jon

Ketterer’s Excelsior Blood Purifier Praised in Letter

A Pensacola reader testimonial extols Ketterer’s Excelsior Blood Purifier as the cure for long years of inflammatory rheumatism. The letter claims full recovery with no disease trace and urges readers to ask their druggist for the remedy, guaranteed with a refund if no benefit is seen.

R. H. Littfeld Pensacola Fla K.fe.b.p K.E.B. P Ketterer

Old Guard Forms in Atlanta in Gold Braided Uniforms

Atlanta launches an "Old Guard" modeled on New York attire after the Gate City Guards peace monument event. Col. J W Burke leads the 135 members who have ordered uniforms costing over 12000 dollars. The group, with many former Gate City Guards, will appear at functions in future in distinctive gold braids and tassels.

Specializo Atlanta Old Guard Old Gate City Guards’ Peace Monument Piedmont Park North East Gate City Guard Ite Col. J. W. Burke Old Guard of New York

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Cochran Man

Tom Moore of Cochran Georgia reports a severe instep sore healed by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He says the salve cured running sores, ulcers, boils, burns, cuts, and eczema. Price is 25 cents at W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons.

Tom Moore Cochran W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Get Your Money's Worth with Banner Uncle Remus Offer

The Athens Banner offers a value deal for readers. For 2.50 dollars, new subscribers receive six months of the Banner and one year of Uncle Remus. Existing subscribers can renew by paying six months in advance.

Uncle Remus Athens

Conference on Army Horse Breeding on Indian Reservations

Washington February 28. A conference at the Department of Agriculture examined breeding horses for the army on Indian reservations. Participants included the commissioner of Indian affairs the chief of the bureau of animal industry the quartermaster general and other army officers.

Washington, D. C Department of Agriculture Commissioner of Indian Affairs Bureau of Animal Industry Quartermaster General Army

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Fatima Gela Ima AMRY Teddy Woman's Industrial Exhibit Military Medical Meeting Universal Bell System Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company Ray Collins LIFE National Civic Federation Meet Kn. Bk
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