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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1911

Page

4

Right on Time Buying a Fine Watch

A dealer offers a fine selection of guaranteed watches to buyers seeking quality timepieces.

Judge Speer’s Ruling Upheld in Rail Liability Case

The piece notes Judge Speer’s decision in Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company v Riverside Cotton Mills, affirmed by the U S Supreme Court. It discusses whether a railroad is responsible for loss or damage to goods on its line or a connecting line, contrasting Georgia law with elsewhere, and references the Hepburn Act and Carmack amendment shaping liability.

Riverside Cotton Mills Ve. Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company Speer Supreme Court of the United States Georgia Congress

Interstate liability ruling in Riverside Mills railroad case

Judge Speer upholds the constitutionality of a federal act allowing shipowners to sue for damages in a convenient forum. Akerman for Riverside Mills argues for railroad liability in interstate shipments. Taumar challenges the act’s constitutionality. The decision emphasizes shipper access to an inexpensive tribunal and the railroad’s broad information gathering power across distances.

Georgia Court Decision Expands Peach and Lumber Shipments Legal Relief

The Macon News reports that Congress acted wisely and courts now hear shippers complaints. Judge Lamar’s oath is cited as crucial as the Supreme Court overrules a demurrer. The ruling allows residents to seek speedy, cheap trials in Georgia courts for shipments heading north.

Congress Caelo Lamar Supreme Court Speer Georgia Macon News

HYOMEI Cures Catarrh Says H R Palmer & Sons

“HYOMEI” is advertised as a cure for catarrh with a money back guarantee. The remedy uses Australian eucalyptus and thymos in an inhaler sold by H R Palmer & Sons for 40 cents a bottle or $1 for a complete outfit with inhaler and instructions.

Vatarrh Hl. R. Palmer & Sons H.R. Palmer & Sons H.R. Palmers& Sons

Electrical show opens in Chicago with wireless cooking

Chicago Md Jan 7 The sixth annual electrical show opens at the Coliseum for two weeks featuring wireless cooking and electric refrigeration demonstrations. Officials claim it is the largest and most complete electrical exhibition yet held in the west.

Chicago Coliseum

National auto show opens at Madison Square Garden

The eleventh national show of the Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers moves from Grand Central Palace to Madison Square Garden New York. Eighty three distinct makes are on display with two weeks of events highlighting passenger vehicles first then commercial cars electric vehicles and motorcycles.

Madison Square Garden New York Grand Central Palace Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers Madison Square Diana America

Southwestern Poultry Show slated for Dallas week

Dallas hosts the Southwestern Poultry Association show next week with hundreds of prize winners from Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Texas Kansas and Louisiana to be exhibited.

Dallas Texas Southwestern Poultry Association Fur and Feather Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Kansas Louisiana

Foley Kidney Pills praised for rapid relief

Mary C Abbott of Wolfeboro New Hampshire credits Foley Kidney Pills with a swift improvement in a rheumatic condition caused by uric acid buildup. After three days she could move freely and her pains disappeared. She urges others with similar kidney and bladder disorders to try the product. Sold by all druggists.

Foley Mary C.abbott Wolfeboro N. H

Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief

A vintage health ad touts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as valuable for throat and lung troubles. It claims rapid relief from painful breathing and a dangerous sounding cough signaling congested lungs and says it is sold by all dealers.

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Rons Trent Alyng Daadie Wees Wwe Teu M. Sumpiers Sox H Notre Dame Ind R. Brandt Emory Speer D. Lee Peacock Southern Mutual United States North Eastern Augusta Akerman Riverside Mille Taumar Riverside Mills Pacific Coast Oregon DR. E. 6 Griffin Athens Vhone Rosber Leathers & Ravenson Association OF Licensed E Automobile Manufacturers Southwestern Poultry Show Fredrick J. Ball College Ave Coats
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