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A dealer offers a fine selection of guaranteed watches to buyers seeking quality timepieces.
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1911
Page
4
A dealer offers a fine selection of guaranteed watches to buyers seeking quality timepieces.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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