Farmers Interested in Potash Question
Washington January 11 The German potash tax prompts American farmers to seek relief. A farmer writes to President Taft noting added fertilizer costs and urging relief from pre existing contracts to ensure competition among U.S. producers lowers prices. The letter highlights pressure on farmers facing higher potash costs under the new law.
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President Taft
Washington
German Potash Trust
White House
Taft
Reichstag
Stomach Remedy MI-OC-NA Promises Quick Relief
H. R. Palmer & Sons promotes MI-0-NA stomach tablets guaranteed to cure indigestion and upset stomachs with relief in five minutes. The ad claims immediate and permanent care for 95 percent of users and urges purchase of a 50 cent box today.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
Foley Kidney Pills for Kidney and Bladder Disorders
For acute or chronic kidney issues and painful urinary irregularities, Foley Kidney Pills offer an honest effective medicine. Sold by all druggists across the area.
Burglary Recovery Tied to Otho Brown Case
Police recover $131.70 from the thief's daughter and over $100 in goods bought with stolen money. Items include a teddy bear coat, silk skirt, fancy clock, shoes, suit, dressings, hats, a watch and chain, rings, umbrellas, and other articles linked to the burglary.
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Otho Brown
Hookworm Specialists Spend Week in Athens
Members of the Rockefeller Commission on Hookworm, Drs. Jacobs and Dobbs, are in Athens for a week to study conditions at the University of Georgia, the State Normal School, and Athens public schools. Dr. Jacobs is brother of Atlanta physician Dr. Joe Jacobs, a former citizen of the city.
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Rockefeller Commission
South
Drs. Jacobs and
Dobbs
Georgia
Rockefeller
Caught Chickens Held for Larceny by Judge
A colored man brought before Judge Indie Young for stealing chickens from W. O. Harper on Milledge Avenue received a Welmiary hearing. It was proved he feloniously took fine chickens from hen roosts. During the proceedings another man, Robert Bell, was also found fit for larceny and both were bound over.
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Younes
Phinizy
Indie Young
Ches
W. O. Harper
Milledge Avenue
Robert Bell
Automobile Brokers Offer Bargains On Used Cars
Prospective buyers are urged to consult Atlanta Automobile Brokerage Co before buying an automobile. They charge 5 percent commission on sales and list slightly used cars at low prices, promising good service and substantial savings vs new cars. Descriptive price lists are mailed upon request. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is promoted as valuable for throat and lung troubles and is sold by dealers.
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Atlanta Automobile Brokerage Co
Edgewood Ave
Atlanta Ga
Trip to Africa at Colonial by Black Patti Company
The Black Patti Company brings A Trip to Africa to the Colonial tonight. One of the oldest and largest negro companies on the road, led by Jolly John Larkins, is praised for its music, comedy, and elaborate staging. Local papers hail its quality compared to white shows and urge audiences not to miss the performance.
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Black Patti Company
Africa
Shethher
Jolly John Larkins
Binghampton
Stone Opera House
Afri
Tolored Hobo Committed After Ride Theft Trial
Ka Williams, described as a colored hobo, faced a commitment trial before Judge Young yesterday on charges of stealing a ride on a railroad train. He failed to make a good showing and was held to an awar before the city court.
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Ka Williams
Young
Absolutely Guaranteed Eggs Seen In The Area
A writer observed a cache of hen fruit eggs passed near Williamson's yesterday. The scene showed a pink cheeked sunburnt lass gathering eggs from known nests, the hens guarding the treasure. The eggs were among the first labeled absolutely guaranteed in the region.
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Williamson
Weather Forecast Hint of Cooler Spell Tonight
Weather outlook notes calmer conditions now with a summerlike feel but warns of a cooler spell arriving by night. Forecasters indicate a drop in atmospheric pressure and cooler air is likely to reach the area later.
Negro Pioneer William Finch Dies in Atlanta
William Finch, a noted African American pioneer and later alderman, died at his Edgewood Avenue home. Born into slavery under Sir Joseph Henry Lumpkin of Athens, he served in Cobb's Legion via Troop artillery during the war. After emancipation he settled in Atlanta, ran a Whitehall Street tailor shop, and was elected to the city council from the Fourth ward around 1871. He was respected among white residents and leaves numerous mourners among colored friends.
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William Finch
Otto
Alder Nations
Edgewood Avenue
Sir Joseph Henry Lumpkin
Athens
Judge Lumpkin
Cobb
Atlanta
Whitehall Street
Ex-Sheriff Swann Leaves Greene County for Athens
Greene County, Jan 7. Ex sheriff Swann and his family relocate to Athens seeking new opportunities. Swann served six years as Greene County sheriff. New sheriff H C Wixen has been sworn in and made his first arrest yesterday, Wil Dy con charged with larceny after trust.
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Athens
Greene Boro
Swann
Greene County
H.C. Wixen
Wil Dycon
Furnished Rooms in Georgia Apartment Listed for Rent
Furnished rooms available at 129 S Tampkin Street Georgia. Electric lights steam heat and hot and cold baths provided. Close in convenient and comfortable. Alternate manager for Room No. 6.
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Georgia
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Ad Claims Unrivalled Throat Aid
A vintage advertisement extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a dependable cure for obstinate coughs colds and throat and lung irritations. The copy asserts it stands unrivalled for throat and lung diseases and notes it is sold by all dealers.
Boston Doves Weigh Names Amid Baseball War Talk
A debate over the Boston Doves names like Ten Pins and Rustlers, with chatter of an American Association team in Chicago triggering a major league clash. The piece notes jumping contracts and rising salaries could spark a baseball war, prompting strong opinions.
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Boston Doves
Fred Tenney
Rustlers
Russell
American Association
Chicago
Housekeeper Supply Ad Lists Tinware and More
An old style shop notice advertises a full line of housewares including tinware enameled ware china porcelain stoneware and woodware. It lists house brooms brushes mops baskets cutlery Rogers silverware and kitchen items inviting readers to phone or call the shop.
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Rogers
Judge C H Brand Opens Spring Court Term
Oconee superior court convenes next Monday week for its regular spring term with Judge C H Brand of Athens presiding. The circuit will alternate with Jackson and Walton superior courts in February, Banks at Homer in March, Franklin in late March, and Clarke county in April.
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Oconee Superior Court
C. H. Brand
Athens
Jackson Superior Court
Walton Superior Court
Banks
Homer
Franklin
Clarke County Superior Court
Proof that Vinol cures and strengthens, says Lynn druggist
Ten thousand retail druggists across the United States endorse Vinol as the best strengthening tonic with no oil and a money back guarantee if it fails. Warren Toppon of Lynn Massachusetts testifies Vinol cured his chronic cold and long stomach trouble, proving the product’s claimed benefits.
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United States
Lynn
Mass
Warren Toppon
Vinci
R, Palmer & Sons Drageists
Athens
Timely Neighbor Alarm Saves Home From Fire
Mr J D Goldstein, next door to Mr Pitner, phoned in a timely alarm from the S A TL station box. The uptown department rushed to the scene and extinguished a roof blaze before much damage. The call prevented near total destruction of the Pitner residence.
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Goldstein
Mr. Pitner
Foley's Honey and Tar Bee Hive label reminder
Public reminder to look for Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy with the Bee Hive label on the package. Warns against substitutes and tells consumers to buy from druggists, noting Foley's name and brand specifics for authenticity.
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Foley
Short Notes of Interest Real Estate and Fire Insurance
Classified style note items list services and sales from local businesses. Real estate, insurance by Erwin & Company, savings bank offer, wall paper, stoves, boards, guns, paint store, and various for sale notices. Includes notices of license to near beer, local business changes, and several small ads with contact details.
Classified notices from Lipscomb firm ads and rentals
A dense cluster of small ads lists services and requests: fire and real estate offered by Lipscomb & Co, phone and address details, new names for amateur photographers, livestock and dairy sales, various rental properties on Pulaski Meigs Clayton Broad Hancock and others, license applications for near beer, employment bids for salesmen, a desk for sale, a stray lost poodle named Dandy, and a note on a 5 room cottage for sale near a car line.
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Athens
Miss Norma Rice and Mr Earl Berry Wed in Athens
Miss Norma Rice and Mr Earl Berry of Hutchins wed at Mrs Mice Murray’s residence on Waddell Street with Rev M L Troutman of the First Methodist Church officiating. The couple are warmly greeted by friends in Athens and the surrounding area.
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Norma Rice
Earl Berry
Hutchins
Mice Murray
Waddell Street
M. L. Troutman
First Methodist Church
Athens
Spend the Day Bartey Social Hosted in Barber Street
Mrs owner hosted a spend-the-day party at her Barber Street home. Guests included Mrs Mell Stephenson Mrs Geo B Davis Mrs George Thornton and Mrs Frank Hailey. The readable fragment notes a social gathering with local ladies in attendance.
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Barber Street
Mell Stephenson
Geo. B. Davis
George Thornton
Frank Hailey
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Columbia
Erwin & Company
J. Y. Carthers
James White
H. C. Stockdell
L. C. Quin
Mannally’s
Royal Cafe
Great Black Patti” Company
The
Colonial
H. T. Huggins & Son
Broad St
Clayton ST
J. C. Jester
Athens Savings Bank
Chas. W. Paar
Jackson St
IL. O. Malone
Max Hubert
L. Arnold
Leathers & Eavenson
Barber St
Wall Street
Little Bonanza CO
Bramblett Mercantile Company
Princeton
Clarke Co
W. W. Roberts
Tus&burs
Water Oaks
Dubose Avenue
Dougherty St. Jorrent
Lipscomb & Co
Real Estate—Lipscomb & Co
Carver
Waterloo
Iowa
G. M. Boot
Meigs St
Pulaski St. Vo
Sumpter
Smith Construction
Jester Building
Clayton Street
Grixith & Welch's. W. A. Jester
Foundry Street
J. W. Christian & Co
the Royal Inn Co
Meigsfeld
Hancock Avenue
W. B. Conway
Nearbeer
Broad St. John Petropolj
General Mercantile
Care Banner
P. Care Banner
College Ave
W. A. Ivey
F. A. Lipscomb
Oliver
McGregor Co
Evie Jackson
Mary Harris
Mattie
Henrietta Downer
Honor Rolildren
Baxter Street
Mildred Burson
Marguerite Bishop
Mary Huff
Alva Jennings
Audley Mayne Jackson
Dallas Lewis
Mignon Pailee
Charles Sanford
Goss Wootten
Mattieln Wood
Herschel Carthers
Clarke Rifles
National Guards of Georgia
Rifles
Johnson Shoe Co
Bartey
Mee
August A. Klein
Boston
Haughey & Paile
Telephone
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