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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1912

Page

4

Athens Welcomes Multiple State Agricultural Conventions

The Panner greets hosts of the Georgia Dairymen and Live Stock Association, State Horticultural Society, and Georgia Breeders' Association in Athens. The gatherings promise scientific discussions and practical value for farms, orchards, gardens, and livestock, centered around the State College of Agriculture.

Athens Georgia Dairymen and Live Stock Association State Horticultural Society Georgia Breeders’ Association

Georgia’s 1912 Political Calendar Outlined

The piece traces Georgia’s 1912 political year from January inaugurations to December holidays. It notes in order: January governor’s election, February Republican conventions, March Democratic candidate announcements, April primary planning, May probable primary, June legislative session, July peak campaigns, August primaries, September state convention, October biennial state elections, November national elections, and December political lull.

Georgia Democratic State Executive Committee Dhe

Trusts Influence in Government Exposed by Carnegie Remark

The piece argues trusts long wield influence over federal appointments and cites Andrew Carnegie as admitting he urged P. C. Knox’s cabinet selection under McKinley. It notes Knox’s current position and suggests investigations may not jail trusts yet could reveal their hold on national offices and push calls for political change.

Chorses Ari Ata Andrew Carnegie United States Committee of Congressional Investigation P. C. Knox McKinley Knox Carnegie Democratic Party

Western Stock Show Opens at Denver in 1920s style

The annual National Western Stock Show opened in Denver on January 15 and will run to January 20. It claims to be the largest in the organization’s history with thousands of thoroughbred cattle horses pedigreed sheep and fancy hogs at the stockyards. Attendance from southwestern and middle western states is expected to be unusually heavy.

Denver Colo Middle Western

Congress Sessions Hearings on Pensions and Panama Tolls

In the Senate Lorimer defended himself before the election inquiry committee. The pensions committee took no action on general pension bills. The House met at noon with an Interstate Commerce hearing on Panama Canal tolls, and the Sugar Trust committee heard beet sugar farmer testimony. The Rules committee considered a proposed probe of money, shipping and harvester trusts. Secretary Knox spoke on the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill for foreign affairs. Apologies were offered by Representatives Johnson and Madden for a Saturday issue. Mann pressed for quick action on Madden’s bill for physical valuation of railroad property.

Senate Lorimer Pensions Committee Sherwood HOUSE Interstate Commerce Commission Panama Canal Sugar Trust” Committee Rules Committee Knox Foreign Affairs Committee Johnson Kentucky Madden Minols Mann

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Athens Woman

A Athens, Georgia resident, Mrs. J. D. Garrison of 372 S Thomas St, credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing long standing kidney trouble. She reports relief after two boxes and reaffirmed her endorsement in 1911, urging readers to remember the brand and purchase from Foster Milburn Co. in Buffalo, New York. She previously spoke in 1908 praising the medicine.

Athens Athen J. D. Garrison S. Thomas Doan Garrison Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

This Date in History and Birth Anniversary

January 16 marks historic events from 1778 France recognizing American independence to 1893 Queen Liliuokalani's dethronement. It also notes Charles Finney Cox born January 16 1846 and lists notable birthdays and political names, with a casual closing on current political hopes and snow.

Charles Finney Cox Richmond County New York Oberlin College Asso

Convention of Meat Packers Open in Washington

The American Meat Packers Association holds a three day convention at the New Willard Hotel with hundreds of delegates from Chicago Kansas City Omaha St Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh and other cities to discuss industry outlook and policy.

Washington, D. C American Meat Packers’ Association New Willard Hotel Chicago Kansas City Omaha St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburg Philadelphia

Cardus Worked Like a Charm in Jonesville Letter

Mrs. J. Kendrick from Jonesville recounts severe womanly trouble and an unsuccessful hospital operation. After trying Cardui the pain lessened, she regained strength and can work again. The ad touts Cardui as a long used vegetable tonic for women and offers a 64 page Home Treatment booklet.

Jonesville 8. C J. 8. Kendrick Cardus Cardui

Local Visitors Pass Through City on Way to Atlanta

Mr. and Mrs. Ike Atkinson traveled through the city yesterday en route to Atlanta where they will reside in the future. Mr. R. S. Harris visited Mr. FR. H. Harris, and Mr. Talmadge Allen spent yesterday in town.

Ike Atkinson Atlanta Mr. Talmadge Allen City

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Advertisement

An 19th or early 20th century drugstore ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a family medicine. It claims to relieve coughs colds croup and prevent bronchitis and pneumonia suitable for children and adults and available from all druggists.

Foley

Foley Kidney Pills Sell Prompt Relief For Kidney Bladder Trouble

Do not let kidney and bladder trouble worsen. Foley Kidney Pills provide quick relief and halt irregularities with promptness. Available from all druggists.

Fire damages Wingfield's clothing store on Clayton street

Fire Sunday night damaged Wingfield's clothing store basement in the business block. Twenty three suits burned, average thirty dollars each, total loss not more than two hundred dollars. Patrolman reported the blaze at 11 o'clock. investigators cite ashes in the basement or spontaneous combustion. Stock upstairs escaped damage.

Wingfield Clayton Street

Street Car Worker Injured on Duty

Yesterday afternoon a street car worker named Farish was hurt on the local line. The brake failed and the handle struck him in the abdomen with great force, and he was taken to hospital with injuries whose seriousness could not be estimated last night.

Farish

Clarke Rifles Officers to Meet

Clarke Rifles officers and non commissioned officers are called to meet in the armory Wednesday evening at o'clock. The captain Capt. J. W. Arnold issues the call and says there is important business to transact. there will be no grill this week.

Clarke Rifles J. W. Arnold

Moss & Co. Cotton Case Before Court Over Valued Bales

Col. Mell represents Moss & Co in a Backson county case against L. F. Moss involving forty bales of cotton valued at three thousand dollars. The hearing occurs today in Moss & Co. vs L. F. in the county court.

Hodnett Pendergrast wedding noted in Atlanta today

Miss Lanelle Pendergrast travels to Atlanta to attend the wedding of her brother J B Pendergrast. The earlier wedding of Ruth Hodnett and J B Pendergrast was held Tuesday January 16 at Central Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dunbar H Ogden officiating.

A. W. Hodnett Alma Hodnett T. E Jennings Philip Head Thomas Pendergrast Dean F. Winn E P. Merritts Joseph McClain

Women and piles cured by sugar coated tablets

Women suffer piles more than men and all will be grateful to know of a successful remedy in tablet form that brings a cure without cutting or salves. Hemroid promises relief for 24 days at $1, sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and all druggists.

H. R. Palmer & Sons Dr. Leonhardt Co Station B Buffalo N. Y

Cure a Cold In One Day with Laxative Bromine Quinine

Advertises home remedy tablets named Laxative Bromo Quinine with a promise to cure a cold in one day. Druggists refund money if it fails. Features E. W. Grove's signature on each box and a 25 cent price.

E. W. Grove

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