Legislature Meets in One Week to Inaugurate Governor
Avlanta Jan 17 One week hence the general assembly will hold an extraordinary session to inaugurate Governor Jos M Brown. The adjourned term ends for President John M Slaten of the state senate who has acted as governor. The session will canvass the January 10 election, appoint inaugurations committees, and conduct the simple oath and address. Governor Brown will swear in H M Stanley as commissioner of commerce and labor with Prof R T Derry as assistant. Governor Slaton stays as governor during the session and Blalock presides.
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Avlanta
General Assembly
Jos. M. Brown
John M. Slaten
State Senate
Hoke Smith
Brown
H M. Stanley
Dublin
Commerce and Labor
Gov. Trews
Stanley
R. T. Derry
State Department
Agriculture
Department
Slaton
Senate
A. O. Blalock
Furette
Annual Georgia National Guard Inspection Under Way
The Georgia National Guard begins its annual inspection on January 17 and will proceed at roughly one command per day, sometimes two, through April 30. Cavalry units lead with Cavalry Troop F in Gainesville and the Governor’s Horse Guard in Atlanta, then moves to Augusta and Savannah, followed by cavalry posts in nearby areas. Infantry inspections will follow with Captain Americus Mitchell named by the War Department to inspect the first two infantry regiments and the fourth battalion, while Major F. L. Palmer inspects the fifth regiment, the third battalion, the Athens company of the fourth battalion, and both state headquarters. Some officers oppose having multiple inspectors. Major Palmer will still inspect all state commands unless changes occur.
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Avanta
Georgia National Guard
Gainesville
Governor’s Horse Guard
Atlanta
Augusta
Savannah
Americus Mitchell
War Department
F. L. Palmer
Athens
State
Palmer
A Hero in a Lighthouse Keeper Averts Wrecks
J S Donahue of South Haven Michigan long served as a lighthouse keeper and civil war captain. He credits Electric Bitters with curing kidney trouble chills and improving sight and general health at seventy. Advertised as remedy for dyspepsia digestion and liver and kidney troubles. Five cents at local druggists. Also notes a public buildings keeper position filled by Pierce Latimer of Woodstock and governor’s secretary A H Ulm expected to resume duties.
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J. S. Donahue
Mich
W. J. Smith & Bro
H.R Palmer & Sons
Pierce B. Latimer
Woodstock
A. H. Ulm
Brown
Mr. Ulm
Hoke Smith
Woman Overcomes Twelve Years of Ill Health in Missouri
In Louisiana Missouri a woman describes twelve years of illness and seven doctors. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports rapid improvement. Testimonial from Bertha Muff at 503 N 4th St praising the remedy and urging others to seek confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Louisiana
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Berthamuff
N. 4Th Street
Pinkham Laboratory
Lynn
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Democrats in North Dakota Face Presidential Preference
Fargo dispatch notes North Dakota will vote March 17 in joint primaries for both parties to name their presidential nominees. With early attention on the state, Democrats may favor Woodrow Wilson over Judson Harmon while progressives back La Follette.
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Fargo
N. D
North Dakota
Union
la Follette
Woodrow Wilson
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Hem-Roid Piles Remedy Promises Cure Without Operation
An advertisement touts Dr. Leonhardt's Hem-Roid internal tablets as a guaranteed cure for all forms of piles and a solution to avoid painful operations. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Co. in Athens and druggists nationwide for $1 for 24 days, with satisfaction guaranteed.
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Buffalo, N. Y
Circulation Managers Meet in Winston-Salem
The leading North and South Carolina newspapers opened their annual convention in Winston-Salem with President Sam M. Burritt presiding. Two day sessions will cover canvassing methods collections premium contests and other circulation manager concerns.
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Winston-Salem
N. C
North and
South Carolina
Board of Trade Rooms
Sam M. Burritt
The Danger of La Grippe and a Cough Remedy
The warning notes la grippe can lead to pneumonia and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a cure. A Kansas user reports severe lagrippe relief after three bottles, claiming a cure after early doses. Sold by all druggists with genuine packaging.
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Foley
R E. Fisher
Washington
Kas
Iirnz
Tists
Cold snap in upstate New York noted in clipping
A letter from Joe H Lumpkin of Col E K Lumpkin salutes The Banner and forwards a Saratoga Springs clipping detailing an extreme cold wave. The piece records subzero readings across Saratoga County including 40 below at waterworks and 34 below in town, with widespread impacts on heating as furnaces run to the limit and the cold wave continues.
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Joe H. Lumpkin
E. K. Lumpkin
Cis
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Panner
Georgia
Cook
Joe. H. Lumpkin
Saratoga
Lake Desolation
Ballston Spa
McCarty
Locust Grove
Eddys Corners
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsements Reach Athens Readers
Good news travels fast as Athens back sufferers hear of prompt relief from Dean's Kidney Pills. H C Pollard Sr of 434 Foundry St recounts successful use since 1908 and endorses continuing publication of his March 1908 testimony. Sold by dealers at 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY, sale agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.
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Athens
Dean
H. C. Pollard, Sr
Foundry St
Pollard
Gret
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted for Chapped Hands and More
A vintage advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a remedy for red rough or sore chapped hands and lips caused by cold weather. It claims skin softening effects and suitability for heals of cold sores burns boils sores ulcers cuts bruises and piles at 25 cents at W I Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.
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W. I. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
A HEALTHY HAPPY OLD AGE HEALTHY HAPPY OLD AGE
A claim that laxatives promote a healthy aging process is presented as endorsed by eminent physicians. The text asserts benefits for all ages and stresses the necessity of purchasing genuine California Fig Syrup Co. products with clearly printed company branding on each package.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Civil Service Men in Washington
Civil service workers from post offices and other federal branches are flocking to Washington for a National Civil Service Retirement Association convention. The meeting centers on pension plans with two bills in Congress: a straight federal pension under the Hammill bill and a contributory, partially government funded plan under the Austin bill. Younger workers favor straight pensions, while older employees back contributory schemes for earlier beneficiaries.
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Washington, D. C
Civil Service
Uncle Sam
Washington
National Civil Service Retirement Association
Congress
Federal
Treasury
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offers $100 Reward
A classic in print advert claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh a constitutional disease. The text asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, promises strength, and offers $100 to any case not cured. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and lists Toledo, Ohio as the company location.
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Hall
Rheumatism largely muscle ache from cold or damp
It states that nine of ten rheumatism cases are simple muscle rheumatism due to cold or damp or chronic rheumatism and need no internal treatment. It recommends applying Chamberlain's ointment for quick relief and notes it is for sale by all dealers.
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Cardus
Chattanooga, Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
Chamberlain
Democrats Hopeful in South Dakota Delegates Planned
In Pierre South Dakota January 17 Democratic leaders gather to select delegates for the Baltimore presidential convention and adopt a platform. They view this primary as a near state convention and, amid intraparty Republican fights, plan an aggressive campaign to win support.
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South Dakota
Pierre
S. D
Baltimore
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