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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1913
Page
3
San Francisco July 2 public interest rises as Willie Ritchie prepares to defend his title against Joe Rivers on the Fourth of July. It will be Rivers rival the champion for the first time since Ritchie won the crown from Ad Wolgast with a heavy purse and a city watching closely.
The international Welsh festival in Pittsburgh opens with representation from nearly all U S states and Canadian provinces. Rev Evan Rees of Cardiff leads a Welsh delegation to establish an American Bardic Gorsedd branch and oversee ceremonies. Prizes exceed prior totals, with main choral contest featuring Elgar's King Olaf and a $7000 prize for the winning choir.
London July 2 The Henley regatta opens with no American entries while Canada fields its strongest team yet. Argonaut Rowing Club of Toronto leads in Grand Challenge Cup hopes, facing Paris Rowing Club as sole foreign entry. Eveland Butler joins Argonaut in Diamond Sculls alongside a Canadian contingent entering Steward's Cup and other events.
An advertisement touts Kickapoo Worm Killer as a remedy to rid children of worms with symptoms like grinding teeth and fever. A testimonial from Mrs. J. A. Brisbin of Elgin, Illinois supports its efficacy. Product sold by Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. in Philadelphia and St. Louis.
July 2 Gwinnett County farmers report improved conditions after a poor start. Corn prospects look strong with recent rain, wheat and oats trails better, and overall yields promising. Cotton is late but weather favors growth. forage crops like peas and hay could bolster cereals and feed supplies.
Hartwell Georgia July 2 An old landmark is being removed this week the building at Carolina and Depot streets is torn down to make room for a new modern structure. The property is owned by Leard and Massey prominent merchants who bought it from Asa G Candler Jr of Atlanta. Hartwell is in a building boom with seven business buildings and many new residences under construction. J E Dendy and S W Peek are building homes in Fernwood and Peek is developing on Franklin Street near Slaton Avenue a street named for Gov Slaton.
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as the king of all laxatives for constipation headaches and indigestion. Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New York calls them a family blessing. Price 25 cents and recommended by W J Smith & Co and H R Palmer & Sons.
Hartwell Georgia on July 2 reports the largest oat and corn crop possibly ever raised in Hart county. Officials expect about a 74 percent increase in oats over any previous year and an estimated 25 percent rise in corn.
Whitemound Wisconsin merchant W D Mayn bought Chamberlain s medicine to supply customers but fell ill himself. He states one small bottle of Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was worth more than the cost of his entire stock. For sale by all dealers.
Special to the Banner Duluth Ga July 2 plans to build a railroad from Cumming in Forsyth county to a Southern railway point in Gwinnett county to relieve haulage from Cumming and connect Forsyth with Buford Suwanee or Duluth interests in Lawrenceville and Norcross.
Newport Rhode Island July 2 The 89 called summer capital became the mecca for Progressive party leaders from across the nation. A two day rally and conference plus public rallies are planned in the new convention hall with a monster clambake as entertainment. Colonel Roosevelt attends and speaks on the American navy. Former Senator Beveridge Gifford Pinchot and other leaders are slated to speak tomorrow.
Hartwell Georgia July 2 theHartwell post office has moved into new quarters leased for ten years by A G and Julian McCurry located at the corner of Carolina and Howell street in front of the hotel. Also includes a testimonial on Chamberlains Tablets for stomach trouble from Mrs G Stengle Plainfield New Jersey.
The Industrial Index reports major announcements including a $3.5 million steel plant in the Birmingham district and a million dollar castle project in Miami. Construction activity spans Dothan to Jacksonville with new plants, offices, hotels, schools, and infrastructure in Alabama, Georgia, Florida. An Alexandria investor buys Florida land.
Salt Lake City welcomes the National Educational Association gathering with state and city funds supporting convention entertainment. Arrivals fill the city as the event prepares to open in the Mormon Tabernacle with sessions across multiple halls and departments.
An advertisement promises relief for stomach troubles by correcting habits and taking Chamberlain's Tablets. It cites sedentary living insufficient outdoor exercise poor mastication constipation a torpid liver worry and anxiety and overeating as causes. Sold by all dealers.
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