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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1911

Page

5

Tulane Endowment Push for Tropical Medicine Chair

In New Orleans on July 3 a drive began to endow a Tulane Medical College chair of tropical medicine following an American Society meeting. The plan, led by Dr. Isadore Dyer, cites New Orleans ties to tropics and trade, noting a 35,000 contribution and the Pan-American Mail line's expected boost to commerce across the Americas.

New Orleans American Society, of Tulane Medical College New Orieans Tulane Tropics Liverpool School Rupert Boyce Isadore Dyer Then Medical College Mississippi Valley South America Orient Steamship Line Pan-American Mail North Central

Honest Medicines Versus Fakes in Taft’s Message

President Taft’s proposal to amend the Pure Food and Drugs law is discussed with emphasis on Foley's Honey and Tar Compound and Foley Kidney Pills. The note lauds these products as genuine, well-known remedies for coughs colds throat chest and lung ailments, trusted by the medical profession and sold by all druggists.

Taft Foley

Famous pilots in auto races at Brighton Beach meet

New York July 3 Knipper Burman Tetzlaff and several other drivers of international reputation are entered in the two days automobile racing meet begun today at Brighton Beach.

New York

Happiest Girl In Lincoln Praises Remedy

Lincoln woman discusses chronic constipation and stomach trouble relief after taking Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. The testimonial appears alongside boxing news noting Knockout Brown and Tom Ginty signing to meet in Scranton in a 10 round bout on July 4.

Lincoln Lincoln, Neb Chamberlain Knockout Brown Tom Ginty Scranton

Sunday Soda Water Stirs Up Waycross

In Waycross Georgia a legislative push may amend Sabbath laws to end battles over fountain sales on Sundays. Druggists fear continued trouble over selling drinks and some stores plan weekend closures. A plan to stock free lemonade in parks sparks debate, with Judge Meyers and H Murphy trading strong opinions on soda water and Sunday open places.

Waycross John T. Meyers H. Murphy Meyers Murphy

Blood Stands Still Circulation Must Be Restored

Blood stagnation in the lower bowel leads to ongoing tumors. The ad promotes Dr Leonhardt's Hem-Roid as a scientific internal remedy distributed by H R Palmer & Sons. It claims to clear circulation and cure piles, offering 24 days of treatment for $1 and a booklet from Dr. Leonhardt Co. Buffalo NY.

Dr. Leonhardt Co Buffalo N. Y

Visitors flood Pueblo for state conventions

Pueblo Colorado hosts crowds as visitors attend state conventions of the United Commercial Travelers the Women of the World and the United Spanish War Veterans drawing gatherings to the city this week.

Pueblo Col United Commercial Travelers United Spanish War Terans

Walter A Clark Advocates Black Mammy Memorial Institute

Walter A Clark writes in support of a memorial project in Athens Georgia to honor the Old Black Mammy figures by funding a memorial industrial building. The plan includes training in arts and trades for future generations and preserving their memory through a living monument. Clark recounts Aunt Hannah and other stories, urges community funding, and cites local donations and national interest.

Walter A. Clark The Black Mammy Memorial Institute J S F. Harris Athens South W. A. Clark Hannah Col Evan Howell Atlanta Marie Evan Chattanooga Mammy Charles T. Walker Col. Howell

Isfit Now a Safe and Sane Fourth in Gay and Gotham

New York notices a shift in Independence Day customs with more fireworks and fewer crackers. Despite safety rhetoric, vast sums fund elaborate sky pieces while urban promenades see storefronts and stoops altered by crowds. Gambling underworld reform faces strong upstate opposition as labor unions mobilize against Tammany backed schemes. City fights to fund water purification amid urgent public health calls.

New York Tammar New York State Grange Brooklyn Central Labor Union

Calomel’s Poisonous Link to Biliousness Cited

The notice warns against calomel as a treatment for biliousness describing it as poisonous with serious after effects. It explains biliousness stems from a torpid liver and endorses a guaranteed remedy for liver troubles.

Giant germ catcher touted as defense for Croton water

A proposed giant germ catcher aims to shield Manhattan Island faucets by sterilizing Croton water, while a relentless rain season drives demand for umbrellas and rain gear and stirs to a predicted dry spell with the new moon. Baseball notes cover trades, manager changes, and player form across major leagues as clubs seek pitchers and star players remain in focus.

Croton Manhattan Island

Land for Sale Near Athens Georgia Inquiry

An inquiry from Erwin & Company of Athens seeks a ten to twenty acre tract near the city. Desired features include improved, well shaded terrain with access to city water or a spring, good drainage, sandy or gritty soil with clay subsoil, and a reasonable price. Respond if you have suitable land.

Messrs. Erwin & Company Athens Georgia Erwin & Company

Cure for eczema promises skin relief with clean preparation

An advertisement claims a wash removes germ life and poisons causing eczema by washing away irritants on skin. It promotes a scientific preparation that stops itching on first use and provides relief for skin or scalp eruptions, suitable for infants and adults, offered by H. R. Palmer & Sons Drug Store.

H. R. Palmer & Sons Drug Store

Fourth of July Excursion Rates Via Central of Georgia

Tickets on sale July 1 2 3 and 4 with final limit July 8 1911 Information available by telephone 640

Central OF Georgia Telephone

Patent Foley Kidney Pills Advertisement Caption

An old advertisement promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney and bladder ailments and irregularities. It claims quick and permanent relief plus tonic strength, urging readers to try them and noting availability through all druggists.

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