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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1911

Page

14

Prize contest invites women across five counties

A noted opportunity offers a handsome prize for work over the next two months. Every girl and woman from five counties is urged to participate to gain a lead, with potential benefits for friends as well.

Senate debate reform proposal by Senator Bacon

Senator Bacon of Georgia introduced a rule amendment criticizing current senate debates as chaotic. The proposal would bar interruptions except to ask a bona fide question or correct a statement, with allowance to resume one's seat after an interruption in other cases.

Senate Bacon Georgia Maude

One Little Fly in the Soup Triggers Hotel Incident

Lawrenceville reports Ed Stewart a waiter at Medicek hotel Norcross was brought by Sheriff Garner and jailed after attacking Thomas E. McAfee a traveling salesman. Stewart allegedly complained about a fly in the soup and struck with an iron cup, injuring the drummer.

Lawrenceville Ed Stewart Norcross Sheriff Garner Thomas E. McAfee Stewart Esquire

Fight Dropped on Augusta Medical College Annexation

Atlanta July 14 Represent Garlington of Richmond drops his fight to advance the Medical College of Georgia bill to annex the Augusta college to the state university. The measure likely passes amid opposition from Atlanta medical colleges and relates to closer ties with the University.

Atlanta Representaive Garlington Richmond Medical College of Georgia University Committee Medical College Augusta State University Medical Colleges of

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Athens Resident

Athens resident J. D. Garrison testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his back pain dizziness and insomnia caused by kidney trouble after long illness. He reiterates his endorsement in 1911 noting the pills help when colds settle in his kidneys. Sold by dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. is U.S. sole agent.

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

McNeil Asked to Consider Governor Run on Local Option

In Macon Georgia July 14 friends of William D McNeil the noted Macon attorney urged him to enter the race for governor on the local option plank. A committee met him and after initial reluctance he will consider the proposal. Happiest Girl in Lincoln claims relief from chronic constipation with Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets after three days. For sale by all dealers.

Macon William D. McNeil McNeil Lincoln Lincoln, Neb Chamberlain

Bishop Bowman Nears 95th Birthday Milestone

East Orange New Jersey July 14 Right Rev Dr Thomas Bowman senior bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church will quietly celebrate his ninety fifth birthday tomorrow at his home in this place. For summer diarrhoea in children always give Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and castor oil and a speedy cure is certain. For sale by all dealers.

East Orange N. J Thomas Bowman Methodist Episcopal Church

McCurry's Wheat Sold for Seed in Hart County

Hart county legislator Aiben McCurry sold his entire wheat harvest to Herndon Drug Co of Hartwell for seed, instead of the usual sale to Atlanta Milling Co. The Hart county crop will be used to produce seed rather than flour and biscuit or light rolls this season.

Hart County Aiben McCurry General Assembly Herndon Drug Company Hartwell

Battle of Harrisburg Remembered by Veterans

In Tupelo Mississippi on July 14 the forty seventh anniversary of the Harrisburg battle was observed. The event was under the United Confederate Veterans and allied groups with Gen. E T Sykes of Columbus delivering the oration.

Tupelo Miss Harrisburg United Confederate Veterans and Allied Organizations E. T. Sykes Columbus

Educators Close National Education Association Sessions

San Francisco July 14 delegates wrap up final sessions of the National Education Association convention. Many plan week long tours to Yosemite Valley and other California points of interest after the meeting.

San Francisco Cal National Education Association Yosemite Valley California

Seattle to Celebrate Golden Pot latch Carnival

Seattle expects 100000 visitors from the northwest for a week long carnival in celebration of the 1897 Alaska gold shipment anniversary.

Seatle Wash Northwest Seattle Alaska

Boxing Promises and Pursuits Stir Upset Across Circuits

Matty Baldwin receives an offer from a New York boxing club to face Matt Wells the English champion. Efforts to match Jack O'Brien with Leo Houck for a Philadelphia park bout. Promoter McIntosh aims Bill Lang versus Jack Johnson on Easter Monday. Harry Forbes during a morning run near the Oklahoma state penitentiary is chased by guards seeking escaped convicts.

Matty Baldwin New York Matt Wells Jack O’brien Leo Houck Philadelphia Promoter McIntosh Bill Lang Jack Johnson Young Togo Harry Forbes Oklahoma State Penitentiary Shim

Free Book on Piles Reveals Internal Cure by Medicine

A free booklet from Dr J S Leonhardt explains the cause of piles internal versus external and why salves or cutting fail. It describes permanent cure with Hemroid sold at $1 per large bottle via Dr Leonhardt Co Buffalo Station B or H R Palmer & Son Athens GA and druggists.

J. S. Leonhardt Dr. Leonhardt Co Buffalo N. Y H. R. Palmer & Son Athens

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