Merchants Convention in Atlanta Attracts Southern Buyers
Atlanta wholesale houses focus on the upcoming Southern Merchants Convention in early August with an expected 4000 southern merchants. The Merchants and Manufacturers Association oversees plans, featuring 100 speakers, discussions on topics from crops diversity to merchandising as a character developer, and ample social events.
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Atlanta
South
Merchants and Manufacturers Association of Atlanta
Religious Liberals Set for International Congress in Paris
In Paris July 14 delegates from the United States and Canada arrive for the sixth International Congress of Free Christians and Other Religious Liberals. The opening includes a reception with retiring president Karl Schrader of Berlin and new president Emile Boutroux of the Academy of France. Speakers include Rabbi Stephen Wise and Dr Samuel A Eliot with sessions by Liberal Women and a report by international secretary Dr Charles Wendie. Prominent Persian, Hindu and Indian delegates will speak in the afternoon sessions.
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Paris
United States
Canada
Free Christians
Karl Schrader
Berlin
Emile Boutroux
Academy of France
Stephen =. Wise
New York
Samuel A. Eliot
American Unitarian Association
International Union of Liberal Christian Women
Charles W. Wendie
Boston
Henry James
Hall's Catarrh Cure Company Ad Claim
There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together and until the last few years was supposed to be incurable. Hall's Catarrh Cure, made by F. J. Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio, is touted as the constitutional remedy taken internally with a $100 reward for any failure to cure. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & CO
Druggista
Jake Hall
Conservation Exposition to Open Free of Debt in Knoxville
Knoxville July 14 announced by T A Wright president that the National Conservation Exposition to run September 1 to November 1 will open on time and be wholly debt free. Officials note government displays despite the failed $250000 appropriations and report space expanded with five new buildings and a miles of frontage. The exposition aims to be the largest in the South with increased under roof and outdoor areas and a new midway street. Ostrich plumes and bands are offered in a bankrupt sale by Miss Bradberry with MAX MICHAEL as trustee.
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Knoxville
Tenn
T. A. Wright
Wright
Congress of the
United States
South
Midway
Bradberry
Farmers aging in Mississippi against Boll Weevil
Atlanta, July 14. Western Alabama and Mississippi farmers fight boll weevil with strong support from business leaders. T. O. Plunkett and J. C. Williams report inspections across several rail lines, noting no panic. Farmers destroy adult weevils and infected squares, follow expert advice, and expect normal yields despite the pest.
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Atlanta
Alabama
Mississippi
T. O. Plunkett
Southern Railway and Affiliated Lines
J. C. Williams
Finley
Southern Railway
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Alabama Great Southern Railroad
Mr. Plunkett
French Bastile Day Celebration in New Orleans
New Orleans July 14 marked an extensive Bastile commemoration by the French colony. The day featured prizes for numbered tickets replacing the grand lottery, addresses by the French consul and local leaders, plus field sports and horse races as part of the holiday observance.
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New Orleans
the Bastile
United States
France
A Good Investment by Whitemound Merchant
W. D. Magli, a well known Whitemound Wisconsin merchant, bought a stock of Chamberlain's medicine to supply customers. After receiving them he fell ill and says 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.
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W. D. Magli
Whitemound
Wis
Chamberlain
Longshoremen Convention Opens in Boston at Faneuil Hall
The International Longshoremen's Association opened in Boston with delegates from across the United States and Canada. President T. W. O'Connor led the session as Mayor Fitzgerald and local labor leaders welcomed attendees. The convention will run for a week or ten days.
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Boston
Mass
International Longshoremen’s Association
United States
Canada
Faneuil Hall
T. W. O'Connor
Chicago
Fitzgerald
Rid Your Children of Worms with Kickapoo Candy
An advertising notice touts Kickapoo Worm Killer as a candy lozenge to expel worms, regulate bowels, and restore health in children. Claimant Mrs. J A Brisbin of Elgin Illinois testifies to its effectiveness. Sold by druggists or by mail for 25 cents from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. Philadelphia and St Louis.
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Hobson
Price
Pfeiffer Chemical Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
J. A. Brisbin
Elgin, Ill
Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co
Three Women Testify to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine
Three women from Illinois Pennsylvania and California praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for Change of Life relief and overall health. They urge others to try it and share experiences with the confidential Lynn Mass office for advice.
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Lydia E. Pinkeham
Streator
Ill
Lydia E. Pinkham
J. H. Campbell
Second St
W. S
Illinois
Philadelphia
Sara Hayward
W. Venango St. (Tioga
Phila
San Francisco
Cal
Mrs. C. Barrie
25Th St
Louisiana National Guard Arrives for Annual State Encampment
Infantry companies from Alexandria and throughout the state started arriving for the ten day encampment. They will conduct maneuvers under directions detailed from the regular army.
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Alexandria
Louisiana National Guard
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Wilson & Nelson
Bob
E. D. Stone
State Normal School
Athens
United States Commissioner of Education
Jerem
Pound
Georgia National Bank
John J. Wilkins
Thos. P. Vincent
W. P. Brooks
J. ©. Chandler
Elton Eppes
Orr’s School
S. P. Orr
Linton
Linton Spring Water CO
Athens, Ga
Vention
Uneeda
Inational Biscuit Company
Max Michael
Longsi
Savannah
Central OF Georgia Railway
Baltimore
B. R. Broonworth
College Avenue
Athens Engineering CO
Clayton Street
of Gary
Macon
Madison
Georgia Railroad
B. R. Bloodworth
C. Hellner
Augusta
National Guard
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