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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1912
Page
3
Atlanta July 15 As yet the Georgian legislature has not considered any legislation taxing fat men though lawmakers must raise more money if near beer is banned The piece notes the humorous prospect of taxing fat men and hints at economic pressures from alcohol policy
A French article notes a graded charge applied to a man based on weight after 135 pounds. It criticizes authorities for forgetting that misers are thin and cadaverous, arguing the miser is the prime target for tax collectors.
A 19th century print extols Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy that cures catarrh by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. It claims a $100 reward for any untamed case and invites readers to send testimonials. Also advertises Take 7 Family Pills for constipation.
The Georgia Railway and Power Company faces potential action as the state legislature weighs a resolution urging the governor to sue for recovery of Tallulah Falls property. Company officials defend titles as absolute, criticize public attacks, and say they will not fear the outcome if the legislature orders a suit. The governor’s stance remains undecided and the house action is awaited.
An advertisement promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a cure for weakness bad blood and foul breath. It claims new strength a fine complexion pure breath and cheerful spirits to win men. Sold for 25 cents at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.
Secretary Geo E Ardard reports $80 720 47 paid to Georgia Masons Annuity beneficiaries up to the current month with total state payouts reaching $317 613 55 across Mississippi Georgia Alabama and Louisiana. The national fund began fourteen years ago and now holds nearly half a million in assets.
A promotional line urges housewives to seek health and beauty through daily outdoor activity and bowel health using Chay herisin's Tablets. The ad promises vitality and beauty from sunlight and routine, claiming the product is sold by all dealers.
Right Rev. Dr. Thomas Bowman senior Methodist Episcopal bishop marked his ninety fifth birthday in Orange New Jersey at Burns Caldwell home. He remains active travels and son and daughter relations noted his long service. Bowman oldest American bishop by years and tenure. Dickinson College graduate class of 1837. taught at Dickinson Seminary first president. Indiana Asbury University president. Senate chaplain during Lincoln era.
An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a guaranteed hair tonic that stops itch, kills germs, banishes dandruff, and prevents hair loss overnight. It claims a large bottle costs 50 cents and features the Auburn haired model on cartons. It warns to buy only genuine products from dealers, including H. R. Palmer & Co.
Atlanta July 15 The Felker bill to require all state wide primaries to use the county unit basis passed the senate and may become law this session If enacted it would reverse the state committee’s recent action and place the senatorial primary on the county unit plan as well as other state races Senators Hoke Smith and his supporters favoring the county unit approach for 1914 contests.
A new group in Atlanta named the Down and Out Society aims to prevent cruelty to humans and crime. It opposes capital punishment and plans free public scripture readings, with no memberships or fees, awaiting a suitable hall for its first meeting.
Special to the Banner Atlanta July 15 A Georgia couple, H. S. Dover and wife Amy C. Hames of Lyerly, have 149 living descendants. Dover, born in Cherokee county, notes seven generations with seven children living, 51 grandchildren, 85 great grandchildren, and six great great grandchildren. He was 81 April 10 and his wife was 80 the day before.
An elaborately equipped agricultural train with Tennessee department lecturers and farm experts will tour July and August to teach farmers improved methods. The Southern Railway Mobile and Ohio Railroad and the Queen and Crescent Routes sponsor a four coach two flat car dining car stock car and sleeper train visiting sixty five locations for lectures and demonstrations.
Readers report Chamberlain's Liniment eases soreness caused by exercise and rheumatic pain. The home remedy is praised for rapid relief and wide use.
In hard times of high living costs a remedy that frees a man from bed in days is welcome. John Heath of Michigan Bar California suffered kidney and bladder trouble and could not turn without aid. He says Foley Kidney Pills gave relief at once and his example is worth following. All dealers.
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