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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1906
Page
3
A garbled regional report from Allonta Gan dated June 5 describes plans to ship a large peach cargo tied to local events. The item lists multiple places and people, mentioning growers, photographers, and rail lines, with unclear details about quantities and destinations.
The Southern States Immigration Commission met in New York to organize a plan promoting immigration to the region. Governors will appoint three delegates each, with a 15‑member executive committee. A permanent New York base is planned with an annual board to oversee activities and expand memberships.
An alarming situation from neglected bowels and torpid liver leads to chronic constipation. Dr King’s New Life Pill is advertised as the best regulator of stomach and bowels. Guaranteed by W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons druggists. Price 25e.
General Nelson A Miles touring to California recalled investigations into adulterated meat in wartime supply. He alleged improper preservation of beef for troops, testified to past committees, and criticized wartime probes as whitewashed while asserting severe health impacts on soldiers.
William Akers a white farmer near Trousdale Tennessee attacked his wife and daughter then shot himself in the mouth. The wife and daughter were not dead but not expected to survive. The deed followed a period of mental instability. Aker’s actions prompted medical and product advertisements to appear in the same local paper.
An advertisement touts Bromonia as a general health tonic not a cure for serious diseases. It promises improved vitality by stimulating bodily secretions and phagocyte activity, offers a free bottle with a form, and lists a dealer in Sou nd S40ets.
Numerous fabric and dress goods at deep discounts including 42 inch lawn at 12 1-2c and 36 inch dimity at 12 1-2c. Silk finish batistes and mercerized goods advertised with large savings and sample lines in textiles, laces, ribbons, gloves, and mats.
Dr Conway's home on Boulev ard offers ten rooms with modern conveniences. Mrs Thornton's Lumpkin Street residence features ten rooms on a 100 by 500 foot lot with a fine water well.
The Southern Railway Company announces Summer Tourist rates effective May 15 through Sept 10, 1906 with final itinerary tickets through October. Stop overs allowed on going and return journeys within ticket limits. passengers must deposit with agents on arrival where stopovers are requested and notify conductors. For details contact R. W. Sizer, Gen. Agent, 106 Clayton Street.
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