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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1912

Page

7

Tryouts for Great American Team Olympian

Boston June 7 All arrangements are perfected for eastern tryouts to select the American Olympic team. Nearly 200 athletes will compete at Harvard Stadium, featuring champion against champion races and entries from Irish American A. A. and New York Athletic Club. Notables include Gissing Sheppard Riley, Abel Kiviat, Eddie Frick, Ewry, McDonald, Jones Berna and many others aiming for Stockholm medals.

Boston Mass Harvard Stadium Stockholm United States Gissing Sheppard Riley A. A New York Shepard Abel Kiviat A. C Eli B. Parsona Yale Havens Wille Fitzgerald Fred Bellairs H. H. Hallowell BJ. Grumpelt Wesley C. Olner W. C. Fielding Platt Andrews Ben Adams Ray C. Ewry A. H. Tilley Dartmouth Dan O'Connell Pittston Wendall Wesleyan New England George Horine California W. S. Taber Brown P. G. Gooch University of Virginia C. D. Reidpath University of Syracuse Roy Mercer University of Pennsylvania James H. Duncan

Man Coughs and Breaks Ribs in Neenah

A man in Neenah Wisconsin suffered severe chest pain after a frightful coughing spell and two ribs were found broken by his doctor. The item promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for persistent coughs, colds, and weakened lungs with a free trial offer and a 50 cent to 1.00 size.

Neenah Wis

The Sources of the South's Prosperity The South's prosperity

Biyoe K argues the South's sources of prosperity lie in agriculture climate minerals timber and manufactures. He traces soil depletion fosters scientific farming fertilization and phosphate discovery in the region. He notes climate favorable to animal and crop growth and highlights coal iron copper zinc lead and timber as key resources. He examines ports Pensacola Galveston New Orleans and Mobile, rail access and looming naval and trade tensions with Europe. He warns against railroad bottling of export trade and urges U.S. action to preserve ports and coaling stations.

New England South South Carolina Florida Tennessee Kentucky Timor California Ducktown Tenn Birmingham Ala Germany United States Alabama Oregon Coton England Far East India Calico Calient Manchester Pensacola Galveston New Orleans Mobile Sam Europe West Indian Island

Census release on 1909 fruit production across categories

Washington reports preliminary 1909 totals for tropical fruits, orchard fruits, grapes, small fruits, and nuts from the Census Bureau. Oranges lead tropical fruit output at 19.5 million boxes valued at over 17 million dollars. orchard fruit value climbs 68 percent while production edges up slightly.

Washington, D. C United States F. Dana Durand Bureau of the Census Department of Commerce and Labor le Grand Powers John Lee Coulter Agriculture

Dentists of Athens Attend State Meeting in Americus

Athens dentists join about 250 Georgia peers for the Georgia State Dental Society annual meeting in Americus for three days beginning Tuesday. President Dr. R Holmes Mason of Macon leads a strong program with Dr G W L Brown of Milwaukee as guest lecturer, and Georgia clinics will demonstrate practical dental work.

Athens Georgia State Dental Society Americus R. Homes Mason Macon Mason G. W. L. Brown Milwaukee Americas Opera House Georgia R. Holmes Mason DeLos S. Hill Atlanta Edward A. Tigner Milledgeville William M. Zirkle M. M. Forbes L. H. Darby Vidalia A. P. Cordy Columbus George M. Woodberry Augusta H.H. Johnson

Lloyds Liver Act liquid substitute for Calomel

IT ACTS ON THE LIVER. You don't have to take Calomel now. Lloyd's Liver Act is the new liquid preparation designed to act on the liver. It is the one real substitute for Calomel. You have no unpleasant after effects. Just take a dose at night and the next day you feel fine. Try it on our money back plan. H. R. Palmer & Sons will refund you your money if you are dissatisfied. 50 cents the bottle.

Lloyd’s Liver Act H. R. Palmer & Sons

Missouri Commercial Travelers hold annual Joplin meeting

Hundreds of visitors gathered in Joplin Missouri for the Missouri grant council of the United Commercial Travelers annual meeting opening today for a two day session.

Missouri Commercial Travelers Joplin Missouri Grant Council of the United Commercial Travelers

Liniment claim for sprained ankle cure days

An advertisement states a sprained ankle can be cured in three to four days by applying Chamberlains Liniment and following directions on each bottle. Available for sale at all dealers.

Fruit and nut production totals in 1909 show rise from 1899

The 1909 United States small fruits output reached 425 million quarts valued at 29.97 million dollars, up from 463 million quarts and 25.03 million dollars in 1899. Strawberries dominated with 254.7 million quarts, while nuts totaled 62.33 million pounds valued at 4.45 million dollars led by Persian walnuts.

United States

Baseball Leagues See Wide Moves Across The Nation

A sprawling roundup highlights player shifts and league developments from coast to coast. Chips and Dust from the Diamond Jack Grim Sharpen Newark’s Ohio State league standing while Houston, Waco, and Dallas contend in Texas league. Cleve land’s Glen Leichhardt moves to Minneapolis in the American association. Jack Holland’s St Joseph fears no foe in the Western league as Kitty league strengthens with Evensville. New Haven and Bridgeport duel atop Connecticut league. Wausau leads Wisconsin Minnesota league. Cleburne dominates South Central league. Utica Troy spark New York State league. Ottawa’s Fred Herbert draws Red Birds scouts. Allentown climbs Tri-State league under Bill Coughlin. Ohio and Pennsylvania league shows McKeesport and Sa Jem shining. Lawrence leads New England league with eighteen wins in twenty-five games. Jacksonville’s Three league race tightens. Three leagues anticipate a close pennant. Lynchburg Shoe makers fail in Virginia league. Otis Stockdale resigns as manager, Jack Morrison takes Potters helm. Zanesville struggles in Central league as William Kelley is ousted. Portland split between Northwestern and Pacific Coast leagues. Thomas Shahan of Catholic University to speak. dignitaries including Chief Justice Dowling, Marquis Cusani Confal vanieri, Taft, McCleary, and Marine Band to attend.

Thomas Shahan Catholic University of America Victor J. Dowling Supreme Court of State of New York Marquis Cusani Confalvanieri United States Taft James T. McCleary United States Marine Band

Unveiling Columbus Memorial in Washington

A large crowd gathers in Washington for the unveiling of the Columbus memorial near Union Station. Knights of Columbus lead the ceremony with thousands of soldiers sailors and marines in a grand parade. Gen R K Evans acts as grand marshal and Secretary of State Knox will preside at ceremonies.

Washington, D. C Union Station United States Canada Knights of Columbus R. K. Evans Militia Division War Department State Knox Mer

Auburn Organizes Telephone Company in Auburn Georgia

Auburn Georgia June 7 a local company named the Auburn Telephone company with officers W H Carroll president and B C Cosby secretary treasurer has been organized to establish an up to date telephone system. Connection with the Bell system is secured and service is promised to be the best. Work is progressing rapidly and the system will be ready in a few days.

Auburn Auburn Telephone Company W. H. Carroll B. C. Cosby Bell System

Williams' Kidney Pills Promoted for Urinary Troubles

Ad text markets Williams' Kidney Pills as a remedy for overworked kidneys and bladder, with claims of relieving pains in loins, side, back, and a frequent urge to urinate. Includes druggist contact and price.

Williams

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Dentists OF Angie, Ky Louisville, Ky Jam Jack Grim Brooklyn Newark Houston Waco Dallas Glen Leichhardt Cleveland Minneapolis American Association Jack Holland St. Joseph Sos Kitty Evensville New Haven Bridgeport Wausau Cleburne Utica Troy Ottawa Fred Herbert University of Ilinois Cincinnati Red Birds Allentown Bill Coughlin Detroit Pennsylvania McKeesport Sa Jem Lawrence Jacksonville Lynchburg Shoemakers Otis Stockdale Jack Morrison Zanesville William Kelley Jack Pendry The Potters Portland Columbus Memorial Washington
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