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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1911
Page
8
Short notes of interest cover real estate dealings by Erwin & Company and fire insurance via the same firm. A query asks why not split fire coverage with J C Jester, alongside notes on alterations and repairs by R O Starick near Cafe Royal. Also advertised are Bludwine as a stomach remedy, Black Orpington eggs, and poultry supplies from Marbutt's with phone numbers.
Short notes cover a mix of local business ads and labor news. Items mention Lipscomb Co real estate and savings bank promotions, used car deals, shoe repairs, screen doors, boarders sought, wall paper bargains, and a large block of labor and industry updates from Britain and the U.S. including eight hour day talks, wage changes, and trade union counts.
Atlanta beat Mobile 9 to 5 as Britton, Johns and Wells, Ryan and Dunn combined for 10 hits. New Orleans defeated Birmingham 9 to 2 behind Goodwin Knott Brietenstein Nagel. Nashville shut out Montgomery 6 to 1 with Keupper Seabough Lelvelt Gribbens handling the action. Chattanooga overwhelmed Birmingham 7 to 2 with Chappelle Mitchell Prough Wagner and Elliot in the ledger.
Columbus June 9 The Georgia and Alabama Industrial Under Bays notes that 1911 will be remembered as a bond issuing era in Georgia and Alabama. Cities and counties have authorized or are considering bonds for roads schools power and public improvements across both states.
Clarke county is acknowledged to have the best roads in Georgia and Franklin county has the distinction of having fifty miles of good roads, excelled only by Clarke county.
An 11,000 dollar offer describes a two story, 10 room house within two blocks of the Post Office, Mot 762225 feet. Includes necessary out-buildings.
A fragmented catalog-like notice lists various refrigerating appliances and ware including refrigerators ice boxes freezers water coolers filters fly traps churns clay furnaces and bakeware. It also mentions aluminum and tin wares china glassware silver plated cutlery and building materials such as lime cement plaster whitewash brushes and paints.
Shorty Brooks is hitting .275 as he continues to improve with Rome. In a Tuesday win over Huntsville he went 2-for-4 with a double, reached third twice, stole a base, and contributed six assists. Through ten games he has eleven hits and nine runs, drawing praise from papers around the circuit.
Augusta Herald reports the 1906 University of Georgia class, about 75 members, will gather in Athens June 19 and 20 for a reunion. Geo Hains chaired the planning committee with C N Feidelson, Jas L Ragan, and Hains. Attendees from Augusta include Clarence Levy Lansing Lee Gene Hook and Hains.
The University of Chicago will award 475 degrees at the June 13 convocation in Hutchinson Court. Delegates come from 33 states and five foreign countries with Illinois residents totaling 278. The event features an outdoor ceremony led by Count Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff and precedes the June 17 Defense of the C pageant at Marshall Field to mark Chicago’s history.
Rev. B D Gray general secretary of the Home Mission Board and Rev. J J Bennett secretary of the Foreign Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention were in Athens yesterday from Atlanta on board business. Their presence coincides with a University visit by Hon Thos J Watson who plans to discuss missions in his distinctive way as a missionary Baptist, a coincidence that attracted local interest.
The Textile Workers' International Union plans to circulate one hundred thousand cards promoting union label firms across the nation. The initiative aims to boost recognition and support for union-made products through widespread distribution.
Hon John J Brown of Bowman visited the city yesterday. He is the town mayor and a prominent figure in state politics. He previously represented Elbert county in the legislature and remains a well known resident. Fancy Lemons offered by Arnold Abney with phone 1076.
A promotional note asserts charm comes from health. It links constipation and kidney poisons to pimples and a dull complexion, claiming Electric Bitters improve stomach liver and kidneys, purify the blood, strengthen nerves and skin, and deliver health and beauty. Available 50c at local stores.
The text notes a uniform daily wage rise of 15 cents and five year signings among branches of the pranite entiers. It cites American Federation of Labor affiliates adding 200 000 members in the past year, with over 1 800 000 paying members overall. Pittsburg fans anticipate a home winning streak for the Pirates. It also endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for whooping cough, claimed safe when coughs are loosened and excretions eased, available from dealers.
James B. Mershon of Newark New Jersey credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving his life after eight months of weakness and blood loss from lung hemorrhages He began the remedy three weeks ago and reports strong improvement It treats weak lungs persistent coughs asthma hay fever and similar ailments Also Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are advertised for digestion with various dealers carrying them
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