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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1909
Page
2
Preparations on an elaborate scale are completed for the dedication of the Queensborough Bridge linking Manhattan and Queens. The 3,617 foot structure will feature a Marathon race an athletic carnival folk dances by public school children in costume and other civic and political events.
When a stomach sufferer takes Dr King s New Life Pills dyspepsia eases and relief comes. Sold for 25c at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.
Macon Georgia June 11 a decree signed by Judge Speer in the case W J Oliver against the Augusta and Northern railroad authorizes sale of the road in Statesboro on August 3 1900. I N Talley appointed commissioner to conduct sale with $20 10 as good faith deposit. Hinton Booth represents Augusta objecting and plans appeal.
Kentucky advances in forest conservation with 1906 legislation creating a State Board and a cooperative study with the U S Forest Service. Initial findings cover eastern counties and a second report focuses on coal regions. Officials urge a state forester and emphasize private woodlot banking to avert looming timber scarcity.
The Athens Transfer and Livery Co received a handsome Buick touring car and runabouts. Call 661 for a pleasure ride.
A U S Census Bureau report shows U S steam and electric railroads bought over 112 million cross ties in 1908, down from 152.7 million in 1907, due to a broad industrial slowdown. Oak and southern yellow pine supplied nearly three quarters of ties, with rising use of treated woods including gum and beech for extended service.
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