Eighth District Committee to Convene Soon
Hartwell Ga June 12 Special to the Banner secretary J Rod Skelton says he will call the eighth district congressional committee together within weeks. War between followers of W M Howard and Congressman Tribble at the last convention is noted and it is unclear which faction will lead. The exact date and venue remain undecided. The meeting will decide who governs district affairs.
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Hartwell
J. Rod Skelton
Congressional Committee
Eighth District
W. M. Howard
Tribble
Colonel Skelton
Thomas 8. Mell
Athens
Hot Springs Liver Buttons Advertised in Athens
An Arkansas advertised remedy, Hot Springs Liver Buttons, promises quick relief from digestion issues and bilious symptoms. The notice urges readers to order a 25 cent box, notes free samples, and lists H R Palmer & Sons as Athens agents for the product.
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Athens
Hot Springs Chemical Co
Hot Springs
Ark
H R Palmer & Sons
Minnesota Fire Fighters Convene for Fortieth Annual Meeting
About fifteen hundred delegates from 315 fire departments gather in Minneapolis for the Minnesota State Fire Department Association convention. Sessions cover fire prevention laws and gear, with a motor parade and banquet planned for the closing day.
Athens Boy Hero Dives to Save Three at Bathing Pond
Patrick Mell, 16, of Augusta and formerly Athens, saved a woman and two men from drowning at Sankey's bathing pond. After a rope rescue failed, Mell dived three times to reach a Black man underwater, bringing him to the surface and reviving him with rescue breathing. An ambulance arrived as the scene ended.
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Patrick Tues Mell
Charles IL Mell
Augusta
Athens
Sankey
Patrick H. Mell
East Tenth Street
Atlanta
Charles Sankey
Mell
Parker
Cleveland Evans
Charles Mell
Augusta Fire Insurance Company
Georgia Pharmacists Convene to Improve State Drug Trade
Savannah meeting opens under Georgia Pharmaceutical Association with broad turnout as members discuss regulatory changes. Amended railroad petition seeks larger bond and capital stock. hearing set for June 14 in Atlanta. Athens Gas Light Co. announces filing via John Gribbel Jr.
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Railroad Commission of Georgia
Railroad Commission
Atlanta
Athens Gas, Light Co
John Gribbel
Rat roundup in Indiana aims to save farmers money
Princeton Indiana June 11 rat extermination plan by J J Strickland Owensville druggist spurs First congressional district residents of Indianapolis to kill thousands of rats. Expect substantial savings for farmers as last year 3000 rats were killed in the county, saving about $22000.
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Princeton
Ind
J. J. Strickland
Owensville
First
Indianapolis
Move on Now Says a Policeman to a Street Crowd
A dated warning urges crowds to move along and promises health benefits from compliant action. The item notes a 26 cent price at druggists for the publication.
Thompson's Pitching Shines for Cleveland Game
The New York Mail discusses Carl Thompson of the Wolverton squad after his strong showing against the Cleveland Naps. Thompson dazzled with curves and control, fanning many yet yielding two early hits, signaling a possible full start in future games and a threat to the Naps’ offense.
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New York Mail
Carl Thompson
Cleveland Naps
Browns
Carl
University of Georgia
Jack Quinn
Naps
J. Picus
Davis
Wolverton
Thompson
South
Nap Lajoie
Neal Ball
Lajoie
Frank Farrell
Harry
White Sox
St. Louis
Vean Gregg
Gene Krapp
Yankee Noodoog
New York
Gregg
San Antonio Welcomes Postmasters at State Convention
San Antonio Texas June 11 a warm welcome was extended by the city to the hundreds of members attending the annual convention of the Texas Postmasters Association which opened today for a session extending over three days. The program includes many discussions and leisure hours with entertaining features arranged by the local committee.
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Savannah
Georgia
Georgia Pharmaceutical Association
San Antonio
Tex
Texas Postmasters’ Association
Man Suffers Broken Ribs After Coughing Fit in Neenah
A Neenah Wisconsin man endured severe side pain after a coughing spell and doctors found two ribs broken. Advertises Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for persistent coughs and lung weakness. Mrs Effie Morton of Columbia Missouri endorses the product as a Godsend for preventing consumption. Free trial bottles offered at druggists.
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Neenah
Wis
Iowa Liquor Dealers' Convention Opens in Dubuque
An unusually large crowd attends the Iowa Liquor Dealers' Association annual convention in Dubuque as it opens and runs through Thursday. Local members plan river excursions sight-seeing drives and a banquet alongside limited daily business sessions. Ends Hunt for Rich Girl. Electric Bitters praised as a health remedy for women with claims of improved vigor and mood. 60c at druggists.
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Dubuque
Iowa Liquor Dealers’ Association
Lloyds Liver Act Liquid Patent Medicine Claim
An advert promotes Lloyds Liver Act as a liver acting liquid substitute for Calomel. It promises no unpleasant after effects and a next day feeling fine. Money back guarantee from H. R. Palmer & Song offers refunds if dissatisfied. Bottle price listed as 50 cents.
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Lloyd’s Liver Act
H. R. Palmer
Song
Illinois Pharmacists Open State Meeting in Springfield
The Illinois Pharmaceutical Association began its three day state meeting in Springfield with greetings from Governor Deenen and Mayor Schnepp. Mrs. Deneen welcomed visiting delegates as the gathering opened, with discussions planned on many important business matters.
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Springfield
Til
Illinois Pharmaceutical Association
Deenen
John S. Schnepp
Deneen
146th annual meeting of New Jersey State Medical Society
Several hundred physicians attend the 146th annual meeting at the New Monmouth Hotel in Spring Lake New Jersey. Over three days more than forty prominent doctors will give lectures on medical and surgical topics of interest to the profession.
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Spring Lake
N. J
New Jersey State Medical Society
New Monmouth Hotel
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Sol J. Boley
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Minnesota State Fire Department Association
Conkey
H. R Palmer & Sons
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Athens Empire Laundry CO
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North Georgia
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