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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1905
Page
4
Advertises Mothers Friend as the sole remedy to ease childbirth, claiming it removes pain and danger. Promotes a $1.00 bottle and a free information booklet via Bradfield Regulator Co. It also notes discounted Summer School train rates and ticket details for various locations and dates. Lead by R W Sizer contact in Athens, Ga.
The Southern Railway Co announces a $6.85 round trip Athens to Asheville for the Young Peoples Missionary Association gathering June 25 to July 2, 1905 with June 22 23 24 sale and July 5 final limit. Also a $19.70 Athens to Baltimore round trip for the United Society Christian Endeavor convention July 5 to 10 1905 with July 1 2 3 4 sale and July 15 final limit.
The notice lists weekend rail rates from Athens Georgia to various towns and resort points with limited sale dates and final travel limits. It names schedule contacts and a senior agent R W Sizer for information. A separate Niagara Falls excursion offers a $25.85 round trip fare with specific ticket deposit and extension rules.
Announcement for the Annual Conference of the Y M C A and Y W C A in Asheville North Carolina from June 25 1905 with ticket sales on June 8 9 10 and 15 16 17 and final limit June 28 1905 Details include travel from Athens Georgia on mixed train No 262 departing at 7 00 am daily except Sunday and arriving Asheville at 7 40 pm contact Clayton Rt 108 for information
The Augusta Chronicle outlines summer Institutes in Georgia for educators, emphasizing Agriculture and History. Key figures include State Commissioner Merrett, University of Georgia professors, and local superintendents who plan weeklong programs using Merritt and Evans outlines and ShaRon syllabi.
Ino secret that for ulcers fever sores and sore eyes nothing is as effective as Buchlen's Arnivave. D L Gregory of Hope Texas reports relief after using it for a bad sore. Available at Pain er Sons and W J Smith Bro drug stores Burn Boil.
Chicago faces a legal dilemma as a baby depicted sleeping in a shell on the city seal may invalidate the seal and void documents and bonds tied to it. Comptroller McGann seeks counsel Tolman’s advice amid questions about the seal's legality and potential impact on a $2,000,000 October bond issue.
A light exchange in a Chicago Daily News item sketches a weary title couple tired of each other. The couple jokes about fading affection signaling a possible rift, reflected in a brief domestic moment.
An Athens barber, Mr. Bryant of College avenue, advertised for a barber and hired a man from Thomasville who arrived pale and unexpected. The contractor’s color mismatch led to a costly misfire with travel expenses, prompting the shop to demand only white barbers in future ads.
Chief John S. McKie is in Louisville attending the Confederate Veterans Reunion. In his absence the police department is led by Captains R A Saye and J T Hamilton. The past few weeks have brought record levels of peace and good order.
An old Philadelphia Ledger snippet promotes Cheney’s Expectorant at 25 cents per bottle in drug stores. The ad is followed by a gossip line about Nell-George planning a dance, with a light exchange between Belle and Phil.
An advertisement urges using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for sick headaches and claims a quick cure. It notes sales through H. R. Palmer & Bons and W. J. Smith & Bro.
Mr. J Anerson sustained an abdomen wound in a Monday scrimmage with Mr Willitts. The injury, initially thought serious, improved yesterday and is not serious, with Anerson expected to recover quickly. Friends express relief at the favorable update.
A testimonial from C F Collier of Cherokee County praises Electric Bitters as a cure for severe kidney disease. He says prior pain and backache ruined his life but the tonic restored his health. The item lists H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro druggists as guarantors and 50 cent price.
The board of visitors reviewed department heads and examined examination papers in depth. The inquiry aims to form a report for the board of trustees by Saturday morning. A member praised the university as being in admirable condition in every department examined so far.
The Athens area lists Elmo Lodge No. 40 Knights of Pythias and Keystone Chapter No. 1 Royal Arch Masons meeting nights and locations at the Max Joseph building. Mount Vernon Lodge No. 22 F and A M and other groups hold regular sessions at Masonic Hall with invitations to Master Masons and companions. Local IOOF lodges Williams and Troy Beatty chapters meet weekly in Carlton and Jackson street lodges with officers noted. Oconee Tribe No. 15 IO R M gathers at Red Men Hall on Wednesdays, while Athens Lodge No. 790 SPCE meets Wednesdays at Mons building on Clayton Street.
The Philadelphia Record notes a disputed transfer proposal for a hearing impaired employee, First Floorwalker Bjones, amid concerns over job security and possible reassignment to the complaint desk. The exchange suggests management plans to move him due to deafness.
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