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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1912
Page
6
A historical ad praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the most successful medicine for women. It claims thirty years of relief for suffering women, citing letters from users about health improvements and restoration of normal activity.
The Boy Scouts of America announce a new monthly magazine to begin in July, relocating from Providence to the National Headquarters at 200 Fifth Avenue New York. Editors include William O Murray George D Pratt and A A Jameson with James E West as chief scout executive. The venture aims to broaden Boys Life and feature fiction camping scoutcraft and articles for scouts masters parents and officials.
The famous class of 1875 reunion will occur during Athens commencement week on Tuesday June 18 in the library at 11 30 a m with Judge John C Hart delivering the alumni address and Judge Joseph Henry Lumpkin giving the commencement address A dinner at Judge Hamilton McWhorter's home on Milled ge Avenue will replace the usual banquet funds go to the University of Georgia Athletic Association to provide a registering turngate for Sanford Field The class includes many prominent figures and is noted for producing multiple Georgia Supreme Court judges congressmen and university leaders
Washington June 14 Flag Day festivities marked by widespread display of Old Glory from public buildings, businesses and private homes along Pennsylvania Avenue. Special observances occurred at government offices and schools, commemorating the 135th anniversary of the flag’s adoption. The design’s origin is debated, with Washington and Franklin credited for approval and Betsy Ross said to have sewn the first flag.
The birthday anniversary of King George born June 3, 1865 was officially observed today in London and at home stations. Flags were displayed on public buildings and naval warships fired customary salutes at naval centers.
Luxemburg marks the coming of age of Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide who turns 18 and assumes her title and rights as sovereign after the death of her father last February. The event fills the nation with celebration as she begins her reign.
In Freeport, Illinois a bronze tablet was unveiled to mark the site of The Old Stage House, erected in 1839 as a major stop on the Chicago to Galena stage line. The unveiling was conducted by the Daughters of the American Revolution who are placing markers on early tavern sites in northwestern Illinois.
Advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure enhancing a woman’s health and charm. It claims improved nerves, complexion, and energy, linking the product to personal luck and social success. Ends with a 60 cent price at druggists.
The final 1910 issue of the University of Georgia monthly Georgian highlights poetry, stories, essays, and editorials. It presents pieces by J. B. Wright Jr., E. J. Ransom, A. B. Forn, T. J. Wootter, L. G. Proctor, D. A. Russell, and others, plus notes on books, exchanges, and “That Comes But Once.”
Roosevelt delegates from the east including New York Massachusetts Maine and New Jersey head to Chicago for the convention by special train with several hundred Roosevelt rooters.
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