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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1906
Page
2
The Athens Banner reports on campaign rhetoric across Georgia counties. References to Smith and the People Cal, ext governor discussion, and claims about the number of trusted testifiers and candidates in the race.
Citizens travel from Athens to Watson Springs on Saturday to hear Col. Jim Smith discuss campaign issues. The piece notes Athens growth, local demand for a hotel, and skepticism about Hoke Smith’s critics, while praising university leadership appointments and referencing a pension examiner under Smith.
The Banner praises the University of Georgia election of Professor David C. Barrow as chancellor noting his strong intellect solid character and devotion to the university. It also commends Professor Charles M. Snelling as Dean of Franklin College and condemns political favors in appointments.
Southern Railway announces summer tourist rates from May 15 to September 30 with final ticket return by October 31 1906. Stop overs allowed on going and return trips. passengers must notify conductors and deposit with agents on arrival for wanted stop overs. Athens and Lula Branch schedules list trains from Athens Georgia with mixed and first class services. Also Dr Kings New Life Pills promoted as a bowel regulator by druggists W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.
A brief thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during our father's illness and death. May God's blessings rest on each of you. W. J. Barrett and Family.
A Athens citizen recounts a prolonged kidney ailment and backache, praising Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as cure. The notice also advertises rail fare to mission events in 1906 and a related BPU convention in Atlanta with travel dates and prices.
Many users praise Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy though reluctant to publish testimonials. The note credits personal recommendations for its household recognition and notes its use for diarrhoea and bowel troubles. Sold by H R Palmier Sons and W J Smith and Bro.
The Georgia Railroad Commission chaired by H W Hill amends Storage Rule No 8 striking a paragraph and detailing revised classifications for shipments under 1 carload rules. The circular, effective June 24 1906, orders prepaid freight and lists items such as turpentine cups crates oyster shell glass carboys and other goods with specified packaging and handling terms.
Mrs H Aaron of Benton Texas recounts a baby's skin disease starting at one week old. After trying many options, she used Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment three times. Within a week the condition faded and never returned. She urges mothers to keep the remedies at home.
Mrs J E Mersdorff of Madison Indiana writes in June 1905 that Cuticura Soup and Ointment fixed her daughter's weeping eczema. She says the Ointment is the finest in the world and credits the products with remarkable improvement.
Advertisement touts instant sleep relief for babies and soothing skin care for mothers through warm baths with Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. Claims great skin cure and pure emollients, sold through a listed drug company with misleading contact details.
Property description of a cultivated farm with a dwelling barn and outbuildings located two miles beyond Norman School and within 2000 yards of the Gainesville Midland railroad station. Potential profit from sale if advice followed. estimated rent of 200.00 per year.
The many imitations prove DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is best for burns scalds chafed skin eczema tetter cuts bruises bolls and piles. Sold by Orr's Drug Co.
A Boule vard residence of Dr J. Conway and J. T. Anderson features a ten room layout with closets and all modern conveniences described in the listing.
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