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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1912

Page

9

Dairy Instruction Tour To Cover Entire State

State dairy program will tour six weeks across Georgia with lectures and demonstrations at 43 points along Southern Railway routes. Schedule lists stops from July 8 in Brunswick to August 17 in Toccoa, with multiple sessions at most locations. The traveling car is fully equipped as a model dairy facility.

Ham Lumber City McRae Eastman Cochran Hawkinsville Jackson McDonough Griffin Warm Springs Fort Valley Wam Roberta Douglasville Austell Buford Gainesville Clayton Franklin N. C Clarkesville Cornelis Hartwell Bowersville Elberton Toccoa

Librarians Open 34th Annual Convention in Ottawa

The American Library Association begins its 34th annual convention in Ottawa Ontario marking the first Canadian venue since 1900. The initial business session will host Mrs L H Elmendorf of Buffalo as the first woman president and she will deliver the annual address. Sessions will cover all library work aspects with papers and discussions led by George H Locke of the Toronto Public Library and featuring Dr Herbert Putnam Librarian of Congress George E Vincent president of the University of Minnesota Carl H Milan secretary of the Indiana Li

Ottawa Ont American Library Association Canada L. H. Elmendorf Buffalo George H. Locke Toronto Public Library United States Herbert Putnam Congress George E. Vincent University of Minnesota Carl H. Milan Indiana Li

Rheuma promised at 50 cents in bold advert

A harsh promotional appeal from H. R. Palmer & Sons touts RHEUMA as a cure for rheumatism. The ad describes pains, swollen joints and uric acid as a deadly poison, urging skeptical readers to buy at 50 cents per bottle with a money back plan amid sensational claims and aggressive rhetoric.

H. R. Palmer & Sons Tereshouts

Gubernatorial Candidate Weds in Clear Lake

A gubernatorial candidate wed in a brief ceremony and plans a wedding trip before settling in the candidate's home town, Clear Lake Iowa. A separate item reports a Neenah Wisconsin man breaking two ribs after a severe coughing spell, with doctors noting the injury and suggesting relief through a famed remedy.

Mr. Dunn Clear Lake Iowa Neenah Wis

Michigan University commemorative by Lawrence Maxwell

A commemorative address honoring the founding of the institution and its work was delivered by Lawrence Maxwell of Cincinnati. This tribute marks the university's historical milestones and its ongoing influence in higher education.

Michigan University Lawrence Maxwell Cincinnati

World's Fastest Motor Boat Prize Listed at $22 000

The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Trophy for the power boat world championship totals about 22000, with 1000 ounces of sterling silver in Mercury modeled on the boat. A 5000 dollar replica trophy will be awarded to the yearly winner, backed by an endowment of roughly 17500. First races are set for Chicago during Water Carnival week August 10 to 17, 1912, with other events and parades planned. William Hale Thompson, Commodore, invites inquiries.

Wm. Wrigley Jr Mercury Neptune Chicago Western Power Lout Association Royal Canadian Yacht Club of Toronto Chicago Yacht Club Columbia Yacht Club Greworks William Hale Thompson Associated Yacht and Power Boat Clubs

Arkansas officials discuss university presidency

To head University of Arkansas to discuss selection of a president to succeed Professor J. N. Tillman, who has resigned. The trustees favor Dr. C. Mitchell, president of the University of South Carolina, but it is not known if he will accept the Fayetteville post.

J. N. Tillman 3. C. Mitchell University of South Carolina Mitchell Fayetteville

Move on Now Says a Policeman to a Street Crowd

A police officer orders a street crowd to disperse with terse commands and uses force to subdue those who resist. The scene portrays a tense public confrontation with blunt, expedient crowd control.

Cycle Races at New York Brighton Beach Showdown

Management of Motorhome Stadium at Brighton Beach plans a three day motorcycle race meet opening next Saturday. The event gathers the fastest amateur and professional riders in America on the Brighton Beach bow-thined track, believed to yield speeds near one hundred miles per hour.

New York Motorhome Stadium Brighton Beach America

Special Tax License Notice from City Marshal

All parties subject to a special tax must purchase a license before July 1. If not, they may face legal action. Take notice and govern yourself accordingly. T. B. Wootten, City Marshal.

T. B. Wootten

Nebraska State Golf Tournament Opens At Omaha Club

Omaha Neb June 26 Under conditions giving high promise of success the eighth annual tournament of the Nebraska State Golf association began today at the Omaha Country Club. Finals are scheduled for Saturday with leading clubs from Nebraska City Fremont and other cities represented among the entries.

Omaha Neb Nebraska State Golf Association Omaha Country Club Nebraska City Fremont

Rousseau Anniversary in Geneva Celebrated Worldwide

Geneva June 26 A notable celebration begins for the two hundredth anniversary of philosopher Jean Jacques Rousseau born in Geneva June 28 1812. The three day exercises will include savants from America and most European countries.

Geneva Switzerland Jean Jacques Rousseau America Europe

City Hall Sells Dog Tags Ahead of July 1, 1912

Dog tags go on sale at City Hall for one dollar each as the dog catchers start work on July 1 1912. Call at once to secure a tag.

Two Candidates Enter Race for Gwinnett County House Seat

Lawrenceville Ga June 26 Mr W L Ethridge of Ben Smiths district has announced for representative from this county Another candidate is Mr H L Peeples of Lawrenceville Col A O Nix who has served the county as one of its three representatives may also run This sets up a two or three way contest in Gwinnett County upcoming primary action.

Lawrenceville W. L. Ethridge Ben Smith H. L. Peeples A. O. Nix

First Celebration of Alexandra Day in London

London marks the first Alexandra Day with a charity drive across the city. Queen Alexandra’s influence is seen as social leaders preside at flower stalls selling artificial wild roses to fund the London Hospital Fund. Notables including Lady Mond and ducal ladies participate across key spots from the House of Commons terrace to royal centers.

London Queen Alexandra Alexandra England Edward VII London Hospital Fund Mond House of Commons

Conference to frame code of international law in Rio

Rio de Janeiro June 26 delegates from nearly all American republics attend the conference of the international commission of jurists begun after Pan American talks. The United States sends a State Department representative and John Bassett Moore of Columbia University. The gathering aims to launch the first formal code of international law binding the Americas.

Rio de Janeiro International Commission of Jurists United States John Bassett Moore Columbia University

Ends Hunt for Rich Girl

An advertisement claims Electric Bitters makes a woman healthy and attractive, with strong nerves and a bright brain. It asserts the tonic cures indigestion backache headache fainting and dizzy spells, calling it every woman's favorite remedy. Available for 60 cents at druggists.

Vermont Republicans Gather for State Convention

Burlington Vermont June 26 Republican leaders meet in Burlington to name candidates for governor and other state officers in September. Two candidates seek to succeed Governor John A Mead Allen M Fletcher of Cavendish and Joseph A DeBoer of Montpelier. Congressional nominating conventions precede the state gathering with First district in Burlington and Second district in White River Junction. Frank L Greene leads for the late David J Foster seat and Frank Plumly is slated for renomination.

Vermont Burlington John A. Mead Allen M .Fletcher Cavendish Joseph A. DeBoer Montpelier

Joys of aging promoted with Chamberlain's Tablets

An advertisement urges older adults to take Chamberlain's Tablets to strengthen digestion and keep bowels regular. It describes the tablets as mild and gentle in action, especially suitable for middle age and older individuals, and notes availability through all dealers.

Chamberlain

How Mrs Henry Cut Kidney Expenses at Akron

Mrs. J. E. Henry of Akron Michigan explains she suffered kidney trouble and increased urination until using Foley Kidney Pills. After trying a sample she bought a bottle and felt they saved her a large doctor bill. For sale by all dealers.

J. E. Henry Akron Mich Foley

High mark for new corporations in the South

Columbus Ga June 26 The Industrial Index reports a strong rise in new Southeastern corporations this week totaling 22 with minimum capital stocks of 3 695 100. Investments from outside the region amount to about 2 000 000 while Southeastern capital funds the rest. Construction plans include churches mills lighting oil fertilizer and timber and land development in Georgia Alabama Florida and nearby areas. A 500 000 Pennsylvania company will develop timber in North Georgia and a 1 500 000 firm will develop land near Mobile Alabama.

Columbus, Ga The Industrial Index Southeast Great Southeast Elba Als Nashville Warrenton Punta and Grist Mill Buena Vista Rome Valdosta Apopka Fis Haleyville Ala Union Point Tampa Fila Eae McDavid Fla Baer i Ga Georgia Pennsylvanias North Mobile

Endorsement Promotes Doan's Kidney Pills Case From Athens

Athens resident Mrs. B R Shy testifies to relief from severe back pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She describes painful lumbago like trouble, inability to stoop, and bed discomfort, noting rapid improvement and continued use. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents, FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY, agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.

Athens B. R. Shy College Avenue Athens, Ga Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan

Ankle Sprain May Heal in Three to Four Days

A fragment notes that a sprained ankle might recover in about three to four days, with reference to a term Lintment suggesting a cure or treatment. The passage is brief and lacks full context or corroborating details.

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