Perrigo Claims to Extract Electricity from Air
A Kansas City Star illustrated feature profiles H E Perrigo, a Athens resident with a lifelong interest in electricity who says he can imprison atmospheric energy in a sealed box for domestic use. He describes a transformer to regulate voltage and envisions powering homes, cars, and streetcars at no cost, despite dangers he faced during testing and his faith that the device will revolutionize energy production.
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Kansas City
Athens
H. E. Perrigo
Atlanta
T. B. Wootten
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Harry E. Perrigo
Park Avenue
Perrigo
Police report shows February cases and fines totals
February department figures show 181 cases docketed with 178 tried. Offenses included 72 traffic violations 56 disorderly conduct 28 drunken on streets 8 drunk and disorderly 2 tiger ing 6 idling 1 contempt 2 license offenses 2 and 8 for failures to connect. Fines amounting to 1182.25 were imposed with 583.25 collected and 435 stockade work, total 619.95 paid to treasurer.
California Syrup of Figs Ad Teaches Gentle Child Laxative
An old advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle remedy for child constipation. It claims a colicky tongue, cross mood, feverish symptoms, and stomach trouble indicate cleansing is needed. Adds a 50 cent bottle and warns against counterfeits, urging mothers to use the genuine product.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Specific Against Colds Advertisement Note
The ad promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as helpful for colds especially during epidemics. It recommends a sleeping porch or open bedroom and a cold sponge bath each morning, then notes occasional colds may still occur. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Perrigo the Electrician Catches Electricity From Air
The 33 year old Perrigo is an electrician known for handling high voltages and a forceful, energetic style. His wife Mrs Perrigo supports his work while fearing the dangers of his workshop shocks. He recalls a warning to use switches not hands as he dreams up new electrical ideas.
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Perrigo
Fifteen Hundred Letters First Day After Auto Law Goes into Effect
Atlanta March 8 records show fifteen hundred letters sent to Secretary of State Philip Cook on the law's first day of enforcement. He reports 40 to 50 daily telegrams begging car releases, but the law remains unchanged. Officials in Chatham Bibb and other counties enforce the new tag rule, causing many delays and road side hold ups.
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Atlanta
Philip Cook
Cook
Chatham County
M. W. Moore
Chatham
A Day of National Thanksgiving for YWCA Jubilee
Nearly half a million women and girls joined a national thanksgiving March 3 marking the YWCA Golden Jubilee which began February 1. The celebration, dubbed national and month long, boosted membership, showcased candle processions, large banquets in New York City and other cities, and aims to endow Grace H. Dodge memorials with a goal of 4150000.
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Helen A. Bullard
United States
Pebble Beach Lodge
Fifty Mile Drive
California
Los Angeles
New York City
Northwest
Grand Forks
N. D
Muskegon
Michigan
Portsmouth
Ohio
Indianapolis
Indiana
Springfield
Missouri
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Ann Arbor
Kansas City
Kansas
St. Paul
Minnesota
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Quincy
Illinois
Plainfield
N. J
Rochester
N. Y
Scranton
Schenectady
Sioux City
Iowa
Topeka
Page County
Jessie Field
National Board of the
Young Women's Christian Associations
Grace H. Dodge
Dave H. Morris
Robert Lansing
Washington, D. C
Daniels
Taft
Roosevelt
Eva Booth
Salvation Army
National Jubilee Committee
Sary
Boston
Association
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief
An advertisement claims Pape's Diapepsin digests any meal and cures sour belching heartburn gas and indigestion within five minutes. A fifty cent bottle with enough for the family is available at drug stores and should be kept at home.
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Pape
Adv
Proof of Value Claims From Nuxcara Letters
A series of letters from prominent citizens tout Nuxcara as a cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. Richard Whiting of Uncle Remus Magazine, Dr Frank Edmondson of Edmondson & Bros, and J N Renfroe of United Gas Works praise its effectiveness and call it a permanent remedy. Contact Nuxcara Co in Atlanta or Citizens' Pharmacy in Athens for purchase.
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Richard Whiting
Uncle Remus
Atlanta
Frank Edmondson
Frank Edmondson & Bros
J. N. Renfroe
United Gas Works
Philadelphia
Kelly
Nuxcara .Co
Citizens’ Pharmacy
Athens
Frenchman claims invention of Zeppelin searchlight
Paris reports that French scientist Monsieur Dussaud devised a powerful new "Cold light" searchlight for Zeppelins, claiming 90 percent energy efficiency. He describes it to the Academy of Sciences four years prior, but red tape and delays kept it from use by French forces.
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Associated Press
Paris
Monsieur Dussaud
Academy of Sciences
Berlin
France
Lodge Directory listing local fraternal orders in Athens
A compilation of fraternal lodge details in Athens listing Williame Lodge No 15 I O G F Athens B P O E No 790 Classic City Council No 375 U C T and other groups. It includes meeting nights times at various halls and building addresses with officer names and contact notes.
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Williame Lodge
C. F
Odd Fellows
Max Joseph
Jake Joel
Mealor
Athens
Lodge Quarters
Broad and
Lumpkin Streets
Dobbs
E. Geo
H. Palmer
Classic City Council
E. of P. Hall
Jester Building
Clayton Street
I. A. Bradberry
John Roberts
Elmo Lodge
K. of P
St. Elmo
Knights of Pythias
Jester
Aaron Cohen
C. C
Mt. Vernon Lodge
No. 22
Masonic Fall
W.-M. Ino
G. Quenn
Bec
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University Drive
Morton Street
City of
P. H. Smith
Southern Mutual Bldg
Campbell & Barrow, Agts
Holman Building
New Post
New Post Toasties
Raat
Pictorial Review
P. Redkamp
Herman St
Covington
Foley
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Geo. B. Davis
Woodmen Hall
W. F. Dobbs
A. Hill
Glenn Lodge
B. Dunaway
N. G
Harry Davis
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