Election managers named for Athens school bonds vote
Be it resolved by the mayor and council of Athens that the following persons are appointed as managers in each ward to conduct the March 25 1913 bond election on authorizing bonds to purchase school property and construct buildings. First Ward E S Price D M Aaron G W Crawford Second Ward T E Jago Dr A C Quillian W H Weatherly Third Ward W J Whitehead S C Reese J H Patman Fourth Ward W A Mallory John Bird W C Weatherford
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Athens
E. S. Price
D. M. Aaron
G. W. Crawford
T. E. Jago
Dr. A C. Quillian
W. H. Weatherly
W. J. Whitehead
S. .C Reese
J. H Patman
W A. Mallory
John Bird
W. C. Weatherford
Texarkana Freight Rate Case Before ICC Examiner
A hearing opened in Shreveport on March 10 before Examiner Ench of the Interstate Commerce Commission in the Texarkana freight rate case. Texarkana businessmen allege railroads including Iron Mountain discriminate against their city, seeking freight rates equal to those for Shreveport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner
Shreveport
Texarkana
Iron Mountain
Examiner Ench
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rheuma guarantees cure for rheumatism in 1913
In 1913 H. R. Palmer & Sons advertise RHEUMA with money back guarantee. They claim it banishes rheumatism quickly, relieves pain, reduces uric acid in joints, and starts affecting kidneys, liver, stomach, and blood today. One bottle costs 50 cents and mail orders are handled by The Rheuma Co. in Buffalo, N. Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Rheuma Co
Buffalo
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Payoff For Cure
Toledo based F. J. Cheney & Co advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure promising one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured. Senior partner Frank J. Cheney swears to the oath in Lucas County Ohio. Notary Sealy A. W. Gleason witnesses the document December 6. The ad notes internal use of the remedy and directs readers to buy from local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
A. W. Gleason
Hall
Piita
Pape's Diapep sin advertised as quick stomach relief
An advertisement extols Pape's Diapep sin as a quick, gentle cure for sour upset stomachs. It claims the remedy digests food, relieves gas, belching, and indigestion within minutes and costs fifty cents for a large case at drug stores.
On Trial for Alleged Murder in Newark Case
Antronio Fiore stands trial for murder of his brother in law Leonarda Ciccone killed March 7 from rat poison in coffee. Motive cited as removing husband who learned of wife’s illicit affair with Fiore. Mrs Ciccone convicted already and to testify as state’s principal witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
J. March
Antronio Fiore
Leonardo Ciccone
Ciccone
Fiore
Parisian Sage Hair Grower Guarantee Advertisement
An advertisement touts Parisian Sage promising to stop dandruff and hair loss with a guaranteed refund if results are unsatisfactory. It highlights benefits for hair growth, shine, and fragrance, sold by H R Palmer and Sons and distributed by Giroux Mfg Co Buffalo NY. Romantic claims include relief from rheumatism via Chamberlain's Liniment advertised alongside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Palmer
Song
America
H. R. Palmer and Sons
Giroux Mfg. Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Election managers named for Athens street bonds vote
Election managers for the March 1913 Athens bond election are appointed by ward. First Ward selects J W Woods F S Patat and T R Crawford. Second Ward selects Geo H Palmer Go Collins Pete Petropol. Third Ward selects Talford Smith Alf Hinesly and F P Griffeth. Fourth Ward selects J T Gholston W A Weatherly Louis Camak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Athens
Geo. H. Palmer
Go, Collins
Pete Petropol
Talford Smith
A F Hinesly
F. P. Griffeth
J. T. Gholston
Weatherly
Louis Camak
Sunday Services and Seaborn Wright Lectures In Athens
Dr E L Hill spoke Sunday afternoon while Hon Seaborn Wright is announced for next Sunday in Athens. The Colonial opera house hosted a sermon by Dr KL Wilf emphasizing repentance and return to God through Christ. A notable orchestral concert accompanied the event as Seaborn Wright, a national temperance lecturer, is invited to Athens by the committee to address the liquor issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Hill
Seaborn Wright
KL Wilf
Opera de
Hill
Saul
Seaborn
Rome
Athens
Gift From French Government Aids New Orleans Hospital
New Orleans March 10 A voucher drawn by the French government for 25000 francs was cashed today by J Vergnelle president of the local French Colony society The money is the gift of the French government to the new colony hospital just completed in this city The hospital is supervised by Societe Francaise de Bienfaisance which has aided New Orleans for nearly twenty five years with benevolent work
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
J. Vergnelle
Hopital
Societe Francaise de Bienfalsane
MI-O-NA Stomach Tablets Claim Quick Relief
An advertisement touts MI-O-NA stomach tablets as a cure for indigestion gastritis and stomach troubles. It asserts rapid relief within days and offers a money back guarantee with a testimonial from a user who reportedly improved from 117 to 162 pounds after two boxes. The ad lists Cook and H. R. Palmer & Sons as guarantors and cites a New York address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
South Main Street
Met
N. Y
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Dangerous Corner at Busy Intersection Warned
A fragmented note warns pedestrians and drivers at the crowded corner near Lumpkin and Clayton to be extra cautious. Police and local residents have issued special instructions as the Narrows area sees frequent traffic, with the risk of serious accidents if care is lax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumpkin
Clayton Pass
Hot Springs Liver Buttons advertise health claims
An old advertisement touts Hot Springs Liver Buttons claiming benefits for liver, stomach, and bowel ailments and skin conditions. It notes famous Hot Springs musicians prescribe them and mentions free samples from Hot Springs Chemical Co. The ad then shifts to news of a new sea wall designed to protect Bay St. Louis harbor front from Gulf waters after storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Ark
Hot Springs Chemical Company
Bay St. Louis
Gulf
Gordon Announces Candidacy for Fourth Ward Alderman
Hugh H. Gordon announces his bid for the unexpired term after Alderman B Y Harris resignation. He asks voters for support, touts past results, and endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as widely praised. For sale by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Ward
B. Y. Harris
Hugh H. Gordon
Germany Celebrates Prussia War Anniversary in Berlin
Berlin marks the hundredth anniversary of Prussia's war of liberation against Napoleon with a day of rest, a cathedral service, and a grand parade. Emperors, princesses, ministers, and military dignitaries attended as public buildings and streets were lavishly adorned from the capital to villages. Memorials and monuments, including Frederick II’s statue, received laurel wreaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Prussia
Germany
Unter den Linden
Friedrichstrasse
Frederick II
Royal Castle
Jacobs Liver Salt Promises Gentle Hepatic Relief
A period advertisement warns against harsh calomel livers cleansing and promotes Jacobs' Liver Salt as a natural stimulant. It claims calomel harms digestion, while Jacobs' Liver Salt dissolves uric acid, cleanses the tract, and treats constipation biliousness and related ailments. The ad promotes pricing 25 cents, potion plus seven cents for postage, from Jacobs' Pharmacy Atlanta and druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
Atlanta
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Colonial Theater
Linton
J. R. Crane
Sealy
Chamberlain
J. A. Coburn
Coburn
Brand New Minstrels
Colonail
French Market Mills
New Orleans Coffe Co
Gail Lawrence
Lawrence Players
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