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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1909
Page
5
The ad extols Ohio grown wheat for rich flour, claiming William Tell flour uses specially selected Ohio grain stored in Springfield mills and cleaned six times. It touts flour as wholesome, delicate in flavor, producing light white bread and emphasizes hygienic production and cleanliness.
Augusta Maine March 12 Dr John Fremont Hill the new vice chairman of the Republican National Committee is a well known Maine public man deeply involved in New England politics and Taft's nomination campaign. Born October 29 1855 in Ellsworth he has served in the Maine house and senate and was governor in 1902. He built wealth through Vickery Hill publishing and Maine electric railways and holds real estate and bank directorships. Known for generosity and public spirit, he once opposed a people’s wish in a pardonable stand.
New York plans open bids for a major Riverside Drive extension from 155th Street to Spuyton Duyvil. The 115 foot wide thoroughfare mirrors the present Riverside Drive and costs about 5 million dollars. An Inwood valley viaduct of 12 000 feet is included, estimated at 2 million, with builders employing about 800 workers for completion.
Prof H A Howell of Howell's American School Havana Cuba praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy after his baby suffered a severe cold. He credits prompt relief and recovery to the remedy and notes it saved the child's life. Sold by H R Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co W J Smith & Bro E C McEvoy L P Canning.
New York March 12 Silk stocking souvenirs figured at a luncheon for Mrs William Grant Brown a recent NYC Federation of Women's Clubs presidential nominee at the Hotel Astor The Silk Stocking Party backed Mrs Brown though she was not elected supporters called the luncheon a consolation event as last minute errors are blamed for the loss
A notice explains long distance calls function like a round trip you pay for the duration of the talk. It advises asking for Long Distance rates to learn costs and terms.
Washington March 12 The court of appeals of the District of Columbia modifies and affirms a prior injunction against the American Federation of Labor in the Buck's Stove case. The ruling allows publications naming Buck's in the We don't patronize or unfair lists unless used to further a boycott. Justice Robb limits restraints. Justice Van Orsdel warns of censorship risks. The dissent argues for broader press protection. President Taft joins the Optimistic Club of America and plans a tariff focused message to Congress, after a ride with Archibald Butt.
A promoter argues that Foley's Honey and Tar costs nothing extra and contains no harmful drugs. It claims to safely cure obstinate coughs and colds and urges buyers to insist on the genuine product sold by all druggists.
Bloomington Illinois March 12. A high school basketball tournament began today and will run through tomorrow with representatives from Centralia Rock Island Joliet Decatur Bloomington Hinsdale and Mount Vernon.
Citizens recall Doan's Kidney Pills benefiting F. M. Patten of 535 Dougherty Street Athens GA with back pain and kidney symptoms fading after two boxes. Palmer & Sons drugstore supplied them. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
In Bloomington Indiana tonight the chosen debaters from Ohio Illinois and Indiana universities meet in the annual triangular debating league. Each university fields two teams one at home and one away with simultaneous contests. Home teams affirm the resolution that Congress should immediately strengthen the Navy while visiting teams argue the negative.
An atomizer spray of Ely's Liquid Cream Balm provides relief for catarrh sufferers, dislodging thick discharge and enabling free breathing. The preparation contains healing elements from the solid form and is sold by druggists for 75 cents with a tuning tube, or mailed from Ely Bros., 56 Warren Street, New York.
Ripon Wisconsin hosts the annual intercollegiate debate between Northwestern College and Ripon College this evening. Ripon takes the affirmative while Northwestern argues the negative on the question of whether permanent retention of the Philippine Islands is possible for the United States.
Commencing Tuesday March 16 the Crescent Comedy Company will be the attraction at the Colonial Theater presenting a repertoire of high class specialties. This excellent company are playing their third return at Savannah and have played three weeks at Charleston. As a feature the management has secured Miss Eva Allen the Mystery, probably the highest paid act for a popular priced company. Popular prices 7 10 20 30 cents. Seats on sale Saturday.
Facts about actors in New York stage circles include Edmund Breese leading after dinner talk among peers, Rose Stahl winning a Convent medal, Hedwig Reicher poised for an English debut with a propitious Ibsen prompt, Elsie Ferguson collecting playbills, Wilfred Lucas once with the Canadian Mounted Police in Klondike duty, and Helen Ware daughter of John Remner, Baldwin’s Theatre architect, in San Francisco.
Robert Edeson aims to play Romeo with Henry B. Harris producing likely a special matinee early next season at the Hudson Theatre. Harris has bought a new 7 horsepower Simplex automobile claimed to cover a mile in 43 seconds and reach 83.5 miles per hour.
On March 14 1909 in Central Time No 52 departs Athens at 315 PM instead of 310 PM No 53 arrives at 750 PM instead of 810 PM No other trains change A G Jackson G P A
A Waynetown Indiana man praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as unequaled for croup and effective when given at the first sign of a croupy cough. The remedy is widely used in thousands of homes and is sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co W. J. Smith & Bro E. C. McEvoy and L. P. Canning.
Parents with children away at school increasingly use Bell Telephone for regular long distance calls. A voice call is valued over letters, offering reassurance that offspring are well. Rates for long distance messages are described as very reasonable.
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