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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1909

Page

12

Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition Nears Opening Date

Seattle March 13 Following a careful survey the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition is percent completed with opening set for June 1 except government building. Principal structures on grounds nearly finished and exhibits installing. Philippines Hawaii Alaska buildings rushed as gardeners plant one million specimens. Electrical system tests promise a dazzling display with 40 000 gallons of water per minute and a million lamps in inner courts. Alaska shaft rises as a prominent feature.

Seattle Philippines Hawaii Alaska Aree Corps of Landscape Gardeners Washington All Union

JR Booth Freed Or Murder Charge

Elberton Georgia March 1 A jury returned a verdict of not guilty in the case of Jake Ro Booth charged with killing G C Osteshiy last November at Nickville near Elberton. Neighbors for years their feud centered on a local farmer. The article notes Bell Telephone long distance service as a business saver and convenience.

Elberton Lane O'Clock Jake Ro Booth G. CL. Osteshiy Nickville

The Outlook Supports Insurgent Fight Against Cannon

Washington editors led by Theodore Roosevelt back the insurgent Republicans seeking to amend House rules against Cannonism. The Outlook, in a meeting attended by Roosevelt, approves the fight and notes possible embarrassment to President Taft. The letter to Representative Murdock confirms Roosevelt’s full approval of the effort.

Washington Theodore Roosevelt Outlook Lyman Abbott House Victor Murdock Kansas Pin Roosevelt Taft Abbott Roosevelt Wold

Scrub Pine Emerges as Valuable Paper Pulp Source

Washington reports scrub pine once dismissed on abandoned lands may become a key pulp material. Forest experiments show the wood yields suitable fiber for newsprint and bag papers with low bleaching needs, though its durability is modest.

Washington Maryland Virginia Alla Ward New York South Carolina Appalachians Indiana Pras- Neal Peres Fe Og Forest Service Jpaper

Manchester Seeks Growth From Railroad Center Location

The growing town of Manchester sits at the junction of the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railway with lines to Atlanta Brunswick and Birmingham. Residents believe this strategic location ensures a splendid future and anticipate the new railroad shops bringing further development.

Manchester Atlanta,Birmingham and Atlantic Railway Atlanta Brunswick Birmingham

Big Cotton Mill to Rise in Manchester Georgia

Manchester Georgia March 13 A new six hundred thousand dollar cotton mill will be built in Manchester turning twenty thousand spindles and employing five hundred people The Pike Bros Lumber Company of LaGrange holds the contract for mill buildings and one hundred twenty cottages The Manchester Cotton Company owns the project Officers are Fuller E Callaway president Dallas vice president and G C We Truitt treasurer all of LaGrange The mill will add about one thousand five hundred residents to the town

Manchester Pike ‘Bros. Lumber Company LaGrange Manchester Cotton Company Fuller E. Callaway Dallas We Truitt la Grange

Bell Long Distance Lets You Talk 3 Minutes for 45 Cents

The note highlights instant reply in long distance Bell Telephone service. For 45 cents you can talk three minutes to Lithonia friends or business associates via Long Distance. The ad emphasizes speed and accessibility of this telephony option.

Lithonia

Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Quick Kidney Relief

An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy cures kidney and bladder troubles including backache and irregularities that could lead to Bright's disease or diabetes if untreated.

Foley Bright

Royston Merchants Save Time with Bell Long Distance

Local merchants and business men in Royston find time and money saved using Bell Telephone long distance. A three minute talk costs 45 cents and there is satisfaction in a personal conversation. Call Long Distance.

Royston

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Yukon Pacific Exposition Gannon Jersey Jefferson South HE Jefferson Southern Company Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Co Raleigh N. C Jos. G. Brown P. D. Gold, JR V. P Gen. Mgr W. Gold Sec Albert Anderson Chas. W. Gamewell H. H. Bass Big Cotton Mill Manchester, GA Sai Gore Draver Aden
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