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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1912

Page

6

PLEDGING CAMPAIGN CUTS COTTON ACRES IN OGLETHORPE

Rev W H Faust reports a 28 percent pledge-driven reduction in cotton acres in Oglethorpe county after the second day. William Brooks has signed 24 farmers, adding 1674 acres planted in 1911, agreeing to cut to 1198 acres in 1912. The pledge form urges lower cotton plantings to meet higher prices.

Lexington W H. Faust Oglethorpe County Wiliam Brooks Crawford T. J. Camthers W. H. Crowley J. H. Surrough Jake Smith J. M. Turner E. J. Bray J.D. Smith W. W. Tiller J. B. Lester T. E. Watkins R R Caldwell Rock Hill Frank Weldon Atlanta

Doan's Kidney Pills Praised in Athens Testimony

Athens resident Mrs. W. M. Patten reports relief from kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad urges sufferers to seek kidney-focused treatment, noting widespread endorsement and local availability at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. distributes Doan's as US agents from Buffalo New York.

Doan Athens W. M. Patten Dougherty Street Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Kansas Lining Up for Clark at Democratic Convention

Hutchinson Kansas March 13 Nearly all of the 617 delegates will comprise the democratic state convention to be held here tomorrow have arrived in the city The convention will focus on electing delegates-at-large to the Baltimore convention and selecting a national committeeman Clark sentiment predominates and Wilson supporters are not expected to contest the Missouri candidate’s endorsement No other presidential aspirant is likely to be discussed.

Hutchinson Kas Baltimore South Georgia

Hall's Catarrh Cure Proclaimed Effective Remedy

Copy describes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous treatment taken internally. It claims the medicine cures catarrh by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces. Includes testimonials and appeals for distribution. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall Cheney &Co Props Toledo Ornets

West Declines Governor Run For Georgia Primary

Valdosta Ga March 13 Hon W S West announces he will not enter the governor race. He plans to leave for Europe Egypt and the Holy Land for the summer. He praises South Georgia and cites his public service and belief in regional unity while noting John M Slaton is expected to run.

Valdosta W S. West Col. West Rd Europe Egypt Holy Land Joseph M. Brown John M. Slaton House House of Representatives Senate South Georgia State Senate Smith United States Senate Georgia

97 PER CENT PERFECT PILE REMEDY PROMISE

Dr J S Leonhardt of Lincoln Nebraska locates piles cause and offers inward remedy with a ten year guarantee. Only 3 percent of HEMROID users asked for refunds. Sold in $1 packages by H R Palmer & Sons or any druggist. Free HEMROID booklet from Leonhardt Co Buffalo NY.

Lincoln Nebr H. R. Palmer & Sons Leonhardt Co Buffalo, N. Y

Cure for a Cold in One Day Advert

An early 20th century ad touts a quick cure for a cold using laxative bromide and quinine tablets. It claims Grove's preparations refund money if they fail to cure and labels a 2c price per box.

Southwest Kansas Methodist conference opens in Hutchinson

Nearly three hundred Methodist ministers from southwest Kansas and northern Oklahoma attend the thirtieth annual Southwest Kansas Methodist conference opening at the First Methodist church in Hutchinson. Bishop Robert McIntyre of St Paul presides as session runs through Monday.

Hutchinson, Kas Kansas Oklahoma First Methodist Church Robert McIntyre St. Paul

Devoe Paint Claims Fall Short on Gallon Usage

A brief notice cites Texas and North Carolina homeowners comparing Devoe paint to competitors. Devoe reportedly covers more with fewer gallons, leaving several unused in trials. Sold by Talmadge Hardware Co.

Devoe N R Watkins Lott Texas Edwards Edwards « Broughton, Printers Raleigh N. C Talmadge Hardware Co

Wholesale Grocers Meet Opens Tri State Convention

Harrisburg March 13 The Tri State Wholesale Grocers Association began its annual convention in this city today with strong attendance from the wholesale grocery trade across Pennsylvania Maryland and West Virginia. The convention will conclude its business tomorrow.

Harrisburg Tri-State Wholesale Grocers’Association Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia

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Continental Fire Insurance CO N. Y Lipscomb & Company Agents Insurance Orr’s School Wray Street S. P. Orr GIA National Bank Ney C. E. Zimmerman Co The Athens Savings Bank M. Stern Cashier G.A. Mell M. G. Michael Ass’t Cashier B. Y. Harris G. A. Mell T. S. Mell J. A. Hunnicutt DeuPree Hunnicutt L. F. Edwards W. T. Bryan Aaron Cohen Macon Madison Georgia Railroad H.R. McLe J. C. Hell Co. Kinnebrew Becker Street Meigs School Meigs R. T. Goodwyn Lesves Clark Slaton W.S. West Lowndes County People of Dental Parlors Southern Mutual Building Urham Jrazor H.r.palmer& Sons Southwwest Kansas Methodist Conference Williams Williams ‘Mfg Feepeen Cleveland Ohle Mazda Athens Engineering CO Clayton St Athens Cycle Co Cobb Street Pulaski Street Prince Avenue Hancock Avenue Oneta Avenue Dearing Street Finley Street Room House Jackson Street Milledge Avenue J. T. Anderson Frank McEntee Millicent Evison Ben Greet Shakespeare’s Plays Venice
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