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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1912
Page
6
An advertisement touts a laxative product blending figs and Elixir of Senna as a natural, gentle remedy that strengthens internal organs without harm. It urges consumers to buy only the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product clearly labeled on the front of each package.
Macon Georgia March 15 Southern Railway and the Georgia Southern and Florida Railways near completion of a joint freight terminal set to open April 16. The facility features separate inbound and outbound warehouses 492 feet each, seven tracks for 70 cars, a 250 foot cotton platform, 100 car team tracks, three driveways and extended warehouse roofs. Located in the heart of the business district it aims to boost local shipping and city growth.
The article surveys Athens being featured in the Industrial Index of Columbus Alabama and Georgia, praising Woodall Brothers and local firms. It notes the Athens Banner as a driving local paper, highlights pottery products from the Athens Pottery Co, and mentions the Moss Manufacturing Co, Athens Foundry, and Georgia Brick Co expanding capacity and output across the region.
A plea to close vice breeding places and keep children from Georgia Poor Houses. The article cites three rescued girls adopted after near death and urges moving orphans to homes, condemning the Poor House system. It highlights success stories of orphans saved and calls for sending the insane to Milledgeville and expanding orphanages to shield children from vice.
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a fast healing remedy for eczema rashes tetter chafing and skin ailments in children and for accidental injuries including cuts burns bruises boils ulcers piles. Available 25 cents at W J Smith & Bro H R Palmer & Sons.
Cecilion Md says after 12 years of indigestion he found relief with two 25 cent packages of Thedford's Black Draught. He recalls prior surgeries and suffering, sleeping issues, and a diet of dried peaches and buttermilk. The remedy, described as purely vegetable, has been used for more than 700 years.
Advertisement asserts lingering colds can be cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and urges purchase from dealers.
Piles cure claim advertises Williams Indian Pile Ointment as absorbing tumors and relieving itching instantly. Sold by druggists with 50 cents and one dollar prices. Prepared for piles and itching of private parts. Williams Mfg Co, Cleveland Ohio.
Readers share letters from Mrs Julia A Moore of Asheville North Carolina and Mrs Alice Kirlin of Circleville Ohio praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during the Change of Life. The advertisements urge trust in the product for women's health during menopausal years.
Gainesville Georgia March 15 Mr W R Beauprie the new general manager of the Gainesville Midland Railway is here meeting patrons and getting in touch with them He works hard to improve Midland service and cultivate patronage His presence gives promise of better conditions along the line J H Dedman elected general manager of the Gainesville Northwestern Railway arrived recently and will stay to look after interests He is given a cordial welcome to the city
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