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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1916

Page

3

The Girl And I The A Story Of Mountain Railin g Frank

Little Helen Holmes daughter of General Holmes a railroad man is rescued from danger on a scenic railroad by George Storm a newsboy. As a young woman she saves Storm her father and his friends from a collision. Safe breakers steal survey plans fatally wound the general and escape. Helen recovers the plans and with police aid captures two safebreakers and regains the money. Spike helps her and Seagrue kidnaps her to threaten contracts.

Helen Holmes General Holmes George Storm Helen Storm Amos Rhinelander Robert Seagrue Seagrue Tidewater Rhinelander Spike Uties Soda Water Sal Bill Lug Wood George Carty

Eighth installment the race for right of way

In Las Vegas the rival Colorado & Coast and Copper Range & Tidewater builders push through the desert to claim rights of way. Seagrue coerces Spike and coordinates with the sheriff to keep him under control as Cassidy demands fifteen thousand dollars for his land.

Spearman Spike Seagrue Colorado & Coast Copper Range & Tidewater Las Vegas Cassidy Rhinelander Copper Range & Tide Water Railway Company George Storm Storm Copper Range

Right of Way Clash Ends With Smashed Cassidy Home

Rhinelander uses a moving switch engine nicknamed Soda Water Sal to outflank Seagrue and seizure of Cassidy’s property. A fight over a right of way escalates to a wrecking juggernaut, storming the yard, a daring chase, and a dramatic legal victory restoring Rhinelander’s claim.

Helen Rhinelander

Help Improve Your Telephone Service Cooperation

This notice explains that efficient telephone service requires courtesy and proper use from subscribers operators and called parties. It emphasizes three parties in a connection, each responsible for courteous attentive behavior, and asks for public cooperation to improve service.

Dr King's New Discovery Promises Quick Cold Relief

Dr King's New Discovery advertised as fast relief for colds, coughs, and sore throats. The ad touts 50 cent bottles, antiseptic healing, and a money back guarantee, citing a testimonial from W C Jesseman of Franconia New Hampshire.

Dr. King W. C. Jesseman Franconia N. H

Monster Elephant Tusks Weigh Up to 100 Pounds Each

The African elephant's tusks may weigh as much as 100 pounds per tusk and measure eight to nine feet in length, illustrating the great size of these ivory features.

Out of the Race with Kidney Aches

A medical promotional note urges readers to act promptly if weak or in pain from rheumatic twinges and kidney trouble. Foley Kidney Pills are advertised as aiding kidney function to remove poisonous wastes. H. B. Palmer & Sons are named in the ad.

Foley H. BR Palmer & Sons

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