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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1909

Page

3

Shackleton Nears South Pole After 1708 Mile Dash

London dispatch details Lieutenant Ernest Shackleton and the British expedition advancing to 111 miles from the south pole after a 126 day journey of 1708 miles. The report notes the voyage reached 88.23 latitude, 162 east longitude, with eight mountains found and Mount Erebus ascended, while disproving a calm region near the pole.

London Ermmest H. Shackelton Pole South Pole Antarctic Shackleton Magnetic Pole Erebus Victoria Land Hut Point Tournee Yi Iglons White Island

Expedition Yields Eight Mountain Ranges And Glacial Signs

The relay voyage covered 1708 miles in 126 days. Researchers report eight distinct mountain ranges and over a hundred peaks. They surveyed glaciers and found signs of former larger ice sheets. The south pole likely sits on a high plateau above 10 000 feet.

Grisi Minna Bluff Joyce Janary Marshal Adams White Wild Hut Point Ing South Pole

Havana professor extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy

Prof H A Howell of Havana Cuba endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy recounting a case where a baby with severe cold and breathing trouble improved after use. He credits the remedy with saving the child's life and notes availability from local druggists H R Palmer Sons Orr Drug Co W J Smith & Brocy.

H. A. Howell Havana Cuba Chamberlain Howell Ame H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co W. J. Smith & Broye C. McEvoy L. P. Canning

Seat of Affections in Solas Plexus

In Chicago Dr. Sheldon Leavitt explains Cupid’s darts land in the solar plexus not the heart. A student question prompts the lesson that emotional depression may manifest as a sensation in the solar plexus, described as an emotional center or seat of affection.

Solas Plexus Chicago Sheldon Leavitt Johnston Myers

Mrs Ida Soper Credits Dr King’s New Discovery

Mrs Ida Soper of Big Pond Pa describes a near death experience from severe lung trouble. After doctors declared incurable, Dr King’s New Discovery gave quick relief and a lasting cure lasting twelve years with use for coughs colds bronchial ailments and related conditions. Trial bottle free with purchase guarantee by local merchants.

Big Post Ida Soper W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Pennsylvania Railroad to Promote Officials as Green Retires

Philadelphia March 24 The Pennsylvania Railroad board discussed retirements and promotions due to Capt John P Green's impending retirement at age seventy next July He has served as first vice president for twelve years and began his career after the Civil War rising through multiple executive posts including second and third vice presidencies He is likely to become Delaware and other subsidiary leaders consider him as potential board chairman with successors named for his current posts.

Pennsylvania Railroad Philadelphia Penn Pennsylvania Railroad Company John P. Green Capt. Green America Pennsylvania Company Col Thomas A. Scott Milwaukee and Minnesota Railway Company Col. Scott Pittsburg Cafit Urre Uel Rea Mr. Pugh John B. Thayer Delaware Railroad Fentysylvania Boar

International Peace Festival at Carnegie Hall

In New York on March 24 a grand International Peace Festival is staged under the patronage of famed leaders including the U S president. The musical program features singing societies and eminent soloists representing nations with prepared nation-appropriate works. Andrew Carnegie will preside and Wu Ting Fang will speak along with other prominent figures.

New York United States Carnegie Hall Andrew Carnegie Peace Society of City of Wu Ting Fang China

Unequaled as a Cure for Croup

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised by Harry Wilson of Waynetown Indiana as an excellent cure for croup and effective when given at the first sign of a croupy cough.widely used in thousands of homes and sold by H R Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co W J Smith & Bro E C McEvoy L P Canning.

Chamberlain Harry Wilson Waynetown Ind H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co W. J. Smith & Bro E. C. McEvoy L. P Canning

Reform of workmen's insurance expands to widows and orphans

Berlin reports the government plans to link widows and orphans insurance to the existing old-age scheme. The contributory plan requires employers and employees to split costs, with pensions set by local insurance authorities under expert actuarial oversight. Overall, total workmen's insurance contributions would rise by 29 to 49 percent.

Berlin Reichstag Ravern Merding

Doan’s Kidney Pills Promoted In Athens Ad

Athens resident W H Weir endorses Doan’s Kidney Pills as a cure for back pain and kidney issues. The ad urges readers to buy from Palmer & Sons drug store and notes Foster Milburn as U S sole agents. price is 25 cents.

Athens W. H. Weir Paluski Street Doan Palmer & Sons Dean Foster-Milburn Co New York United States Dosa

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