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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1912
Page
8
Advertises a tonic remedy described as a strength builder and invigoration aid for all ages. Claims to help tired workers, homemakers, elders, and youth regain energy and well being through a restorative tonic.
A obituary tribute recalls Ephram Buchwald as a generous, self sacrificing man. It honors his kindness to neighbors and his duties to family and friends, noting his altruistic spirit and lasting memory for all who knew him.
Special to the Banner reports rising popularity of motor car touring. The Touring Club of America notes new state laws and local ordinances curbing muffler cut outs nitrous exhausts and dazzling headlights while urging uniform traffic rules to ease multi state trips.
A Y M C A meeting led by the Chancellor discussed improving conditions for the negro. Points included studying the issue in phases, encouraging thrift and honesty, adapting education to make him a better worker, and upholding race integrity with no compromise.
Atlanta May 1 Hon C W Ashcraft Florence Ala vice president Inter-State Cotton Seed Crushers Association will become president at the New Orleans meeting May 21 22 23. He outlined plans for a publicity drive to boost cotton seed oil products and domestic consumption and urged favorable legislation. He toured North and South Carolina en route home to Florence and praised Georgia’s role in expanding industry.
A testimonial letter touts RHEUMA as a sure cure for rheumatism from H. R. Palmer & Sons. The note cites quick relief within hours and a one year back guarantee, with a purchaser from Saginaw, Michigan, dated July 27, 1911.
Hannibal Missouri May 1 The Central Association starts its 1912 season with four opening games: Kewanee at Monmouth Galesburg at Burlington Muscatine at Keokuk and Ottumwa visiting Keokuk The circuit will play 130 games ending Labor Day and fans anticipate a tight pennant race.
Atlanta hosted seven Metropolitan Opera performances drawing strong crowds. The total ticket receipts approach 75000 with a guarantee of 60000 by the Atlanta Music Festival Association. Metropolitan will end road tours after this season but plans to continue Atlanta performances due to local support. Otto Kahn and directors visited for the week.
Athens resident W IE Wier of 175 Pulaski St testifies to lasting relief from kidney pains and bladder issues after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He recalls a 1908 testimonial and confirms three boxes cured him, urging continued publication. price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. sole agents.
Bids for supplying city schools with coal for the next scholastic year are invited until noon Wednesday May 15. Quantities: 102 tons bituminous and 110 tons anthracite. Chmn Geo H Palmer Committee on Supplies.
San Antonio plans a delegation to Macon to urge next year’s Confederate veterans reunion be held in Texas. The chamber cites Fiesta San Jacinto week, San Antonio weather, large hotels, and proximity to the Army post to attract the event as the nation’s finest southern location.
Bridgeport Conn May 1 Practically all delegates are in Bridgeport for the Democratic State convention to name Connecticut delegates to the Baltimore national convention. Tonight is for organization and tomorrow's session will handle business. The plan is to cast a complimentary Baldwin vote at Baltimore before awaiting developments.
In Pottsville Pennsylvania seven Minersville residents sit in jail charged with killing Michael Sneldaw during a religious quarrel. The May term of the criminal court opens next week with an unusual setup as District Attorney C A Whitehouse prosecutes while his father W J Whitehouse defends.
Macon Georgia May 1 Sir Knights from all parts of Georgia are in Macon for the annual conclave of the grand commandery. Downtown is a sea of hunting and Masonic emblems as the gathering begins and will continue into tomorrow.
In a May 1 ceremony at Wilson College in Chambersburg Pennsylvania Dr Anna J Mc Keag formerly of the Wellesley College faculty was installed as president. The inauguration principal address was given by Ellen Fitz Pendleton President of Wellesley College.
Mrs Susie Templeton of Hooper Nebraska says five years of female trouble were cured after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound She describes severe pain fatigue and inability to work then regained health after taking the medicine and endorses its use for others
Col W D Martin of Commerce was formally admitted to federal court practice in Georgia yesterday by Judge Newman. He is a 1910 University of Georgia Law School graduate and has practiced in Commerce for about a year and a half.
The ad claims mosquitos spread malaria and typhoid, but Electric Bitters kill malaria germs, improve appetite and restore strength. Wm Fretwell of Lucama NC reports thre e bottles cured his malaria and he has been healthy since. Best for stomach, liver and kidney ailments, 5 cents per bottle at all druggists.
Opening day in the Wisconsin-Illinois baseball league with Oshkosh at Madison Wausau at Auroria Green Bay at Racine and Appleton at Rockford. The circuit remains the same except Wausau takes over Fon du Lac’s former franchise.
Darlington hosts a three day annual convention of the Travelers' Protective Association South Carolina division with large attendance and an elaborate program, signaling a likely very successful meeting for the organization in the state.
An advertisement touts D.D.D Prescription for eczema claiming quick itch relief. It urges readers to visit H. R. Palmer & Sons or any store offering the remedy, warns against inferior substitutes, and promises immediate itching relief.
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