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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1905

Page

5

Motherhood Joy and Safety Promoted by Mother’s Friend

An advertisement extols the joy of birth while urging expectant mothers to use Mother’s Friend a liniment claimed to prevent danger and pain in childbirth. It touts the product’s external application, its ability to toughen and relax parts, and promises a safe delivery with no pain. The ad notes a price of $1 per bottle and offers a free price list. It is issued by The Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta Ga.

Bradfield Regulator OC Atlanta

Mayor Brand explains Lawrenceville jug law case in Georgia

Atlanta May 9 Hon L M Brand mayor of Lawrenceville discusses the whiskey ordinance that aims to curb jug shipments. He explains the law imposes a license fee rather than banning liquor, mentions Rose Co and express firms resisting, notes no wine has been shipped since enactment, and cites possible legislative follow ups. The case remains pending with April 15 date noted for trial.

Atlanta L. M. Brand Lawrenceville Georgia Rose & Co Express Company

Boundary dispute between Georgia and Tennessee on Lookout Mountain

Georgia and Tennessee move toward settling the Lookout Mountain boundary after Governor Cox of Tennessee and Governor Terrell of Georgia discuss appointing three commissioners from each state. The effort, begun in 1887, awaits Georgia’s response on immediacy and possible legislative funding.

Atlanta Georgia Tennessee Lookout Mountain Terrell Cox Sioners Rum Dade County Hamilton Marion Counties

Southern makes is tax returns

Atlanta Georgia May 8 showing a total increase of 161941 the annual tax return of the Southern railroad was filed with Comptroller General William A Wright Monday morning by Colonel A R Andrews of Raleigh NC first vice president of the big system The property of the company within the borders of Georgia including its franchise is valued at 12832298 as against a total valuation of 12660357 last year The return does not include that of the Alabama Great Southern This property was also returned Monday morning the valuation placed upon it by Colonel Andrews being 478517 of which 87552 is for its franchise This is a decrease of 3242 and the comptroller says he will reject the return and insist upon arbitration unless the company is able to account for the decrease The franchise valuation of the A G is the same this year as It was last year Franchise Shows Decrease According to the detailed statement the value of the Southern s franchise this year is less by 1518 than it was last year which is not accounted for Last year the franchise was assessed at 2112510 and this year Colonel Andrews has given it in for only 211000

Treasury Cox Terrell Tennessee Georgia W. W. Cureton William O. Reese Dade County General Assembly Atlanta Southern Railroad William A. Wright Colon A. R. Andrews Raleigh N. C Big System Alabama Great Southern Andrews A. G Southern Colonel Andrews

Cleared for Action Promoted by Dr King Pills

An advertisement proclaims Dr King’s New Life Pills clear the body for action with signs of health including rosy cheeks bright eyes and firm flesh. The ad urges purchase at W J Smith & Co and H R Palmer & Sons drug stores for 25 cents and notes funds needed to cover work expenses.

Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Royal Baking Powder Proclaimed Superior by Authorities

The manufacturers boast forty years of scientific experience and exhaustive study of bread and cake raising both in the United States and abroad. They claim Royal Baking Powder is a perfect product with unmatched purity and efficiency, commended by top authorities worldwide, offering two important benefits to housekeepers.

Real Estate Prices on Lumpkin Milledge and Springdale Streets

The listing notes selling prices for a house and lot on Lumpkin Street Ties on houses Milledge Avenue at four thousand five hundred dollars and a house and lot on Springdale Street at the same firm asking price four thousand five hundred dollars.

Lumpkin Street Milledge Avenue Springdale

Linen goods and damask price notes in ad style

The fragment lists linen lawn and linen suitings prices with fractions and terms like bleached and half bleached damask. It reads like a material sale note or advertisement with varied cents and fractions, without full context or clear dates or entities.

Summer shoe sale offers at best values for ladies

An advertisement notes 500 yards Crash Toweling at 8 1 2c, valued at 12 1 2c. It promotes summer shoes for ladies and misses with 500 pairs ofLadies in Ox ford shapes priced at 1.35 dollars each, with a stated actual value of 1.75 dollars.

Oxfords

New Line of Accessories and Shoes at Big Store

The advertisement lists White Linen Waists at 1.75 with value 2.50 and White Embroidery Waists at 98c, value 2.00, plus embroidered waist patterns and a wide range of new items like belts ribbons neck ruchings collars handkerchiefs gauze lisle stockings umbrellas shopping bags fans and ornaments. It also promotes 100 pairs of boys joggers shoes at 50c, with 20 shapes and lengths from 500 to 4.50 each.

Yennis Shoes

Towels and Soaps Sale Offer Listed in Trade Notice

The advertisement lists quantities of Huck Towels in several sizes with prices per dozen and a large assortment of Pure Glycerine Soap and other soaps. Includes full line of toilet soaps priced from five to fifty cents per cake.

Mennen Colgate

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Ther Mayor Brand Gwinnett County Express and Railroad South Carolina Lawrence ‘Ville Chamberlain Royal Powarx Lumpkin St Athens Athens Cycle Company GUN and Locksmiths Washington WM. P. Phillips Robert Toombs Dubose Prince Avenue Analley Barber Street Pulaski Street Childs Street Barrow Street Southern Mutual Clayton Street Davison & Love’s India Fered Bee Davison & Lowe's Linens Orner Welles Worth Batiste
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