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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1907
Page
4
A garbled page fragment lists numerous classified items including second hand bags, fresh pineapples, lodging and travel ads, job notices, and a barber college offer. We see references to Richmond Virginia, Franklin Springs, and various business names and contact details, all presented in a distressed OCR format.
Reports describe assassinations and leadership changes in various regions including Canada and an unsettled throne in Me Seats. War interventions and a deadly tornado in Snyder Oklahoma killed about 100 people with many injured. An advert promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup claiming superior relief and soothing effects for children.
Our five year battle with eczema ended after trying Electric Bitters. A reader, Adams of Henrietta, writes that two doctors deemed the case hopeless but after using several bottles the child was completely cured. Sold by W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer Sons Drug Stores for 50 cents.
Mr Cary J King of Rome spent yesterday in the city representing the Georgia division of PA aimed at boosting the local branch. The branch in this city was once strong though memberships have waned and organizers expect renewed efforts to invite traveling salesmen and other men in the area to join. The Georgia association demonstrates steady support for better passenger and freight services.
A doctor recommends a homemade tonic mixing Plaid extract Dhoni Ten and Competitel with Syrup ide, claiming it clears uric acid and toxins from blood to ease rheumatism and urinary troubles. The piece also notes a Sunday School meeting and a recent Auburn vs Teel game in unrelated items.
The Seaboard Air Line announces summer tourist rates to Elberton with connections for travelers to Franklin Springs via Elberton offering convenient transfer on Southern service.
In Chicago, rumors swirl as TL notes several women hurrying toward the jail with large bouquets. The scene follows reports of a murderer linked to a high profile crime, drawing public attention and speculation.
Notice from H. C. Conway manager states that from this date new costs will be applied for moving telephones. The notice is dated April 27 1907.
A brief dialogue from Spare Moments shows a wife and husband sparring over marriage and reform. The husband confesses foolhardiness in marrying, the wife questions, and the husband asserts his reforming success.
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