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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1906
Page
3
A low price focus highlights Wingfield's as a purchasing center for thrifty shoppers. The ad touts superior grades of coffees, teas, canned goods, cereals, grain and feed, with the motto Live and Jet live and a reference to Water Ground Meal.
The market shows strength in dry goods with Liverpool spot sales at 75,000 bales and 5 point advance on American middling. In New York the market opens 5 to 6 points higher as traders await the government report due June 15 or 16. Bulls hold control amid short interest while July is targeted for a reaction and weather remains unsettled.
A fragmented OCR item mentions random month names and a name resembling TOTUS SIMONS, with scattered unreadable words and unclear context, suggesting a damaged or partial notice without concrete event details.
Augusta May 17. Rumors of irregularities in the books of Grand Master of the Exchequer W A McArthur led to his superseding as officers and drill of the Knights of Pythias grand lodge. Shortage cited at over 3060 dollars. McArthur and allies deny intent. new officials to demand accounting. Election of officers at Bainbridge with T H Nickerson Grand Chancellor and names from Atlanta Griffin Macon Savannah and Columbus.
Thomas H. Nickerson of this city is elected grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias Georgia chapter. He is described as one of the most enthusiastic Pythians in the state, with strong local and statewide support.
The article praises the grand chancellor as a devoted Pythian, praising his work with St. Elmo Lodge in Georgia and predicting a successful administration. It also notes Southern Railway Summer Tourist rates from May 15 to Sept 30 with final ticket limit Oct 31 1906, stop-overs allowed, and deposi t with agents on arrival. Contact R. W. Sizer at 106 Clayton Street for details.
It warns that a common cold can lead to pneumonia and promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as counteracting this danger. The ad notes its popularity and wide sale and lists H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro as sellers.
Thomsville Ga May 17 The democratic county primary for Thom as county held here featured a fierce battle for the legislature Five candidates ran and the winners were M L Cook of Boston J B Stubbs of Ochloknee and W J Macintyre of Thomasville The defeated candidates were W M Davis of Meigs and J B Way of Thomasville
Tickets on sale for summer trips to seashore mountain and lake resorts in all directions. Rail and sail options to New York Boston Baltimore Philadelphia and east via Savannah offered. Rates schedules and details available from Central of Georgia Railway agents led by L. E. Poley in Athens Georgia.
Fortunate Missourians recall Dr King s New Discovery curing three consumptives in Livonia and Graysville. One man saved from selling property and moving to Arizona after brief use. The medicine is hailed as a universal cough cold throat and lung healer. Guaranteed by W J Smith and Bro J R Palmer and sons with trial bottle free.
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming deafness from Eustachian tube inflammation is not cured by local applications. States catheter cases caused by catarrh, offers $100 for any catarrh deafness not cured, promotes circulars, and lists Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
G W Fouts postmaster at Riverton Iowa was robbed and nearly killed per his letter describing a 20 year liver complaint and jaundice. He credits Electric Bitters with a long lasting cure and health, calling it a sure remedy for biliousness neuralgia and stomach liver kidney and bladder issues. Sold by W J Smith & Bro H B Palmer & Sons drug stores priced 60 cents.
There is no excuse for catarrh as Hyomel offers quick relief by breathing through the pocket inhaler. The outfit includes heater, dropper, and Hyomel bottle for a dollar, with extra bottles at 30 cents. Palmer & Sons guarantee a cure or refund if used per directions.
An editor from Leona Kansas reports on a local wedding with humorous claims about the bride and groom. The piece mocks previous editors for missing similar opportunities and colors the ceremony with playful, self-deprecating commentary about the groom and Mrs Randolph.
Mr J B Massey of 3322 Clinton St Minneapolis Minnesota suffered sciatica for more than twenty years. He found relief after using Chamberlains Pain Balm with one application easing pain and less than a bottle curing. He urges others with sciatica or rheumatism to try a 25 cent bottle sold by H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro.
Readers report relief from rheumatism after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. Hundreds testify to its powerful effect and the remedy is sold by H. R. Palmer and sons and W.
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