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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1912
Page
3
Property listing appears for 163 Jackson Street Franklin county area with J L Arnold of Athens Georgia connected to ownership or sale. Limited readable facts show two individuals and a place, suggesting a conveyance or notice in a local listings column.
Special to the Banner. Washington DC May 17. Southern Railway will install a complete electric automatic signal system on the Washington Atlanta main line from Denim NC to a point south of Charlotte covering 95 miles. One hundred sixteen upper quadrant signals will be erected to yield about two mile blocks. The system uses 110 volt local power with a 4400 volt transmission along the right of way. It will also detect broken rails open switches washed out bridges or cars on side tracks. Automatics will replace manual blocks on double track and future lines.
Boston optician Mr Case visits R Brandts shop showing his skill and active service in eyewear. Local customers inquire about lenses and fittings during the event.
Athens resident W H Wier reports strong relief from long standing kidney and back pains after using Doan's Kidney Pills in 1908 and 1911. He endorses the remedy and confirms its continued sale by Foster Milburn Co at 50 cents per box.
Washington reports progress from the Fifteenth International Congress on Hygiene and Demography in Washington September 23 1912. Rockefeller commission stats show hookworm belts across latitudes 36N to 30S affecting about 940 million people in nations worldwide. The exhibit will show pre vention results and the economic impact of lost labor efficiency.
Norway's great national holiday Syt tende Mal was observed by thousands of Norwegians in the Northwest including Minneapolis and other centers in Minnesota Iowa Nebraska and the Dakotas. The day marks the ninety eighth anniversary of Norway's constitution proclaimed at Eidsvold establishing Norway as a free independent nation. Festivities will continue through Saturday and Sunday in several Norwegian communities.
A Hiltonia resident recounts relief from kidney trouble and back pain after using Foley Kidney Pills. He reports an entire cure and urges others to try the medicine, noting it is sold by all dealers.
A new Interior Department publication on Yellowstone notes brilliant geyser colors arise from plant life and algae at varying temperatures. The report describes color progression from creamy white to orange and emerald, plus mineral-derived hues in the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. It emphasizes non technical text for general readers and cites photographers illustrating features.
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