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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1912
Page
8
The notice touts D. D. D. as instant relief for skin problems caused by heat, including rashes, hives, blotches, pimples and prickly heat. It promises a money back guarantee if the first bottle does not prove effectiveness.
Winterville Ga May 20 The Winterville High School closing exercises featured the Junior class comedy Back to the Country Store and the Senior class presenting Aunt Maggie's Will The graduation program included Prof Park of UGA giving a lecture diplomas were awarded by Dr W F Coffle The event honored Principal H E Pafford and faculty for a successful year
Mrs Henry S Jackson invited by Mrs John Hays Hammond to solicit Georgia women for the Titanic Memorial in Washington. Women donate one dollar each. first contribution from Mrs Taft. Jackson plans circular notices and press outreach to engage Georgia via mailed letters. Contributions sent to Washington DC office.
A man from Histonia Georgia reports relief from kidney trouble after taking Foley Kidney Pills. He states his back pain vanished and he now cheerfully recommends the remedy to others. Sold by all dealers.
Atlanta May 20 The Georgia Railroad Commission will likely decide this week on its authority to approve bonds issued by the Atlanta Coast Line Railroad Company without state consent. Judge J K Hines issued a lengthy opinion. if the commission finds no jurisdiction, the issue ends. If not, a potential legal battle could reach the U S Supreme Court.
Charlotte observes the anniversary of the Mecklenburg declaration of independence. A document said to have been promulgated here on May 20, 1776 precedes Philadelphia. The weeklong celebration includes exhibits of manufactures, baseball, parades, airplane flights, and band concerts attracting thousands.
A testimonial promotes RHEUMA from H. R. Palmer & Sons with a 50 cent bottle and money back plan. It claims rapid uric acid reduction and relief within one to two days, citing a 1911 letter from Geo. M. Ross in Saginaw Michigan and an older lady cured after long rheumatic suffering.
Luther Hall was inaugurated today as governor of Louisiana succeeding Jared Sanders. Elimination of elaborate ceremonies due to flood devastation marks a restrained transition in Baton Rouge.
Special to the Banner. Watkinsville Ga May 20 Judge Rufus Burger urges Georgia voters to visit Jim Price in Farmington to see his model farm. Burger praises Price's management and notes the Duroc hogs Jersey cattle and fine dairy, saying enlightened husbandry enriches the land and pays for itself.
Attention text urges readers to invigorate a sluggish liver to improve energy, mood, and focus for daily business and pleasures. It promotes a tonic call to action to restore vitality and well being.
An advertisement touts IVER LENZOR as a harmless medicine suitable for all ages. It claims a druggist guarantee with refund if it fails and offers Jacksonville Florida based F. W. Ketterer Medicine Co to supply if the local druggist cannot stock it.
Morning prayer at King's Chapel opened the eighty seventh anniversary week of the American Unitarian Association in Boston. Rev Jenkin Lloyd Jones of Chicago addressed the Ministerial Union in Channing Hall as daily sessions begin for a week of meetings expected to be memorable.
Georgia entomologist Dr. E L Worsham will issue a warning bulletin on the boll weevil to Georgia planters. The bulletin explains how to guard against the pest, notes its approach to the state, and discusses cotton varieties that resist disease. It emphasizes the importance of seed and the growing cotton seed oil industry to farmers and local mills.
Boston hosts the twenty third annual congress of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution. The gathering runs two days with headquarters at the Hotel Somerset and sessions in Faneuil Hall and the Old South.
Athens and Georgia were represented at the Lake Mohonk international peace conference. Dr. Harry C. White, a longtime peace advocate, and Hon. Peter Meldrim of Savannah were on the program, joining other notable Georgians at the historic gathering.
Trustee sale on Saturday June 2 1912 at Crawford Georgia for cash to the highest bidder. Property includes one and a quarter acres bounded by Bowen North Street and Georgia Railroad, another one fifth acre parcel, and a two and a half acre lot with the Oil Mill plant. Also included are buildings, fixtures, tracks, power equipment, and all franchise rights under Crawford Oil Mill mortgage dated February 18 1911. Sale held due to six month interest default and bondholder action. Fleming Guy R Brightwell agents.
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