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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1912
Page
5
In a brief note the paper reports an upcoming spelling contest organized by local seniors. The item mentions a Paris sale and a health remedy reference, with no clear event details or participants due to the garbled text.
Sam, representing Us Coast and Geodetic Survey Corps, reported that a similar dial would be placed by the government near each county seat in the United States. He noted the attempt failed during a few days in town at the week's start.
Mrs J M Findley of Route No 2 Lyons Ga reports severe bladder pain eased by Foley Kidney Pills. She says she previously endured much pain before taking Foley Kidney Pills and states they cured her.
Special to the Banner Burlington hosts the United Commercial Travelers for their annual meeting in a festive display of national colors. They bid for the next convention and news highlights the event as a key gathering of traveling salesmen.
Local campaign for rehabilitation of the Young Women’s Christian Association building gains support after the success of the men’s project. Team No. 6 leader W. H. Shelton praises city generosity amid tough finances and venues a luncheon at 1 30 at the Y M C A building to report progress and push for funds.
In Athens two pastors amused themselves fishing for men yet drew a big bite that eluded them. A rival, cunningly cutting the line, left the preachers to boast of a whopper that got away as they returned to town with the tale.
Washington May 20 Centennial marks the birth anniversary of Gen John A McClernand born May 30 1812 in Kentucky who lived much of his life in Illinois and was a Lincoln associate. Despite later quarrels with Gen Grant his patriotism and abilities as a soldier are noted as Decoration Day honors Union memory. Grant relieved him during Vicksburg operations.
Advice to apply Chamberlain's Liniment and massage the affected parts at each use. For sale by all dealers.
Sylvanus Morriss endorses John B Gamble a University of Georgia Law School graduate of 1904. Morriss says Gamble paid his way through school and would be a capable active solicitor general if elected. Dated May 25 1912 signed Sylvanus Morris.
The policy holders of the Southern Mutual Insurance Company will meet at the Athens Ga office on Tuesday June 4 1912 at 11 am. A E Griffith secretary. Also a local note extols Foley Kidney Pills as relieving kidney pain with a claimant from Histonia Ga reporting relief and urging others to use them.
Bethlehem Pa May 30 The 165th annual meeting of the Lathday draws a large crowd. The opening session occurred at Grace Church with Prof E T Horn of Mt Airy Seminary presiding. Proceedings continue through next Wednesday.
Judge Eli Cherry of Gillis Mills Tennessee faced a stubborn leg sore that baffled doctors. He feared cancer but after using Bucklen's Arnica Gelve, he was completely relieved.
The Atlanta supplement notes the Southern Railway’s illustrated booklet extolling the Land of the Glowingly as a premier healthful resort area. It highlights mountains, valleys, trout streams, hotels, and farms, with Asheville and western North Carolina as key destinations and plans for enhanced summer service to handle crowds.
About 3,000 visitors crowded Tybee Island to escape heat as Tybee Railroad operated two train sections from the city at 3:30 and 6:00 PM. The new oil burning locomotives impressed riders by keeping clothes dust free and delivering smoother rides. Hotel Tybee opens Wednesday and life saver W. Dyer takes post. Col Zack Mulhall’s show did brisk business. Breezes and surf added to an ideal beach day.
P. L. Ward, stock agent for the Southern Railway based in Atlanta, prepared a booklet to interest farmers across the south in raising more livestock. The guide highlights county and state fairs and livestock associations, offering farmers a chance to view top breeds and learn best practices. Ward offers free assistance to farmers along the railway lines and will mail the booklet upon request.
Tulsa Oklahoma May 30 dedication exercises for the new Tulsa county court house attended by prominent lawyers and jurists from across the state. The $300000 edifice is praised as the finest of its kind in Oklahoma with speeches underscoring the courthouse’s significance to local governance.
Providence reports Rhode Island will select ten delegates and ten alternates to the Democratic National Convention in Baltimore. Ballots will list Champ Clark Woodrow Wilson and Judson Harmon.
The Memorial Day exercises at Arlington National Cemetery honored 20 000 soldiers with graves decorated by patriotic societies and the assembled crowds. The orator delivered a tribute to the fallen and to the nation’s sacrifices.
A memorial in front of the town hall features a marble pedestal topped by a 49 pound shell from the battleship Maine, honoring soldiers who died. The ceremony reflects local remembrance and maritime history.
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