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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1908
Page
8
Miss May Couch fourteen daughter of Howell Couch of Princeton died after weeks long typhoid fever. Funeral this afternoon at three conducted by Rev. A J Sears. Also ad advises Chamberlains Salve for burns with local druggists named as sellers.
A observer extols the pinch hitter as the most remarkable baseball player. He notes some hitters excel early and fade, while others sit idle until late innings and then deliver decisive hits that drive runs. Hitting remains a difficult art, and the pinch hitter embodies timing and nerve.
Athens voters received republican tickets by mail with Congressman Howard and state amendments urging support for the ticket. The notice warns Democrats not to mix tickets and cautions against tricks on election day. An unrelated ad touts The One Best Vanilla Blue Ribbon brand.
The passage notes how a pinch hitter can shine when needed yet may sit idle for long stretches. It argues that a pinch hitter given regular playing time often fails to hit as well, tending to decline after a few weeks.
Georgia outplayed Mercer with two second half touchdowns and a strong rushing game. The Mercer offense failed to gain a first down on all but one series, while Georgia’s Woodruff produced spectacular runs. A disputed play and multiple penalties colored a tense encounter as tensions flared between players and spectators.
The report details a contested football moment where time was ruled up before a Tennessee attempt at goal, potential scoring would have given Tennessee 18 Tech 5 if allowed. It also notes Clemson expected to beat Georgia in Augusta and compares weights of players from the Carolinians and Georgians. An advertisement promotes Electric Bitters for digestion and female health, citing Mrs. Mary Dowling of San Francisco and local druggists selling the tonic.
The Roosevelt appointed Commission on Country Life will depart Washington on November 9 for a southern tour to study life in open country. Hearings at agricultural colleges will gather input from farmers, teachers, business people, and doctors, with final plans to be submitted later for the commission’s use.
Sprains, swellings and lameness are promptly relieved by Chamberlains Liniment. This medicine reduces inflammation and soreness so a sprain may be cured in about one third the time required by usual treatment. 25 and 50 cent sizes for sale by H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro C. McEvoy L. P. Canning.
Promoter describes Zento as a famed jail breaker who will perform daily at the Orpheum in Athens. He demonstrates escaping from restraints while bound on a board and promises another routine with changing acts and daily pictures. A Wednesday 1:30 PM jail lockup in Athens is announced as the feat to beat.
In New York the Liverpool cotton market shows Tone steady with sales of 5,000 and middling at 58 100d. An ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar to cure winter respiratory ailments. Another note touts Delicious Banana Dream dessert using bananas, sugar, cream, lemon Jell O, and candied cherries with serving ideas.
Mrs Herman Smith of 951 Broad St Athens Ga describes severe kidney disease with back pain headaches edema and weight loss. After using Doan’s Kidney Pills she reports full recovery and renewed strength, noting a 15 pound gain and restored health. For sale by FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan’s.
Mrs R M Jones of Alanta returns home from visiting sister Mrs H J Rowe. J H Mapp comes home from Richmond Va where he had surgery at St Luke's hospital and is improved. Prof R J H DeLoach leaves for Athens to chair cotton industry at the State University Agricultural College. He is accompanied by his family and leaves Griffin with best wishes. After visiting Mr and Mrs Paul Hadaway Mr and Mrs Philander Dubbard return to Royston. Walton Griffeth and Homer Nicholson return from Macon.
Mary J Lincoln, noted for the renowned "Bextea Cock Boot," announces the completion of a new manuscript. The public figure teases a forthcoming release, signaling continued literary activity and interest in her work.
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