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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1909
Page
3
An old advertisement touts Syrup of figs as a gentle laxative. It claims to aid natural bowel relief and urges readers to rely on proper nourishment and routine, encouraging use only of genuine products.
Florence Gear headlines Fluffy Raffles with a bloom of praise for her wink and charm at the Colonial Theatre on November 16. Adelaide Thurston joins the bill with Contrary Mary, praised for individuality, youthfulness, and performance, as critics note her distinct interpretation and talent.
The Southern Commercial Congress exhibit plan features West Virginia apples from Martinsburg and shoes from Lynchburg with growth data. Houston will showcase port development maps, backed by a Hampton Business League delegation led by Heitman. Over 5,000 visitors are expected for December 6–11 events.
An advert claims no cough or cold case results in pneumonia after using Foley's Honey and Tar warning customers to refuse imitations in a yellow package. The product is described as safe with no opiates and sold by all druggists.
Wingfield Cash Grocery Co announces the Merry Widow tobacco to be sold at a price accessible to the poor, shifting emphasis from wealth to affordability for customers.
In New Haven on November 12 Yale and Princeton fans flood the city ahead of tomorrow’s big football game. Tickets nearly sold out, with Yale favored in many wagers. Past results show a long history of close contests and swings in scoring between the two schools.
Description notes land level with dwelling and tenant houses, a fine spring, one acre of timber, and the balance of the acreage remaining unclear, indicating a mixed-use property set on surveyed land.
Local builder advertises complete home construction services at Corner Broad and Lumpkin street. Offers mill facilities and experienced workers. Will handle large and small contracts and custom plans. Phone 88.
Train schedule for Gainesville Midland Road lists Athens service with daily and Sunday departures and arrivals. Details include morning and afternoon times for mixed daily trains and specific Sunday timings.
North bound trains Nos 52 32 58 38 and south bound Nos 41 57 33 53 run from Athens with listed departure and arrival times. Trains 57 and 58 do not operate north of Athens and all times reflect Athens City Eastern Time.
Train times for the Southern route show arrivals at 6:35 a.m. and 7:25 p.m. for mixed and regular passenger services daily with 11:51 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. mixed train options. Departures list 7:35 a.m. and 12:50 p.m. for regular passengers and a 7:05 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. schedule with Sunday exceptions.
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