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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
5
Subscribers are asked to note no carrier is authorized to sell subscriptions. People may pay the regular collector or visit the office. The notice also lists contact number 78 and emphasizes proper handling of payments and delivery under any circumstances.
Georgia farmers show strong interest in Farmers Institutes statewide directed by the state college of agriculture. These meetings are set to deliver benefits on several important movements to agricultural communities.
Jim Woodward resumes his bid for mayor of Atlanta after a friends meeting urged him to run. He agreed if they would actively campaign, promising to energize the effort. The press faces mixed feelings as Atlanta voters decide whether to back him despite the controversy.
The story centers on Miss Elkins possibly marrying Abruzzi only if she gains the privileges of the Italian court and potential succession rights for any children. The piece also notes Oregon politics where Democrat Geo L Chamberlain was chosen for the Senate under a new primary, with a republican legislature in charge and talk of repudiating that pledge.
The article notes a German backlash after an imperial interview in London signaling a move toward restrained autocracy. It credits German newspapers and public sentiment for pressuring the Kaiser to accept a lighter personal rule and emphasize government by the people.
Frank J Cheney sworn as senior partner of F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio promises to pay 100 dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A mixed historical date list notes events from 1672 Tobago taken, 1752 Chatterton born, 1841 Laurier born, and later rosy boxing and baseball chatter. It previews a New Haven game, player trades, and rumor-filled moves around the White Sox Browns and Cubs legends.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier born 1841 at St Lin Quebec, educated at McGill. He entered Quebec assembly in 1871, then Inland Revenue minister, led the Liberal party in 1887 and became premier, first French-Canadian to hold the office. He plans retirement after term ends. CASH SWALLOWER GUILTY. Norris swallowed a $5 bill during a bar search, found guilty by jury in record-fast verdict.
A reader letter warns of coffee’s palpitations and insomnia caused by caffeine. The writer recalls childhood exposure, stresses health gains after switching to Postum, noting meals feel more festive and sister also finds relief from indigestion. The notice cites Postum Co. and a promotional tag.
R M White of Turtle Bayou proclaims Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy the top seller. The ad lists stock and recommends wider distribution through H R Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J Smith & Bro F C McFroy L P Canning.
In the Philadelphia Record a boy reports only three pupils could answer a teacher’s question. The boy, named Johnny, recalls the query was who broke the glass in the back window, naming Sam Harris and Harry Stone as the other two who answered.
The ad announces Hexamethylenetetramine as a key German chemical in Foley's Kidney Remedy. It is described as a uric solvent and urine antiseptic and is recommended for early irregularities to prevent serious illness. Sold by all druggists.
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