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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1909

Page

7

Fraternal Lodge Meetings in Mount Vernon Area

Mt Vernon area fraternal groups announce regular meetings at Max Joseph building Clayton street or nearby venues. Masons Royal Arch Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows Woodmen and other orders invite all qualified or in good standing members and visiting brethren to attend on scheduled weeknights.

Mt. Vernon Lodge A. M Mount Vernon Lodge Masonic Hall Max Joseph Clayton Street W. A. Capps WLM J. R. Crane Sec’y St. Elmo Lodge K. of P Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Clayton and Wall Streets Glenn Lodge C.F Dupree Hall Broad Street Odd Fellows A. A. Brigham Geo. B. Davis Deupree Hall Bovereigns H. J. Davis C. C. John Mappin

Wonderful cure via radium at Flower Hospital New York

Leslie's Weekly reports a radical treatment for a malignant abdominal tumor. Under Drs. Diefenbach and Helmuth a gelatin infused with radium was injected into the tumor through the opened abdomen. The patient improved greatly after five weeks, though initial danger appeared. Also notes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for child constipation sold by dealers.

Leslie’s Weekly Flower Hospital New York William Dieffenbach William Todd Helmuth

Unexcelled Prosperity in Southern States Rail Growth

Reports from Chicago dated November 20 show rapid industrial expansion along the Mobile and Ohio and Southern lines. Across 1000 miles 484 new plants were established with investments around 21 million dollars, additional factories costing millions, and extensive construction of new industries and extensions to existing plants.

Southland Chicago The Southern Weaverhall Brospertoy Mov Richards Industriad Depiersiert Beth Oreuda Thv Mobile and

Texas teachers in session in Dallas meeting

North Texas Teachers association opened its annual meeting in Dallas with record attendance and a strong lineup of educators. Morning sessions at Dallas High School featured literature as the theme and welcome by Yancey Lewis. Afternoon talks centered on county suppression as the convention continues tomorrow.

Dallas Texas North Texas Teachers’ Association Dallas High School Yancey Lewis J. Hi Wal McKinney

Dr King’s New Life Pills Named for Headache Relief

An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as the best remedy for sick and nervous headaches. It claims the pills purify blood, strengthen nerves, and boost health, urging trials at W. Smith & Bro., and H. R. Palmer & Sons.

Wisconsin criminology conference opens at Madison university

A two days' conference on Wisconsin criminal law and criminology began at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Attendees include circuit judges, prosecuting attorneys, heads of penal institutions, probation officers, physicians, clergymen, educators, lawyers, aliens, and social workers.

Madison Wis Wisconsin University of Wisconsin

PILES CURED IN DAYS CLAIM PAZO OINTMENT GUARANTEE

The advertisement promises to cure piles including itching bleeding and protruding types within six to fourteen days or a refund. The claim asserts full cure in a short period and offers the product at 50 cents.

Cheney's Expectorant for Coughs and Grippe Quick Relief

An old advertisement promotes Cheney's Expectorant as fast relief for coughs colds and grippe. It claims modern formula soothes throat and eases breathing. Sold locally with price likely two cents or two cents per bottle.

Cheney

Football claims another victim at VMI scrimmage

Cadet Fred Webster of Missoula Montana, center for the Virginia Military Institute football team, lay unconscious after injuries suffered in a scrimmage with Davidson College in Lynchburg. By 10 PM he regained consciousness and was kept under watch at a hotel. doctors would move him to a hospital if his condition did not improve by morning. Webster, about 20, is a first year cadet.

Lynchburg Fred Webster Missoula Montana Virginia Military Institute Davidson N. C Colle Webster

Birth rate concerns in New York City and Manitoba data

A 1920s report notes New York City and state birth rates lag national growth. Manitoba province figures show four births per death, while in New York City births vary by borough with Manhattan lower and Brooklyn Queens rising, Staten Island lowest, suggesting a slow population increase unless uplift efforts succeed.

Washington New York Manitoba Ghent Ciites Syracuse Oneida Oneonta Manhattan Brooklyn Manehattan Queens New York City Staten Island Empire State

Indiana scientists meet in Indianapolis anniversary session

In Indianapolis the Indiana Academy of Science marks its 25th founding anniversary with a largely attended meeting. Cooperating organizations include the Indiana Historical Society the Indiana Engineering Society the State Medical Society and Indiana teachers associations. The formal opening occurs today and sessions continue tomorrow.

Indiana Indianapolis Ind Indiana Academy of Science Indiana Historical Society The Indiana Engineering Society State Medical Society Associations of Indiana Teachers

International customs conference opens in London

An international conference of customs experts assembled in London today for a ten day session. Topics include questions on customs duties and the new American tariff act. United States representatives are Joseph L. Bley of San Francisco and Thos F Gregory of New York.

London Sesson United States Joseph L. Bley San Francisco Thos. F. Gregory New York

Dyspepsia Miseries Vanquished by Electric Bitters

Mrs James Duncan of Haynesville Maine, aged 70, says dyspepsia was her merciless foe for 20 years. After failed remedies and doctors she found relief with Electric Bitters, reporting improved appetite sleep and overall health. Suitable for indigestion kidney trouble and female complaints. 50c at local stores.

James Duncan Haynesville W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. ‘Palmer & Sons

Delicate operation saves child in Atlanta

Sallie Melvin a two year old girl from Rochelle Georgia was saved after a peanut lodged in her windpipe for three days and nights. Doctors at the Red Cross Sanitarium led by Dr. W B Lingo performed a tracheotomy to remove the peanut and her condition improved. The dramatic rescue highlights a rare near fatal choking incident.

Atlanta Sallie Melvin I. C. Melvin Rochelle Red Cross Sanitarium Capitol Avenue W. B. Lingo Mr. Melvin Adan Red Cross Saints Ram Lingo Viless

Cowan Held at Police Headquarters in Divorce Case

Atlanta man Cowan, once in the public eye, is held at police headquarters on complaints by his wife. He was arrested for drunkenness and disorderly conduct after a cab ride near his North Boulevard home. The case may go before the recorder this afternoon as his wife seeks safety provisions.

Atlanta Cowan Thanksgiving Das North Boulevard

Jamestown Exposition Litigation to Be Heard

In Norfolk Virginia on November 26 the Jamestown exposition case moves to a federal court to decide chancery jurisdiction. Hundreds of defendant stockholders sue through receivers for delinquent stock subscriptions to cover exposition liabilities. Defendants contend they cannot be sued collectively in chancery and must be sued individually with separate juries.

Norfolk tUhat

Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Quick Kidney Relief

Advertises Foley's Kidney Remedy as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles including backache and irregularities. Claims to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes if treated early and notes availability at drug stores.

Foley Bright

Automobile Accident Claims a Victim in Falls City

Orrin W. Watson, 31, was killed in Niagara Falls New York when his car failed steering after a near miss with another vehicle. He was riding with Louis Moore, son of a hotel keeper, in a speeding car on Tenth Street. The steering gear failed and the car hit a telegraph pole. Moore was injured but expected to recover.

Watson Niagara Falls N. Y Orrin W. Watson Hawkinsvilla Louis Moore Jim Watson Tenth Street Moore

Croup fears rise with dry cold winter weather

Croup is most prevalent during the dry cold weather of the early winter months. Parents of young children should be prepared for it. All that is set is a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Many mothers are never without it in their homes and 'It has never disappointed them. Sold by all dealers.

Alaska Possibilities Outlined by Greely in Handbook

Senator Greely asserts Alaska is a land of vast potential with coal farms timber and resources ready to unlock great wealth. He argues homesteading is now profitable in Susitna Tanana and Copper River valleys with private capital already building Cordova port and inland rail. The handbook portrays Alaska as a developing nation with rapid infrastructure growth and huge upside beyond snowbound myths.

A. W. Greely Alaska Eral Greely Susitna Tanana Copper Pennsylvania General Greely Juneau Edininieh Norway United States Ape Privat Cordova

New York Criticism On The New Theatre Conversation

In the evening paper two Central Park West residents discussed the New Theatre. They misidentify Antony and Cleopatra as comic opera before realizing it is a Shakespeare play. The brief exchange reflects casual critical chatter from New York on November 9.

New York Evening Post Central Park West Antony and Cleopatra New York

Judges Laugh At Near Beer Case In North Carolina

Supreme Court justices laughed today at a Charlotte near beer appeal. The state argues cities may regulate beverages under the prohibition law while the defense claims near beer is unconstitutional as an excessive license tax. Attorney General Bickett says near beer is a sale substitute for beer and tastes like beer, served by bartenders the same as beer.

New York World Raleigh N. C Supreme Court Ju Tees Charlotte Dannenbe Bickett Roosvelt

Fire underwriting losses across forty years totaled over five million

The Nations Hitd of Fire Underwriters reported that from 1869 to 1908 fire insurance premiums totaled 4.78 billion while losses, expenses and reinsurance reserves amounted to 4.7848 billion, yielding an actual forty year underwriting loss of 5.49 million. Mutuals and Lloyd's not included. Investments and banking profits largely supported insurer dividends. Augusta, Georgia.

United States H. N. Kelsey Mutual Fire Insurance Companies Lloyd's Organization Augusta Werald

Unutterable Past Reading Sparks Mystique in Chicago

A man seeks a fortune telling reading to learn his past from a mysterious clairvoyant in a scene set by the Chicago Record-Herald. The woman with dark eyes explains the limits of prophecy, insisting she cannot reveal a person’s past face to face without relying on impression.

Chicago Record-Herald Azure

Bishop’s robe question stuns Sunday class visitor

A traveling clergyman recalls a Western Sunday school where a bishop visited. Pupils answered quiz questions correctly but one shy boy asked, with a wink, whether the bishop wore robes over his pants, prompting gentle laughter and a warm reply from the dignitary.

Philadelphia Times

Millionaire Cop and Goat Clash in Lagan Square

Philadelphia policeman Mulholland known as the Millionaire Cop spotted a goat grazing in Lagan Square. He charged the animal with his club, but the goat charged back, goring him with its horns. Mulholland climbed a tree, blew his whistle, and fellow officers arrested the stubborn goat. Alexander Schondders, a local butcher, claimed ownership of the animal.

New York Philadelphia Marlinland Lagan Square Mulholland Carny Alexander Schondders

No Case on Record About Foley's Honey and Tar

Ad claims there is no case of cough or cold turning to pneumonia after using Foley's Honey and Tar. Promotes the product as stopping coughs and breaking up colds quickly. Warns to refuse Sut the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar in a yellow package. Claims contain no opiates and are safe and sure. Sold by all druggists.

Foley All Druggis

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the McGregor Co Lodge Directory W. M. Crane C. C T. H. Nickerson K. of R Athens Lodge Quarters Broad and Lumpkin Streets E. Bancroft E. R. Geo. H. Palmer Sec.v Oliver Encampment P. Hall J. W. Dillard P. J. A. Mealor Chamberlain Meridian Miss Morgen Chambers Marshall Broadway Joe Camp Meehan Martin Dressler Point M Dressler Mee Chunkes Marshal Broadway Ness Bs Point and Clumkey V. M. 1. Eleven Eanut Police VES
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