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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1912
Page
8
A journal style piece urges expectant mothers to prepare for childbirth and maintain health. It cites Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a valued tonic to support the female system, promising strength, nerves, and vitality.
Mt Vernon hosts a dense lodge directory listing regular communications for F and A M Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 W M CAPPS and Sec Lake Reidler pro tem, Keystone Chapter No 1 Royal Arch Mosxone meets on the third Tuesday. Athens E P O E No 790 meets Wednesdays. Williams Lodge No 15 I O C F meets Mondays. Owls Athens Nest 1460 meets Fridays. St Elmo Lodge K P meets Mondays. Glenn Lodge No 75 IOOF meets Tuesdays. Geo B Davie Camp 292 Woodmen of the World meets Wednesdays. Oliver Encampment No 14 meets Fridays. Visiting members invited to attend all events on Clayton Street and related halls.
Mrs J J Wilson of near Gainesville Georgia says a terrible cough kept her awake at night until she used Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. She reports complete recovery and also notes her two year old daughter whooping cough improvement after using the same remedy.
Athens road expert Charles M. Strahan outlines the top soil method for road surfacing at the American Good Roads Congress in Atlantic City. He notes the technique uses local materials, costs $400-$600 per mile plus maintenance under $20 yearly, and saves time and labor while producing a durable, weather resistant surface.
Equipment report notes soil layers including clay and silt above drilling depth No 60, October 46 or 100 feet recorded, with a measured thickness of 465 inches.
Analyzed samples from Sumter and Dougherty counties Georgia show topsoil roads last years with few repairs and hard durable surfaces. Experts note sand and feldspar composition, binding strength, and the need to use local materials for economical road improvement nationwide.
A postal offer promises free trial Medna Stomach Tablets to prove they end indigestion and stomach misery. Readers are invited to request trial treatment and a booklet by mail from Miona, Ruffalo, New York, with a guarantee from H R and Sons.
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