Letter from Panama canal worker on Isthmus progress
The piece shares a letter from Theodore R. Von der Leith, a Athens native on the Isthmus of Panama for seven years, detailing blasting operations in the Culebra Cut, the nearing completion of the canal, water being released from Gatun Lake, and impending retirement from service. He notes shifts in labor, relocation of crews, and future plans of workers returning to the United States or resettling in Central America, with remarks on the fate of African American laborers and Spaniards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore R. von der Leith
Athens
Panama
Vonder Leith
Culebra
Vander Leith
de Istiamos
Busines
Women Who Get Dizzy and Fainting Relieved by Electric Bitters
Advertises Electric Bitters as a cure for fainting and dizzy spells in women with debility and kidney troubles. Features testimonial from Mrs. Laura Gaines of Ovoca Louisiana who was given up by doctors and found relief after using the product. Promotes price 50 cents and 1 dollar at druggists or by mail from H. E. Bucklen & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Gaines
Ovoca
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Those Qualified For Election In Athens 1913
City attorney opinion on who may vote in Athens October 18 1913 election to adopt a commission charter. Requirements include Georgia General Assembly voter qualification residency in state city ward and payment of taxes except third installment not required yet. Also notes on street tax and registration and Howell v City of Athens ruling.
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Athens
H. J. Rowe
Ve Commission
General Assembly of
Georgia
Speity of
Howell
City of
Summ Me
Tee Peer Falls
FCC
Shack “Ord
Rheuma Promises Relief From Uric Acid Deposits
Claiming to stop uric acid deposits that trigger rheumatism, an advertisement touts Rheuma as the great remedy. It cites kidneys and skin as the body’s sewers, offers a testimonial from P W Miller of Catawissa Pa, and notes Palmer & Sons will refund 50 cents if it fails, with bottles priced at one dollar.
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P. W. Miller
Catawissa
Ds. Palmer & Sons
Athens Candidacy Announcements Stir Primary Contests
W F Dorsey announces for mayor of Athens subject to the Democratic primary. Vincent Mathews seeks the alderman seat subject to party action. The notices indicate candidates align with party processes and await primary results.
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Vincent Mathews
Alderman of the Third Ward Subject to Action
A brief notice concerning the office of alderman for the Third ward and the action pending. The item notes ongoing proceedings and invites public awareness of the formal process and potential decisions affecting representation.
Dobbs Announces Third Ward Candidacy in Athens
W F Dobbs respectfully offers as a candidate from the Third ward of the City of Athens subject to the action of the democratic primary.
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City of
Athens
W. F. Dobbs
Lydia E. Pinkham Remedy Ad Claim in Detroit Letters
Patients describe relief from female illnesses after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs G Le of Detroit reports nervous strain and insomnia eased. Mrs CHas Boe of Philadelphia says two doses ended recurring backaches and inflammation after doctors failed to help.
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Detroit
Panis
Lydia EL Winkham
Lara
Mus G. le
Hunt St
Mich
Philadelphia
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Chas. Boe
S. Chadwick St
Phila, Pa
Colonial Mutt sg Jem am Panama at the Colonial Theater
The Colonial Theater will host the vaudeville show Colonial Mutt sg Jem am Panama on Friday night October 17 featuring a new scenic production costuming chorus of dancers and music led by Matt and Jeff. The Di Duval Vaudeville Company was forced to cancel its prior booking causing the venue to remain dark until the newer act arrives.
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Panama
Colonial Theater
Matt
Jeff
Leok
di Duvall
Selause
Family Finds Remedy To Prevent Serious Sickness
Mrs J B Whittaker of McDuff Virginia says Thedford s Black Draught relieved her family s sick headache and stomach trouble after a friend recommended it ten years ago. She keeps it on hand and notes it keeps illness away and aids digestion in both young and old. The product is vegetable and has been used for over 70 years helping more than a million people. Your druggist sells it for 25c per package. N C 423.
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McDuff
J. B. Whittaker
Thedford
N.C
Marriage Licenses in Clarke County Are Listed
Time since licenses issued from the Clarke County orphans court shows many couples, both White and Colored, marrying last month. The record names numerous pairs such as Sam H. Flint and May Joyce Martin, H. Craig Huff and Della Harrell, John Wilson and Pauline Stocktor, Luther Sanders and Ida Oliver, and many others across races, with minor transcription irregularities.
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H. Craig Huff
Della
D. B. Harrell
Gras O'Kelley
John Wilson
Pauline Stocktor
A. J. Neese
Lillie Goysdit
Joseph Tuck Macon
Carrie Lillian Aycock
Luther Sanders
Ida Oliver
J.C. Brown
Mina Lee Sor
Tow
T. W. Cook
Clio Sarrett
Oscar Anglin
Bessie Jacknson
A. L. Harper
Berta L. Huggins
L. O. Blackman
Bertha Yarbrough
Woyt M. Watdsins
Annie K. Rucker
Quick and Sure Stomach Doctor Ad for Papes Diapepsin
An advertisement promises rapid relief from indigestion and stomach discomfort with Papes Diapepsin. It claims five minute action, stops sour risings and heartburn, and offers a fifty cent family-size case available at drug stores, urging readers to keep it at home.
Football result guesses on red boards misfire wildly
Sam Woods displayed red guess boards showing wildly varied estimates for last Saturday's football game. Final score was 108 to 0 with one predictor at 97 to 0. Charlie Thompson of Atlanta nearly matched the result with 97 to 0. Martin Bros Clayton St. notes shoe half soles for cold weather.
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Sam Woods
Martin Bros
Clayton St
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French Market Mills
New Orleans Coffee Co., Ltd., Proprieto
Ithmus
Gaturn
Empire District
Mr. Davis
Electric
Ashesy Pailway & Fleetris Co
Bpoemcals
W. F. Dorsey
Third Ward
H. P. Hinton
GH Re
Lydis E. Pinkham
Mrs. LeClear
Mute
Dental Parlors
Witual Insurance Ting
Clarke County
John Bell
Lella Simpson
Richard Harris
Massie May Bullock
Jesse Panion
S. Ll. Mealy
Berry Bruce
Cecel Carthers
Armstead Lewis
Susie Harris
Lurney Gillian
Georgia Burlis
Luke Thomas
Gussie Jackson Green Brown
Everline Powenlc
Henry Wier
Wary Lillian Reo Farry Pope
Amy Smith
Courtney Thomas
Jessie EP ‘Happel
Mack Cook
Fiders Chie
Jeff Binion
Annie Gee
Wilson
Ola Collins
Will Carter
Elnora Durham
Ripley
Lola Henderson
Willie Griffin
Wilkerson
Milledgeville
Georgia Mili CiNese
Arthur Madox
Mercer “Scrubs
Fromt Macontis Afferigen
A &Doe
Piedmont
Spatte Myer
Charlie Thompson
Atlanta
Toomer Music House
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