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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1910
Page
5
Several hundred Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers members from the Southeast gathered in Birmingham on October 12 for a four day conference. Visitors include many from the ladies auxiliary as the session opens and plans for discussing important order matters are announced.
An Athens resident, F. Martin of 671 Thomas St, Georgia, credits Doan's Kidney Pills with alleviating long standing back pain and kidney troubles after persistent effort. He states relief occurred after taking a few doses and praises the product as what he required for better health. The advertisement notes Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo as sole agents and urges readers to buy Doan's.
An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a trusted, long standing remedy. It argues public fraud accusations cannot topple its reputation and asserts wide female use and relief across ages and needs.
The Athens Banner reports historic cotton prices from 1867 1868 and 1898 tied to planter William Jewell of Maxeys. The two 392 and 430 pound bales sold for 271.26 with charges listed totaling 37.70, illustrating dramatic price changes over time.
The document records cotton prices for strict middling and middling grades in Athens, with a sale of 413 pounds to B. S. Dunbar for William Jewell, yielding net proceeds of 94.90 after freight taxes storage and commission. Additional entries note purchases from W Jewell and related financials, including tax and freight details, dated Augusta Ga October 14 1868 and Ga October 22 1898.
Two Athens policemen were dispatched to capture a rattlesnake with twelve rattles that had escaped from a tight box at Dr. McGregor’s home. By yesterday evening no trace or sighting had been found, and residents faced imminent danger from the reptile.
An advertisement extols Bele tte Bitters as the greatest health builder, claiming it purifies blood and strengthens kidneys liver and bowels to endure daily work. A testimonial from W M Sherman of Cushing Maine cites kidney trouble relief after three bottles. Sold by H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith.
Hoarseness in a child prone to croup signals the disease approach. If Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is given early or as soon as the cough appears, it will prevent the attack. Contains no poison. Sold by all dealers.
Daily arrivals showcase the prettiest furniture yet seen in this market. The stock features designs and construction selected from top Grand Rapids factories, offering the newest styles and best quality available.
An Athens dealer touts a wide selection of dining room furnishings including solid mahogany golden oak and flanders finishes. The ad claims the greatest assortment yet shown in Athens and highlights the latest market styles.
A catalog note highlights an extensive range of bedroom furniture in mahogany golden oak cascasian walnut and birds eye maple showcasing the latest designs for style and variety.
Parlor Library and Center Tables in over two hundred styles in Mahogany Oak Early English and Flanders priced from 1.00 to 100.00 New chairs for hall and den Beauties New Fern Stands to attract front windows Ladies Desks in many woods and designs Electric drop lights at reasonable prices Dresser beds wash stands and toilet tables in varied prices Our claim of the greatest furniture line in Georgia is supported by prices and selection Come see the newest and prettiest furniture shown in Athens
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