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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1910

Page

3

Rail Schedule Chronicle Athens Central Lines

Athens train times list arrival and departure for Central of Ga R R G M RY Seaboard Air Line Southern Railway and Georgia Railroad with daily city times and Sunday specifics. Includes trains to Macon Athens arrivals and departures with numbered trains and noted exceptions.

Central OF GA. R. R Macon G. M. RY Athens Seaboard Air Line Southern Railway iArrive

Committees on Safety urged to curb factory deaths

Chicago reports the League for Public Safety recommends factory rail and mine workers form safety committees to cut rising accident rates. It cites a New York insurer's safety handbook and German precedents, asserting many US accidents are preventable and urging legislative action on inspections and fraternal insurance reforms.

Chicago League For Public Safety United States Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York Germany Frederick L. Hoffman Bulletin of United States Bureau of Labor

Atlanta Campaign Focuses On Woodward Split

Gilmer County splits flare in local politics as factions clash over Woodward anti Woodward and Governor Brown pardons, with trials over alleged fraudulent ballots shaping the race and a looming city primary determining Atlanta leadership.

Atlanta Gilmer County Dontybrook Brown Smith Gilmer Mr. Smith A. H. Burtz Burtz Brown Jand

Peggy Stewart Day Observances Mark 1744 Burning

In Baltimore and other Maryland cities on October 19 celebrations mark the burning of the brig Peggy Stewart at Annapolis. The incident occurred amid growing resistance to British taxes, with the brig’s owner lighting the ship to protest tea tax enforcement.

Baltimore Patriotic and Historical Societies Maryland Peggy Stewart Annapolis Great Britain

Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Home Lung Cure

An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a home treatment for lung ailments offering relief from coughs colds and asthma with testimonials from W R Nelson of Calamine Ark who reportedly gained 47 pounds. It claims guaranteed results and lists price points 50 cents and 1.00 with a free trial bottle.

Dr. King W. R. Nelson Calamine Ark H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith and Bro

Chamberlain's Liniment Praised for Sprains and Bruises

In times of sudden mishaps the liniment is portrayed as a stand in for the family doctor, never found wanting for sprains cuts and bruises. It is sold by all dealers and described as effective in easing injuries.

Chamberlain

Gotham Gossip: Housewives crack down on short weights

New York officials begin a citywide raid on short weights and measures in food with help from thousands of housewives. A broad crackdown aims to wipe out dishonest dealers within weeks as crime concerns grow tied to Sing Sing escape reports and central criminal networks. Meanwhile exclusive clubs flourish in midtown Manhattan with women occupying three block areas and plans move to curb late night youth employment. Celebrity chronicler Abe Hummel prepares memoirs promising sensational revelations from New York’s night life.

Agar American Meat Packers Association Chicago James A. Agar Agar Packing Company Armour Banqueta New York Gotham Bureau of Weights and Measures Greater Underworld Polic Sing Sinz Broadway Abe” Hummel White Light District Hummel Criminal Court Abe

Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Medicine for Children

The ad notes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe non opiate medicine for children. It emphasizes avoiding harmful drugs and warns to purchase only the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package.

A Weak Woman and Her Story

Mrs. Viola Baker of Floral Arkansas credits Cardui the woman’s tonic with restoring her health after a month of weakness and nervous exhaustion. The ad touts Cardui as a natural herbal extract without minerals or glycerin and claims many women report benefits. Drugstores sell Cardui through Ladies Advisory Dept. Chattanooga Medicine Co.

Ark Viola Baker Chattinesta Iodine Co Chstanogeny Petacca Truetio

Yorktown Celebrates 129th Yorktown Surrender Anniversary

A parade and speeches marked the 129th anniversary of Yorktown surrender to General Washington. Sailors soldiers and veterans from the navy army Virginia state troops Confederate and Union veterans joined the event. Governor Mann of Virginia spoke among others.

Yorktown Lord Cornwallis Washington One Yorktown Historical Society Navy Army of the United States Virginia Mann Virginian

Electric Bitters Praised as All Day Health Builder

A testimonial from W. M. Sherman of Cushing Maine credits Electric Bitters with restoring health after kidney trouble. The ad claims benefits for stomach liver kidneys bowels blood and overall vigor. Available at H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro for 50 cents.

W. M. Sherman Cushing H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro

South Carolina Trapshooting Meet Opens in Columbia

The South Carolina Trapshooters Association began its annual tournament at the Columbia Gun Club with many renowned amateurs and professionals entering. The two day program features twenty four events and attracts nearly every notable southern shooter.

Columbia S. C South Carolina Trapshooters’ Association Columbia Gun Club

Rheumatism Relief in Six Hours Sold by Palmer

Dr Detchon relief for rheumatism claims rapid action with first dose benefits. The advertisement asserts the remedy removes the cause and the disease quickly disappears. Price is tied to one dollar and nine cents, sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons, druggists.

Detchon H. R. Palmer & Sons

Indiana Librarians Meet Opens State Association Session

South Bend Indiana October 19 large attendance at the opening of the annual meeting of the Indiana State Library Association. William Hepburn of Indianapolis presided at the Progress Club auditorium. Sessions continue tomorrow and Friday with discussions on topics of interest to librarians.

South Bend Ind Indiana State Library Association Progress Club William Hepburn Indianapolis

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Claims Superior Healing

Ad claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve as perfect for cuts burns bruises sores and more with relief for sore eyes colds sores chapped hands and sprains. It is advertised as infallible for piles and priced at 25 cents at H. R. Palmer & Sons.

H. R. Palmer & Sons

New England Postmasters Meet in Boston

The New England Postmasters Association held its annual meeting in Boston with a large attendance. A featured program item was an address by E. T. Bushnell, chief clerk to the first assistant postmaster general in Washington.

New England

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