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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1911
Page
7
Hon J E Freeman says a severe kidney trouble case became hopeless until Foley's Kidney Remedy cured it with one bottle. He reports full recovery and ongoing satisfaction, urging others to use it. Sold by all dealers.
The Banner reports Atlanta’s 1910 arrests totaled about 18,000 with 1911 expected to surpass that. The Chamber of Commerce and city officials seek reforms such as expanded probation, warning for first offenses, and suppression of vagrancy while critics blame prolific policing for profit and poor order.
State Pure Food Inspector P A Methvin leads an extended tour focusing on feed stock compliance with the pure food law. He notes concern over corn imports after heavy western rains and reports cotton seed meal and hulls as the leading cattle feed. The cotton oil mills plan large crush outputs while growers arrange winter supplies from mills during harvest.
Testimonies from Athens Georgia resident Mrs. T. W. Yarbrough praise Doan's Kidney Pills for curing kidney trouble. She recalls relief after using three boxes and, years later, reports no serious kidney issues since. Sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York. Remember the name Doan's.
In Paris on October 18 Miss Madeleine L Engle daughter of Mr and Mrs William J L Engle of New Orleans wed Adrian Iselin II son of C Oliver Iselin of New York. Both families are prominent in society with bonds to notable lineages and yacht racing interests.
Athens sends a large group of students and fans to Savannah for a Thanksgiving Eve football game and races. The Benz team officially enters with drivers Victor Hemery Bob Burman and Eddie Hearne. Hearne, 25, has a rising record including top finishes in Vanderbilt and Indianapolis events and a 1908 Savannah Challenge Trophy start.
The article surveys prominent drivers such as Hemery and Burman, detailing Hemery’s top finishes in the Vanderbilt, Circuit des Ardennes, St. Petersburg Moscow Race, and French Grand Prix, along with second places in Savannah Grand Prize races. Burman is praised as a leading American, noting his 1905 Buick-Lancia results, Buick-Marquette third in a noted race, long Indianapolis runs, and Benz records set in Daytona. It also mentions Benz entries from Germany.
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