War mobilization and election hints in late 19th century items
A collection of brief notes notes on military manpower estimates for Japan, election expectations in eleven states, Georgia building a St Louis Exposition pavilion, praise for Winnie Davis hall, rising anti rulers sentiment, railroad ownership and employment, Athens lighting upgrades, recovery of Mercer University president P D Pollock, Standard Oil price rise, Rockefeller philanthropy, a Georgia judge predicting Democratic victory on a strong platform, a Californian mammoth rumor, and New York mayoral race doubts about McClellan with Jones predicted winner.
City urged to open homes for visiting messengers
The article calls all city residents to host visiting messengers for the Baptist convention, noting committees have worked hard and received liberal responses. It warns against relying on hotels as a large influx of visitors will attend and urges citizens to take guests into their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Miler
Talephens
Baptist
Hood's Sarsaparilla Aids Constitutional Catarrh Cure
An advertisement claims catarrh weakens lungs and organs and says Hood's Sarsaparilla can radically and permanently cure catarrh of the nose throat stomach and bowels. It features a Milwaukee testimonial from William Sherman claiming four bottles cured him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
William Sherman
6Th St
Milwaukee
Wis
Athens Mayoral and Alderman Announcements
A set of political notices announces candidates for Athens mayor and alderman seats in the Democratic primary. Included are incumbents W F Dorsey J F Rhodes and others like O W Cooper W C Weatherford P Vonderau F A Lipscomb H J Rowe. Also a local remedy testimonial from Three Mile Bay N Y references Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
W. F. Dorsey
J. F. Rhodes
O. W. Cooper
W.P . P. Vonderau
F. A. Lipscomb
Rane
Penny Nell
J. O. Mount
Three Mile Bay
N. Y
Chamberlain
H. Br, Palmer & Son
W. J. Smith & Bro
Botanic Blood Balm Advertises Cure for Rheumatism
An old style advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a remedy for rheumatism and catarrh. It claims to purify the blood, relieve back and shoulder pain, and improve mobility with permanent cures, offering a free sample and delivery by mail.
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THE
Athens Daily Banner
N. J. Rowe
P. Holder, JR
Post Office
Japan
Georgia
Winnie Davis Hall
United States
P. D. Pollock
Mercer University
Great
Baptist Institution of Georgia
Standard Oil Company
Rockefeller
Augusta Chronicle
Hamilton McWhorter
Arctic Circle
George B. McClellan
New York
Arkansas
Jones
Bryan
Baptist Convention
Georgia Baptist Convention
Macon
Northeast
State Agricultural Society
W. C. Weatherford
H. J. Rowe
the Daily News
Baxter & Co
Liverpool
Wees
Athens Market
Travelers Life Insurance Co
A. L. Mitchell
M. Stern
Pres
G. Michael
G. A. Mell
Athens Savings Bank
M. G. Michael
J. A. Hunnicutt
L. ¥. Edwards
H. Phinizy
Morton & Parker
Eire Insurance
the National Bank of Athens
Tallulah Falls
Miles
Cornelia
Demorest
Clarkesville
Alls Falls
Pia
Pe Bae Nea
Exer Win
Mgr
A. B. Baxter & CO
Georgia National Bank
Broad St
Athens, Ga
St. Louis
Mutual Life Ins
Ass’a
College Avenue
Robt
Toombs DuBose
Pulaski
Barber
Barrow Streets
Lis
Dearing Street
Dearing
Justice Court
W. Lucas
W. P
Stephen G. Upson
Talmadge Guilding
Geling Avenue
Clayton Streets
W. B. Beacham
Clayton St
Fears & Son
Southern Railway
Aaves
Aaron Aaver
George B
Seaboard Air Line
R'Y
Soved
Hoke
Central OF Georgia Railway
Humpserey
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