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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1911
Page
1
A Chicago woman testifies after buying Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for stomach trouble and general female ailments. She asserts its effectiveness, warns against substitutions, and notes decades of use as a standard remedy for women’s disorders.
The Industrial Index reports substantial growth in Georgia and Alabama manufacturing with many new plants and expansions. Key items include a large Gadsden steel plant payroll increase, a Coosa Alabama river power project, fertilizer and oil mills in Georgia and Alabama, Creosoting and cracker plants, a 50 mile Mobile electric railway, hotels in Birmingham, sewer and water works in Thomaston and Lawrenceville, bank openings in Atlanta and Nashville, a theater in Dublin, a Dawson county courthouse remodel, a Savannah apartment contract, and 24 new corporations totaling over 1 million dollars in minimum capital.
H J Barnum of Freeville New York described a dreadful fever sore that plagued him for years. After using Bucklen's Arnica Salve it healed with scarcely a scar and he praised its effects on burns boils eczema cuts bruises swellings and piles. Available at Smith Palmer stores for 25 cents.
Charleston marked the twenty fifth anniversary of the infamous 1886 earthquake that caused extensive property losses and claimed many lives. The tremor remains the most severe on the eastern coast, cited by residents and officials.
It states that strength comes from digestion not intake and promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets that invigorate the stomach and liver to function naturally. Sold by all dealers.
Grand Rapids hosts the sixth Michigan State Golf League event at Kent Country Club August 31 with top players from Detroit Grand Rapids Saginaw Bay City Kalamazoo and other cities. The article notes strong turnout and a successful week ahead.
Washington August 31 Dr Harvey W Wiley chief of the Bureau of Chemistry defends cotton seed oil as a vital Southern industry and a public health boon. He urges greater use of cotton seed oil for cooking and nutrition noting its health benefits and broad market potential despite opposition from some manufacturers.
When illness makes you feel weak and run down doctors urge rest. Electric Bitters are promoted to restore tone and vigor from the first dose. Thousands praise their health benefits with a guarantee of satisfaction at 50 cents a bottle from local sellers.
S. F. Harris, in charge of the Black Mammy memorial, arrived in Augusta to solicit support. He met with business and professional leaders, discussed advisory board formation, and visited contributor W. A. Clark to learn local interest as the campaign begins.
Mrs M I Basford of Poolesville Maryland says she has used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with perfect success. The endorsement appears in a testimonial that urges readers to buy from all dealers.
Gainesville Ga August 31. Manager Broughton of Atlanta and Fred P Catchings discuss Georgia Power Co plans to develop Tallulah Falls power. An immense dam will supply about 60000 horsepower, with transmission towers from Tallulah Falls to Gainesville and onward to Atlanta. Additional lines will connect Chattahoochee dam output to Rome Cartersville Griffin and LaGrange.
A vintage ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a home lung cure for coughs colds and asthma. It claims dramatic weight gain and life restoration for patients like W R Nelson of Calamine Ark and offers trial bottles free at W J Smith with full guarantee.
Brinson Railway Company shifts its general offices from Sylvania to Waynesboro with W D Cook and Stewart Starr in charge. Temporary offices are at the Walters building while a new Liberty street depot is built. C S Wagener remains ticket agent. Mail contracts expected within 10 days. The cotton platform and freight warehouse near completion as terminals rise.
Rochester preparations for the National Association of Letter Carriers convention next week. Delegates from across the country will attend five to six days of sessions to discuss legislative and other carrier concerns.
The Netherlands marked Queen Wilhelmina's thirty first birthday with nationwide rejoicings and flag displays. Messages of congratulation arrived from around the world as her Majesty received greetings during the festival.
A Gainesville Gainesville to Atlanta motor car schedule is being considered by Southern Railway officials. The plan envisions hourly cars delivering passengers quickly between Gainesville and the capital, with double tracking extending to Atlanta and beyond. Passenger traffic has grown, and regular motor car service is anticipated.
Quito reports Emilio Estrada sworn in as president after a hard fought victory over Gen Mavio Alfaro. The ceremony included congress members and republic officials in attendance.
Estherville Iowa August 31 A four days patriotic celebration opens under the Daughters of the Revolution to dedicate a shaft marking the site of old Fort Defiance a noted pioneer landmark in Iowa.
The Union Gospel Holiness Association holds its annual camp meeting at Oak Summit park near Evansville Indiana starting tomorrow for ten days. Rev Charles Babcock of Portsmouth Virginia directs the event with Rev Co W Ruth, vice president of the National Holiness Association.
Jimmy Britt asserts credit for originating the crouch used by many fighters. George Perry plans a Newport Labor Day clash with Al Benedict after Hector McInnes' hopeful run. Two New York promoters doubt Kid McCoy's comeback plans, as he seeks bouts outside New York. The planned Baldwin Brown bout via Boston Armory A A A has collapsed.
Advertises Chamberlain's Liniment for sprained ankles promising healing in two to four days if directions are followed. Claims typical ankle sprains disable a man three to four weeks and suggests the product accelerates recovery. Sold by all dealers.
Chilms Cafe has opened offering cigars cigarettes tobacco and other goods. It advertises the best soda water and ice cream in the city and manufactures daily candies for trade. Lady attendants provide service from a location near the Commercial Hotel at College and Broad with phone 685.
Neighbor reports Mrs W P Spaugh of Manville Wyoming claimed Dr Kings New Life Pills cured her kidney trouble and made her feel renewed. Advertises easy remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles priced at 25 cents through local druggists W J Smith & Bros and H R Palmer & Sons.
Teer yr eHow HH May Robson will headline a new prize season as Elsie Ferguson starts a Dolly Madison tour in October. Henry Miller enjoys San Francisco success with The End of the Bridge. Julian Eltinge to star in a New York theater project from A H Woods. Margaret Anglin to appear in Zangwill's The Next Religion. Henry Dixey in The Greyhound with Paul Armstrong and Wilson Mizner. Liebler & Company back Maud Granger with Green Stockings and The Seventh Thrift revival in Los Angeles. The Arab by Edgar Selwyn to be produced sans star with the author in a principal role. Franchon Thompson to lead The Wife Hunters. Hal Forde joins Joseph Gaites for a Kitty Gordon comedy role. Fay Templeton to be Little Buttercup in Pinafore revival in New York. Otis Skinner cast as the beggar in Kismet by Edward Knoblauch. Lehar's The Fun Marriage treated as a disappointment in Bamberg. W H Turner to play Hill Avery in Alias Jimmy Valentine. Emily Ann Wellman stars in Elevating a Husband following The Prince Chap. Robert T Haines to enter vaudeville with The Coward and a four-member company. Mme Naz Move to debut as star under Frohman Sept. 21 in The Other Mary with cast including Brandon Tynan and others.
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