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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1911
Page
8
A Chicago reader describes relief from female weakness and stomach trouble after insisting on Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound at a store. The testimonial claims wide success and urges other women to seek the product.
Industrial Index notes substantial and growing manufacturing activity across Georgia and Alabama with new plants and expansions. Projects include a large Gadsden steel plant, a Coosa river power plant near Tuscaloosa, fertilizer and oil mills, creosoting and cotton mills, hotel and railway lines in Birmingham, electric light bonds, sewer and water works, banks, theaters, and a major land sale in Jeff Davis county. Twenty four new corporations with over one million dollars in capital are reported.
To H J Barnum of Freeville N Y the fever sore that plagued him for years finally healed with Bucklen s Arnica Salve leaving scarcely a scar It also heals burns boils eczema cuts bruises swellings piles and more Available for 25 cents at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.
Charleston marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the memorable quake that destroyed property and cost many lives. The event was the most severe shock ever felt on the eastern coast.
It states that strength comes from digested food not intake and promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a stimulant for stomach and liver to function normally. Sold by all dealers.
The sixth annual Michigan State Golf League tournament starts at Kent Country Club in Grand Rapids and runs through the week. Prominent players from Detroit and several cities enter, signaling a strong event.
Washington August 31 Dr Harvey W Wiley chief of the Bureau of Chemistry faces pressure over alleged industry foes yet champions cotton seed oil as vital to the South and public health. He urges broader use and markets for cotton seed oil, noting government tests approve its naval and culinary use.
A health tonic ad urges readers to try Electric Bitters to restore tone and vigor when illness or fatigue makes work hard. It claims rapid benefits from the first dose and guarantees satisfaction with bottles priced at 50 cents at local outlets W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons.
S F Harris in Augusta yesterday to promote the Black Mammy memorial and recruit an advisory board. He met with local business and professional leaders including W A Clark to discuss contributions and plans for the new memorial project.
Mrs M I Basford of Poolesville declares she has used Chamberlains Cough Remedy with perfect success for her cough. The note reflects a testimonial praising the remedy.
Gainesville August 31 Special to The Banner. Georgia Power Co officials Broughton and Catchings report rapid development at Tallulah Falls with a dam project to supply 60 000 horsepower. A transmission tower line will connect Tallulah Falls to Gainesville and extend toward Rome Cartersville Griffin and LaGrange with additional Etowah river development likely. The system aims to light heat operate cars and power factories across a hundred mile radius of Atlanta.
Migrant climate cures expensive and uncertain for lung sufferers. Dr King’s New Discovery claims to cure lung trouble at home with a 50 cent to 1 dollar price and a free trial bottle at W Z Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.
Brinson Railway Company relocates general offices from Sylvan ia to Waynesboro with W. D. Cook and Stewart Starr in charge. Temporary offices in Walters building, new Liberty Street depot to cost about 10000 dollars. C. S. Wagener serves as ticket agent at Steiner and Liberty. Cotton platform nearing completion and freight warehouse under construction.
Rochester prepares for the annual National Association of Letter Carriers convention next week. Delegates from across the country will discuss legislative and other carrier concerns during a five or six day session in Rochester, New York.
The Netherlands marked Queen Wilhelmina's 31st birthday with widespread joy and flag displays across cities. Congratulatory messages from many parts of the world arrived as celebrations continued over two days.
A proposed schedule would run hourly motor cars between Gainesville and Atlanta. Southern Railway plans double tracking further north, with expectations of full line double tracking and regular motor car service to accommodate rising passenger traffic. This potential service aims to speed trips from Gainesville to Atlanta, the Gate City.
Emilia Estrada was inducted as president after defeating Gen Flavio Alfaro in a bitter contest. The ceremony in Quito involved congress members and other republic officials.
A four days' patriotic celebration began in Estherville Iowa under Daughters of the Revolution auspices. The highlight is the dedication of a shaft marking the site of old Fort Defiance, a pioneer Iowa landmark.
The Union Gospel Holiness Association will begin its ten day camp meeting at Oak Summit park near Evansville Indiana tomorrow. Rev Charles Babcock of Portsmouth Virginia and Rev W Ruth, vice president of the National Holiness Association, will direct proceedings.
Jimmy Britt claims to originate the crouch used by boxers today and will fight Al Benedict at Newport R I on Labor Day. New York promoters oppose Kid McCoy's comeback, who may box outside New York. A Baldwin vs Brown bout in Boston fell through. A sprained ankle can recover in two to four days with Chamberlains Liniment. For sale by all dealers.
Chilms Cafe recently opens offering cigars tobacco and cigarettes plus the best soda water and ice cream in the city. They also manufacture daily candies for trade with unexcelled service and lady attendants. Located under the Commercial Hotel at College and Broad, phone 685.
A neighbor recounts a claim that Dr Kings New Life Pills cured kidney trouble and made a woman feel like a new person. The ad promotes the remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles at local stores for 25 cents.
Jesss May Robson will headline a new season. Elsie Ferguson starts in Dolly Madison in October. Henry Miller scores in The End of the Bridge in San Francisco. A H Woods plans a New York theatre after Julian Eltinge. Zangwill’s The Next Religion stars Margaret Anglin later. Henry E. Dixey joins The Greyhound by Arm strong and Mizner. Liebler & Company engage Maud Granger in Green Stockings with Thais Magrange revived in Los Angeles. The Arab by Edgar Selwyn to be produced without a star, author in principal role. Franchon Thompson leads The Wife Hunters. Ger Hal Forde joins Joseph Gadets for a leading comedy with Kitty Gordon. Fay Templeton to sing Little Buttercup in Pinafore revival in New York. Otis Skinner named beggar in Kismet by Knoblauch. Franz Lebar’s The Fun Marriage in Nuremberg a disappointment. W H Turner to play Hill Avery in Alias Jimmy Valentine. Emily Ann Wellman gains notice in Elevating a Husband with Cyril Scott. Robert T Haines to vaudeville The Coward with four in company. Mme Nazi Move to debut as star Sept 21 in The Other Mary directed by Algernon Boyesen. Cast includes Brandon Tynan Malcolm Williams Frank Goldsmith William Hasson Lucia Moore Grace Reals.
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