Klaw Erlanger Openings at Boston Theater on Labor Day
Klaw and Erlanger present The Round Up directed by Joseph Brooks opening the fifth season at the Boston Theater with new scenery and costumes. Rapley Holmes returns as Slim Hoover in a long road tour. Ben Hur in its thirteenth season follows, with plans for a Broadway engagement and a larger chariot race. Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm begins its first tour, with Edith Taliaferro to star in Chicago in October. Kismet, in London's Coronation year, stars Otis Skinner under Edward Knobdlauch’s direction. Charlotte Walker stars in The Trail of the Lonesome Pine planned for four acts with a major production. A Fool There Was begins a Coast to Coast tour with Robert Hillyard in Arctic City on Sept. 28.
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Klaw & Erlanger
Joseph Brooks
Boston
Rapley Holmes
Slim" Hoover
Les
Rebecca
Sunnybrook Farm
New England
New York
Edith Taliaferro
Illinois Theater
Chicago
Edward Knobdlauch
Harrison Grey Fiske
Otis Skinner
London
Bagdad
Mr. Knoblauch
Orindalne
Klaw
Erlanger
Mias
Charlotte Walker
John For, Jr
Lonesome Pine
Eugene Walter
Miss Walker
June
Kentucky Mountains
John Hale
Robert Hillyard
Arctic City
Hillyard
Newark
East
Middle
Pacific’ Coast
Mr. Hillyard
Alphonse Ethelr
Pe Clare
Reginald Barker
Frank George Nichols
Harvey T. Fe
Foley Kidney Pills Urinary Trouble Ad Copy
Foley Kidney Pills offered for sale by druggists to address kidney and urinary irregularities. The ad presents an individual case approach and promotes trying the product.
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Foley
Little Family Reunion At Franklin Home
Commerce Ga Sept 1 Special The Little family reunion in Franklin County Georgia shows strong blood ties and shared traits as the clan gathers at the old home near Franklin. Grandma Lucinda Little, matriarch of 92 descendants, centers the event with a barbecued meal papers by the girls and a night frolic. An annual meeting is established to preserve family history and plan next year’s reunion. A neighbor notes Dr Kings New Life Pills cured her kidney trouble and left her feeling renewed.
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Commerce
Franklin County
Lucinda CC. Little
Grandma Little
Methodist To Begin As Baptists Close
Lavonia Georgia revival ends with 47 new church members. Twenty nine joined by baptism, eighteen by letter, over ten days in a tent on the square under Lavonia Baptist auspices. Rev Brown preached twice daily and at Pleasant Grove, with Methodist revival set to begin Sept 3 at the Lavonia church.
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Lavonia
Pleasant Grove
Methodist
Dream Balm Promise for Nasal Relief and Sore Spot Application
An advertisement touts Hly's Dream Balm as a cure for cocaine dulling nerves and nasal catarrh. It claims restoration of smell and taste, normal breathing, and quick relief when applied directly to the sore spot, offered by Ely Bros of New York for 50 cents.
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Hly
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
Taft challenged if Wilson runs in 1912 race
Victor Murdock of Kansas argues in Sioux City Tribune that Taft cannot be re elected if Woodrow Wilson secures the Democratic nomination. He says western hostility to Taft exists and midwestern voters could favor Wilson, urging the Republican party to consider another candidate.
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Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Victor Murdock
Sioux City
Iowa
Tribune
Kansas
Washington
Wilson
Murdock
Mr. Taft
Middle West
Congress
Mr. Murdock
Lavonia First Bales Arrive Delayed Harvest Year
Lavonia Georgia reports the first cotton bale arriving August 29 with 33 pounds selling for 66.37 dollars at 12 1/2 cents per pound to W. S. Haley Co. Juno W. Sewell delivered the first bale. W. H. Lankford of Hart County followed with the second bale sold to Yow and McCurry. The farmer noted an expected ordinary yield and observed a deterioration of about fifteen to twenty bales during August’s spell.
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Lavonia
Juno
W. Sewell
W. S. Haley& Co
W. H. Lankford
Hart County
By Way of reminiscence on Fuzzy Woodruff and era sports writing
In this Atlanta reminiscence, Bruffey recalls Fuzzy Woodruff as a steadfast, indefatigable sport writer and first sporting editor for the Constitution. He praises Woodruff’s instinct, adaptability, optimism, and influence, describing him as essential to newspapers and a man heaven won’t replace. The piece reflects on the enduring character of early southern sports journalism.
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Atlanta
Bruffey
Constitution
South
Ubato
Fuezy Woodruff
Iphall
Fuezy
Fuzzy
Macerel
Fuzzy Woodruff
Earth
Heaven
Penny postage goal moves via fast freight plan
Washington September first the Post Office launches a major experiment under Postmaster General Hitchcock to cut costs and push toward penny postage. Second class magazines and periodicals will shift from railway mail cars to fast freight. Publishers may print delivery dates on wrappers and postmasters will execute the new fast mail freight instructions. Hitchcock expects savings and broad public and publisher approval.
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Washington, D. C
Fast Office
Hitchcock
Tycob's Chance to Top Modern Batting Marks
Detroit reports Tyrus Cobb, the agile Detroit outfielder, aims to break the modern batting average record for players with 100 or more games. He faces historic marks by Duffy, Keeler, Burkett, Lajoie, Anson, Delhanty, and others, and could surpass Tip O'Neill and Al Maul if conditions and form align. yet the 1910- era context favors conservative judgment of his slim chances to reach the pinnacle in 1911.
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Detroit
Tyrus Cobb
Cobb
Duffy
Heston
Keeler
Baltimore
Burkett
Cleveland
Lajoie
Anson
Chicago
Delhanty
Philadelphia
Tip” O'Neill
St. Louis Browns
al Maul
Sporting Life
Watson Speaks at Jefferson and Auburn Sept 9
Special to The Banner reports Hon. Thomas E. Watson will address crowds in Jefferson County at the courthouse on Saturday September 9, with a morning speech in Auburn the same day and a noon departure for Jefferson. Organizers expect large audiences and the topic is to be announced. A separate note cites Foley Kidney Pills as a proven remedy.
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Jefferson
Thos. E. Watson
Jackson County
Court House
Watson
Auburn
Mr. Watson
America
Georgia
Thomas E. Watson
Oglethorpe's First Bale Sold at 12 Cents a Pound
Oglethorpe Georgia reports the first bale of cotton marketed on September 1. Weighing 640 pounds, it was grown by R L Callaway and bought by William Gottheimer for 12 cents per pound, totaling 76 80 dollars. A note on ankle sprains mentions Chamberlains Liniment as speeding recovery to two to four days.
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Lexington
Oglethorpe
R. L. Callaway
William Gottheimer
Chamberlain
First bale at Comer sells for local buyers
Comer Ga Sept 1 Special Last Monday about noon the hum of the gin announced the first bale of cotton on the streets. The fleecy staple belonged to Mr Joseph C Comer and was bid off by W A Rowe and Co at 11 to 12 cents per pound.
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Comer
Joseph C Comer
W. A Rowe & Co
Foley Kidney Pills Promote Quick Relief For Ailments
Advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills boost physical endurance and cure conditions from backache to kidney and urinary troubles. Promotes use for nervousness rheumatism and bladder issues with quick action and positive results, selling through all druggists.
Anti-Saloon League to Host Free Lecture at Comer
Dr. Young of the Georgia Anti-Saloon League will speak at the Comer school auditorium on Friday night September 8 at 8 30 p m. The lecture is free and described as a worthwhile hour of public education by a noted speaker.
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Comer, Ga
Young
The
Georgia Anti-Saloon League
Foley's Kidney Remedy Liquid Aids Kidney Bladder Ailments
Foley's Kidney Remedy Liquid is presented as a proven medicine for acute and chronic kidney and bladder ailments. It is especially recommended to the elderly for reconstructive qualities and permanent relief, and is said to provide comfort. Sold by all druggists.
Fragmentary Constitution Quotation Reveals Opinion
A truncated passage from the Constitution notes concerns about speed and capability of certain people, mentioning those who have observed their work and know many of them. The fragment suggests debates over efficiency and familiarity among observers.
Auto Races at Old Orchard Opened in Maine
Old Orchard Maine September 1 entries include several nationally known drivers for a three day beach course race. The track runs two and a half miles along the shore with the event opening today.
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Old Orchard
Four County Fair prospectus and prizes announced
The Times reports a booklet from the Four County Fair Association of Commerce for the fair on the 7th to 9th. A prize list for produce and livestock will be furnished upon request to the association at Commerce. Also noted is a health notice endorsing Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and respiratory ailments.
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the Times
Four County Fair Association of Commerce
Jair 8
Madison
Franklin Corrior Shannon
Franklin County
County Fair Association
Commerce
Lavonia Times
Baseball Notes Highlight Early 1900s Trades and Talent
Irreee McKechnie shines at first for the Pirates while the Cubs and Giants tense in New York. Esmond stars at third for the Reds as New Orleans sells Hess to Boston, with Hess a former Cleveland pitcher. Tex Erwin stands out for Brooklyn as Boston fields a veteran infield. Griffith may manage the Browns next season. Lajoie, Ball, Olsen, and Turner form an infield for the Naps. Bauman and Henriksen impress with Detroit and Boston. Alexander signs a three year deal with Fogel. Marble boxes debut at Polo Grounds. Walter Johnson earns big pay for Washington. Brinker plans to quit for law in Seattle. Ables is repurchased by the Highlanders.
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Dode Brinker
Vancouver
Seattle
Wash
New York Highlanders
Ables
Bsg
Oakland
Dr King’s New Discovery Safer Home Lung Cure
A vintage advertisement claims forced relocations for lung sufferers are costly and uncertain. It promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a guaranteed home remedy for coughs colds flu asthma and throat and lung troubles with a trial bottle offered free by local merchants.
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Dr. King
W.R. Nelson
Calamine
Ark
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
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Lucinda Little
W. P. Spaugh
Manville
Wyo
A + Quitter
C. Broffey
Tycob
Jefferson Watson
J. A. Maple
S. 7Th St
Steubenville
Expressman
Shannon
Seball Notes
Irreee McKechnie
Pittsburg Pirates
Cubs
Giants
Jimmy Esmond
Cincinnati Reds
New Orleans
Hess
Boston Nationals
Tex Erwin
Brooklyn
Tenney
Kling
Stein Te‘dt
Donlon
Boston Rustler
Clark Griffith
Cincinnati
Ball
Olsen
Short
Turner
Cleveland Naps
Patsy Bauman
Henriksen
Boston Red Sox
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Phillies
Horace Fogel
Ate
Polo Grounds
Jim Foster
Walter Johnson
Washington Star
Walter
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