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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1911
Page
6
A noted remedy claims quick relief from blood poisoning without minerals or injurious drugs. It asserts that K. E. B. P. provides prompt results and can cure with persistent use while leaving no harmful aftereffects. A man’s remark is mentioned as evidence.
The interstate commerce commission allows Brinson Railroad to apply same freight rates for Waynesboro and Savannah as other lines, skipping long and short haul limitations. The notice appears in a Washington dispatch completing the concession without halting operations.
A steady stream of letter carriers from across the country arrived in Rochester, New York, for Labor Day parade activities and the eighteenth annual national union convention opening at Convention Hall. Speakers include Postmaster General Hitchcock and other top postmasters. Los Angeles and Cleveland compete to host the next convention.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a home remedy for lung and throat illnesses. It claims those with lung trouble improved, weights gained, and life saved, with a trial bottle offered free at W. J. Smith and prices 50c and 31.00.
Lynchburg Virginia hosts the opening day of the annual state shooting tournament under the Lynchburg Gun Club. The two day event gathers many well known shooters who will compete across the traps today and tomorrow.
Columbia S C September 4 The football schedule for the University of South Carolina lists games this year starting September 30 against Georgia Meds in Columbia October 7 against the University of Georgia in Athens October 14 against Charleston College in Charleston October 21 against the University of Florida in Columbia November 2 against Clemson College at Columbia November 11 against the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill November 18 against Davidson College in Charleston November 30 against Citadel in Charleston
Good news travels fast as Athens residents report relief from kidney troubles with Doan's Kidney Pills. H G Pollard Sr of 434 Foundry St cites renewed vigor and back relief after using the remedy, recalling a March 1908 endorsement and a 1911 statement. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY, agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.
Rev. E S Atkinson, former Crawfordville pastor, has accepted the Baptist church in Abbeville Alabama and will leave Crawfordville this week to begin charge He previously led Union Point church for several years before serving in Crawfordville Alabama.
Atlanta tale reports the U S Department of Agriculture sends Bulletin No 53 on Concentrated Commercial Feeding Stuffs in Georgia. It lists brands analyses and manufacturers and includes tested formulas using cotton seed meal for high protein in dairy herds work stock and cattle. Farmers swapping seed for meal at cotton seed oil mills saves later haul.
Forsyth Ga September 2 Bessie Tift College will open its full term on September 14 with scarce room for more students reservations running high. Most old girls expect to return along with about a hundred new students. Dr Sammons will deliver the opening address and the fall term begins soon after. Dr James arrives as dean, boosting faculty efficiency. Miss Fraser from Virginia joins as head of domestic science, a key department for the school.
A historic ad promotes ZEMO and ZEMO Soap for skin comfort and clear complexion during hot weather. It offers a sample via five 2c stamps to E W Rose Medicine Co and notes availability at H R Palmer & Sons drug stores, endorsed for all ages.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as always helpful in September. It claims prompt, effective relief and pleasant use, with sale through all dealers.
Macon, Sept 4. An official order from the U S Department of Agriculture removes doubt about interstate cattle shipments to the Georgia State Fair in Macon. The order permits nonquarantined cattle to come to the fair and be returned if unsold, with strict loading, unloading, sanitation and transport conditions to prevent disease.
Jacksonville Florida September 4 Several hundred delegates from nearly every state attend the annual convention of the United National Association of Postoffice Clerks. The four day sessions will carry much business and a movement to defeat re election of President Frank T Rogers and other national officers is reported. Officials are accused of failing to push membership desired legislation.
London Ontario September 4. Many well known churchmen and missionary workers attended the General Board of Missions of the Church of England in Canada as it opened its annual convention. The board's meeting serves as a prelude to the General Synod sessions starting Wednesday.
A vintage ad promises Foley Kidney Pills to improve endurance and cure conditions affecting kidneys bladder and urinary systems. It touts quick action and positive results, urging sale by all druggists.
Linton Spring Water Company advertises absolutely pure drinking water and growing popularity. It offers home and business delivery with a cooler furnished. Call for particulars.
Reverend E Bounds of Washington has granted Rev A C Dixon of London's metropolitan tabernacle permission to issue a wider edition of Preacher and Prayer in England, with royalties to Bounds. Earlier, Bounds received a request from Tokio to translate and print it in Japanese and Korean. Bounds, a noted Southern Methodist author, was once associate editor of the Nashville Christian Advocate. Foley's Kidney Remedy is praised for kidney and bladder ailments and is sold by druggists.
Minneapolis announces the Minnesota State Fair opening with a wide display across agriculture horticulture livestock machinery and general exhibits. The fair runs through the week and features an education program plus entertainment such as horse racing aeroplane fights band concerts and outdoor spectacles.
The notice endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with castor oil as a cure for bowel complaints in children. It claims high efficacy, notes the preparation is pleasant when diluted with water and sweetened, and asserts no physician can prescribe a better remedy. Available for sale by all dealers.
Greensboro and Greene county enter fall with optimism as Bickers-Goodwin Co. begins operation as Greensboro’s third department store and the Mary Leila Cotton Mills plans to start next week. Two new Union Point banks open with 25000 capital each, Our Bank and The Farmers Bank, both building new brick structures. Local business leaders anticipate a strong season despite cotton price challenges.
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