Doncaster St Leger Day Draws Racing Enthusiasts
London reports thousands will attend the St Leger at Doncaster as King William leads the early betting with Lyncon and Prince Palatine close behind. The 136th running honors Colonel St Leger, who helped create the race in 1776, length now 61 yards. Also ads note Bucklen’s Amica Salve for skin ailments and Chamberlain’s remedies for diarrhoea.
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London
Doncaster
King William
Lyncon
Prince Palatine
Epsom
St. Leger
Smith and Brown Turn Matter Down in Georgia
Atlanta leaders press action on alleged Western and Atlantic freight overcharges. Gov Smith asks for written rate reductions or classification changes. Gov Brown and state commission previously argued data needed, ruling out interstate commerce. The lessee Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis asserts Georgia cannot regulate rates between two states.
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Atlanta
State Railroad Commission
Atlanta Freight Bureau
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Hoke Smith
Nashville, Chattanooga and
St. Louis
Railroad Commission
Brown
Sraith
of Georgia
Chattanooga
Commission
Smith
Here
Interstate Commerce Commission
Testing Hardihood Of Cotton Plants In Georgia
Washington Ga Sept 12 Farmers in Wilkes and Lincoln counties tested cotton culture after a July hail storm that damaged acres across 15 by 5 miles. Despite stripped foliage, J O and N B Channault cultivated the remaining stalks and now the crops show vigorous bolls, with a potential bale per acre in the storm region.
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Washington, Ga
Wilkes
Lincoln Counties
Lincoln
Messrs
J. O
N. B. Channault
Peais
Acre
Confidence in Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed
Mrs M Basford of Poolesville Ma reports using Chamberlains Cough Remedy with perfect success. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Linton Spring Water Receives High Praise in Athens Letter
In Athens on Sept 8 1911 J R Crane Co managers of Linton Spring Water Co receive a testimonial from Troy Beatty praising the water as pure clear sparkling and delicious. The letter urges others to consider supplying this absolutely pure drinking water by Linton Spring Water Co with J R Crane Co listed as agents.
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Athens
Messrs
J. R. Crane
Troy Beatty
Linton Spring Water CO
J. R. Crane & CO
Mers
Rhode Island Red Hen Lays Record Egg Duo in One Day
A Rhode Island red hen owned by Mrs. C. E. Felton in Orange Massachusetts, known for twice daily laying, produced an extraordinary 9 by 7 inch egg weighing unknown. Inside the larger egg emerged a second perfectly formed egg measuring 7 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches and weighing four ounces.
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Orange
Mass
Rhode Island
C. E. Felton
Dr King’s New Discovery for lung trouble praised
An advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery as a home remedy for lung and throat ailments. It cites a testimonial from W R Nelson of Calamine Arkansas who claims a 47 pound gain after using the product. Also promotes trial bottle and mentions Chamberlain’s remedy for children's bowel issues.
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Dr. King
W. R. Nelson
Calamine
Ark
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Greely man saves wife from rug bargain gone wrong
In Greely Colorado on September 12 a man attempted to spur his wife to buy an economy rug by presenting $200 in silver dollars. She counted the coins multiple times and refused, declaring she could not justify spending so much on the rug.
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Greely, Col
Greely
Bronchitis Conquered by Hyomei Praise From Elderly Man
Wm H Mowder of Washington New Jersey recounts severe La Grippe leading to bronchitis and catarrh and loss of hearing. After using Hyomei and inhaler he recovered and urges others, noting doctors’ acknowledgment. Hyom es guaranteed by H R Palmer & Sons with complete outfit priced at 1 00 and refills 50 cents.
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Wm. H. Mowder
Washington
N. J
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Telegraphist at Gettysburg Dies at 75
Mrs. Samathan Brenjholtz, who served as chief telegrapher in Gettysburg during the Civil War battle, died in Hagerstown Maryland at age seventy five. Her wartime role and career are noted as the obituary reports reach local readers.
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Gettysburg
Hagerstown
Samathan Brenjholtz
Elks Meet at Bluefield West Virginia
A state reunion of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks opened in Bluefield West Virginia with delegates and visitors from major towns. The gathering will last three days with a trip planned tomorrow to the Elks National Home at Bedford City.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
West Virginia
Elks
Bed Tora City
A Comment on Grand Jury Resolutions in Jackson County
A Jackson Herald reader criticizes a grand jury resolution praising Col R L J Smith for solicitor general in the Western circuit. He urges praising all three candidates Col John B Gamble and A C Nix as well, noting the winner should serve the entire circuit. Also includes brief items on blackbird damage to corn and a pitch for Electric Bitters.
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Jackson County
Superior Court
Col. R. L. J. Smith
Commerce
Western Circuit
Mr. Smith
Cols
John B. Gamble
Athens
A. C. Nix
Lawrenceville
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Chalmers
Auto Sales CO
Washington ST
Athens Trust & Banking
Georgia
Capital
Individu
J.W. Griffin
R. H. McCrary Cashier
England
Baint Leger
H. J. Barnum
Freeville
N. Y
Bucklen
Bell
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Fe Eeeer
Lipscomb’& CO
THE
Jackson Herald
Ware
W. J. Smith& Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sona
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