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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
7
William Baltimore reports that William J. Bryan spoke in Maryland addressing voting crowds. He pressed the Democratic platform, debated cons coalitions and railway policy, arguing for broad rights and unity while urging voters to back his party’s program.
Maine returns show Democrats gaining ground in several contests as polls close. Republicans defend governor candidates and Republicans hold positions in Portland and rural towns. results indicate a mixed statewide shift with Democratic gains in notable counties and towns.
A city committee rejected the sole bid of $13,900 from Moise DeLeon of Atlanta for the heating and construction of a new High School building on Childes Street. The panel stated the amount did not meet the floor and will solicit additional bids to proceed with the project.
Fortified by assurances from supporters, Bryan predicts a landslide victory in the state race. Analysts and Democratic allies expect a smooth contest with broad backing for the university program.
Fragmentary OCR note hints at a Kilpwess event with mentions of late dog readings and a March date. The readable bits point to a local scene involving Hetty Gia and a Busy OEdsted marked by scattered phrases and incomplete names.
A fragmented narrative describes a wedding disrupted by financial strain and parental pressures. The text hints at debt, education, and personal sacrifice as key factors shaping a troubled union and a wary outlook on future stability.
Governor Haskell announced Democratic funds are flowing from small contributions to a rapid total, while Mr Kern schedules stops in Birmingham Indianapolis Roanoke Asheville Winston-Salem and other cities with a bailout plan to meet supporters and discuss campaign strategy.
The article advises avoiding appendicitis by addressing constipation. It promotes Orine Laxative Fruit Strup and Orine Laxative Fruit Syrup as cures for chronic constipation, claiming they stimulate the liver and bowels, are non irritating, and easy to take. Sold by all druggists.
Fragmentary text mentions a reling and names like Lad Gaia and Warla with unclear context. No coherent event or outcome can be determined from the readable fragments.
A chaotic pursuit and shooting incident unfolds with multiple victims. John Baortolan and Martin exchange rapid gunfire in a tight downtown melee, one hit in the breast while another loses a finger. A dramatic 11 mile pursuit ends with police arriving, Campbell and Bruno among the wounded in a volatile confrontation described with terse, graphic detail.
A North Carolina reader from Reidsville endorses Bucken's Arnica Salve as a fast healer for a summer ailment on the leg. The letter claims the salve knocked out a sore with no scar and is guaranteed for piles sores and burns sold by local druggists W. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Son.
A sprained ankle may heal in about one third of the usual time by applying Chamberlains Liniment freely and giving it absolute rest. Sold by H. R. Falmer and Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith and Bro E C McEl L P Canning.
A damaged excerpt describes a jeweler's business opening and holiday goods display. It mentions stock, rooms set up, and a sales area with torches and stones, noting a shift to offer a new display and potential employment context.
Reports say Preston, confined in a Nevada prison, had not yet received official notification of his nomination for the presidency. The status raises questions about legal eligibility and party procedures amid ongoing campaign developments.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a local bill and a council session at Chattanooga. Mentions readings, surplus funds, a vote, and possible delays with unclear names and figures.
Unclear text fragment references elections and districts. Mentions names such as William J and possible timing around ten Sonn and 1s. Content is garbled with stray phrases about state, love, and districts, offering no coherent event or outcome.
A North Carolina letter extols Stuart's Buchu and Juniper for kidney trouble symptoms. The writer claims a cure after two bottles, credits the remedy with saving their life, and urges readers to obtain a free sample from Stuart Drug Manufacturing Co.
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