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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1911

Page

7

Guerry Tops Prohibition Governor Bid Rumors

Reports from Atlanta and Macon say DuPont Guerry of Macon may run for governor on the prohibition ticket. A capitol official notes Guerry wrote to a mutual friend that he would be a candidate, with friends predicting an announcement soon. Guerry previously ran in 1904 and lost to Joseph M. Terrell.

Atlanta DuPont Guerry Macon Prohibition Capitol Guerry Govenor Mr. Guerry Joseph M. Terrell

Parade Adds Aethens Awe With Barnum Bailey Street Pageant

The Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth in Athens unveils a new street parade October 10 featuring a ten thousand piece spectacle. Three years of Italian French design and European craftsmanship produced a million dollar open-air pageant with 1,280 performers, elephants and camels, global music and a full circus city grounds including a dynamo power plant and post office.

Barnum and Bailey Athens Italy France Europe England Turkey Persia Ireland Japan

Marine Band 10 Be Here Oct 23 Tour Dates Listed

The United States Marine Band departed for a six week southern tour with a first concert in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The itinerary spans many Southern cities, ending with a October 23 stop in Atlanta, Georgia, followed by Gainesville and Athens on October 24. The article notes the band’s extensive staff, hotel and dining facilities, and a lengthy train moving the circus-like ensemble between cities.

Washington United States Marine Band South Fredericksburg Richmond Danville Greensboro N. C High Point Salisbury Statesville Hickory Asheville Johnson City Bristol Corsicana Waco Texas Austin San Antonio Houston Beaumont Lake Charles Lafayette New Orleans Mobile Ala Birmingham Atlanta

Russell's Own County Back Brown in Governor Race

Monroe Ga September 26 The announcement by Hon Joseph M Brown that he will seek the governorship is greeted with enthusiasm by friends in Walton county where Brown carried majorities in both prior campaigns Governor Smith never won Walton Judge Russell claims Walton as home county but Brown is expected to prevail there once again.

Russell Smith Brown Monroe Joseph M. Brown Walton County Walton

Secret Order of the P. E. O. Women Convene in St. Louis

St. Louis hosts the national convention of the P. E. O. clubs with visitors from across the country. The organization formed in 1869 at Iowa Wesleyan University is the largest women’s secret society. Mrs. Wiona E. Reeves of Keokuk, Iowa, national president, presided at the initial session amid greetings and organizational work.

St. Louis P. E. O. Clubs Iowa Wesleyan University Wiona E. Reeves Keokuk, Iowa

Reunion of Civil War veterans in Memphis frames fall festival

Memphis Tennessee hosts a national reunion of Civil War survivors tomorrow as part of the fall festival. Veterans from Texas to New England attend to honor the past and pledge unity. The city shows bright bunting and flags from both sides with equal prominence given to the Stars and Stripes and the Stars and Bars.

Texas New England Memphis Confederate Veterans Grand Army

More Delay In Hudson's Case

Atlanta September 26 special Commissioner of Agriculture T G Hudson is ill at his Americus home and not expected to be able to work for several days The illness delays the department report to the legislative investigating committee which may be postponed until the October fall bulletin is issued Representative Ault notes the committee has received no new information and will not meet until Hudsons report is available.

Atlanta, Ga Commissioner of Agriculture T. G. Hudson Americus Hudson Legislative Investigating Committee Legislative Committee Ault Polk County Agricultural Department Atlanta

Digestion and Assimilation Promoted by Stomach Tablets

It is not the quantity of food but the amount digested and assimilated that gives strength. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets invigorate the stomach and liver to perform their functions naturally. For sale by all dealers.

Chamberlain

President Taft Visits Hutchinson for Kansas Progress Parade

President Taft arrives in Hutchinson for a twenty four hour visit. On the route to the state fair grounds a ten mile procession features governors and a large military display. Homes and stores are decorated in national colors as floats recount Kansas history since admission to statehood fifty years ago.

Hutchinson Rae Taft

King’s New Discovery Promises Home Lung Cure

An advertisement argues forced relocation for lung sufferers is costly and uncertain, offering Dr King’s New Discovery as an at home cure. Sates dramatic testimonials, claims weight gain and life restoration, and guarantees relief from coughs colds lagrippe asthma croup. Trial bottle free at local druggists.

Dr. King W. R. Nelson Calamine Ark W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sone

Root Juice Tonic Promises Wide Health Boost

The advertisement touts ROOT JUICE as a tonic that tones and heals mucous linings of the stomach, bowels, and bladder. It claims to invigorate the liver and kidneys and to aid general debility nervousness stomach and kidney troubles rheumatism and breakdown with quick results. Sold exclusively at this point by H. R. Palmer & Gons.

H. R. Palmer & Gons

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