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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1908

Page

7

Joseph M Brown Responds To Governor Smith Address

Joseph M Brown denounces Governor Smith for alleging a liquor and railroad influence plot. He defends his anti-prohibition stance, and argues Smith used rhetoric to attack Brown’s candidacy. Brown cites his long opposition to saloon interests and criticizes Smith’s record on the Hardman Covington bill and railroad costs. Marietta Ga April 13, 1908.

Joseph M. Brown Guy Smith Jiegic Georgia Dovernor Smith World0 Switch Alides Atlanta Journal Jens Nother Smith Protolve Association Macon Cherokee County Stulth Ciizens Cocernor Stith Helbe Whitton Melton General Assembly Geor Georgir Governo Barton County George Menken News Brown Railroad Commission Marietta Ga

Stomach Health Claim Ad Uses Miona Tablets in Syracuse

Builder W A Ennis praises Miona Stomach Tablets as curing indigestion in one week. Ad urges readers to buy a 50 cent box from H R Palmer & Sons with a money back guarantee. Mentions Joe Brown and Hoke Emich in a political jab amid prohibition debate.

W. A. Ennis Syracuse Miona H. R. Palmer & Sons

Work of surveying the new railroad to Athens advances

A survey from Anderson to Athens is rapidly pushed with completion expected soon. A Carnesville meeting decided to build a link from Cannon to Carnesville to connect the town with the proposed railroad. Judge Hodges, president of the Anderson and Athens railroad, will pursue subscriptions and approval along the route. Debaters’ places for the Washington and Lee contest were awarded to J. K. McDonald and R. H. Jones with Thurmond Oliver as alternate. The debate topic: revenue tariff uniqueness for U S. interests.

Anderson D. C Athens Carnesville Cannon Anderson and Hartwell Judge Hodges Franklin County J. K. McDonald R. H. Jones J. C. King Thurmond Oliver Georgia United States

Woman Reveals Pain Balm Relief Story

Mrs Sarah A Cole of Dover claims Chamberlains Pain Balm cured years of rheumatic pain. She says relief came after two years of use, and many friends report improvement. Available from local druggists H R Palmer Warren J Smith Ero L P Canning BE C McEvoy Orr Drug Athens Ga.

Sarah A. Cole New St Dover Del Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Ero L. P. Canning BE. C. McEvoy Orr Drug Company Athens, Ga Wm. Henry Chattanooga Tenn H. R. Palmer & Sona Warren J. Smith & Bro E. C. McEvoy Athens

Death Was on His Heels in 1906 Close Call

Jesse P Morris of Skippers Virginia recalls a 1906 pneumonia scare with a violent cough and near consumption. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery for rapid relief after two and a half bottles. The remedy is sold under guarantee by W J Smith Br and H R Palmer Sons drug stores with a free trial bottle offered.

Jesse P. Morris Skippers Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Trial in West Chester Tests Young Doctor's Wits

In West Chester a young physician testified at trial while the opposing counsel mocked his youth and knowledge. A cross-examiner pressed on concussion symptoms and quipped about banging heads with his colleague to cause concussion, prompting a sharp retort from the witness.

West Chester Philadelphia Ledger Tam K Raytor Mr. Taylor Elan

Poetic view of the governor’s race and reform plea

A Edgewood writer publishes a homely verse on the gubernatorial contest urging honesty and a shift from liquor to prohibition. The poem critiques the “Old Gang” and favors candidate Joe, with references to past reforms and a call to voters to choose saner policies on election day. Included is a dated testimonial about rheumatism relief using Pain Balm from multiple local retailers.

Hall's Catarrh Cure Oath of Payment in Toledo 1486

Frank J. Cheney of F. Cheney & Co sworn as senior partner states firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason records oath dated December 6, 1486. Cure advertised with testimonials and product claims. Also mentions Wall's Family Pills and University of Georgia Summer School notes.

State of Ohio City of Toledo Lucas Cunty Frank J. Cheney A. W. Gleason Hall PF. J. Cheney & CO Toledo All Druggtats Teke Wall

Georgia Immigration Showdown At Rails Sparks Controversy

Governor Hoke Smith backed by the Georgia Railroad Commission faces criticism as a Betjeman authorized shipment plan and free transportation for European immigrants surfaces. The 1908 order permits Betjeman to receive annual passes, while Hepburn Act limits free travel for nonemployees, prompting debate over political support and public notice.

Atlanta Hoke Smith Europe Ita Georgia State Railraad Commission John A. Betjeman Albany Railroad Commission Augusta Savannah Columbus Street Railroad Company Farmers’ Union of Asia South Betjeman New York New Orleans Brunswick Commission Railroad Commission of Georgia Georgia Immigration Association Geo. FP. Montgomery Inter- State Commerce Commission Corres Pondence Georgia Railroad Commission Congress S. G. McLendon George F. Montgomery Inter-State Commerce Commission Lonafide G. McLendon Georgia Railroad ‘Commission Capitol Building Atlanta, Ga Immigration Association New York City Smith Decatur

Eureka Salve Promises Skin Cure

Elder John T. Ongley of Rootville Pa testifies itching stop after using this salve since December 1906. Ad lists H R Palmer & Sons Warren Smith L P Canning E C McEvoy and Orr Drug Company as distributors in Athens Ga.

Chamberlain John T. Ongley Rootville H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren , Smith, L. P. Canning E. C. McEvoy Orr Drug Company Athens, Ga

Tramp Will Write Book From Long Career

A famous tramp known as A No 1 announces he will write a book about his adventures. Ray Livingston, now living in Cambridge Springs Pa, says he has given up tramping to pursue literature after decades of wandering and earning a living without begging.

Middleton N. Y Dilmeinnaul Enquirer New York San Francisco Ray Livingston Cambridge Springs

How to Avoid Appendicitis

Article claims habitually constipated people are most at risk for appendicitis and promotes Oring Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation. It states the syrup stimulates the liver and bowels, restores natural bowel action, is non nauseating and mild, and urges avoiding substitutes with sales through druggists.

A Brute Sampled Cigars During Burglary Alarm

A quoted line from London Oploton describes a burglar alarm incident where a brute asserts they are sampling cigars given by the speaker. The exchange shows a tense moment as the speaker pledges to tackle the intruders soon.

John London

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Ives Gov. Smith Joe Brown Hoke Emich Nephi Hition Ullmans Youn Atarest THE Ullman CO Cincinnati Ohio Washington Canon University Washington and Lee Weema Joe Hoke Probib Mne University of Georgia Supt. Wooster Vive Tarabhere Eureka Tramp Palmer & Sons
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