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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1911

Page

7

The Educational Bill Describes Georgia School Reform Plan

The article presents a full excerpt of an education bill proposed in Georgia. It creates a State Board of Education with six members, replaces county school commissioners with county superintendents, and outlines duties, appointments, salaries, and oversight. It sets rules for textbooks, inspections, licenses, and state aid distribution across districts.

House Senate Banner Atlanta Avbill State of Georgia State Board of Education Board of Education State Superintendent of Schools Sec Aald Board

Attack Like Tigers Blood Purifier Ad

An old medical advertisement extols Electric Bit tera as a blood purifier that strengthens digestion and nerves. It claims white blood cells attack germs, but sickness can multiply them, leading to pimples eczema and sores. Promotes 60c bottle at W. J. Smith & Bro and H.R. Palmer & Sons.

C. Z. Budaba Tracy Cal W. J. Smith & Bro H.R. Palmer. & Sons

Convention Opens for Catholic Total Abstinence Union

Delegates and visitors from across the United States and Canada gather at College Hall Scranton to open the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America convention led by Rev Peter J Ocallaghan. A pontifical mass at St Peter's Cathedral was celebrated by Apostolic Delegate Most Rev Diomede Falconio.

Co. T

Mosquito Protection Ad Promises Quick Relief

An old advertisement urges readers that mosquitoes are bad this year and promotes a skin remedy called the D. D. D. Prescription. It claims instant relief from itching and a cleansing wash with oil of wintergreen and thyme, offered at 26 cents by H. R. Palmer & Sons, Prince Avenue Pharmacy.

H.R. Palmer & Sons Prince Avenue Pharmacy

Convention of Apple Shippers At Detroit

Ex hibition of apple specimens from Washington Oregon Montana Idaho Colorado New York and other states opens in Detroit for the Internation al Apple Shippers Association three day session. Recip rocity talks with Canada loom as a major topic for growers at the convention.

Detroit Mich Washington Oregon Montana Idaho Colorado New York International Apple Shippers’ Association United States Canada

Des Moines Woman Cured After One Dose Remedy

A well known Des Moines woman suffered two days with a severe bowel complaint and was cured by a single dose of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Sold by all dealers.

Des Moines

Clarke County Girls Tomato Clubs Advance Harvests

Clarke county girls organized in Tomato Clubs under U S Department of Agriculture supervision are harvesting tomatoes and other vegetables. Miss Parna Hill led the effort with clubs across the county focusing on home canning and profitable marketing. A first canning party at Life Duke's home August 8 produced 120 pounds of canned produce, with four clubs represented and Mary B Creswell directing activities in several Georgia counties.

Clarke County Parna Hill Department of Agriculture Washington Clarke County Tomato Club Mise Life Duke Hare Ming Mary BD. Creswell Georgia Cty Cres Qglarke Bethaven Campkin Semitom

Accused of Stealing Burns Remedy Sold in Clinton Sale

An outlined claim targets Bucken's Araica Balve as stealing remedies for pain and sores. The passage alleges the product removes distress from bruises and injuries and asserts no equal healing exists. Available now at 260 price through W. J. Smith & Bro and H. RB, Palmer & Gons.

Chamberlain Clinton Bucken Araica Balve W. J. Smith & Bro H. RB Palmer & Gons

Fairmont Hosts West Virginia Odd Fellows Grand Encampment

Fairmont West Virginia August 9 marks the opening of the grand encampment of the Odd Fellows with delegates from lodges across the state attending. The Patriarchs Militant are also holding their annual session during the gathering.

West Virginia

Foley Kidney Pills Offer Quick Relief for Women Ailments

An advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as a quick remedy for women suffering from backaches headaches nervousness loss of appetite and poor sleep. It claims kidney and bladder troubles cause these symptoms and promises rapid relief and renewed health.

Foley

Canadian artillery team sails for empire games on Salisbury Plain

A Canadian Artillery Association team from Monteval Waguet 9 A sets sail on the steamship Royal George for England to compete in empire wide events starting August 25 on Salisbury Plain. The unit comprises seven officers and forty noncommissioned men as they seek honors. Also note an Ohio editor praises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for relief and renewed health.

Monteval Waguet Canandian Artillery Association Cailed Royal George England Deven Salisbury Plain H. M. Youngpeters the Sun Lake View Ohio Chamberlain

Lightning sets barn ablaze in Barberville storm

A barn on Elmer J Crawford's property was destroyed by a lightning fire during a heavy hailstorm near Barberville. Five bales of hay were stored in the nearby outhouse. Farm damage was reported to Crawford and neighbors including Judge Young and Mr Williams. Foley's Kidney Remedy ad follows.

Barberville Elmer J. Crawford T. R. Crawford Danielsville Mr. Crawford Judge Young Willams Mr. Dudley

More Britons to See Canada Tour by Duke of Sutherland

A party of Britons sails on the Olympic under the Duke of Sutherland to explore western Canada. They travel by yacht from New York through the Hudson River and Erie Canal to the Great Lakes, then by rail to Winnipeg and Alberta properties, reaching Vancouver before returning to England by late October.

London Duke of Sutherland Canada New York Hi River Erie Canal Great Lakes Fort Wiliam Ontario Winnipeg Alberta Vancouver Hagland

King of all Laxatives Powering Home Use by Buffalo Man

Paul Mathulka of Buffalo insists he always keeps at home Dr King’s New Life Pills, calling them a blessing to the family. The patent remedy cures constipation headaches indigestion and dyspepsia and is sold by W. J. Smith & Bro and Hy R. Palmer & Son.

Paul Mathulka Buffalo Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bro Hy R. Palmer

West Virginia Dentists Meet at Clarksburg Convention

The West Virginia Dental Association held its annual convention in Clarksburg with many leading members from across the state in attendance. Sessions span two days and conclude with a banquet tomorrow night. Kidney trouble and the flu breed missed time and pay for workers, illustrated by a Streator man who recovered after Foley Kidney Pills.

Clarksburg W. Va West Virginia Dental Association Menos M. Balent Little Penna St

South Carolina Veterans Prep for State Reunion

Columbia South Carolina August 9 Preparations on an elaborate scale are under way for the reception and entertainment of Confederate veterans and their friends who will attend the state reunion later this month. The reunion was shifted two weeks to avoid clashing with other events. An ordinary diarrhoea case can be cured by a single dose of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which is sold by all dealers.

State Board of Educaton Bec. V County Board of Education Board of Education Georgia Futore Columbia 9. C

Loving Cup for Gaynor Presented in City Hall

Mayor Gaynor received a large silver loving cup in New York in August to mark his near assassination a year earlier when shot by a discharged city watchman, Gallagher. The gift was funded by a committee of prominent citizens and presented in the aldermanic chamber with remarks by United States General Aor O'Gorman.

New York Gaynor Gallagher United States Aor O'Gorman

Foley Kidney Pills Boost Urinary Health Claims

Do not let kidney trouble develop beyond medicine reach. Foley Kidney Pills offer quick results and stop irregularities with promptness. For sale by all pharmacies.

Severe hailstorm hits city with large stones and power outage

Yesterday afternoon a severe hailstorm moved through the city on one of the hottest days of the year. Hailstones the size of a thumb end covered ground in places for minutes, with accompanying heavy rain, gale force wind, lightning, and thunder. Some roofs and fences were damaged and power and fire alarm systems were briefly disrupted, though no widespread country damage reported.

Thuradaya Electric Company

Eagles to See Roaring Camp at National Eagles Convention

San Francisco plans for the Eagles national convention expect about 100000 delegates and visitors in the city the last week of August. Local branches contribute two thirds of the attendees, with 75 percent expected from the 2000 scattered nationwide. The grand president Senator Grady of New York and other officers will use the St Francis Hotel floor. The Roaring Camp show, depicting San Francisco during the gold rush era, is being prepared as a major entertainment feature.

San Francisco Cal Eagles Order St. Pramcia Grady New York

Thirty Years Together In Praise Of King's New Discovery

Concord resident Thos Ariss testifies thirty years of use with Dr King's New Discovery for dough and cold relief. Advertises it as the best throat and lung medicine on earth, claiming effectiveness for lagrippe asthma bay fever croup and sore throats. Trial bottle free with guarantee by W J Smith Bros and H R Palmer and Sons.

Thos. Ariss Concord, Mich Earth W. J .Smith Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Carnival at Long Branch Opens With Huge Holiday Crowd

The Long Branch resort prepares for its annual carnival starting tomorrow and continuing through the week. Hotels and cottages are booked as visitors arrive, signaling one of the largest crowds in memory. A treatment claim mentions Chamberlain's Liniment for faster healing of bruises and muscle pains.

Long Branch N. J Duta

Astoria Centennial Celebration Set For One Month

Astoria Ore August 9 One hundred and fifty thousand dollars will be spent on entertaining thousands of visitors for the centennial of the first permanent settlement in the region. The celebration begins tomorrow and lasts a full month with historical pageants parades athletic contests carnival attractions band tournaments and many gatherings.

Astoria Ore

State Agricultural Society Meets in Waycross

The State Agricultural Society met in Waycross for a two day session and plans to reconvene in Athens in the near future.

State Agricultural Sociery Mat Waycross Yeaterday Athens

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Claims Rapid Relief

EB. M. Stewart of 1034 Wolfram Chicago states Foley's Honey and Tar Compound relieved his hay fever and summer cold symptoms after months of suffering. The notice urges others to try the remedy through local druggists.

Brin Linton Foley EB. M. Stewart Wolfram &T. Chicago Benoit Btowart Drumeiste

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Bee State State University State College of Agriculture, Technological Schools Schoels State Board Tenehera State of Georgia Grand Jury Board.of Education Board. of Education Sonvention APPLE Miss. Hill Canadian Artillery Team GAIL South Carolina Veterans Loving Cup
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