Tragic Playground Accident Claims Young Henry Yarbrough
A ten year old boy, Henry Yarbrough, died when a loose shaft and pulley in an old dismanted gunnery fell on him at Oconee Heights five miles north of town. The incident occurred as he urged companions to watch the wheel turn. He was nephew to Col. Chas. Emory Smith and to R. F. D. Mall Carrier Smith. Funeral services were held at the Heights with many from the city attending.
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Henry Yarbrough
R. D. Yarbrough
Oconee Heights
Heights
Col. Chas. Emory Smith
R. F. D. Mall Carrier Smith
Bradberry District
Cham berlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets
When digestion is good you crave food. when not you may need a dose of Cham berlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets. They strengthen digestive organs improve appetite and regulate bowels. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Northwest sees wave of teacher demand across states
Spokane officials report demand for public school teachers across Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana with about 600 positions anticipated in Spokane for next fall. Last season 448 teachers worked for pay in the city with monthly salaries from 55 to 90 dollars.
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Spokane
Wash
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Bruce M. Watson
Northwest
W. H. Allen
Board of Education
Holabo
Iowa
Kansas
World powers urged to curb global bird plunder
New York Aug 7 Four teen world powers urged to ban export and import of wild bird plumes for millinery. William Dutcher of the Audubon Societies presented a plan at Washington backed by delegates from fourteen nations seeking a united effort to protect bird life and crops.
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New York
Globe
United States
Great Britain
Germany
France
Italy
Russia
Norway
Sweden
Belgium
Denmark
Holland
Hungary
Austria
Bavaria
State Knox
Washington
William Dutcher
National Association of Audubon Societies
Berlin
England
Uncle Sam
Dutcher
Congress
T. 8. Palmer
Department of Agriculture
Mr. Dutcher
Broadway
Europe
Agier
Midnight Doctors Leave Bed While Athens Hails Rifles
A baffling note praises midnight doctors and a plan involving Perry Davis Painkiller. The piece also celebrates Athens and its military company with a splendid showing by a rifles unit yesterday evening.
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Perry Davis
Athens
Te Rifles
Mayor Gaynor Wounded by Would-Be Assassin at Sea
Special to The Banner reports Mayor William J. Gaynor of New York seriously wounded aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse liner off Hoboken. J. J. Gallagher, discharged dock worker, shot the mayor and a second man, William F. Edwards, as they struggled. Edwards fought gallantly, nearly losing consciousness, and Gaynor underwent X ray examination and planned surgery to remove a neck bullet. By Aug 10 officials said recovery appeared likely.
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New York
Hoboken
Nv J
William J." Gaynor
Europe
J. J. Gallagher
Department of Docks
William FE. Edwards
Princeton
Gallagher
Ede
Edwards
New York City
St. Mary's Hospital
John W. Parrish
N. J
Gaynor
Hoboken, N. J
Voter clashes with electric fan at Howard rally
In a Amens drug store crowd a voter for Congressman Bill Howard raised a hand during a trial poll and struck a revolving electric fan. The fan shaft broke off and the voter's hand suffered injuries as onlookers watched a one sided confrontation over support for the candidate.
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Bill’ Howard
Amens
Howard
Congress
Bill Howard
Mr. Howard
August Court in September Order Delays Athens City Court
The city court of Athens, by order of the judge, adjourns the August term to September. The regular quarterly meeting set for Aug 21 is postponed to the fourth Monday in September following a unanimous request by local legal counsel. The change aligns court proceedings with public interest ahead of the state primary.
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Athens
Pri
Borough explains position on Howard speaking at Union event
Royston Georgia August 61910. Letter to the Athens Banner from T G Borough correcting a published item about Congressman Howard being invited to speak at the Franklin County Farmers Union rally. He says the invitation came from a local committee member, not the county president, and county officers asked for cancellation. Borough states the union members themselves opposed the speech and criticizes prior coverage while defending the union and his own actions.
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Royston
Athens Banner
Howard
Union
Farmers’ Union
Franklin County
McConnell
Franklin County Farmers’ Union
C. T. Burgess
Ashland
Taim
Mr. Howard
Haley
Milk inspection in Georgia tests dairy butter fat levels
Atlanta August 7 Pure Food Inspector P A Methvin reports dairies statewide are testing milk to ensure butter fat meets legal standards for sale. In Atlanta 807 permits exist with several hundred more in other cities as inspectors sample dairies and verify fat content above 3.25 percent to qualify as legal milk.
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Atlanta
P. A. Methvin
Methvin
Georgia
Georgia Fruit Exchange Executive Meeting Set in Atlanta
Atlanta Georgia August 7 the executive committee of the Georgia Fruit Exchange meets at 9 39 Wednesday morning in the exchange rooms call issued by Assistant Manager H D Marks committee includes I F Murph J O Booten J M Yeomans W W Stevens P J Berckmans Jr A M Kitchen A H Hale and I M Fleming secretary The gathering marks the first post peach season session with reports on the past season noting the heaviest peach shipments in Georgia history totaling 6184 cars with New York City taking over 2000 cars and broad praise from growers and traders for orderly distribution of fruit
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Atlanta
The
Georgia Fruit Exchange
Exchange
H. D. Marks
I. F. Murph
Marshallville
J. O. Booten
J. M. Yeomans
Dawson
W. W. Stevens
Mayfield
P. J. Berckmans, Jr
Augusta
A. JM. Kitchen
Baldwin
A. H. Hale
South Glastonbury
Conn
I. M. Fleming
Atlanta Ga
Georgia
New York City
Dr King’s New Discovery Praised by Rocky Mount Resident
J R Pitt of Rocky Mount North Carolina says a severe cold and cough were cured after one bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery. He declares it the surest remedy for diseased lungs hemorrhages lagrippe asthma hay fever and lung troubles. Prices 50 cents and 1.00 guaranteed by W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.
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J. R. Pitt
Rocky Mt. N
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Three life periods guide to youth and aging
A lengthy essay outlines three life stages from infancy to old age, urging perseverance through trials. It praises self-discipline for boys and girls, cites famous origins of leaders, and extols aging as a time of wisdom and family devotion. It also includes a brief stock market column noting irregular trading and crop concerns in the Southwest.
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A. M. Morgan
Columbus
Virgil
Porter
Daniel Webster
Isomer
Lincoln
Madame Barnadotte
Paris
Catherine
Russia
Latham, Alexander
Resolve to seize life with purpose for youth and God
A brief exhortation urges young people to rely on themselves not others, use their gifts, and live with purpose. It emphasizes thinking through plans and then acting, urging maturity and decisive effort.
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Fast Healing
Advert says Bucklen's Arnica Salve relieves burns cuts wounds and sores including ulcers and eczema. Claims its effectiveness on skin ailments and chapped hands. Available for 25 cents at W J Smith & Bros and H R Palmer & Sons.
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Bucklen
W J. Smith & Bros
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Life on Panama Canal I and The Malaria Cure Claim
Frightful malaria troubles on Panama Canal life blamed for chills fever ague and weakness. Electric Bitters touted as a cure with a testimonial from William Fretwell of Lucama North Carolina stating three bottles cured a severe malaria attack and restored health. Also advertised to cure stomach liver and kidney troubles and prevent typhoid, guaranteed by local druggists W J Smith Bros and H B Palmer & Sons.
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Panama Canal I
Wm. 4 Fretwell
Lucama
N. C
W. J. Smith & Bros
H. B .Palmer & Sons
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Studebaker Brothers
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Athens, GA
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Pete
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T. G. Borough
Papa
Daddy
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