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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
2
The page highlights William Tell flour touted as absolutely clean after six cleanings, then shifts to John Milton tercentenary observances in New York and Boston. It also contains editorial notes on telephone speech impact, a readers’ letter about Athens dam concerns, and an advertisement for Sly's Liquid Cream Balm. The mixed items reflect a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper page with varied topics.
It Is a Wonder. Chamberlain's Liniments one of the most remarkable preparations yet produced for the relief of rheumatic pains, and for lame back, sprains and bruises. The quick relief from pain which it affords in case of rheumatism is alone worth many times its cost. Price, 25 cents, large size 50 cents. For sale by H. R. Palmer & Sons, Orr Drug Co, Warren J. Smith & Bra, E. McAvoy, L. P. Canning.
Leo F. Zelinski of Buffalo reports he cured a persistent cold sore with Bucklen’s Amica Salve by applying it once daily for two days. The product is sold for 25 cents at local drug stores. The Jacksonville Times-Union notes political commentary about the Democratic Party.
David B. Edwards, awaiting execution in Chattanooga jail, is to die for the murder of J. W. Davis. Edwards boasted of killing many men, with at least sixteen victims cited, many of them Black workers. Mrs. Davis requested clemency, denied. relatives from a dozen states expected to attend.
A warning against chronic colds leads readers to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an effective cure. Mrs. M. White of Butler Tennessee credits the remedy with relieving throat and lung troubles after years of discomfort. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J Smith & Bro B C McEvoy L P Canning.
Russell J. Thomas files a $100,000 suit in Atlanta against Mr and Mrs Speer alleging alienation of his wife Silvey Speer s affections. Reported annulment plans against Thomas claim Miss Speer was deceived into the marriage and that her guardian father signed the certificate. Mrs Thomas returns from abroad with her mother and has resumed Paris fashion life under a Speer tutelage.
The National Corn Exposition opens in Omaha with governors from six states and other dignitaries attending. Exhibits cover three blocks and feature corn, alfalfa, grains, farm machinery, and regional cereals. Daily lectures from the U S Department of Agriculture and college instructors run for ten days, with judging contests awarding thousands in prizes and up to 50000 in premiums for top displays. Special railroad rates aim to boost attendance as delegations from Chicago Board of Trade and other cities plan visits.
In Washington 2000 delegates from across the United States opened the fifth annual National Rivers and Harbors Congress. The gathering seeks regular federal funding for waterway work and broader national planning beyond pork barrel spending with speakers including Andrew Carnegie and Ambassador Bryce as the program covers Ohio and Mississippi deepening and Atlantic coast waterway development.
Hoarse coughs and stuffy colds that may develop into pneumonia over night are quickly cured by Foley's Honey and Tar. It soothes inflamed membranes heals the lungs and expels the cold from the system. Sold by all Druggists City and other large centres of the grain trade.
The fragment describes F J Cheney & Co of Toledo offering Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar guarantee per cure, plus testimonials and notary seal. It also mentions Foley's Kidney Remedy’s reputation for kidney and bladder troubles, including Mrs. McRaney of Prentiss, Mississippi, praising it after two months of illness and two doctors without success.
Columbus Georgia December 9 The Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index reports twenty new corporations with minimum capital stock of 565 000 and substantial authorized capital. It highlights contracts, bank openings, land sales, and regional industry growth spanning Georgia and Alabama. A separate note covers a tuberculosis exhibit at Tuskegee Institute with meetings of ministers and youth groups and a push to engage black communities in prevention efforts. Also a testimonial for Dr King’s New Discovery.
W C Klestler of Halliday Ark praises Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria stomach troubles and run down conditions. The product purifies and enriches the blood tones the nerves and restores vigor. Money back if it fails to help. Sold by W J Smith & Bro H R Palmer & Sons drug stores.
Madigan Wisconsin December 9 Definite plans to preserve forests were discussed at a two day meeting of the Take Stains Forestry association formed last year at Sasjrawa. Representatives from Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota Indiana Pennsylvania New York Illinois and Ontario attended. State foresters educators business leaders and lumbermen joined the talks with a view to uniform forest protection measures during the coming winter legislatures.
A persuasive note urges readers to choose Foley's Henry and Tar for coughs and lung troubles. It stresses the remedy’s forty years of cures, warns against unknown preparations with possible harmful drugs, and asserts Foley's is no more expensive and widely trusted.
Plans for the Canadian Society of New York annual banquet at Delmonico's are complete. The event marks the three hundredth anniversary of the founding of Quebec with remarks from invited speakers and a program of entertainment.
The advertisement touts Chamberlain's Salve as instantly curb itching for eczema and related skin ailments. It claims many severe cases have been cured and lists H. R. Palmer & Sons and Warren J. Smith & Co. as local sellers with E. 0. McKvoy and L. P. Canning also cited.
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