Husband Rescues Despairing Wife in Kentucky Letter
In Catron Kentucky a letter from Bettie Bullock describes four years of womanly troubles with limited mobility and pain. Her husband provided Cardus the woman’s tonic, and she soon walked two miles and did all her work. The note urges others to try Cardus, claims six decades of success, and advises asking a druggist for recommendations.
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Y Catron, Ky
Bettie Bullock
Uilic
Cardus
H. R Palmer & Sons
Adv
Georgia Chamber Seeks Georgia Exhibit at Panama-Pacific Exposition
The Athens Chamber of Commerce heard a proposal from Mr. McTyer of the Georgia Commission to raise a $25,000 fund for a Georgia display at the Panama-Pacific Exposition. The plan includes moving pictures of Athens Clarke County for nine months and possible use in local theaters. The matter was referred to the advertising committee for review and action. A rate change notice from the Georgia Railroad Commission was also read, concerning proposed gas rate changes.
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Chamber of Commerce
McTyer
Georgia Commission
Georgia
Athens
Clarke County
McTyre
Georgia Railroad Commission
Heidler
Public Utility Committee
Athens Gas Rates Planned by Athens Gas Light & Fuel Co
The 1914 plan sets first 5000 cu ft at 1.45 dollars and lower tiers to 0.90 with a 50 cent minimum. The Railroad Commission will hear the petition on July 29, 1914, at 10 a.m. to approve increases before they take effect. J P Webster signs as expert.
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Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Athens Gas, Light & Fuel Co
Railroad Commission
J, P, Webster
Yate
Athens Chamber Protests 752 Bill and Seeks Action
The Athens Chamber of Commerce adopts a resolution protesting House Bill 752 and calls on local representatives Lipscomb and Rhodes to appear before Judiciary Committee Two. A Dr. Claxton address at University event invites all Athens citizens to attend.
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P. P. Claxton
U. S. Commissioner of Education
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Col. Nix
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Messrs. Lipscomb
Rhodes
Messrs
F. A. Lipscomb
J. F. Rhodes
House of Representatives
State Capitol
Atlanta
Wimberly
Bible
General Judiciary Committee
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Clair Heidler
Athens Railway & Electric Ransa Ms’ Bestest
Press Association
D. P. Haselton
Citro lax and warnings from Wilson on Huerta policy
An ad touts Citrolax as a lemonade tasting laxative promising quick relief from constipation and related ailments. The snippet also notes Wilson’s watchful-waiting stance gaining support after Huerta left Mexico, implying political context.
Senate panel Snoops Rail Securities Bill Snag
In Washington July 21 the senate interstate commerce committee halted as railroad securities bill faced a snag with members fearing it would effectively guarantee securities. Republicans and some Democrats edging toward the railroad experts view. Committee adjourned to reconvene tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Funeral of Ed Bailey Held Sunday in City
The funeral services for Ed Bailey son of Mr and Mrs W R Bailey were held Sunday with a large gathering. The body arrived by Seaboard Air Line from Atlanta and six former comrades served as pallbearers. Burial took place at Oconee cemetery.
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Ed. Bailey
W. R. Bailey
Seaboard Air Line
Atlanta
United States
Oconee Cemetery
Open Air Revival Meetings Grow in West End
The West End Baptist church conducts nightly open air revival meetings in the grove at Nacoochee Avenue and the Boulevard. A shade-tree stand, band, and earnest sermons by Rev. A. L. Mary draw large congregations with genuine interest. Weather permitting, services begin at 8:15 with song and band accompaniment.
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West End
Nacoochee Avenue
Boulevard
A. L. Mary
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ad
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for nighttime coughing relief. It claims soothing coating calms inflamed throats and eases chest tightness and wheezy breathing with no opiates, endorsed by H. R. Palmer & Sons.
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Foley
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Adv
Mexican president Madero death tied to criminals
A telegram from Fabia, Mexico’s Foreign Minister, to Consul Carrillo in Los Angeles states that every man who actively participated in the events leading to the death of President Madero will be dealt with as a criminal. The message comes amid ongoing constitutionalist communications.
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Bach
Madero
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Mexico
Carranza
Fabia
Carrillo
No More Women Working in Stripes in Athens
Athens council moves to end women convict sentences confinement by stockade or chain gang. City Attorney to draft ordinance restricting discretion in sentencing. Recorder to impose stockade work only for offenses, removing street or dollar penalties.
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Athens
Dudley
Michael
Recorder
New Haven Railroad Suits Initiated by Wilson
President Wilson directed the Sherman law suit to dissolve the New Haven railroad system and ordered the criminal aspects of the case presented to the federal grand jury. The instruction followed lengthy investigations and a letter to Attorney General McReynolds.
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Associated Press
Washington
New Haven Railroad
Wilson
McReynolds
Federal Grand Jury
Resignation of Representative McDermott Shocks House
Washington reports Democratic Representative James T. LicDermott of Illinois Fourth District resigns amid lobby charges. House committee chair Webb notes no action on reprimand report and a further resolution toward punishment remains possible. Also: Zapata article and medical ads appear in the same page.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
James T. LicDermott
Illinois
Martin Mulhall
McDermott
Webb
Judiciary Committee
Inter
Pool Proposal Gains Favor Among Citizens
Discussion of a proposed swimming pool on the old court house grounds grows more favorable as residents see it as a needed source of pleasure and recreation for the city’s children.
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Old Court House
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