The Cheerful Idiot Dyspepsia Cure Ad
A satirical piece on the “cheerful idiot” and the miseries of dyspepsia. It advocates avoiding irregular meals and reliance on ineffective remedies, then extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a near-certain cure with patient testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Ned Nelson
Reyden Street
Camden
N. J
B. F. Keath
Bijou
Philadelpha
Nelson
H.R. Te
Stanstead
Stanstead Co
Quebec
Dispensary Medical Association
Dr. Pierce
Common Sense
R. V. Pierce
Jo, N.Y
Partee Shot by Atlanta Police During Arrest Attempt
John Partee, a Black man sought on multiple warrants in Athens, was located by Atlanta police early yesterday morning. He allegedly resisted arrest and was shot by officers. The incident occurred after he entered the residence of G. F. Stephenson and Miss Sproat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Partee
Athens
Atlants
G. F. Stephenson
Miss Sproat
Atlanta
Paraguayan exhibit space approved for world fair plan
Louisian Purchass Expositio secretary reports Paraguay first to seek world fair space and a presidential decree to fund the exhibit. The House of Hoo Hoo building will be a woodcraft display with rooms in different woods to illustrate architectural utility and interior finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Eagan Talks of 175000 Suit
Savannah reports President John M. Eagan of the Central railway discussing a $175,000 suit against the Central and other railroads entering Athens. He defends railway actions, notes no Southeast association restricting individual action, and urges weighing the case from a railway standpoint considering farmer benefits and cotton handling efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagan
Savannah
John M. Eagan
The
Central Railway
Central
Athens
United States
Atlanta
Esne
South- East
Work on the New Compress at Rocker Site
A large number of workmen are engaged at Rocker’s old compress site preparing for the new machinery arriving soon. The old press is sold and dismantled while large timbers and scaffolding are erected to position the modern Georgia press with higher density than peers in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocker
Georgia
Play written by Athens lady at Cliff House
Tallulah Falls July 23 Special to The Banner Everybody looks forward to the Friday night play at the Cliff House. It has been written for the occasion by a literary light from Athens familiar to Athenians as one they honor. Swimming parties, dancing, cards and conversation fill the evenings as guests from the West and North enjoy Tallulah’s beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallulah Falls
Cliff House
Athens
Duff House
Sidewalk cleanliness urged to match Athena streets
Residents note Athena streets appear more metropolitan than sidewalks which remain dirty, especially Sundays. A citizen suggests placing galvanized iron trash boxes two per block within fire limits to collect litter, proposing a uniform, neater presentation for storefronts.
Catch of Gat Fish Reported in Oglethorpe Trip
Moers Wellborn and Marion Du Bose returned from a fishing trip to Oglethorpe county with large catches. trot lines in Edwards pond produced a blue cat of 26 pounds and another of 12 pounds plus about fifty pounds of smaller fish. The haul is described as seldom equalled in the region. Death at Bishop claims Mrs Willie Thomas aged 20, wife a few months, interment held near Bishop yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moers, Wellborn
Marion DuBose
Oglethorpe
Edwards
Oglethorpe County
Bishop
Willie Thomas
Restorative Remedy Advertised for Taste and Menses
An old advertisement claims a balm or remedy restores the sense of taste and menses. Listed price is 160 conte and it is available at druggists by mail order from a New York address on Endarais Street.
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Bet
Mallngety Street
New York
Northeast Georgia Fair plans take shape in Athens
The North east Georgia Fair Association directors met at Dor sey and Frankenstein offices to set a fall fair with races agricultural exhibits amusements and free street attractions. A finance committee will seek stock subscriptions from Athens business leaders, targeting about 10000 dollars for land track and buildings. A location committee will scout sites and report at Saturday’s meeting, aiming to keep Athens ahead in the regional fair scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast Georgia Fair Association
Dorsey & Fankenstein
Ciy
Carithers
J. F. Rhodes
Board of Directors
Athena
Athens
Ates
Onor
Feir
Georgia
Board of
Fair Association
Plot to Kill Frustrated by Athens Police
Athens police unearthed a planned murder plot tied to the Seaboard depot and a bridge gang from Atlanta. Suspects Reuben Davis and Lom Wier, both known criminals, attempted to recruit others to ambush two foremen and steal money and valuables. officers stopped the plan near the Seaboard trestle and imprisoned the men.
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Seaboard
Athens
Bridge Gang
Atlanta
Abbeville
Pulaski Street
C. L.! ‘Wood
J BR Homerick
Seaboard Depot
Eight Force
No. 88
Homerick
Reuben Davis
Ie Tee Ook
Lom Wier
Bira
Davis
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Smith
Eral
Diges
Notory
Hely
Oe Ee Tian
Catarr Balm
A H Hodgson
Halim
H. Phimisy
H. BR. Palmer
W. P. Vonderao
C. T. Hassey
O. B. Griffisk
E. J. Smith
J. F. Rhoder
J. F. Rhodes, J. W Barnets, A. H. Davidson
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. RB. Palmer & Bons
Joo Drors
Astoria
Assini
Fac Simite Signature
Bears
Castoria
Osborne
Syracuse
Superior
Talmage Hardware
W. B. Jackson
Athens Hardware Co
the Southern Mutual Insurance Company, OF
Athens, GA
W. W. Thomas
Painsey
Arthur
Griffith Heare
Qesan W. Tuomas
Arar
John St
Texas
Indian Territory
KB. Burd
T. Pla
Allen H. Talmage
Washington St
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