Michael's Store Ad Promises First Class Goods For All
An 1882 based advertisement touts Michael's as Georgia’s top floor space dry goods store. It boasts first class merchandise, no seconds, plain figures, and one price to all, with President S Michael directing a major merchandise expansion from New York. The piece emphasizes accessibility for rich and poor and a yearly novelty in stock.
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Michael
Georgia
Athens
S Michael
New York
America
Michael's
Michael’s
Women to Cultivate Flowers for Perfume Industry
Secretary Wilson of the Agriculture Department argues that the United States can compete with Holland in perfumery by growing flowers and bulbs at home. He notes low freight rates as a barrier, urges study of European methods, and cites operable climates across states like California, Florida, Louisiana for roses, violets, orange blossoms, and herbs yielding essential oils.
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R. M. Chesire
Washington
Wilson
Agriculture Department
United States
Far
Northwest
Holland
New York
France
New Jersey
Pam
Tam
Italy
Germany
California
Florida
Louisiana
Cured Three of the Family With One Bottle Remedy
A testimonial from H. E. Howe, publisher of the Press Highland Wisconsin, claims Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured three family members in summer complaint. Available from H. R. Palmey & Sons and local druggists in Athens Georgia.
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H. E. Howe
the Press
Highland
Wis
H. R. Palmey & Sons
Warren J. Smith
Federal Prison to Blow a Whistle for Escapes
Atlanta July 22 Special The federal prison has inaugurated a huge steam whistle to announce escapes. Five blasts repeat every fifteen minutes for two hours to notify all within hearing. A reward of sixty dollars is paid for each recapture. Three blasts follow recapture. Uses Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup advertised with no opiates.
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Atlanta
Hag
Georgia Senate Considers Raising Fertilizer Inspection Fees
In Atlanta July 22 a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Senator Hardman’s bill to raise fertilizer inspection fees from 10 to 26 cents a ton met strong opposition. Debate touched on the fertilizer trust and funds for agricultural education. Supporters cited about $160,000 to education. opponents questioned source of the added fees. The committee adjourned with no action and will resume next week.
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Atlanta
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Hardman
Hayes
Nator Henderson
Steel
CAPT J H BEUSSE NAMED TO GOVERNOR'S MILITARY STAFF
Governor Smith named several staff officers including Capt Jesse H Beusse of this city. Beusse rises to colonel rank by appointment and is praised for leading Clarke Rutles to high efficiency. He volunteered for the Spanish War and served as a captain in the Second Georgia. The governor's staff appointment reflects credit on Beusse and his service.
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Smith
Jesse H. Beusse
Col. Beusse
Clarke Rutles
Spain
Georgia
New Road Representative Visited Here on Joins Georgia Committee
Representative Amerson of Statesboro spoke on the Savannah Augusta and Northern road to this city. Over a thousand workmen grade sections and the line is located to Louaville with 35 miles prepared for cross ties and rails. The project promises water and coal freight benefits to Athens, with the Chamber of Commerce pushing for local shops and President Michiel coordinating with company officials.
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Amerson
Statesboro
University of Georgia
Savannah
Augusta
Loujaviie
Anderson
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Michiel
Chamber
Formal Notice Of Resignation From Georgia Supreme Court
The Banner earlier announced Justice Andrew J. Cobb of the Supreme Court of Georgia resigning to return to Athens and form a law partnership with his nephew Cal Howell C. Erwin. He filed official notice with Governor Smith and will resign effective October 12 after completing all Supreme Court duties.
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Andrew J. Cobb
Supreme Court of Georgia
Ana
Athens
Cal. Howell C. Erwin
Cobb
Smith
Supreme
Sanitary editor urges clean premises to halt typhoid fever
A sanitary column from Athens urges immediate home sanitation to curb typhoid fever amid a warm winter and spring. It calls for burning decaying matter, cleaning privies, using city water, draining standing water with kerosene, burying or sealing waste, cleaning hog pens, and regulating milk and streets. It stresses city health enforcement and collective effort.
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Athens
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