Congressman Howard Opens Campaign at Hartwell
Congressman Howard opens his Hartwell campaign denouncing attacks on his record. He defends his Georgia conduct, accuses rival Tom Watson of pressuring party voters, and claims to reveal incontrovertible records backing every act in Congress. Howard says he favors his friends in appointments and challenges Tribble to prove charges with witnesses.
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Watson
Georgia
Athens
Morton
Washington
Roosevelt
Howard
Congress
Highth
Mr. Howard
Tribble
Tom Watson
Mr. Watson
House
Joe
New England
Joe Cannon
Champ Clark
Cannon
Payne-Aldrich
Oatmeal Tops Brain-Boosting Food List, Says Article
A prominent column cites building brain muscle through diet with oatmeal at the top. The writer notes Quaker Oats’ popularity in Britain and Europe for flavor, cleanliness, and purity, with regular packs and hermetically sealed tins for hot climates.
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Europe
Man Seeks Death Amidst Despondency With New Life Pills
A distressed individual resists life until a lagging bowel ailment eases with Dr King’s New Life Pills. The ad promises removal of poisons from the body, restoring hope and vigor, curing liver and kidney troubles, and is available for 25 cents at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.
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Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Tri State League Opens with Wide Derby Race
Altoona Pa May 3 Everything is in readiness to begin the race for the championship pennant of the Tri State league tomorrow. In the opening games Williamsport plays Harrisburg Lancaster faces York Trenton meets Reading and Johnstown meets Altoona. Every club believes it has a chance to finish first with an exciting season ahead. The schedule runs to Sept 7 totaling 112 games.
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Altoona
Williamsport
Harrisburg
Lancaster
York
Trenton
Reading
Johnstown
Regular Tom Boy Recovers Fast Using Arnica Salve
A rugged girl prone to climbing and rough play is treated by her mother with Bucklen's Arnica Salve after scratches cuts sprains and burns. The remedy allegedly cures a range of minor ailments and is sold by W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons.
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W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
King’s Daughters and Sons Hold Georgia Convention
Delegates from Atlanta Augusta Waycross Gainesville Brunswick and other cities gather in Savannah for the Georgia branch annual convention of King’s Daughters and Sons. The formal opening is this evening and the meeting runs through Friday.
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Savannah
The
King’s Daughters and Sons
Georgia
Atlanta
Augusta
Waycross
Gainesville
Brunswick
Clarke County Clerkship row ends with Sizer bid
Clarke county commissioners declared the clerk’s office vacant and considered a new appointment after disputes between Holman Pittard and Hodgson. R W Sizer was nominated at 35 dollars a month, office rent included, but Sizer declined to accept due to unsettled conditions and bank objections. The decision spurred Gamble to resist and threaten Supreme Court action.
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Clarke County
Mesers
Holman
Pittard
Mr. Hodgson
Gamble
Hodgson
R. W. Sizer
Sizer
Messrs. Holman
Mr. Sizer
Mr. Holman
Mr. Pittard
Bizer
Supreme Court
Cobb & Erwin
Pearing
Board of Commissioners of
J. BR. Gamble
John B. Gamble
Board of Commissioners
Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues
J. M. Hodgson
Ald Board
Jno. B. Gamble
This Board, Ltd
Hodgeon
Supreme Court of Georgia
R.W. Sizer
Tate Wright
Athens
Georgia
Tam
Three Georgia Boys Boost Greenville Pennant Bid
Three Georgia youths stand to help Greenville win the Carolina Association pennant. Ivey Wingo of Waycross, now regular catcher. Claude Derrick of Clayton at shortstop. and center fielder Fred Derrick, also from Clayton, bring Georgia Tech training and strong fielding. Wingo previously backed up but proved sharp against major leaguers in spring exhibitions, while Claude and Fred Derrick impress with speed and power. Great expectations follow these players as Greenville pursues success this season.
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Greenville
Georgia
Carolina Association
Ivey Wingo
Waycross
Claude Derrick
Fred Derrick
Clayton
University of Georgia
Tommy Stouch
Wingo
Stoueh
Eddie Collins
Philadelphia Athletics
Devore
Giants
Sbort
Taft Welcomed in Cincinnati Before St Louis Departure
President Taft arrived in Cincinnati at 2 PM to a cheering crowd and visited his brother Charles P Taft at his home. He and his party lunch with Lucien Wilson, then attend the May Music Festival where he will unveil Theodore Thomas statue. After the concert he will dine at Queen City Club before leaving for St Louis at 11 45 PM.
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Chas. P. Taft
Cincinnati
Taft
Charles P. Tat
Lucien Wilson
Theodore Thomas
Music Hall
Clement Barnhorn
Queen City Club
May Festival Association
St. Louis
Electric Bitters for Women Health Claims
An advertisement urges Idest Husband to aid a nervous rundown wife with various symptoms including melancholy loss of appetite headaches insomnia and fainting noting Electric Bitters as the remedy. It claims thousands of women cured of female and nervous troubles and weak kidneys, offered at 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons.
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W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Col Stevenson to Seek Solicitor Post in Western Circuit
Commerce attorney Col W A Stevenson announces he will run for solicitor of the Western circuit to succeed the current incumbent. He notes a formal announcement will be made at the proper time and that he has many supportive friends awaiting the decision.
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King
Henry W. Grady
Atlanta
Cleveland
Nobdy
Commerce
Col. W. A. Stevenson
Lion Fondies a Child in Pittsburg Cage
A report warns of dangers to children from a savage incident in Pittsburg where a son fondled a child forced into a cage. The piece touts Dr King s New Discovery as a cure for croup and colds with testimonials from Mrs George B Davis. It endorses the medicine for babies and lists prices and guarantors.
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Lion
Pittsburg
Mary Baker Dies After Long Illness in Athens
Mrs. Mary Baker aged forty nine died yesterday morning at her mother's home 280 Peter street East Athens after a long illness. She was a devoted member of East Athens Baptist Church and the funeral will be held this evening at o o'clock from the home Rev H C Compton conducting services. Burial will be in Oconee cemetery. She was beloved by all who knew her for her Christian virtues. Remember the coming musical event of the year in Athens.
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East Athens
Mary Baker
Peter Street
Christias
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Atom Watson
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Republlcan
Thens
Wener Wae
Henry Rucker
Internal Revenue
Barnes
Thomson
Fitzgerald
King's Daughters and Sons
RW. Sizer
Holman and
Board of Commissioners of Roads
Clarke Courty
State of Georgia
Lopen
Com. Holman
Clarke
Siath
Chamberlain
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Georgia Boys
State School Commissioners’ Association
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Opiristeinen Ntak
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W. A. Stevenson
Bolicitor
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