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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1908

Page

3

Smith Admits Defeat in Savannah Speece

Two weeks ago they had me beat, yet the tide has now changed in my favor. Governor Smith faced a reversal in Bulloch and Statesboro speeches as the Democratic contest unfolded. Public talk questioned his claim of a turn in fortune and warned that the political wreckage would linger past election day.

Brown Hoke Smith Savannah Poop Clune Sovernor Statesboro Tao Bulloch James KR. Gray Atalla Journal Barnes Ville Ev Hanks Rothschild Georgia Smith Juke & Company Statestore News

Notice to Our Customers On Foley's Honey and Tar

Announcing Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law. It contains no opiates or other harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. Sold by all druggists.

Foley

Nunnally attacks Governor Smith over Prohibition and railroads

A Georgia figure, Dr G A Nunnally, long a prohibitionist and former college president, issues a sweeping critique of Governor Hoke Smith. He accuses Smith of shifting positions on prohibition, railroads, and local option, detailing alleged record shifts from 1885 to the present and urging voters to scrutinize the candidate’s motives. The piece includes related civic notes and a local health ad.

G. A. Nunnally Hoke Smith Smith Nunnally Doctor Nunnally Newnan Southern Female College LaGrange Columbia Female College Lakes City Fla Dr. Nunnally Georgia Sme Fulton County Supreme Court of the State Tom Watson People's Party Macon

Man Receives Two Months On Gang For Stealing Pistol

Rufus Johnson was tried in city court for stealing a pistol from a Black woman. The court found sufficient evidence for conviction and sentenced Johnson to two months on the county gang or a seventy five dollar fine.

Rufus Johnson Johnson

Good Words For Chamberlain Cough Remedy Ad

A testimonial drive cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised by Mrs Edward Phillips of Barclay Maryland. Her two year old Catherine began using the remedy since two months old and she notes her own cold improving after using it. The product is sold by H R Palmer and Sons W J Smith and Bro L P Canning E C McEvoy Orr Drug Co.

Chamberlain's H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro Ll. P. Canning McEvoy Orr Drug Co Chamberlain Edward Phillips Barclay, Md Catherine L. P. Canning E. C. McEvoy Orr Drug

Southern Mutual declares sixty percent dividend for past year

The Southern Mutual Insurance Co directors declare a sixty percent dividend for the past year and add a reserve fund boost. The year’s business is described as one of the most satisfactory in the company’s history. Cedar View merchant B G Stewart touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as worth their weight in gold for constipation malaria or biliousness. Sold under guarantee at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Co drug stores.

Southern Mutual Insurance Co B. G. Stewart Cedar View Miss Dr. King W.J. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Done Drug

New York Social Scene Sees Summer Quiet and Rooftop Glamour

New York society eyes shift as theater doors close for season and roof gardens atop skyscrapers lure crowds with cool breezes. Rich residents chase drives and car outings along Fifth Avenue while Newport and Bar Harbor vie for summer gatherings. Automobile fines rise, Long Island Rail Road bars top offenders, and historic trees face removal as progress continues. A waterfront tale recalls Lizzie from 42 Whitehall and a cat returning after a long bet, while fashion notes describe gowns, neckwear, and bridesmaid styles in Empire princess flair.

Central Park Society Fifth Avenue Sixtieth Street Newport Bar Harbor

Fads and fashions of interest to ladies in New York

New York May 23 a lively display of summer evening gowns features heavy spangle and embroidery ornamentation. Pearl silver and crystal drops replace flat sequins while black and white net gowns gain subtle color lining. Hats dominate with Parisian style gainsboroughs lace frills Leghorn variations open-work small hats and bold feathered adornments. Khaki cloth returns for millinery with varied cuts and strong head wear emphasis.

Bruges New York Gainsborough

R F D Carriers Set May Convention In City

Great preparations are under way for the R F D Carriers district convention to be held in this city on May 30. A fine program is planned with addresses by W F Dorsey and M G Michael among others. Barbecue at 2 20 p m concludes the day with the group’s officers listed.

Uncle Sam E. L. Hill W. F. Dorsey Chamber of Commerce M. G. Michael

Foley's Kidney Cure Restores Willimantic Man to Health

In Willimantic Connecticut Alvin H Stimpson nearly despaired of recovery after failing remedies. He finally used Foley's Kidney Cure and reports four bottles cured him completely. He is now well free from acute kidney trouble. Sold by all druggists.

New England Foley Alvin H. Stimpson Willimantic Conn

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