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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1913
Page
1
A Reverend's letters recount long illness finally reversed by Peruna tonic after doctors failed. He claims regained health, improved appetite, and renewed purpose, praising Peruna and its literature. The final note urges guardians to obtain the latest Peruna booklet free from the Peruna Company in Columbus Ohio.
Atlanta reports Secretary of State Philip Cook orders 25 000 new automobile tags for January 1 2014 sales. Every owner must buy a new tag paying 5 with revenues of about 125000 to be distributed among counties for rural road mileage. Fulton County will receive roughly 1060 dollars.
An old advertisement extols Mexican Mustang Liniment as a universal remedy for lameness in horses and cattle ailments plus skin irritations in poultry. It claims painless application that won’t burn, touts quick relief for prains and cuts, and urges households to keep it for family pets and stock injuries.
Hon R E Davison chairman of the prison commission and Hon Shade Hawes inspector visited Athens yesterday. Davison attended his nephew Albert Davison's wedding to Miss Cobb and learned of another nephew Joe Davison's death in Atlanta. He will confer with Prof C M Strahan at the University about a state road supervisor and the forthcoming road service appointment.
An Atlanta Journal editorial warns against walking on railroad tracks after a minister was killed near Georgia City. It cites the ongoing railroad danger, noting 14 daily fatalities nationally, urges public caution, and calls for personal restraint to curb trespassing on tracks.
Representative Robert Meyer of New York and a H. L. Doherty & Co delegate visit Athens on business. He notes the city’s improvements and progressive spirit, calling Athens one of the best in the country. Cotton prices remain higher than recently projected. Mr Davison travels to Woodville for his nephew's funeral this afternoon.
Atlanta, Oct 16 Commissioner Jim Price plans a sustained pure food campaign, expanding inspector numbers and seeking legislative authority to enforce strict labeling and sanitary standards. Reports from inspectors in Augusta Savannah and elsewhere show improving conditions and growing acceptance among dairymen and the public.
A farmer focused notice extols telephone service as life saving in emergencies. It urges farmers to build their own line, affordable and ownership of the system, not relying on a distant company, highlighting prompt aid and reduced risk from accidents. The ad emphasizes a sturdy line, not a cheap setup, and personal ownership.
An advertisement extols Western Electric Rural Telephones as high quality like Bell units with 7.5 million in use. It urges customers to hire the big installers, promises quick setup, and highlights the daily toll of some 150 million messages nationwide. The appeal emphasizes home use and a coupon offer to obtain the telephone book.
Inspector Methyin travels to New Orleans to align with the National Grain Dealers Association and pure food officials in drafting shipment rules for corn. At a LaGrange meeting, President Charles J. Haden delivered a strong address on Georgia’s weak spots, earning applause and support for the State Chamber’s work and potential leadership for a regional revival.
LaGrange Georgia October 15 a grand reception honored Jes J Haden president and Charles D McKinney acting secretary manager of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. State officials arrived by train and toured the city in autos to view LaGrange progress. An elite luncheon at Callaway's tea room followed with selected guests from leading stores. The gathering was described as one of the most exclusive and enjoyable occasions conducted in LaGrange.
Popular Mechanics reports storage chambers for coal are being dug at the canal bottom. These pockets will hide coal from the enemy and support fuel supply as warships operate. construction reflects early considerations of wartime logistics and concealed reserves.
The note argues paint quality, contrasting Devoe with cheaper options. It stresses the premium of top grades, noting the cost per square foot and per job outweighs mere gallon price, and hints at extensive education behind the advertised product from Devoe Talnage Hardware Co.
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