Colonist Trains de Luxe to Boost Farmer Colonists
Omaha August 28 The Union-Southern Pacific system unveils Colonist Trains de Luxe from Omaha to San Francisco and western points, September 16 18 and October 13 16. Featuring Victor and Victrola concerts a lounging car a budget diner and comfortable tourist sleepers, the trains aim to attract homeseekers with capital. Travel times shorten with through tourist schedules and selective route options via Oakland or Salt Lake, bringing travelers to the West in a manner unlike standard colonist service.
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Omaha
Neb
Union-Southern Pacific
New West
Gerrit Fort
Union Pacific Railroad Company
San Francisco
Western Points
Sacramato
Oakland
Los Angeles
Salt Lake
Ogden
Salt
Southern Pacific
Portland
Tacoma
Seatle
Green River
Seattle
Mr. Fort
Clock Takes a Vacation and Returns to Service
In a small Mercantile at 905 College Avenue Mrs D Dailey left her shop in charge of staff. A clock on the wall ran for a few hours after she departed then stopped inexplicably. After her return the clock resumed normal ticking within half an hour without any interference.
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College Avenue
D. ©. Lailey
Pro- Praetor
Farm Telephones Grow Across Southern States
An article notes rising use of farm telephones in Alabama to West Virginia, with Georgia leading at 7,283 and Florida at 118. In five months this year 6,222 more lines were added, including 2,092 in West Virginia, while Florida shows only 113 phones erected previously. Evelyn Harla explains the cooperative plan: farmers build and connect lines to the Bell exchanges, sharing costs about 60 cents monthly for local service and toll access.
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Alabama
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
West Virgina
Southelm Bell Company
West Virginia
Evelyn Harla
Raleigh, N. C
Telel
Florida farmers back plan for long distance service
The proposal, praised by many Southern farmers, aims to provide long distance service to distant points. It has attracted 118 Florida farmers so far, with Virginia close behind in progress, as Florida’s total stands at 2,010 in countenance.
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Florida
Virginia
Florida Times-Union
Accused of Stealing at Clinton Man Praises Arnica Salve
B E Chamberlain of Clinton Maine boldly accuses Bucken's Arnica Salve of stealing the pain from burns sores and other injuries. He claims it robs cuts corns bruises sprains and injuries of their terror. Only 26 cents at W A Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.
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B. E. Chamberlain
Clinton
Bucken
W. A. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Missionary Sessions Open in Greensboro Georgia
The Ladies' Missionary societies of the Georgia Baptist Association opened their annual convention in Greensboro with over one hundred delegates and visitors from across Georgia. Proceedings continue through tomorrow and Thursday.
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Greensboro
Ladies’ Missionary Societies of the
Georgia Baptist Association
Attack Like Tigers Blood Purifiers Adverts Pure Blood
In old ad copy, white blood cells are likened to tigers fighting disease germs. It claims germs multiply, causing pimples eczema and bone sores, and promotes Electric Bitters as the best blood purifier to regulate stomach kidneys and expel poisons. A testimonial from C T Budabn of Tracy California supports the product from local merchants.
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C. T. Budabn
Tracy, Cal
W. J. Smith & Bro
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Father Gunn Consecrated Bishop of Natchez
In Atlanta on August 29 Rev John E Gunn D D was consecrated bishop of Natchez Miss by Archbishop Blenk with several southern bishop co consecrators present The new bishop, born in Ireland 48 years ago, studied in Dunalk England and Rome and earlier taught at the Marist College in Atlanta He served in Sacred Heart parish before his appointment and succeeds the late Bishop Heslin Also included are two ad snippets from unrelated items.
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Atlanta
South
John E. Gunn
Natchez, Miss
Heslin
Sacred Heart Church
Blenk
New Orleans
Savannah
Mobile
Nashvile
Natchez
Ireland
Marist Fathers
Dundalk
England
Rome
America
New Marist College
Sacred Heart Pariah
Thirty Years Together Dr King’s New Discovery Endorsement
Thos Arias of Concord Michigan touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the best cough and cold cure after 30 years of use. He claims it prevents relapses once in a home and praises its effectiveness for influenza asthma hay fever croup and sore lungs. The ad notes 60 cents to one dollar with a free trial bottle and guarantees by W J Smith Bro and H R Palmer Sons.
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Thos. Arias
Concord, Mich
W. J Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
34th Annual Meeting of the American Bar Association Opens in Boston
The thirty fourth annual meeting opens at Huntington Hall Boston with about 400 delegates from across the country. President Farrar L Loubs reviews statute law changes, and former Justice Brown will speak on the New Federal Judicial Code while Hornblower discusses Anti-Trust Legislation. Officers for the year to be elected Thursday.
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Boston
Mass
American Bar Association
Huntington Hall
Massachusetts Bar
Edgar H. Farrar
New Orleans
Frothingham
Fitzgerald
Massachusetts
Farrar
Congress
Henry 8. Brown
Supreme Court of the United States
William B. Hornblower
New York
King of Laxatives Proclaimed By Local Reader
Paul Matbulks of Buffalo declares he keeps Dr King’s New Life Pills at home as a blessing to his family. The pills cure constipation headache indigestion and dyspepsia. Available for 25 cents at W. J. Smith Bro and H. R. Palmer & Son.
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Paul Matbulks
Buffalo
Dr. King
Pilla
W. J. Smith
Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sona
Career journey of a college son recounted in jest
In a June reflection a parent asks about a college son's progress with his career. The reply lists varied early jobs including ticket taker, bill collector, motorman, and soda water dispenser, highlighting a practical path through shifts and simple roles.
Remedy for bowel complaints cited in ad copy
An ordinary case of diarrhoea can usually be cured by a single dose of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The remedy is presented as superior for bowel complaints and offered by all dealers.
Athens Banner Weighs In On Atlanta Sports Writer Fuzzy Woodruff
Athens hosts reminiscences on Fuzzy Woodruff and Spencer of the Georgian who left Atlanta for the East. The piece highlights Woodruff’s rise from editor to beloved sports columnist, his jovial style, wanderlust, and mysterious disappearance, and notes his impact on readers and many newspaper careers across major cities.
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Athens
Woodruff
Constitution
Spencer
Capitol Force
Atlanta
The
Banner Office
Dick Jemison
Jake B. Gortatowsky
No Stamps Except Postage Stamps Must Be Affixed to Letters Now
Washington August 2. Postal authorities face increased mail handling trouble from nonstandard adhesive stamps. Postmaster General Hitchcock and Third Assistant Britt issue a general order prohibiting any stamps that resemble United States postage stamps on the address side of letters or packages. Red Cross and McNamara defense fund stamps are banned to streamline mail processing.
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Washington
United States
Red Cross
Hitchcock
Panama
McNamara Legal Defense Fund
American Federation of Labor
Britt
United Staten
McNamara Defense Fund
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Relief Claim
An Chicago man E M Stewart reports summer hay fever relief using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. He states great relief during hot months and urges others to try the product. Available for sale from all druggists.
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Foley
E. M. Stewart
Chicago
Stewart
Des Moines Woman Cured After Day Two Bowel Illness
A famous Des Moines woman endured two days of severe bowel trouble and found relief after an unspecified treatment at home, amid a string of odd hospital or domestic remedies reported in local gossip.
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Des Moines
Loss of Time Means Loss of Pay
Kidney trouble and the ills it breeds mean lost time and pay to many workers. M Balent of Streator Illinois suffered kidney and bladder trouble so bad he could not work. He says Foley Kidney Pills made him well in a short time and he returned to work feeling healthier. Foley Kidney Pills are a tonic in action and quick in results, sold by all druggists.
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Ruzzy Woodruff
The
Constitution
Fuzzy
South
Cincinnati
Cartersville
Fuzzy Woodruff
New York World
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Examiner
St. Louis
New Orleans
Birmingham
Montgomery
Lorenzo
Alabama
Jelks
New York
Chicago
Bobs
Lord Roberts
Atlanta
M. Balent
Little Penna St
Foley
Railroad Commissioners Confer at Lincoln
Lincoln Neb Aug 29 rail road commissioners of a dozen states gathered in this city for a conference to discuss problems of common interest with the principal topic being methods of obtaining physical valuation of railroad property.
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Lincoln
Lincoln, Neb
Georgia boards new education plan headed by governor
Atlanta notices Governor Hoke Smith will name the state board of education this week under the new law. The board includes the state superintendent, the governor, and four appointees with three required from rural teaching, plus a university professor and a school superintendent candidate. Salaries prevent legislators from serving. The board will set rules, act as final appeals court, and select textbooks for Georgia schools.
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Atlanta
Smith
State Board of Education
Georgia
County Board of Education
State Board Yer Education
Jere M. Pound
Gordon Institute
University
State Normal School
Hoke Smith
Court of Appeals
Ex Billionaire Philanthropy Idea Quoted in Exchange Line
A playful exchange features Dustin Stax proposing a brand new philanthropy to help ex billionaires who impoverished themselves by donations. Commerce Georgia reports the cotton season opening with J D Holbrook's 250 pound bale selling for 13.4 cents per pound to Wilford Burns Rice. Monroe Walton County notes J Peters’s 413 pound bale sold to Medlin Co at 13 cents, praising Peters as a leading, prosperous planter and urging farmers to hold cotton for steady prices.
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Dustin Stax
Faitr
J. D. Holbrook
Franklin County
Messrs
Wilford
Durns & Rice
Monroe
James Peters
Walton County
Peters
Medlin & Co
Mr. Peters
Southland
North
Georgia
Fight Is Wage For The Pleas
Backed by nearly all agricultural groups the National Audubon Society begins actions to curb turtle dove slaughter seen as weed control. Efforts include state wildlife wardens in Georgia and public education on doves chewing weed seeds. Conservationists argue doves save farmers money by reducing weed damage across crops nationwide.
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New York
National Association of Audubon Societies
Audoubon
Georgia
Farmers of
Texas
Kansas
Oklahoma
California
T. Gilbert Pearson
Broadway
South
Southwest
Kidney Pills Quick Relief for Irregularities
An advertisement urges readers to take Foley Kidney Pills to prevent kidney trouble from progressing beyond medicine, promising quick results and cessation of irregularities. Sold by all druggists.
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All Drug Sista
Awkward all Around at City Seashore Encounter
A quoted exchange describes an awkward situation where two people flirted at the seashore while pretending to be rich. The speaker explains they may still encounter the young man in the city, noting he has some ongoing interest in them and collects the baymenta on their plane.
Foley Kidney Pills Offer Relief for Women’s Ailments
An advertisement describes many women suffering daily from backache headache nervousness loss of appetite and poor sleep. It claims kidney and bladder troubles underlie these ills and promises quick relief and renewed health and strength with Foley Kidney Pills. No woman who suffers can overlook this remedy.
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Foley
Foley's Kidney Remedy Aid Myriad Kidney Bladder Ailments
More men and women suffer kidney and bladder trouble than ever before and each year seek quick relief and permanent benefit from Foley's Kidney Remedy praised by medical science and sold by all druggists.
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Foley
Drus
National Beekeepers Association Meet Opens in Minneapolis
Minneapolis on August 29 reports the annual convention of the National Beekeepers Association to discuss honey and bee culture issues. Sessions begin tomorrow in St. Paul and run for two days with members from many states attending.
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Minneapolis
Minn
National
Bee Keepers’ Association
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Jake
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