Athens Drives In Glidden Tour With Four Cars
Athens will be well represented in the Glidden tour with three or more entries including L C Brown of the Coca Cola Bottling Co Athens, W G Griffeth of Griffeth Implement Co and St Elmo Massengale of Massengale Advertising. Brown enters a Mitchell five passenger car, Griffeth a Schacht four cylinder five passenger, Massengale a Garford. The team will also include a third car yet unnamed. Brown recalls a prior misfortune with a broken bridge and hoodoo in the 1910 run but vows to try again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
L. C. Brown
Coca Cola Company
Mitchell
Griffeth Implement Company
Griffeth Implement Co
Schacht
St. Elmo Massengale
South
Warner
Flatow
Journal
Coca Cola Bottling Company
Journal-Herald
Georgia
Glidden
Atlanta
Atlanta Advertising Man. Mr. Massengale
Brown
New York
W. G. Griffeth
Pacific Coast
Griffeth Company
Schacht Motor Company
Cincinnati
Georgia State Agency
R. Griffeth
Butler
Contest Board
Atlanta Journal
A Great Advantage to Working Men
JA Maple 1258 7th St Steuben ville Ohio reports kidney and bladder relief from Foley Kidney Pills. He says backache disappeared and kidneys functioned normally, restoring his ability to work. Also notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy used with success by Mrs M I Basford Poolesville Maryland and sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
7Th St
Steubenville
Foley
Chamberlain
M. I. Basford
Poolesville
Drummer preacher Compton bonds on cheating charge
Rev H C Compton once pastor of an Athens church posted a 300 bond after N M Embree swore out a warrant for cheating and swindling. Compton planned to clear charges, spent Sundays in Athens since September, with bankers and businessmen offering help. Embree said case to proceed legally as Compton avoided a meeting at Embree’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Compton
Athens
N. M. Embree
John R. White
Compton
Young
Alabama
Mr. Embree
Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound Promoted for Colds
Public notice promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound as a quick remedy for coughs colds croup whooping cough bronchitis and throat and chest ailments. The ad urges prompt use to protect children and adults and notes availability at all druggists. A separate item reports the inaugural Junior Championship of the Metropolitan Golf Association to be played at Plainfield New Jersey with entrants 17 years old or younger from member clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
New York
Metropolitan Golf Association
Plainfield
N. J
Arnica Salve Heals Years of Aches for Freeville Man
A. Dreadful Sight to H. J. Barnum of Freeville New York was the fever sore that plagued him for years. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve healed it with scarcely a scar. It also treats burns boils eczema cuts bruises swellings piles and more. Only 25 cents at W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Barnum
Freeville
N. Y
Bucklen
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
McNamara Absent From Convent In Milwaukee
Milwaukee Wis Sept 18 For the first time in eight years J J Mc Namara the international secretary was not on hand when the International Bridge and Structural Iron Workers Union met in the annual convention in this city today The convention will adopt resolutions regarding Mc Namara who is in jail in Los Angeles on dynamiting charges and will take steps to aid in the defense of the accused and associates who are to be tried next month
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNamara
Milwaukee
Wis
J. J. McNamara
International Bridge As Structural Ironworkers' Union
Los Angeles
No Need to Stop Work from Health Decline
When illness weakens you and stops work, Electric Bitters offers tone and vigor from the first dose. Thousands praise their health and strength with guaranteed satisfaction. Only 60c at W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Noted Author John Trowbridge Celebrates Birthday
Boston September 18 John Trowbridge famed for Darius Green and His Flying Machine marks his 84th birthday today at his Arlington home. Born in New York state he taught school in Illinois before moving to Boston in 1848 to pursue journalism and has written continuously since. He is the sole survivor of New England’s notable poet group with Whittier Holmes Emerson Lowell and Longfellow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
John T. Trowbridge
Darius Green
Arlington
New York State
Illinois
Trowbridge
New England
Whittier
Holmes
Emerson
Lowell
Longfellow
Georgia Tech enrollment seen over 700 this year
Avanta GA reports enrollment at Georgia Tech may exceed 700 as the school opens for business with entrance exams in progress. Budget cuts of 5000 dollars hamper operations but officials expect to accommodate all applicants. Football practice continues with a challenged roster led by Patterson, Elmer, Lewis, and Johnson. season opens away at Howard College September 30, with home debut set for October 7.
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Avanta
Georgia Tech
Tech
Patterson
Elmer
Lewis
Johnson
Heisman
Howard College
Birmingham
Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised remedy claim
Marred by a neighbor in Manville Wyoming, Mrs. W P Spaugh said the pills cured her kidney trouble and made her feel new. The ad touts an easy cure for stomach liver and kidney troubles offered at 25 cents by W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Spaugh
Manville
Wyo
Digestion and Assimilation Gains from Stomach Tablets
It is not the quantity of food but the amount digested and assimilated that gives strength. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets invigorate the stomach and liver to perform their functions naturally. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Dealora
Grandfather clause hearing held in Enid federal court
The Grandfather clause cases were called for hearing before Judge Cotteral. Defendants Jack Beal and Jack Guinn of Kingfisher county face federal indictment for denying African Americans the vote for congressmen by enforcing the clause in the state constitution. Also note on ankle sprain treatment and availability of Chamberlains ointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid
Okla
Cotteral
Jack Beal
Jack Guinn
Kingfisher County
Independence Day in Chile Celebrated with Festivities
The ninety ninth anniversary of Chillan independence was celebrated across Chile with elaborate ceremonies in Santiago and across the republic. Also a medical ad promises Dr King’s New Discovery cures for coughs and lung troubles, with testimonials and free trials at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Chill
Chillan
Republic
Dr. King
W. R. Nelson
Calamine
Ark
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Machinists Open Convention in Davenport Iowa
Davenport Iowa Sept 18 The annual convention of the International Association of Machinists opened with about 260 delegates from the United States and Canada in attendance The session centers on the threatened general strike by railroad machinists. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound remains promoted as a leading cough and cold remedy.
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Davenport
Iowa
International Association of Machinists
United States
Canada
Atlanta Charter Fight Draws Citywide Campaign
A heated Atlanta charter battle dominates public life with rival campaigns in business, unions, and media. Officials oppose charter changes citing job security and labor rules, while supporters push a broad canvass and rely on major dailies. Registration nears 12,000 as voters brace for a Tammany-like contest.
Foley Kidney Pills Advertised for Urinary Troubles
An old advertisement promotes Foley Kidney Pills promising relief for kidney and bladder issues and urinary irregularities. The product is offered for sale by druggists.
Colorado State Fair Opens in Pueblo With Busy Exhibits
Colorado's annual state fair opens for a week of business in Pueblo with unusually well filled departments and a top racing program. The item warns of diarrhoea prevalence in September and promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as prompt, effective, pleasant to take, available from dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Pueblo
Colo
Chamberlain
Shackelford sworn Athens City Court judge by Gov Smith
Thomas J. Shackelford was sworn in by Gov Hoke Smith as Athens city court judge. He claims this grants him the office since Senate confirmation did not occur and a vacancy exists. Judge West argues otherwise and an injunction hearing is set for next Saturday in Athens.
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MR. Shackelford
Atlanta
Thomas J. Shackelford
Hoke Smith
Athens
City Court of
Jurge H.S. West
Shackelford
Senate
C. H. Brand
West
Brand
Clarke County
Senate Journal
Ita
Wwst
Howell Cobb
Global Cotton Trade Shrinks and Grows Across Continents
United States tops cotton production yet imports vast quantities from China India Egypt and others. 1911 figures show 113.7 million pounds imported at 24.8 million dollars, with Egypt supplying 88 million pounds valued at 20.12 million. Trade has risen over two decades from prewar levels.
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United States
China
India
Peru
Dutch East Indies
Haiti
Venesuela
Ecuador
British West Indies
Santo Domingo
Mexico
Panama
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Egypt
England
Shackelford Probes Clarke County City Court Law
Col T J Shackelford of Athens spends time in the state library at the capitol reading up on the law governing the Athens city court creation and the appointment process for Clarke County judges. He faces an injunction challenge from Judge H S West as he prepares for possible litigation over his interim appointment and official duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Shackelford
Atlanta
Banner
T. J. Shackelford
Athens
Clarke County
Athens City
State Library
Capitol
Shackelford
Hoke Smith
State Senate
H. 8. West
Shackeford
C. H. Brand
West
Arm Breaks Cranking Another Man’s Car in Clarke Madison Ride
Mr. Ben Epps and Mr. Abney sustained arm injuries Sunday while cranking an automobile for Mr. W S Holmsa during a drive across Clarke and Madison counties. reports say another man, Gum dap, also broke an arm in a similar cranking incident. Several such accidents have occurred recently in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ood
Ben Epps
W. S. Holmsa
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L. C. Brown and Griffeth Co
Jay’s Banner
New York Herald
Lieman's Place
Jacksonville
Mr. Brown
Buckhead
Philadelphia
Anderson
8. C
Bridge
Goldberg
Ake
Preacher
Bond
Chili
Atanta
Averraze Atlantan
Ees
New Charter
First Ward
Charter
Jim Woodward
Atlanta Federation of Trades
People’s Defender
B. M. Blackburn
Robert F. Maddox
Tammany
Judge West
Judge Shackelford
State
Gov. Brown
Secretary of State
Martin J. Abney
Clarke and
Madison Counties
Ben Eppa
Borken Gum
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