Uscub the Balkan town amid wars and legends
The article paints Uscub, in present Turkey, as a historic Balkan battlefield with layers of empire and conquest. It notes ancient Dardania origins, Bulgar and Serb struggles, and Ottoman control. Life on the streets features soldiers, peddlers, barefoot Christian women, pyrotechnic caution, and a lively riverfront setting with bridges and mosques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scub
Turkey
Uscub
Nisch
Servia
Dardania
B. C
Scopi
Balkans
Macedonia
Vatazes
Balkan
Greater Servia
Bagdad
Sandbak
Vardar
Mohammed II
Karaschitza
Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Kidney Bladder Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound as a cure for kidney and bladder issues. It promises rapid relief from backache, urinary troubles, and diabetes, claiming quick symptom vanishing and a $1 large bottle price with free samples by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Stuart Drug Company
Atlanta
Primitive Hindu village schools taught by local residents
Wide World Magazine describes old-fashioned primary schools for Hindu village children. Classes meet in repurposed temples or homes, with instruction in reading writing arithmetic and poetry. Students write in sand on the ground or on slates and palm leaf, while teachers are paid in rice or vegetables and harvest gifts follow Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wide World Magazine
Bucklen Arnica Salve touted for skin cures and vivid testimonial
This old advertisement promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the fastest cure for burns bruises sores and skin diseases. It cites L H Haflin of Iredell Texas recovering in four days from an ankle sore and adds a home-use endorsement by W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons. It also suggests Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatism with dealer availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Haflin
Iredell
Tex
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Fraternal Lodge Meeting Notices Chronicle
A collage of local fraternal group notices lists Keystone Chapter Royal Arch Masons meeting third Tuesday at 8 pm in Max Joseph building, Athens Nest Owls meet Fridays at 8:30 pm on Clayton Street, Athens B P C E meets Wednesdays at 8 pm on Broad and Lumpkin, St Elmo Lodge Knights of Pythias meets Mondays at 8 pm in Max Joseph building, Woodmen Camp W C W meets Wednesdays at 8:30 pm in Talmage building. Visiting members invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Lodge
Keystone
Royal Arch Masons
Max Joseph
Order of Owle
Athens
Owl's Nest
Clayton Street
St. Elmo Lodge
K. of P
Rights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Clayton and
Wall Streets
J. D. Severns
Geo. B. Davis
Woodmen Hall
Talmage Building
Soversegas
Parisian Sage advertised sales boost in America
Sold by H R Palmer and Sons for 50 cents a bottle Parisian Sage claims to cure dandruff stop scalp itching and improve hair. The ad touts guaranteed results with money back and notes its popularity among refined women. Also Chamberlain's Cough Remedy marketed as a prompt cure for coughs and colds sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Chamberlain
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Lipscomb & Company
Linton Spring Water CO
Linton Spring
Athens, Ga
Orr’s School
S. P. Orr
John L. Arnold
Jackson St
BIA Fire Insurance Company
Athens, Georgia
Georgia National Bank
Hussey
New York
Mamma
Flossie
Lawrenge
Colonial Theatre
The
Circus
Majestic
Athens Engineering CO
Joel A. Wier
O. M. Roberts
Sec
Treas
George F. Baker
New Money Trust
American Press Association
Brown Mig. Co
Greenville
Tean
Bad Sire
CoGaRy
Macon
Madison
Georgia Railroad
B. R. Bloodworth
J. ©. Hellner
Augusta
H. Johnson
H. P
Fred T. Moon
H. Corbett
A. May
Lodge Quarters
Broad and
Lumpkin Streets
Joe L. Deadwyler
E. R. Geo. H. Palmer
BH. J. Davis
John Mappin
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