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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1903
Page
6
A historical testimonial ad copy extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription curing womanly ills and irregularities while contrasting blind self treatment with medical remedies. The narrative claims relief from headaches backache and inflammation and lauds dramatic weight gain and improved health after using the medicine and pellets.
The best evidence of a senior brand’s acceptability is sales. Good Luck Baking Powder has risen steadily with Housekeepers and now accounts for over half of the South’s baking powder consumption. It is often sold by the train load, with the latest shipment comprising 169 solid car loads reaching Richmond Virginia.
In Athens society pages Miss Gertrude Jackson and Mr Walter Cothran of Atlanta announce their May 8 wedding set to delight state friends. The column lists guests, visitors, and social events including a Confederate graves committee meeting at Oconee cemetery, tea clubs, and numerous residents visiting or staying in Athens with remarks on local publishers and business visitors.
Sold specials feature Ladies' Shirt Waists in Lawn Pique Madras Linen and Silks from 75 cents. New lines include Shirt Waist Suits Stock Collars Turnovers and Neckties with a wide range of Parasols Silks and Dress Goods. Also offered are embroideries laces matting carpets and curtain sections for housekeepers. Also promotes German Syrup for coughs and a 1903 Confederate Veterans Reunion travel deals with reduced rail fares. Associated agents listed in Athens and Washington.
Wingfield Gash Grocery pitches Clifton as the best floor option with a trial sack offer to prove its quality. The message invites customers to evaluate durability and appearance before purchase.
A testimonial from W. B. Deluach of Atlanta claims severe muscular rheumatism left after one URICSOL bottle. He says the medicine boosted appetite digestion and general health and recommends it to sufferers. Druggists sell it for 10 per bottle. stamp requests available from URICSOL Chemical Co. Los Angeles and Atlanta.
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