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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1903
Page
3
A science essay discusses rare relations between ancestral traits and present human variation. It notes persistence of wisdom teeth and ear features in two urban individuals, a man and a woman, and argues these traits linger due to transitional evolutionary factors affecting anatomy and development.
An old allegory contrasts a girl startled by a grasshopper with a man who spends heavily on a cyclone cellar yet neglects to buy Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for his family. The remedy is extolled as prompt and reliable for these diseases and is sold by H. R. Palmer & Son and W. J. Smith & Bro.
An advertisement touts Clifton Flour as a staple for retailers with fresh daily stock and Bransford's Ollifton as ideal for home use. The Wingfield Cash Grocery highlights regular stock and urges customers to choose their products for better bread, cakes, and pastries.
A satirical tale on a hangman profiting from executions follows, then a Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement with testimonials. The catarrh pitch claims internal use, blood action, and a 7.50 price per bottle from Toledo druggists.
The Georgia Railroad Commission chaired by Spencer R Atkinson announces changes to freight classifications effective after September 4 198 The order lists adjustments to Crossties mirrors and other items with outside measurements and packed conditions The notice names commissioners and the chairman and is dated August 21 2008 in Atlanta GA The second item reports on Caleb Powers denying prior testimony and recounts witness George Page testimony about the mountain army petition The third item notes Frederick D Pressler a former U S army captain shot himself in Carroll Park Brooklyn and cites a coroner's verdict in Chehalis Washington
August 26 dispatch reports Secretary of War Elihu Root resigning, to take effect after January 12. Governor General William Howard Taft of the Philippines will succeed him, with Roosevelt confirming the plan and publishing Root's correspondence. Roosevelt lauds Root for four and a half years of service and notes the need to complete staff reforms.
A reader warning cites the familiar De Witt name on authentic Witch Hazel Salve jars as a safeguard against adulterated products. The notice urges buyers to verify branding before purchase.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Gin and Buchu as a cure for Bright's disease diabetes and urinary disorders, claiming to dissolve gravel, sweeten urine, and strengthen nerves with 896 proven cures over twenty years. It offers a free sample bottle and 15,000 bottles for free distribution, and names Stuart Drug Co. Atlanta. Also notes a New York heir claim of $500,000 for Hobart Quanby and praises Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for children with digestion issues, including a Nashville testimonial.
After three years and $6,000 spent, American explorers fail to obtain Turkish permission to dig Ur of the Chaldes and nearby Babylonia sites. Dr. Edgar J. Banks pressed the issue in Constantinople with U.S. legation aid, but no authorization was granted.
Fragmentary text praises advice and assistance in various matters. Mentions Alaskan boundary commission and appreciation for services. Difficult to extract a concrete event or person. appears as a civic note or letter fragment with general well wishes.
Reliance beats Shamrock by 52 seconds on the 80 mile triangular course off Sandy Hook. Starts at 11:00 with Shamrock II trailing. current leaders trade tacks near Monmouth Beach as wind strengthens. Post-race, Reliance holds a growing lead and nears finish with Shamrock ill positioned to challenge. Advertising note promotes August Flower for dyspepsia and liver issues.
Chicago reports the hottest day this year with 92 degrees at 2 PM and a higher street reading. Six people died from the heat as residents endured the oppressive night in crowded West Side tenements with little air.
Reports from Constantinople dated August 25 describe three Bulgarian villages near Tscherkoskei in Adrianale vilayet as the scene of Massacre by Circassians. The article notes mass killings of inhabitants and mentions additional context about aid shipments to Russia being refused by Admiral Kruger aboard ships off Iniada.
Bold medical advert promotes Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for eczema itch ing skin humors pimples carbuncles and related sores. Claims to enrich purify and vitalize blood to heal skin and strengthen the body with complete home directions and a one dollar price.
Mr. W. F. Johnson of 22 Clayton Street endured two months of kidney trouble and indigestion with sleepless nights and intense pain. After ten days with Globa Tonic his pains disappeared, he can eat anything, rests well, and feels improved. Free samples or a $1 bottle available at 30 Clayton Street.
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