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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1907
Page
3
A Vermont woman allegedly paid $2.00 for a finer hat. The article discusses lavish fashions such as satin hats trimmed with sable and ermine and notes the extravagance of hats that could cost $1,000 in fashionable districts. It also references dramatic headwear worn by prominent figures and the influence of European styles.
Washington reports on the National Rivers and Harbors Congress closing ceremony led by Elihu Root and Theodore Roosevelt. Delegates from thirty states and Hawaii urged rapid waterways development and a $50 million annual federal program, with plans to expand the organization and raise funds to propel infrastructure growth.
Resolutions favoring improvement of commerce were presented to President Roosevelt and leaders by President Ransdell and board members. A White House reception followed as Roosevelt cited waterways development in his message. He greeted over 2,000 congress members with handshakes and smiles as the convention ended.
Athens reader James Armstrong describes severe backache and urinary trouble worsened by earlier remedies. After using Dean's Kidney Pills, he reports reduced pain, stronger back, and ability to work full days. He endorses the product as the best kidney remedy. H. R. Palmer & Sons drug store invites inquiries.
A playful exchange notes a birthday, a husband’s late return, and a home surprise as remembered in a Cleveland Plain Dealer item. The vignette highlights domestic humor and timing around a birthday celebration.
News roundup covers Terry McGovern and Young Corbett boxing acts in vaudeville, Comiskey California spring training for the White Sox, New Britain roller polo lead, Ty Sullivan targetting Langford Burns title clashes, and boxing figures like Kaufman Papke Gans and Gibbons. Also mentions league reorganizations and a health ad from Dr Shoop.
The Brooklyn Eagle discusses the donkey as the emblem of the Democratic Party, praising its patience and endurance while noting its alignment with William Jennings Bryan. It suggests the symbol favors Bryan and implies the donkey thrives on misfortune, remaining useful while he leads.
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut says after trying kidney remedies and diabetes treatment he improved only after Foley's Kidney Cure. He reports five bottles cured him and he passed a strict life insurance examination. The advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure relieves back ache and all kidney and bladder troubles.
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