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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1895
Page
14
A concise notice markets a single fixed price with a satisfaction guarantee at a storefront located near Corner College Avenue and Clayton Street.
In Owosso Michigan on December 12 a five foot rattlesnake interrupted Judge Byerly’s court. Traveling man George Stevenson pressed for his raccoon and the snake to be produced in court. The sheriff and crowd fled as the snake hunted the judge, who escaped via the fire escape and the snake was captured after an hour. The city retreated from the session and the case was postponed.
Elias Midkiff of Hamlin Lincoln county offered to have a taxidermist visit to secure a seven foot four inch monster bird shot by W W Adkins and killed at Vannatters creek. The bird had dark brown plumage with light blue shading on wings and breast and massive dimensions.
A bizarre encounter left Adkins unable to approach a vicious, wing crippling creature on the road. Five bullets were needed to kill the fowl after failed attempts to capture it alive.
An elderly couple strolls on Leke Street enjoying city sights when a shop window display catches their eye. A sales clerk in a sultry day stirs chaos by removing coat vest and other garments, leaving the chair bare and the couple speechless as the scene devolves into wardrobe mayhem.
A startled woman urges Jim to hurry home as rumors swirl in the village over a shocking act of alleged public indecency. The community grieves the event, fearing moral decline and calling for calm.
An advertisement touts Lemon Elixir as a remedy for biliousness constipation liver stomach and kidney issues plus malaria indigestion headaches sleeplessness and heart trouble. It also claims facial blemish reduction and regulates women’s organs. Bottles 50 cents to $1, from Dr H Mozley Atlanta Georgia. Also Lemon Hot Drops cure coughs colds hoarseness throat and bronchitis priced twenty five cents.
The Clarke county veterans call a January 7 meeting at City Hall for a Lee birthday anniversary event with a program of speeches and music. They praise General Robert E. Lee's leadership and urge a strong turnout for a memorable commemoration.
The Anaconda Standard profiles Charlie Allard of Bervalli Montana a leading buffalo herd owner renowned for his patient study of the animals He notes buffalo endure snow with windproof coats and face storms while cattle and horses retreat or turn away He recalls purchasing the Jones buffalo herd of 31 in Omaha for 18000 and discusses their stable year round flesh and fine meals also mentions a tip about Chamberlains Cough Remedy from Crawford Co and Palmer Kinnebrew druggists.
W A Jester announces a car load of fine horses and mules will arrive early next week. The shipment signals upcoming sales and use on local farms and transportation needs.
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