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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1908
Page
3
An advertisement touts Oring Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation. It claims the product aids digestion and stimulates the liver and bowels to restore normal action and promises immediate improvement upon use.
In New York the Merchant Tailors' National Protective Association begins its fifth annual convention at the Hotel Astor with an administrative council meeting tonight. Leaders discuss trade issues, styles, fabrics, and a banquet featuring Gov. Hughes and several congressmen. The garment exhibition showcases new models including velvet collars and more colorful fabrics for spring.
Vinol, a cod liver oil concentrate with peptonate of iron, is advertised as a stronger bodybuilder and strength creator than regular cod liver oil. It claims to improve appetite, red blood, digestion, and flesh, recommended for old people, weak women, children, after illness, and pulmonary troubles. H. R. Palmer & Sons, Athens, Ga. offer a money back guarantee if not benefited.
The text contends that a weak stomach, heart, and kidneys stem from weak nerves rather than the organs themselves. It argues against drugging the stomach or stimulating the heart and kidneys, asserting that the nerves are the true source of weakness and require attention.
New York observes St. Blasius feast day across most Catholic churches. The saint, bishop of Sebaste in Cappadocia, reputedly cured throat ailments by laying on hands and was martyred in 316 during Diocletian’s rule. Some link the word blaze to his miracle.
Mrs. E. D. Charles of Harbor Maine calls Electric Bitters a neighborhood favorite. The tonic provides quick relief for dyspepsia liver and kidney issues malnutrition and nervous debility. It acts as a blood purifier and spring medicine. Sold under guarantee at W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons drug stores for 50 cents.
Augusta Ga February 3 A letter from President Chas W Boyer of the South Atlantic League says he is arranging a southern trip with his first stop in Augusta. He will stay several days and be here weeks before the season opens.
An advertisement claims sick kidneys drain albumen and spread uric poisoning causing pain, nausea, and backache. It features W R Booth of 452 River Street praising Doan's Kidney Pills from FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY, urging readers to buy for 60 cents and remember the name.
Augusta Ga February 3 Judge Emory Speer opened the United States district and circuit court this morning with a docket headed by the case of J L Phillips and Tallahassee Saw Mill against railroads including the Southern Railway to seek a restraining order against lumber freight rate increases and restore two cents per hundred pounds charged since 1903. The suit aims to roll back tariffs and will likely be appealed regardless of the local court outcome.
H R Palmer and Sons advertise Hyomel as a cure for catarrh with a money back guarantee. The offer promises quick relief from nasal blockage droppings and foul breath and credits Hyomei with destroying catarrhal germs. Purchase is a dollar with a full refund if not satisfied.
Preventica claim tablets help stop grippe and early colds before they deepen. They are said to be safe with no quinine or laxatives and useful for feverish children. Available in large 48 tablet boxes for 26 cents and vest pocket boxes for 5 cents at H. R. Palmer & Sons.
Augusta Georgia February 3. The Randall monument fund led by treasurer Hon. W H Fleming is increasing with several large subscriptions received last week. It is planned to organize efforts with South Carolina, likely beginning in the present week.
Reports from Augusta say excessive rains Friday and Saturday flooded the Savannah watershed. The Savannah River above 29 feet at eight o clock last night and still rising. The canal at the third level was out of its banks yesterday with mills idle.
If you have catarrh, rid yourself of this disease by asking Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin for a trial box. The ad promises a simple test that will reveal catarrh truth and urges readers to write today rather than suffer longer. Palmer & Son advertise.
Leadville Colorado February 3 An important convention of persons engaged in the government forestry service will be held this week. Supervisors in instruction district No 2 covering Colorado South Dakota Kansas Nebraska and eastern Wyoming will attend. Chiefs of several Washington branches will deliver addresses.
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Cough Cure as a safe, effective remedy for coughing in babies and all ages. It emphasizes natural green plant ingredients and urges mothers to use no other medicine. The ad compares to early riser pills and notes availability from druggists.
The article lists upcoming state party conventions for both parties. Republicans hold meetings in Missouri St Louis Feb 27 and other states through May. Democrats set dates in Wisconsin Milwaukee Feb 13, Kansas Hutchinson Feb 21 and others through June 16 Oregon Portland.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a 3100 reward and 6100 figure with readers of a question or list. Cheney & Co appears as an emote or ad request by druggists. Obscure stakes relate to Hal's family pile and constitutional context.
A Philadelphia Ledger style quip places a railway magnate on the stand as the judge remarks. The reply thanks the court and requests the bailiff fetch a screwdriver, noting a screw is fastened down. The humorous exchange underscores procedural delays in court.
Dr Shoop of Racine Wis announces Health Coffee a coffee substitute made from toasted cereals malt and nuts with no real coffee content. The product claims to fool an expert and should be boiled twenty to thirty minutes though the quote is garbled with a testimonial from G H Williamson.
May Richley asks Jack Poorly about speaking with Fatty and references a promise to call today. Jack says he spoke with him at his office this morning but the telephone company will not permit repeating details over the wire.
Mrs John Englisheardt of Cera Michigan recalls a two year old daughter nearly choking from croup. She credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with saving the child after frequent doses every ten minutes and notes a second child cured similarly. Sold by Palmer Smith Canning and others.
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