News Notes From The Athens Banner 1882
Chronicle of local items and national snippets including editor notes on subscriptions. Reports cover a Chattanooga liquor sale, a widowed Echols county teen, John M. Slaton joining Atlanta Georgian leadership, remarks by ex Senator Root on peace and liberty, and historical mentions of Washington’s 1814 British burning and Liberty Statue lighting plans.
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U. 8
Senator Root
New York State Bar Association
Lord Northcliffe Sees Prolonged War With Germany
The article presents Lord Northcliffe as a dominant English journalist whose views shape public opinion. He argues the war will be long, England must not seek peace, and the conflict could last years, with fronts in France Belgium Isonzo and possibly Russia.
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Lord Northcliffe
England
Germany
Northcliffe
France
Belgium
Isonzo
Treating Drug Habitues in Georgia Raises Policy Clash
A Georgia debate centers on using a $10,000 state fund to treat drug addicts while federal antinarcotic laws and enforcement clash with the state approach. The state health board began treatment efforts, but federal officials allege reckless morphine prescribing and distribution. Some urge dispersing funds across twelve districts to benefit more addicts beyond Atlanta.
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Georgia
State Board of Health
Atlanta
The Confidence of Righteousness in Any Cause
The passage argues that confidence in a just cause yields courage but warns that white power does not justify right. It contends that true strength grows from moral authority, not from domination or might.
Peace and Nation clash over preparedness demand
A short, symbolic exchange frames Peace offering aid to a nation while the nation requests the ministering presence of Peace’s white-haired mother. The answer echoes a demand for preparedness as the price of ongoing peace.
Weather forecast for Atlanta and Georgia Tuesday
Forecast till 7 p m Tuesday for Athens and vicinity and Georgia calls for fair and colder conditions with possible sub freezing temperatures in northern Georgia Tuesday morning. A high pressure area over the Missouri Valley brings fair, cold weather and the cotton belt remains generally cloudy with rains having ceased. Also notes strengthening northerly winds for Athens and a morning temperature around 28 degrees.
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Atlanta
Athens
Georgia
Missouri Valley
St. Louis
Huron
Williston
New England
Cotton Belt
North Pacific
United States
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Containing Reward Offer
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for an incurable case. It also mentions internal use, blood and mucous surface action, and a national bank reference, plus price and distribution details.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Diatasaternanes
Mace National Bank OF Chaltence
How to Cure Colds and Dr King's New Discovery
Guide advises avoiding exposure and drafts and endorses Dr King's New Discovery. It claims pine tar balsams and laxatives ease throat irritation, soothe membranes, and expel cold germs. It touts 15 years of use with a satisfaction guarantee and promises relief from cough and cold symptoms.
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Dr. King
Tanlac praised by Dr Edwards in Fayetteville letter
A Georgia doctor forwards a patient statement praising Tanlac, noting the patient gained seventeen pounds after three bottles and resolving indigestion, constipation, and poor nourishment. The piece also lists local lodge and fraternal notices and meeting schedules in Athens.
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Tanlac
South
Fayeteville
Edwards
Fayetteville, Ga
G. F. Willis
Atlanta
T. M. McGough
Turin
J. T. Edwards
M. D
McGough
Athens
Citizens’ Pharmacy
Adv
Hepburn Dead After Long Career in Congress
Former Congressman William P Hepburn died in Clarinda Iowa at age 69. A lawyer and soldier, he authored key rail and consumer protection laws including the Hepburn law and the pure food act and served as a long time representative of Iowa eighth district. He fought for railroad regulation and chaired the interstate commerce committee during Roosevelt era. He organized cavalry in the Civil War, later held government posts and endured a landmark decades long bid for renomination. He died after a life shaped by early Iowa roots and national service.
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Col
Wiliam P. Hepburn
Congress
Roosevelt
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Col. Hepburn
Hepburn
Iowa
Iowa City
Columbiana County
Ohio
Chicago
Illinois
Melvina A. Moseman
Marshalltown
Second
Iowa Cavalry
Corinth
Sheridan
Sixteenth Army Corps
Clarinda
Washington, D. C
Harrison
Treasury Department
United States
Council Bluffs
Sapp
LaGrippe Remedy Proven By Bedford Reader
A Bedford reader reports an lagrippe attack with severe cough. After trying many remedies, two bottles of Foley's Honey and Tar cured the cough and restored health and weight. The ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a reliable cough cold and croup remedy from H R Palmer & Sons.
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LaGrippe
F. G. Prevo
Bedford
Ind
Foley
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Adv
What Children Need Now Weather Brings Sickness
Mrs. T Neureuer of Eau Claire Wisconsin writes that Foley's Honey and Tar cured her boy of a severe croup attack after other remedies had failed. The poem notes mothers seeking care amid harsh weather and pediatric sickness.
Mary Pickford Stars in Poor Little Peppina at Colonial
Mary Pickford appears in a new vehicle at the Colonial theater next Thursday in Poor Little Peppina. The film shows her as a small Italian boy kidnapped by an Italian felon then transported from New York as a newsie and bootblack. Two performances at 4 and 8 pm with prices 25 cents adults 15 cents upstairs 10 cents children. Palmer's reserved seats.
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Mary Pickford
Colonial Theater
Peppina
Kate Jordan
Miss Pickford
Mary
New York
Pickford
Aughey
Palmer's
Rheuma praised in court edict as rheumatism cure
A court issued a notice praising Rheuma as a rapid cure for rheumatism. Justice John Barhoast of McLean Township Ohio attested his own recovery after using two bottles. He claimed previous crippling pain on crutches and urged others to try the remedy available for 50 cents through H. R. Palmer & Sons or local druggists.
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John Barhoast
McLean Township
Ft. Lorraine
Ohio
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Free Headlight Shine Service Offered by Palmer's
A Palmer's offer promises free headlight dimming to comply with auto law. The ad notes soap and water cleans the finger marks, with a playful line about rubbing away dirt.
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Palmer’s
Tired Women With Aching Heads
Mrs. Frank P. Wood of Merrill Maine testifies that Foley Kidney Pills bring relief from back pain tiredness and headaches. The ad urges starting treatment to reduce kidney toxins improve sleep and calm nerves for stronger energy and vigor.
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Frank P. ‘Wood
Merrill
Maine
Kildne
Hair tonic miracle claim targets women readers
An advertisement urges women to use Parisian Sage shampoo for a few minutes of scalp massage to achieve thick lustrous hair. It promises a tingling sensation, regular use over days, and a money back guarantee from H. R. Palmer & Sons.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
Let Katy Do It at Elite In New England Cast
D W Griffith presents Let Katy Do It with Jane Gray and Tully Marshall at the Elite cinema. Seven adopted children star in a modern Cinderella tale set in Mexico with laughs and thrills, followed by Mack Gennett Keystone comedy The Great Pearl Tangle and Sam Bernard in a shop proprietor role with pearl capers.
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Katy
D. W. Griffith
Mexico
Jane Gray
Tully Marshall
Disca
Oftun
Mack’ Gennett
Sam Bernard
Athens Man Recounts Relief From Kidney Pills
An Athens resident T H Pierce of 1085 S Lumpkin St describes back pain and kidney trouble, credits Dean’s Kidney Pills for relief after four boxes, and urges others to use the same remedy. The advertisement lists 50 cents at dealers and cites Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. Also promotes Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey for children and Chamberlain’s Tablets for digestion and relief.
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Athens
T. H. Pierce
the Herald Company
S. Lumpkin St
Dean
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THE
Athens Banner
H. J. Rowe
Tne
Athens Daily Banner
Carrier Bay
Chattanooga
Kelsey Hutchinson
Echols County
Harriet Wisenbaker
Christmas
Ethel Corbett
John M. Slaton
Washington
Capitol
Department
Pennsylvania Avenue
Honolulu
Reno
Nev
U. S
Interior States
Thomas Larson
Richmond County
New York Harbor
Bartholdi
America
Liberty Land
Foley& Co
H.R Palmer & Sons
Ady
Lydia E. Pinkham
Williams Lodge
Odd Fellows
Max Joseph
Jake Joel
Mealor
Lodge Quarters
Broad and
Lumpkin Streets
B. S. Dobbs
E. R. Geo. H. Palmer
Classic City Council
K. of P. Hall
Jester Building
Clayton Street
S A. Bradberry
John Roberts
Geo. B. Davis
Woodmen Hall
Sovereigns Cor
W. F. Dobbs
C. C
Glenn Lodge
B. Dunaway
N. G
Harry Dave
St. Elmo Lodge
K. of P
Knights of Pythias
Fits Castle Hall
Aaron Cohen
T. H. Nickerson
K. of R
Mt. Vernon Lodge
Mt. ‘Vernon
Associated Press
William ,P. Hepburn
Colonial
Barhoust
Mr. Pierce
South Lumpkin Street
Dr. Bell
Chamberlain
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