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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1905

Page

2

Atlantic Cable Across the Ocean to Be Laid

New York reports the Commercial Cable Company has received bids to lay a new high speed Atlantic cable. The route is fixed and operation is expected this summer. Clarence Mackay says no new stock will be issued and reserve funds are to be maintained. He noted Mackay company reports will be shared with shareholders within two weeks.

New York Commercial Cable Company Clarence Mackay Mackay Companies Commercial McKay Fet Mackay

The Value of Charcoal in Health and Beauty

The article extols charcoal as a safe purifier aiding digestion breath complexion and teeth. It promotes Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a best value Willow charcoal honey lozenges that improve health with daily use and cost twenty five cents a box per drugstore.

Stuart Buffalo

Local Ads Highlight Farm For Sale And Fresh Produce

Advertisements feature a four horse farm for sale or rent near Athens with 125 acres cultivated and timber, plus a smaller farm outside city limits. Also listed are Florida vegetables like tomatoes and cauliflower at Williamson's and M M Arnold's, various fruits including grapes, and new crop flower seed. A window cleaning device by Mr. W A England is promoted along with medicines from Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and local newspaper job printings.

Athens Barnes, &c

Hamlins Wizard Oil Promises Quick Relief

Ad touts Hamlins Wizard Oil as the ultimate internal and external remedy. It claims to relieve inflammation calming nerves regulate small vessel circulation and restore health by scientific means. Priced 50 cents and 1.00 with full guarantee and availability through all druggists.

Irate Wife Ties Husband in Domestic Dispute

In Allegheny Pennsylvania on February 22 David Elkins aged 26 from Ward Street faced a disorderly conduct hearing that was dismissed after neighbors witnessed his wife restraining him with 150 feet of clothesline. Police had to undo 42 knots to free him. The wife declared the scene, while Elkins admitted drinking and causing the disturbance.

Allegheny Penn David Elkins Ward Street Harkins Elkins

House hoaxhauling on Rosebud Agency shocks settlers

At Bonesteel South Dakota on February 22 a house was moved several miles by unknowns on bobsleds during the night. The owners Hans Olson and family were asleep inside and woke to find the house gone. The movers fled when discovered, leaving the family unharmed and alarmed.

Mr. Olson

Georgian Major Carrington Convicted in Manila Trial

Major Frank De L. Carrington, native of Georgia and former officer in the First Infantry, received a total sentence of sixty years and five days after civil trial in Manila for funds shortages tied to the Philippine exhibit. He is 50 and faces appeal amid concerns of anti army sentiment and harsher treatment of Americans by island courts.

Washington Frank de L. Carrington Manila Georgia California St. Louis Exposition St. Louis Philippines Carrington Insular Bilibid

Vinci Promises Health Restored By Cod Liver Oil Remedy

Mrs J G Brown of Anderson Indiana reports their daughter Mary nearly died from consumption but improved after eight bottles of Vinci. The ad claims Vinol delivers cod liver oil benefits without oil taste and supports throat bronchial and lung ailments.

J. G. Brown Anderson Ind Mary Vinci M. Brown Athens

Roosevelt to Confer Degrees at University of Pennsylvania

President Roosevelt will travel to Philadelphia to deliver a birthday address to University of Pennsylvania students and receive a Doctor of Laws degree. Emperor William of Germany will also be awarded a Doctor degree with Ambassador Sternburg present. The party departs at 7:50 a.m. and arrives around 2 p.m. in Philadelphia.

Roosevelt Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania William of Germany Sternburg Washington Pepnisylvania Philas Baron Sternburg

Fraud Exposed by Medicine Manufacturers

Counterfeiters are selling imitations of Dr King’s Ny Miscovery for Consumption and other cures deceiving the public. Warn readers to beware and look for the genuine name on wrappers from H. B. Bucklen & Co and W. J. Smith & Bro with Palmer & Sons. Seek printed notices from these manufacturers to verify authenticity.

Dr. King’s Dr. King Bucklen H. B. Bucklen & Co Chicago Windsor Canada W. J. Smith & Bro Hlbr. Palmer& Sons

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