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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1905
Page
7
Feb 24 Topeka report states Governor defends oil measure as support for white schools amid local racial tensions. He argues conditions vary by region and ties the policy to broader Roosevelt era aims for a square deal, while noting sensitivities over extra aid and timing.
Norfolk. Va. resident C. Rivenbark Jr. testifies Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly stopped knee burns and blistering and left no scar. The salve heals wounds and sores and costs 25 cents at local druggists W. J. Smith Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons.
A fire destroyed the science hall at Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg Virginia with estimated losses around 75000 dollars. Cadet fire brigade saved No 4 barracks despite great danger. One person was knocked unconscious by falling timbers. Origin undetermined with theory of spontaneous combustion.
The proclamation from President Theodore Roosevelt calls a special Senate session at noon on March 4 to receive executive communications. The notice, signed by Secretary John Hay, specifies convening at the Capitol in Washington. Also included is an advertisement for Piso’s Cure, claiming it relieves a dry rasping cough.
The ad touts Dr Boschee's German Syrup as a cure for consumption with claims of a restful night, relief from hacking coughs, and free morning expectoration. It promotes trial bottles for 25 cents and large bottles for 75 cents at all druggists, noting 40 years of success.
Georgia railroad depot and freight warehouses at Alabama street and adjacent real estate were levied upon by Sheriff Nelms for state taxes issued by Comptroller General Wingne. The levy targets the $1,500,000 par value Western of Alabama stock held by the Georgia Railway and Banking Co, with dispute over tax assessments and potential court action to determine amounts due. The case may provoke disputes between the Georgia road and lessees Louisville and Nashville and Atlantic Coast Line over who pays taxes. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is promoted as the mother's favorite for colds and whooping cough, sold by Farmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro.
The readable fragments indicate a brief item about a printing matter and a note tied to Tf and Bt. No clear event or names emerge, leaving a minimal, puzzle-like record with uncertain facts.
Gen Nelson Miles defends treatment of Jefferson Davis as prisoner of war at Fortress Monroe. He cites a May 23 1865 note from Varina Davis thanking him for courtesy and care, while Dr Craven’s diary links Davis being manacled that day.
Little Miss Lolita Armour and her grandmother Mrs Phillip Armour arrived by private car in Augusta Ga and will spend the winter months at Hampton Terrace hotel as in previous years. The article notes publicity from a prior delicate operation by Dr Lorenz and mentions Chamberlains Palm Balm as a remedy for rheumatic pain available from local merchants.
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