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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1905
Page
2
The Athens Banner lists subscription rates and delivery notes, notes that no carrier may collect payments, and recalls various political jests and rumors from Georgia figures. It comments on Atlanta freight rates, Governor Douglas, Judge Pardee, and other regional topics, including Columbus industrial plans and New York gambling closures.
A Paris report claims Dr Gautier developed a neutralized nicotine process for cigars, sparking doubt about public acceptance. The Savannah and Athens press discuss Georgia agriculture reforms, expanded university programs, and the impact on future cotton crops due to reduced acreage, labor limits, and merchant supply constraints.
Mayor Woodward pledges reform of Atlanta water department amid a national reference to political risk. The remarks contrast with Kentucky politics while noting plans for a March 4 pie counter opening by Chef Roosevelt and a broad American appetite for pie.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt cites Church Economist figures for 1904 showing 2500 babies smothered, 5000 deaths by self harm, 60000 fallen girls, 300000 paupers, 3000 murdered wives, 7019 additional murders, 40000 widowed mothers, 100000 orphaned children, 100000 insane, 100000 criminals, and 100000 died as alcoholics. A Boston minister adds 580000 boys forming drinking habits. The notice also promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and lists a Cincinnati excursion rate for grocers.
Harriet Howard of 209 West 34th Street New York recalls years of eczema and salt rheum healed by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve marketed by W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons drugstores.
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