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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1903
Page
3
A garbled OCR fragment mentions witnesses and a legal or social scene with names and phrases scattered. It references Helay, ADL, and a public venue, with unclear actions or outcomes and multiple nonstandard spellings. The passage lacks coherent events.
The piece surveys changing views on middle age, noting younger tastes and the blurring line between generations. It discusses marriage eligibility for women, adult roles, and the social pull of youth, citing London Spectator and public notices on health ads interspersed in the page.
A 10 year sufferer, W. B. Carpenter of Buena Vista Arkansas, credits Paine’s Celery Compound with restoring his health after seven bottles. He had been unable to work for two years but now reports full recovery and praises the medicine as the best on earth.
A fragmentary report notes a long running dispute between two counties over a large tract of woodland valued for timber. The case has spanned centuries with ongoing litigation and contested boundaries.
Mr G M Myers of Winchester avenue Ashland Kentucky testifies to long cure for backache and urinary troubles after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Venture Drug Co. He claims three years free of backache and urges others to try the remedy. Sold by H R Palmer & Son for 30 cents. Remember the name Dean's.
The Seaboard Air Line offers Athens Georgia to Atlanta and return fares with a July 7 start and July 15 final limit. An extended final limit may be obtained by depositing tickets with a special agent in Atlanta until August 16. The rate includes three daily trains and added coaches for peak service. Additional short trips and summer sale routes are listed. Contact J Z Hoke in Athens or J A Von Dohlen in Atlanta for details.
In court many cases were brought for patent disputes and railway engine questions. A patent holder claimed his device was tampered with while a patent model was examined. A rail engine case led to a request for twelve months to explain the engine’s full workings.
Advertisement proclaims Stuart's Gin and Bocha as direct remedies for Bright's disease, diabetes related bladder issues, gravel, and mucous discharges. It claims deep-seated kidney and bladder cures, targeting symptoms like frequent urination, dark urine, and nerve fatigue, with a free sample offer and a large free-distribution effort from the Stuart Drug Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Central of Georgia Railway announces excursion tickets to mountain and resort destinations in the North East and West. Travel to eastern cities and resorts via Savannah and steamship lines to Tybee the noted South Atlantic coast seaside retreat. Through sleeping car service with schedules and rates available from local ticket agents or agents in Athena Georgia.
A Wingfield Cash Grocery Store ad endorses Braneford's Clifton flour for bread and pastry, urging readers not to let brand prejudice stop trying it. The message targets home cooks and visitors, promoting the product as a quality baking flour.
The Y M C A Juniors departed yesterday at two am for Madison Springs with about twenty five boys under Secretary Forbes guiding them. The two week trip aims to build physical health and spiritual growth with many boys converting to religion after past outings.
Athens Y M C A directors met to plan a land canvass in the coming week to cover current expenses. Committees have secured about one thousand dollars in six months, needing around seventeen hundred more from the public, with seven hundred dollars still required. The association claims record work and appeals for local support. The notice also contains two medical testimonials for Dr King s New Discovery and Chamberlain s tablets offering trial bottles and prices.
An examination for teachers will be held in Athens on July 4. Many will attend as Athens school positions are sought after. Also advertised are Dr King s New Life Pills for headaches and Dr E Datchon s Anti Diuretic for bedwetting in children, sold by local chemists.
A historical lodge directory listing Knights of Pythias Royal Arch Masons Odd Fellows and more. It notes meeting nights at Max Joseph building Carlton street Wall streets and Jackson street with officers and invitations to qualified brethren and members.
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