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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1903
Page
3
The fragment describes the death of a Greek general by suspected poisoning and hints at a broader conspiracy involving temple rites, military figures, and possible executions. The text references a siege or assault turning deadly and a series of coercive actions against those involved.
A collage of home remedies and medical ads details molasses and salt poultice for sprains, Chamberlain’s remedy for summer diarrhea, Arnica salve for wounds, eczema cures, and humor bits. Ads urge salves for humans and beasts, with local shop names H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro.
A historical cartoon by Gillray portrays Napoleon amid a perilous Valley of the Shadow of Death with figures like Junot Dupont and the Corsican, alongside depictions of Death, Russia, and the French line. The piece frames Napoleonic threats as a treacherous passage bounded by Styx flames and ominous heralds, with allied and rival nations looming behind.
A tale of a French prisoner mistaken for General Mouton by an English captain ends with a witty defiance about English gentlemen. The article then explains how Florida green turtles feed on turtle grass and use river mouths to reach fresh water, aiding fishermen in locating them. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is advertised as a remedy for various ailments, with Orr Drug Store selling it.
Fragmented OCR recounts Nuremberg's aging urban signs and claims of decay, referencing ancient walls and Suabian heritage. It notes shifts in governance under Pope Pius, ancient protective measures, and the city’s once grand burghers amid a long, troubled arc.
A jumbled quotation notes health harms to families and a sense of public benefactor burden. It contrasts injustice with a fable about a boy who harms others by stealing apples and then suffers stomach pain as a consequence. The passage hints at youth and societal views in a Century era context.
A historic clip recounts insatiable curiosity as Indians test a new trolley, copying bullfight stunts with white clothing and flour on their faces, leading to ambulance calls. The passage includes related notes on remedies and local anecdotes from Detroit and Maine.
A fragmented note mentions Castorizia and a phrase about always bought, with unclear dates or entities, leaving the item as an enigmatic reference in a brief clipped record.
An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent as superior cures for eczema psoriasis ringworm scalp diseases and related skin and blood disorders. It claims purity safety speed and economy with a regimen of hot bathing cleansing drying and topical application followed by internal use to purify the blood and halt itching inflammation and crusting.
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