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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1909
Page
5
Dr Clarence N Walker an osteopathic physician graduates from the American School of Osteopathy Kirksville Missouri founded by Dr A T Still is listed with contact at 612 Son Mutual Building Athens Georgia.
Bowie Ga March 17 Startling developments reveal a global ring of check and banknote forgers. Four ringleaders are jailed in Milan while the operation reportedly centered in New York and London. Signor Folotti tipped police, leading to captures as the gang planned to ship forged notes valued from 10 to 200 dollars to Rome Genoa and Naples.
London March 17 Princess Patricia of Connaught reportedly accepted a countship offer then received congratulations from the royal family and friends on her twenty third birthday. Born St Patrick's Day 1886 she has been called the handsomest member of the English royal family. She reportedly refused to marry a man with a title even if that title were king.
Many skin diseases including eczema tetter and barber's itch cause intense itching and distress. Quick relief is offered by Chamberlains Salve which allays itching almost instantly. Numerous cases have been cured. Sold by Wa R Palmer Sons Orr Drug Co J Smith & Bro E C McEvoy L P Canning.
A fragmented observation from the New York Sun notes people chewing their lips in subway crowds. The piece playfully questions motive, citing speculation about lip balm, fashion, and even a mustache witness, while detailing various cheek and lip actions among bystanders.
A New York World dispatch describes a Methodist service in Ashmere Washington where a deacon’s hour long, fervent prayer stretched into an extended sermonless vigil. The scene features exhausted congregants, a minister, and a deacon repeatedly invoking providence as the crowd remains seated and the service devolves into a display of prolonged prayer and ritual.
Chattanooga News reports on a hotel mail theft scheme where impostors targeted guests by posing as staff to intercept letters. A traveling man copied by hotel clerks, then used registered names to cash checks. The scheme was uncovered by a Pittsburgh hotel clerk, prompting Mrs Annis to alert the press.
An Athens resident testifies that after years of back pain and kidney issues he used Dean's Kidney Pills from Palmer & Sons and saw relief after several boxes. The ad notes 50 cent price and Foster Milburn Co as U.S. agents, urging readers to remember the brand. Bell Telephone advertises long distance calls.
A Portland meat shop owner, famed for his 3 New England heritage, quotes 10 cents for a soup bone after an old man hard of hearing asks for a discount. The humorous exchange ends with the shopper feeling he secured a bargain.
A brief note explains long distance telephone use as a round trip: you pay for the duration of the conversation and hear the reply. It advises asking "Long Distance" for current rates and details about the service.
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