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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1906
Page
3
A Western observer recounts encounters with Hindu adepts in Srinagar and Agra, detailing the mango and rope tricks said to prove yogic powers. The account describes trees that appear with no shadow, disappearing acts, and a renowned rope illusion performed before Baroda’s palace, with witnesses wary of credulity.
An advertisement promotes Vinci as a powerful strength creator for the elderly, weak women, and post illness patients. It claims two thousand leading U.S. druggists endorse it as a body builder with a money back guarantee from H R Palmer & Sons, druggists.
Public health warning against mercury containing catarrh ointments praising Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio taken internally to reach blood and mucous surfaces. Mentions testimonials free and 75 cent price per bottle. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Hattie Warren, a white woman, described being lured to a resort in Marshville frequented by Black patrons where she was held for over five months. She testified in the Rob irt Spriggs case, alleging abduction and brutal treatment, while details of confinement and forced association with Black men emerged during cross examination. Also noted was the death of Hon. W. H. Felton Sr. of Macon Georgia at 78, a longtime public figure and former Georgia legislator.
Henry Croll Jr proprietor Beaverton Hardware Co was taken ill in Suffolk Va. A traveling salesman advised Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy which quickly cured him. He urges others to carry a bottle while traveling. Sold by H R Palmer Sons and J Smith and Bro.
Joseph W. Bailey father of Texas Senator J. W. Bailey died in a New Orleans sanitarium after a month's illness at age 70. He will be buried in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, where the funeral will be held. He served in the Confederate Army and leaves four married daughters.
Women suffer kidney disorders at higher rates but misattribute symptoms to sex specific disease. Nervousness, headaches, bags under eyes, and back pain signal trouble. Foley's Kidney Cure is advertised as restoring health, stopping irregularities and purifying blood for the whole system. All druggists.
W W Kearney editor of the Independent at Lowry City Missouri urges every family to keep Chamberlain's Cough Remedy on hand to check colds early and reduce time to cure. He adds it is effective for croup in children and can prevent an attack when given at the first hoarseness. Sold by Palmer and Sons and W J Smith and Brother.
In Bishopville Lee County a mob rode toward the jail to lynch Jim Dessaus. Sheriff and deputies met the force and the crowd dispersed after gunfire and a violent scuffle. A later jail assault on the jailer was repelled as officers prevented bloodshed amid town unrest.
J W Williams, a Backy merchant, recalls blood marks in his home and credits Dr King s New Discovery with curing his severe lung hemorrhages twenty years ago. The medicine cures hemorrhages, chronic coughs, settled colds, and bronchitis and is sold by W J Smith and H R Palmer Sons in 50c and 1.00 bottles with a free trial.
General Orders No. 8 invite Confederate veterans and affiliated groups to the 16th United Confederate Veterans Reunion in New Orleans on April 25 26 1906 with reduced rail rates. Headquarters will be at the St Charles Hotel and reporting will occur to Lt Gen Clement A Evans.
A. M. Ake of Wood Indiana reports chronic lung hemorrhages many years ago. After failing with several physicians he used Foley’s Honey and Tar, and his lungs are now sound. The ad urges Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and lung healing, warning against substitutes. Very low fares to New Orleans for Confederate Veteran Reunion via Seaboard Air Line with detailed return rules and side trips.
J C Bayne editor of the Herald Addington Indian Territory states he remains afflicted with rheumatism yet Pain Balm relieves pain after a single application and enables him to work. H R Palmer & sells the liniment.
A Kentucky man from Bugles, L. S. Napier, reports major relief and permanent cure from piles after using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The ad touts it as healing wounds burns and sores and notes 25 cents at local stores W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons.
Maud Loggi of Sylvia Tennessee says she suffered persistent acne on face and arms for a year. After using Cuticura Soap for several months she was completely cured and now recommends the product to friends.
A Cadiz Kentucky reader cites over a year of use of Cuticura Medicinal Toilet Soap for cleansing beautifying and purifying the skin. They report it helped remove pimples after trying many products.
Soquee Tribe No 54 meets every Wednesday night at eight in the Knights of Pythias hall. All qualified members urged to attend. M G Michael Sachem. C A Lambert Chief of Records.
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