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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1903
Page
3
A garbled narrative describes a scene with seals, owls, and a keeper amid a surreal coastal setting. Faint references to watchers, fish, and mysterious sounds create a dreamlike, patchy account of events and actions.
An advertisement touts Texas Wonder Great Discovery as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder issues in men and women, claiming it removes gravel, treats diabetes and back pain, with a one dollar bottle and two months of use. It cites Dr E W Hall as sole manufacturer and includes patient testimonials and cautions about mercury in catarrh products.
Experts discuss the whip and its reach, noting riding whips as common tools. The article contemplates correct lengths from six to fifteen feet, mentioning materials like hickory and wood and contrasting city and rural use with references to German and American figures.
City Auditor John Zolleis of Newport Kentucky praises Doan's Kidney Pills after three boxes relieve his back ache and kidney discomfort. Ad notes sale by H R Palmer & Sons and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo with 50 cent private price and urges readers to remember the Doan's name only.
A collage of vintage items includes an eczema remedy advertisement for B B B Blood Balm promising skin cures and health benefits, plus travel ticket offers from Seaboard Air Line to Atlanta in May 1903 and brief notices about charities and public advisories. The garbled text weaves product pitches with transport rates and conference notices from Atlanta dated May 6, 1903.
An extended praise of Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent Pills as a universal remedy for eczema scalp disorders and blood humours. Promises immediate relief, safe long term cure, and economical treatment costing one dollar. Includes ad copy for Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Chamberlain's tablets and a quoted anecdote about building measurements.
A small bottle of Scott's Emulsion costs fifty cents and lasts a baby a month with a few drops each feeding. The product is advertised as providing essential nourishment often missing in ordinary food and is claimed to improve health and comfort in infants. A free sample is offered by mail from Scott & Bowne at 409 Pearl Street New York.
The article explains sailors on shore leave often buy and bring back pets and trinkets like parrots, monkeys, and even a baby frame, driven by talismanic appeals. It notes strict shipboard discretion limits, with captains deciding what may remain aboard and how far these shore gifts travel into the vessel’s quarters.
A scan of mixed ads and passages notes Kodol Dyspepsia Care promising digestion aid and health benefits. It also cites Dr King’s New Discovery for respiratory relief and various product pitches from Orr Drug Co, Wingfield Grocery, and medical testimonials.
St Kuato Longs Kor PL St Elmo Lodge Knights of Pything meets Mondays at 10 oclock in the Max Joseph building corner Mayton and Wall streets Visiting Knights invited. Keystone Chapter Royal Arch Masons meets every third Tuesday at 8 oclock in the lodge room. All qualified brethren invited. Tyers Cornet No 2 meets 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 5 oclock in the Masonic hall Max Joseph building. All qualified companions urged to attend.
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