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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1903

Page

3

Interview Conflicts Over German Ethics Ends in Backlash

In an autumn interview, Wolf von Schier-Drand recalls an exchange with a German leader cited as Caprivi, provoking furor over alleged violations of German ethical codes. He faced years of scrutiny and whispers accusing him of misquoting and name naming during his long stay.

Europe Berlin Isto Tusterpek Fea Caprisi Elis Caprivi Visi Wolf von Schier- Drand

Hall's Catarrh Care Ad Warns of Mercury Dangers

An advertisement warns against mercury based treatments for catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Care from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as a safer internal remedy. It claims the product acts on blood and mucous surfaces and emphasizes buying genuine products from reputable physicians. It also notes Ball's Family Pills as a recommended alternative.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio F. J. Cheney Ball

Speed of ships measured with log method used for naval ships

A historical explanation outlines the still used log line method to determine ship speed. It describes the logship, stray line, knot marking, and timing with a sandglass to measure knots per hour, detailing steps from setting the log to reading the knot count.

Sadora Bevt Army Navy Ir Va Lokls Theo Home Journal and News Mye “Rool

Huckleberry Cordial touted as great stomach remedy

Dr Biggers Huckleberry Cordial claimed to cure dysentery diarrhoea and stomach troubles for children and adults. It was sold in 25 and 50 cent bottles by Haltiwanger Taylor Drug Co Atlanta with an endorsement from Judge O E Lochrane.

Dr. Biggers O. E. Lochrane Georgia Dr. Biggera Haltiwanger-Taylor Drug Co Atlanta

Dr King’s New Discovery Promoted for Coughs

Advert says Dr King’s New Discovery cures bronchitis coughs croup whooping cough pneumonia and consumption. Mrs Van Metre of Shepherdstown testifies a year of illness ended after one bottle. Trial bottles free. regular size 500 and 1.00. guaranteed by W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.

Dr. King B. van Metre Shepherdtown W. Vasaya Dr King W. J. Smith & Bro H.R . Palmer & Sons Druggista

Baby Oyster Life In The Ocean Nursery

The baby oyster clings to odd objects on the ocean floor as it grows. Young oysters attach to old shells and debris while developing their shells toward the surface. Guarded by flora like sea lettuce and algae, they attract dogwinkles and periwinkles that attach eggs to the shell.

Ita Charles Frederick Stansbury Hfe

Dyspepsia Cure Ad and War Memorial Contemplation

An advertisement touts August Flower for stomach and liver complaints, claiming relief with a 25 or 75 cent bottle. A secondary reflection notes the solemnity of taps for fallen soldiers and the sorrow of veterans, framed by a Scribner’s excerpt.

United States

The Wastes of The Body and Kodol Cure

An early health advertisement explains body tissue turnover and the need for digestion. It promotes Kool Dyspepsia Cure, saying it aids digestion and blood nourishment, rebuilding tissue and guarding health. Sold by The Orr Drug Co.

Orr

Calf Feat Sparks Wild Drummer wager in French Army

A French army captain wagers a drummer can eat a calf. The drummer, proud of his feat, eats three quarters of the calf and calls for another. He warns his superior that smaller dishes will fill the room, hinting at the wager’s end.

New Great South American Kidney Cure Offers Quick Relief

Relief in six hours described for distressing kidney and bladder disease. The cure relieves pain in bladder, kidneys and back and aids retention of water almost immediately. Sold by H. B. Palmer & Sons., druggists in Athens, Georgia.

H. B. Palmer & Sons Athens

For Sale Ardeny Building Lot on Boulevard or Chase Street

Property listing offers a sprint on a very nice building lot described as the cheapest in Ardeny. Buyers are promised a handsome profit by purchasing now, and the ad suggests other good lots on the Boulevard or Chase Street are available.

Boulevard Chase Street Ardeny Jaski St Waddell Street Milledge Avenue Price

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