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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1903
Page
3
Fragmented lines describe a photography studio scene with mentions of a photographer, patrons, and various tasks. The text references a public scene with people and names, hinting at a gallery or studio setting and a potential event or sales.
A dense fragmentary page lists various market items and vendors like Athenian Market and The Body. It mentions specials on peaches, tomatoes, pears, oranges, bananas, and potatoes. An advertisement for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claims to aid digestion and rebuilds health, sold by The Orr Drug Co.
Yesterday at six oclock a small fire near the factory on the hoateceapitol by M S Field caught from a defective stove. The fire department arrived promptly and kept the damage minimal. The rest of the text advertises Keodol Dyspepsia Care and Kodol digestion claims with no relevant local details.
Historical ad copy touts Paine's Celery Compound as a cure for nervous energy, blood purity, and pain, citing Professor Edwardio Padto of Dartmouth and life insurer J H Lewis of Dover, Ohio. The testimonial claims rapid recovery from grip and nervous prostration after using the remedy.
Turner and Hodgson triumph over the Foundry team on the University campus amid borrowed players and wild pitching. Williams of Foundry was effective yet erratic, while Sageaves led a late five-run burst for Turner and Hodgson. Next up, Athos Kanner’s squad meets Turner and Hodgson after the Masons and Hibs game.
Tomorrow the Emmanuel church building will be consecrated after the debt was removed. Bishop Nelson will attend and preach the consecration sermon. Impressive confirmation services are planned for tomorrow evening with beautiful music.
Officer D. W. Hill killed a mad dog near the Athens compress after it threatened bystanders. The dog had attempted to bite several people before the police stopped it. A note advertises Dr. E. Detchon s Anti Diuretic for sleep related water bedwetting with a claim of over $100 value. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons Athens Ga.
The Payton Sisters Company opens a week at the Houston auditorium with The Sina of His Father drawing early crowds and a strong forecast for large attendance Monday. The program for the week includes The Ticket of Leave Man and Hazel Kirke among others plus nightly vaudeville by Lacy, Vina Payton, and others. A special matinee Thursday offers prizes for ladies and children, with ten and twenty cent tickets and drawings for baseball outfits and dolls.
An advertorial claim presents Stuart's Gin and Buchu as a universal cure for Bright's disease and diabetes. It details gravel symptoms and mucous discharges, asserting the tonic clears obstructions, heals the bladder and kidneys, builds nerves, and sweetens urine. The piece cites 20 years of testing with 56 chronic kidney cases and offers free sample bottles from Smart Drug Co in Atlanta, Ga.
An advertisement extols Cilifton a Kentucky wheat product said to rebuild red blood corpuscles after grippe. It also touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve for piles with 24 tumors, claiming rapid inflammation arrest and pain relief, sold by W. J. Santune & Bro., H. R. Palmer & Sons, and a druggist.
The Dornblatt Plumbing Co led by Julius Dornblatt shows rapid growth in Athens with contracts for plumbing heating and electric work. The company secured bids for city hall vapor heating campus building library and university facilities including the university gym pool and related projects. Citizens praise the high quality and reliability of the firm.
An advertisement touts Hall's Great Discovery known as the Texas Wonder claiming cures for kidney and bladder troubles including diabetes and rheumatism. It offers mail sale of a two month bottle for one dollar and cites testimonials from users like W. A. Davis praising its effectiveness. Dr E W Hall is listed as the sole manufacturer.
Fragmented notices show Masons and related lodges listing meeting times and halls in Meadoeph and Mount Vernon areas. Names such as W Dozter, T H Nickerson, J Tressitt, MG Mirtact, and T. R. Riesning appear alongside hall locations on Clayton and Wall streets and on Main streets.
Southern Railway offers a round trip fare to Asheville North Carolina with return for the Southern Students Conference YMCA and Annual Conference YMCA. Fare from Athens is 6.45 dollars plus 25 cents. Tickets on sale January 11 12 and 18 limited to June 25 return. Inquiries to local agents RW Sizar Athens GA W H Tayloe Atlanta GA S H Hardwick Washington DC.
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