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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1905

Page

10

Patterson and University Athletics Debate Amateurism

The Savannah Press comments on Professor Patterson’s stand for pure amateur athletics at the University, criticizing insinuations and noting the dispute over two players withdrawn for alleged paid play. It argues for maintaining amateurism and cites the Southern Inter-Collegiate Athletic Association ruling against professionalism in college sport.

The Savannah Press Patterson Pure Athletics England America Athens Georgia Southern Inter-Collegiate Athletic Association

Health blooms from Dr. King's New Life Pills ad claim

An advertisement promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills claiming visible health benefits such as rosy cheeks bright eyes firm muscles and buoyant mood when the body is ready for action. The drug is sold in local drug stores for 85 cents.

Madison Man's Unique Ad Causes Citywide Panic

Last night in Madison a two foot yellow flag bearing the word Surrender appeared on electric poles causing sudden fear and talk of a negro uprising. Extra police were deployed and the public anxiously awaited explanations before an advertiser faces police court amid the misunderstanding.

Madison Militay Company

Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with testimonials

The ad offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It states the cure works internally on blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials available. It lists F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo and Walding Kinnan & Marvin as endorsers and notes price 75 cents per bottle and other product Hall's Family Pills.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo F. J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin

Fearful race with death ends in cure by Electric Bitters

Tampa man Ralph F. Fernandez describes a deadly battle with liver trouble and heart disease. After trying many doctors and medicines he credits Electric Bitters with a complete recovery in three days. Sold at W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons drug stores for 50 cents.

Ralph F. Fernandez Tampa Fla W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Charles A. Cox Dead in LaGrange

Charles C. Cox president of the Southern Female College at College Park died in LaGrange at 7:30 p.m. from heart-related ailments. He will be buried in LaGrange cemetery at 3:30 p.m. with many college girls attending the funeral. He was survived by his wife, daughter Alice, brother Professor Will Cox, and sister Mrs. Crenshaw.

la Grange Cox Alice Professor Will Cox Crenshaw

Chamberlains Pain Balm Promises Quick Relief for Rheumatism

Advert shows Chamberlains Pain Balm as instant relief for rheumatism enabling rest and sleep. Testimony from Mrs. W. H. Leggett of Yum Yum Tennessee claims it relieves head to foot pain. Sold by H R Pelmer Sons and W Jamith Bra.

Chamberlain W. H. Leggett Yum Yum Tennessee Gale H.R. Pelmer

Mercer University selects president and faculty prospects

Mercer University in Macon announces that the board will prefer a business or law figure for the presidency over prominent preachers. Dr W W Landrum of Atlanta is a likely candidate, with a salary up to 134000. Northern educators are offered faculty posts as Clarke and Ragsdale resign. Board committee includes Dr Jordan, Dr White, Dr Jamison, Thomas Lawson, and John G McCall.

Macon Mercer University W. W. Landrum Atlanta Dr. Landrum Board of Trustees Mercer Georgia Clarke B. D. Ragsdale Dr. Jordan Savannah J. L. White S. Y. Jamison Thomas G. Lawson Augusta John G. McCall Quitman

Dean's Kidney Pills Public Endorsements Reach Athens

Athens readers report Doan's Kidney Pills relieve long standing backache and restore strength. Mrs. M. G. Coleman of Atlanta shares that after trying many remedies, Doan's gave permanent relief. H. R. Palmer & Sons carries the product. price 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is sole US agent. Remember the name Doan's take no other.

Athens Dean M. G. Coleman Auburn Avenue Atlanta H. R. Palmer & Sons Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States Doan

Real Estate Listings on Milledge and Nearby Streets

Property sale notes list multiple lots on Prince Barber Pulaski Childs Barrow Milledge and Lumpkin streets with prices from 50 to 3 000 dollars. Details include lot sizes depths and connections with sewer and water. several houses on Milledge and Springdale avenues are offered with prices ranging up to 7 000 dollars. Besifengs 309 Phonesom 450 Office Southern and Building Clayton Street Entrance.

Prince Avenue Pulaski Street Childs Street Barrow Street Milledge Avenue Lumpkin Street Springdale Street Besifengs Clayton Street

Through Sleeping Car from Atlanta to St Louis Declared

Two Trains Daily operates a morning sleeping car service between Atlanta and St Louis in connection with the Wabash and Western Railroad. The service offers full information on sale dates fares tickets and descriptive circulars for prospective travelers.

Atlanta St. Louis

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