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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1905
Page
3
Adele M. Whitgrave warns in the Chicago Record-Herald that slang spreads from schools to parlors and streets, eroding refined speech. She cites Mother Goose alternatives, college slang, and even religious exhortations as examples, urging parents and educators to stop the erosion of proper English and rehearse careful speech to guide youth.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy that purifies blood and heals mucous surfaces. Claims include a physician pedigree, non quack status, and nationwide availability via Toledo company F J Cheney & Co. at 75 cents. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Mrs Blubore laments hoarseness while Mr Blubore reveals an opera box booking for the evening, prompting light admonition from George and a chorus of thoughts in a Philadelphia Press excerpt.
Decatur Texas physician endorses Vinol noting its appetite boosting effects and improved flesh. Palmer family testimonials claim Vinol strengthens vitality and blood without traditional cod liver oil drawbacks. Balmer & Sons druggists offer refund if it fails to help restless, weak children.
A Mt. Klein Ontario merchant Mr Thomas George reports selling more Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy than all other medicines combined. He says he has held the local agency since its Canada introduction and endorses the medicine, noting excellent results. Sold by Hh Re Padmer & Sons Athens and W. J. Smith & Bro. Athens.
Dr Hazen and John Thompson with a colored helper report a new cave near Junction rivaling Mammoth Cave. An explored branch runs several miles before a swift river halts progress. Torch light limits view and bones believed to be Indian are found in a nearby chamber.
Thos S Austin of Leavenworth Ind recounts how his wife, afflicted with female trouble, refused surgery and used Electric Bitters. After five physicians, she was bedridden, but the remedy cured her and she can resume household duties. Sold by Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro for 50 cents.
Local notices list candidates for mayor and aldermen across Athens wards. Names include TM F Dorsey H Hodgson W C Weatherford B F Woods E G Whitehead F A Lipscomb J E Gardner H J Rowe J A Hunnicutt with emphasis on Democratic primary action.
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