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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1903

Page

3

Flour Prices Rise Amid Wheat Report and Local Notices

The late government wheat report shows the crop is thirty five million cashes lower than last year, signaling higher flour prices until next harvest. Fresh flour arriving, grocery ads urge purchases while noting Braneford n Clifton price increases are not as sharp. Also mentions a political candidacy for alderman and a collision near Des Moines with injuries and train involvement. Celery at Gileland's Cafe today.

Clifton Wingfield Gash Grocery

Balkan Situation Grows as War Clouds Loom Over Turkey

London reports rising dissatisfaction as Turkish troops slowly near the Bulgarian border. A general Bulgarian mobilization is seen if the advance continues, with Russia and Austria wary of backing either side and seeking accountability. A NovoeVremya call for intervention and relief efforts is noted. Turkish raids near Tekendsche are described, with civilians affected and refugees fleeing toward Tekendache. The piece ends with a consumer note praising DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve compared to counterfeits.

Turkey Austria London Foreign Office Powera Bulgaria Russia Anetria Vitor France de- Witt W. S Ledbetter Shreveport DeWitt

Woman Vanishes After England Departure in Wikesharre

Mrs Austin Flynn of Wikesharre sailed from England on Aug 10 with a fortune and landed in New York on Aug 12. Her family in Wikesharre believes she was robbed and murdered after arrival, possibly with the money in her possession. Emory College Opens Fall Sessions with bright prospects and expected large attendance. Louise Buxton, wife of Worcester barrel manufacturer, died by self asphyxiation in New York, daughter of Thomas Lombard of Chicago.

England Wikesharre Austin Flynn Englan New York Emory College Oxford New Yorks Louise I. Buxton Worcester Mass

Death in electric chair for Auburn murder

Clarence Penor of Buffalo was executed in the Auburn prison electric chair for the murder of Archibald Benedict, a keeper, aged 28. He served in the Spanish war under the name Outlaw and faced justice in Auburn on Sept 14.

Auburn N. Y Clarence Penor Buffalo Archibaldt Benedict Egnor Spain J. J. Haven Versailles W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Son

Cuticura Skin Cure Promises Relief for Babies and Mothers

Advertisement touts Cuticura products as immediate relief for babies with skin troubles and offers soothing baths with Cuticura Soap and Ointment for mothers. Claims of perman ent, economical treatment cover eczema, itching, hair loss, and scalp conditions for all ages. Mentions Resolvent pills and global depots in London and Boston.

London

Prince Ferdinand Prepares Escape From Dalgarian Palace

An unsigned letter claims Prince Ferdinand will flee via secret passages from his Dalgarian palace if his position worsens. Princess Clementine allegedly urged King Edward to aid his escape and grant asylum in England.

Ferdinand Hag Berlin Kleine Journal Berts Era Hoa Ferdinand —Ives Clementine Fertinand Edward Vienna Reading Dalgaria Ferdinand England

Political Tensions in Bogota Reach Calm Yet Unsettled

Panama dispatch reports President Marriquin opposes running for presidency or backing a candidate. He will let his party choose without official support. The Bogotá dispute tempers but sustains political unease amid ignored canal issues. Old Folks Day celebrated at Presbyterian Church Vineland New Jersey with a large turnout including octogenarians and monogenarians.

Bogota New York Panama Marriquin Canal Presbyterian Vineland N. J Brooklyn George Lane Lane

British ministers gather for cabinet in Downing Street

Crowds gather in London as British cabinet ministers convene the most significant meeting in recent history. Key figures like Mr. Balfour and Mr. Chamberlain arrive or depart for the Colonial Office, with debates focusing on free trade and imperial unity.

London Lemion United Kingdom Times Kruger Downing Street Balfour Scotland Treasury Mr. Malfour Mr. Chamberlain Tirmingham Mrs. Chamberlain Colonial Office

Clifton Flour Promotion in Local Grocery Ad

Fresh flour available at Wingfield Cash Grocery advertised as Clifton Flour for retail and family use. It claims constant stock and freshness, urging customers to buy Bransford's Clifton for bread, cake, and pastry to avoid being the loser.

Clifton Bransford Ifig Wingfield Cash Grocery

Coast Cities Safe After Hurricane Ravages Florida

Reported hurricane swept Florida with seven deaths and heavy damage. Vessels ashore near Miami and the east and west coasts. orange groves and winter homes damaged. Wires down south of Montgomery and Mobile with high winds. no storm evidence at Charleston.

Jacksonville Wackson Ville Miani Miami T Fo Orange Braves Alabama Mississip Stontgomery Flomaton Ala Birmingham Montgomery Mobile New Orleans

Tampa Damaged by Hurricane Reported Loss $100000

Tampa suffers widespread destruction from a hurricane with $100000 estimated losses. Buildings and the Almeria hotel roof are blown off, power and streetcar service disrupted, and West Tampa flooded. Reports say ships delayed and communication to Tampa hindered as a Nor'easter sweeps the coast.

Jacksonville Fla Tampa Pla Almeria Southeastern Florida Jackson- Wille

Blood Balm Promises Cure for Cancer and Skin Ailments

An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for cancer including eating sores on the nose and face, skin diseases, eczema, and blood troubles. It cites Mrs. M L Adams of Fredonia Alabama and Mrs. B M Guerney of Warrior Stand Alabama as cases aided, claims many cures and offers $1 bottles with home care directions from the Blood Balm Co., Atlanta.

Pereman Saupleiss Swift Specific CO Atlanta, GA M. L. Adams Fredonia Ala B. M. Guerney Blood Balm Co Atlanta

Call for Reform in American Education Sparks Debate

A national discussion on education quality follows a resolution by the National Federation association criticizing the decay of American education. Critics note loss of literary standards and rhetoric, drawing from pastor and journalist commentary about college students and public opinion.

Gunllin Thwing Dneatis Oxstiudiadion Herbert W. Worwill Athiantie

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