Odd anecdotes and scientific jots from a port of Spain letter
A medical writer in Port of Spain Trinidad describes experiments with mosquitoes and sound, noting a child’s amusement in producing a note that attracts and then kills, plus humorous vignettes on a gambler at a sermon and a London photographer’s John Inglesant moment. Other pieces cover dental tales, toothbrush humor, hygiene exam quips, astrology in war, and a bright student’s anatomy reply, ending with a Clifton flour advertisement.
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Barned Jong
County to vote bonds for road macadamization plan
Grand jury backs a county wide bond issue of 100000 dollars to macadamize main roads. The county commissioners may call an election, with strong citizen support and no opposition seen. The note includes local endorsements and a lengthy list of unread post office letters and community notices.
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Grand Jury
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Sunday Hours at Postoffice Change
The Sunday opening hours at the post office shift to 10 30 to 11 00 am and 12 15 to 1 00 pm. An unrelated medical testimonial touts Electric Burea with a dramatic recovery claim. City code enforces hog pen restrictions from April to October, minimum pen size forty feet square, max two animals per pen. Sanitary Inspector A M Center notes strict enforcement.
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A.M. Center
Sanitary
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Offers Free Sample Bottle
A Scotch text advertises Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a tested cure for kidney liver and bladder troubles including Bright s Disease. It claims wide hospital and private practice success and offers free sample bottles by mail with a book on recognizing kidney or bladder issues and to mention reading the offer in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K+ Kilmer
Kilmer
Bright
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Dates fixed for the Northeast Georgia Fair in Athens
The Northeast Georgia Fair dates are set for October 6 to 10 in Athens. The committee fixed the schedule on Wednesday and announced a sequence of fairs to follow in Atlanta Macon Savannah Jacksonville and Lake City in that order.
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Georgia
Athens
Atlanta
Macon
Savannah
Jacksonville
Lake City
Fatal mistake urging care for backache in old ad
An advertisement promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a quick cure for backache seen as a warning sign of hid y ile diabetes Bright's disease. It quotes Capt. D W Welsh of Wood County Infirmary praising the product after using it, and notes the pills cost 50 cents a box with Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo as sole U S agents.
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Dean
Bright
Capt
D W. Welsh
Wood County Infirmary
Parkersburg
W. Va
Anya
J. N. Murdoch
Third Street
Foster-Milburn Co
Huffalo
N. Y
U. S
Remder
Official members to meet Monday on church extension board
Officials from First Methodist and Oconee Street Methodist plan a Monday meeting at First Methodist Church to discuss organizing a local church extension board. Such boards operate in many cities, with results benefiting community churches. Athene may gain one.
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First Methodist Church
Oconee Street
Palmer Wing Distinction Award at Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Mr Loyd Palmer of this city receives bronze medal from the alamoi association at Philadelphia College of Pharmacy where he is a five year student. The honor marks a notable achievement in his academic record as Athens friends express pride in his progress.
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Loyd Palmer
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Onsef
Alamoi Association
Palmer
Athens
City Hall Decision Pending After Barnett Report
Captain J W Barnett returns from Atlanta to study material costs for the new Tala City hall. He will present findings to the mayor and council by Monday to decide whether to undertake the project, with construction possibly under City Engineer Barnett if cheaper than bids. The city hall lot grading is complete. A medical ad follows.
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J. W. Barnett
Atlanta
City Hall
Tala City
Barnett
Mr D W McGregor Secures Patent For Manifolding Device
Mr D W McGregor of this city has perfected an apparatus for manifolding that attracted widespread attention. He applied for a patent and the government has granted it. Manufacture of these neural devices is expected to begin on a large scale soon.
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D. W. McGregor
McGregor
Georgia Auburn Game in Atlanta Scramble Over Venues
Georgia and Auburn face a cancelled schedule as both cannot secure a venue in Atlanta. The Techs have booked Piedmont Park and control Brisbe/Brisbie park, blocking use and affecting gate receipts. The conflict threatens the planned baseball date.
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Georgia Boys
Auborn
Atlanta
Techs
Piedmont Park
Brisbire Park
Georgia-Auburn
Beaumont Oil Fields Devastated by Major Fire
New Orleans dispatch reports a massive fire in the Beaumont Texas oil fields causing losses exceeding 1.5 million dollars. The Hogg Swayne tract is destroyed as two hundred rigs and derricks burn and over a hundred others have fallen to the flames.
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New Orleans
Beaumont
Hogg-Swayne
Banner Salve heals sores and skin diseases Chicago ad
S. Kingsbaker of Chicago testifies Banner Salve cured a long piles case after doctors failed. The ad claims Banner Salve cures sores cuts burns and all skin diseases with guaranteed results. Price 25 cents.firms: H R Palmer & Sons Arnold Sor rell The Orr Drug Co W J Smith & Bro and E O McKoy.
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S. Kingsbaker
East
Ohio
Chicago
Banner Salve
H.R Palmer & Sons
Arnold & Sorrell
The
Orr Drug Co
W. J. Smith & Bro
E. 0. McKoy
The Khalif of Bagdad in Atlanta News Tale
A humorous piece narrates The Khalif of Bagdad recounting Athens Georgia Sunday laws of 1792. The city council enforces bans on Sunday commerce, bars, newspapers, and travel, leading to arrests of editors and travelers while vendors refuse service. The tale ends with a disappointed prophecy and a playful verdict on Athens’ morality.
March profits at the Athens dispensary compared with February
The Athens dispensary earned 11169.41 in sales and 2366.80 in net profits in March, down from just over 2700 in February after two price cuts on liquors. Despite reductions, the 1903 annual profits are forecast above thirty thousand dollars. The ad also promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
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Athens
Prof F M Harper Has An Offer From North Carolina
Prof F M Harper principal of Washington Street School and assistant superintendent of the city schools has been tendered a position as superintendent of the city schools of a growing North Carolina city. He has been in Athens for years and is popular. Athens would not consent to his leaving. He is involved in Summer School work and the summer program here may rely on him. It is unlikely he will accept the offer.
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Bond
Saya
Athens
Ada Wakr Place
Obaroh
Scheherezade
Khalif
Stuart Maclean
F. M. Harper
Washington Street
Echoola
North Carolina
Harper
Tax extensions for 1902 collected by city marshal
Notice states that tax extensions for the year 1902 have been turned over for collection. The finance committee orders immediate levy if unpaid, along with due paying assessments. B. F. Oulp, City Marshal.
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Finance Committee
B. F. Oulp
These Little Tots Enjoy a Dame and Egg Hunt at Court House
East Athens Kindergarten pupils under Miss Marion Carlton hosted an egg hunt at the courthouse grounds with the Woman's Club on a threatened day. Nearly 200 eggs were found, followed by games and cream and cake, then songs and a boulevard ride. The Kindergarten committee thanked numerous local contributors and noted donations from Mrs Bassinger, Mr McGregor, and others. The One Minute Cough Care ad closes the item.
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Court House
Tin East Athens
Marion Carlton
Sarah
Flanigen
Marion Arnold
J.P. Fears
T. L. Abney
Tabmadge Bros & Co
B. Painizy
D. McPherson
HC. White
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Spain
Trinidad
Himachi
Finrd
Anaweer
Anxiou
Air
France
William
Galilei
Clifton
Wingfield Cash Grolery
Good-Roads
Chamberlain
Bis
Mary Haller
Crawford
Athena
Mise Mary Brookine
Mattie Crawford
Eliza Eberhart
Emma Eberhart
Jodie Elridge
Mise Bertha Kelley
Mira Susie Maley
Misa Georgis Moore
Paralee Nickleson
Celestia Pratt
Mary Reynolds
Annis Robinson
Amy Weatay
Mina Alice Cary Wilcox
B A Yoong
Beat Four
Wingfield Cash Grocery
John Oliver
Philadelphia
Yane
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Athene
Lovd Palmer
City Enginger Barnett
Capt. Barnett
City
All Draogginte
D. W. M'Gregor
Tex
America
As. S. S
Livingston
Allen D. Candler
Bagdad
Atlanta News
Koow
Haroun al Rachid
Kaslif
Lawa
Asge
Sheen
Scheherezde
Banner
City Council
Draggiata
E. W.grove
Castoria
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Catarre Mea Men
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Otto
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