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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1900
Page
3
An advertisement touts Bradfield's Female Regulator as a time tested remedy for numerous female troubles. It claims benefits for irregular or painful menstruation leucorrhea womb sinking nervousness headaches and backaches and promises restored girlish features. Sold by druggists for 1 per bottle by The Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta Ga.
Rome reports a high fatality and injury toll after a telegraphed collision near the city killed 12 and wounded 40, including some notable figures returning from ceremonies. King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena visited the scene before returning to the Quirinal at dawn.
The city mourns for Miss Lucy Gerdine daughter of Dr. and Mr. John Gerdine who died after a six week illness. Her funeral is held at ten o'clock this morning. The article extols her devout character, charitable acts, and faith, noting her youth and contributions to the Presbyterian church and Sunday school.
Berlin reports a vast buildup with about 280000 troops and 600 guns planned in China within six weeks. Russia consolidates 192000 troops and 292 guns, including Manchuria, while 117 war vessels monitor the coast. Observers doubt Germany should lead in China over Britain and France.
An old advertisement touts B B B Blood Balm as a remedy for blood poison and mucous patches. It claims deep seated cases yield quickly, offers a free trial bottle, and lists pricing for single and six bottle sizes with directions and free medical advice.
Count August Waldersee, Germanys field marshal, selected to command allied forces in China. The emperor and other powers accept him as supreme commander. Renowned for his calm bearing, military skill, and scientific approach, Waldersee is described as the foremost German officer and a potential modern Moltke. Lord Roberts noted his admirable hospitality and polished demeanor during Hanover maneuvers.
Count Waldersee distinguished himself at the Stettin maneuvers and outgenerated the Kaiser to win praise from Bismarck and King Humbert. The emperor promoted him immediately to field marshal, and his wife, formerly Mary Low of New York, is famed for court brilliance and political influence.
Evangelist Hayes of the Baptized by Fire Holiness Association is holding large tent meetings at Princeton. He is well known here after a year in Athens, with many attendees traveling from Athens last Sunday to join the gatherings.
In Royston near Elberton a religious sect named holiness Peopley holds all day services dance until exhaustion and then exhort attendees. They claim to have Peagokisins and ty mite and lyddite in their souls, attracting wide notice for their unique practices and fervent preaching.
An 1900 testimonial promotes Hall's Great Discovery by Dr E W Hall as a cure for kidney and bladder issues, gravel diabetes seminal emissions and rheumatism. The ad offers one bottle for $1 via mail from St Louis with testimonials from G H Foster of Vicksburg praising its efficacy.
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