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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1899

Page

4

University of Georgia urged to expand and prosper

The Athens Weekly Banner reports on university affairs, citing ex Governor Atkinson’s death, Judge Alvin Freeman’s appointment, and broader calls to grow the University of Georgia. It notes optimism in the Wake of Walter Hill as chancellor and urges local support for expansion and infrastructure.

W. Y Atkinson University of Georgia Candler Alvin D. Freeman Newnan Atkinson Girl's Normal and Industrial School Milledgeville Judge Freeman University Atlanta Journal Walter B. Hill Georgis

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health Gains and Cure Claims

An old advertisement urges quick action for health and claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cleanses blood and aids organs. It cites a testimonial about leg sores healing after use and includes scattered, unclear phrases and product mentions.

Cure for Scrofula Promoted by Specific-8 Remedy

An editorial promotes Specific-8 as the sole effective treatment for scrofula and related blood diseases. It cites patient Mr. H. E. Lee of Milledgeville Georgia and claims guaranteed vegetable formula. urges readers to request free medical books from Swift Specific Company in Atlanta.

M. O. Waggoner Toledo H. E. Lee Milledgeville Swift Atlanta Georgia Bottie

Noted Hannibal Citizen Recovers From Severe Lung Illness

Mr J E Lilly of Hannibal Missouri describes a life saving recovery from Typhoid Fever leading to Pneumonia after using Dr Kings New Discovery. He credits one bottle with relief and whole treatment with restoration of health and strength. Trial bottles are free at local drug stores and every bottle is guaranteed.

J. E. Lilly Hannibal, Mo Dr. King H. R Palmer&Sons W. J. Smith & Bro

Shakespearean Names and Treasury Warrants From Indian Territory

Treasury warrants issued for a list of Native individuals with bizarre aliases such as Shot-His- Mother-in-Law, Out-A-Hole-In-It, Hoop-on- Forehead, Yellow-In-The-Month, and Sits-Down-Spotted. The items resemble satirical or sensationalized period notes detailing warrant actions and miscellaneous observations about behavior and "red men."

Shakespeare Treasury Department

Dewey fund grows as ships raised from Manila sunk

A telegraph bulletin reports naval constructor Richmond P. Hobson has raised three of the vessels sunk by Admiral Dewey at Manila and will raise three more. Also dated Aug 15, word that five new volunteer regiments will be formed, with orders to follow.

Twentieth Kansas Regiment Kansas Girls’ Bachelor Club Winfield Tex Fanston Davis France Dreyfus M. Labori Henry Esterhazy Washington Richmond P. Hobson Admiral Dewey Manila Root War Department Charlotte, N Stonewall Jackson Richmond Saratoga N. Y Augustus van Wyck Hoffman House New York City Chicago Diaz Mexico Atlanta Woodward Tampa Frs Dewey Department Navy Department Longnecker New Orleans San Domingo City Machias San Vienna Hosetig P. Zibowerski Russia Mobile James T. Palmer Fry Virginius Fort Blakely Mobile Bay Montgomery Als New England Saint’ 'Ohiir

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