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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1900
Page
3
Kentucky attorney promotes Mother's Friend as the greatest remedy for expectant mothers claiming it prevents nine tenths of birth pains and keeps the mother strong, ensuring a healthier, prettier child. Advertises the Bradfield Regulator Co in Atlanta with a free illustrated book for expectant mothers.
New York August 27 James J Jeffries and Bob Fitzsimmons are set for a heavyweight title clash within six months. Jeffries will cover Fitzsimmons forfeit of 2800 to secure another shot, while a Friday night bout was ruled out. Both fighters are in varying training states as plans firm up for a decisive match.
About 1,000 Christian Endeavorers paid a Boston agency for a European trip. When ships Saale and Main were destroyed the owners refused to arrange replacements, delaying travelers and costing more. Hotels in Europe repudiated prepaid rooms, leaving many travelers in Paris with little money as women assist the needy. The agency finally sent them three weeks late.
Macon authorities end free rides for children over three on street cars. A nurse previously collected many youngsters for rides, causing losses to carriers as some days crowded main routes. The fare-charge policy aims to curb this abuse and halt the free passage practice.
About a dozen families of negroes in the Newtown area plan to relocate to Chicago next month. They have relatives there and are described as a solid, property owning, well regarded group. The move is urged by kin in Chicago and follows the claim they would improve the city.
The school was permanently organized in 1805 with Prof. 8.D. Bradwell as president. Its career has been one of glorious achievements and a major factor in the state’s educational development. The past term enrollment exceeded 600.
Mary Raff wife of Pompey Raff colored was tried in ordinary's court on a writ of lunacy. The jury judged her insane and she will be sent to the asylum though it may be full. Eliza Thomas was found insane earlier and returned home. So far this year twelve Clarke county residents were adjudged insane with ten sent to the asylum.
An old advertisement from a Georgia hotel proprietor promotes Lamar's Lemon Laraure as a cure for constipation and indigestion after years of trial, claiming success after trying various remedies. It notes the product is sold by all druggists and bears the DL ARSETE location.
Fayne Moore, wife of a Sing Sing inmate jailed for hotel robbery, arrives in Paris from London and leads a lavish social life with Florence Crosby. They dine at Armanonville in Bois de Boulogne while the Marquis de Rochetulon, a Brittany noble, stares. a champagne bottle is thrown at him, then Moore graciously introduces him, and more wine is quaffed.
An elderly man from Periclear plantation on Port Royal Island shows a string of twelve rattles from a huge rattlesnake he killed near a log cabin. He says a snake was in his hen coop and a rooster fought it, injuring the reptile before dying.
The Augusta Chronicle reports Athens plans a massive carnival starting October 1 lasting six days. Citizens invest around ten thousand dollars for grand pyrotechnics parades and free shows to eclipse earlier efforts, with queen chosen by citizen ballot and multiple parades including battle of roses and a military procession. Notable Augu stans expect Athens to host the souths greatest public week, rivaling New Orleans.
Success to Athens as gattis of Reves promote the Battle of Roses and a floral parade. The Athens carnival attracts crowds, with plans for a queen chosen by the public. Novel features include parachute leaps, high rope walkers, aerial acts, midway attractions, and animals. Fireworks by world famous producers are sought to outshine neighboring cities. Only four days remain before the grand event.
A vintage advertisement promotes Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for eczema and related skin ailments. It claims to purify the blood, stop itching, heal pores, and improve complexion. The copy urges readers to buy B B B from the Blood Balm Co. and offers free medical advice and various products.
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