A Matter of Health A Matter of Health
Physicians endorse and recommend Royal Baking Powder for its quality making food more digestible and wholesome. The peculiarity of Royal has been noted by doctors and they support its use.
03 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1905
Page
1
Physicians endorse and recommend Royal Baking Powder for its quality making food more digestible and wholesome. The peculiarity of Royal has been noted by doctors and they support its use.
The Athens Lodge of Elks voted unanimously to purchase the Athenaeum property and convert it into a handsome home for the order in this city. A committee will finance the purchase and secure possession promptly, with substantial subscriptions already raised and enthusiasm high among members.
The census bureau released its second report on cotton ginned up to January 16 showing a 32 percent rise from last year and an implied crop of 13,416,000 bales. Of 695 counties reporting, 447 have refused to provide statements, with 117 countries still unheard.
The funeral for Miss Lou Wilson, who died in Calhoun Georgia, was held yesterday at three o'clock at the Presbyterian church in this city. The service featured hymns led by a local choir and sermon by Dr J W Walden. Interment followed at Oconee cemetery with pallbearers and relatives from Calhoun Sparta Macon and Oconee in attendance.
Chicago February 2 a sun spot described by Prof A H Cole a local astronomer through a small opera glass on white paper showed a disc several inches wide. Calculations show the sun spot equals about one tenth of the solar diameter over 80000 miles at widest. The egg shaped spot sits east of the sun’s center and will be visible for several days.
The funeral of Florida C. Carr, long a respected resident, was held yesterday at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Rev. Troy Beatty officiated with Episcopal rites as the choir sang Near My God To Thee and Jesus, Lover of My Soul. Pallbearers bore the casket to the hearse, and interment followed at Oconee cemetery.
A sweeping cold wave grips the Northwest setting record low temperatures while the South receives a milder portion of the blizzard. Forecaster Marbury warned that last night could be the coldest of the year, with some readings possibly dipping further. Citizens note unusually kaleidoscopic winter weather this season marked by extreme swings.
January proved quiet in city police circles with sixty two cases docketed, well below last year's average. Fines totaled about two hundred fifty dollars. Chief McKie earned broad praise for the force and the month’s new plans, which improved policing overall.
The Library of the University of Georgia will move to the new Peabody Library building as soon as possible, though delays in the stack room push the date back. Some furniture has arrived, Librarian Burnett works to transfer books, and officials hope the new library will be among the south's most attractive once opened.
A clipping from the Dunn Guide via publisher J P Pitman touts Hyomel as a cure for catarrh. The item promotes a $1 kit with 50 cent refills and a money back guarantee. The note also mentions Missouri hotel staff cracking down on tipping guests, described as a looming crime.
Paris Feb 2 Russian officers clashed at the International commission session with sharp exchanges as Captain Clado criticised British press hostility and denied Russian torpedo boats refused aid. He said Admiral Rojestvensky gave a wartime order and explained injuries to fishing boats were not serious.
Tomorrow afternoon coach Dickinson will split the baseball candidates into three teams for tough campus practice. Catcher choice is contested between Lowndes and McDonald, both strong. Sullivan and Cox will pitch. Scott returns at first, Fleischmann at short, with second and third bases unsettled. Virlyn Moore will take a field position, others compete for the two spots. Athens will host many scheduled games this year.
Hall County considers issuing 200000 in thirty year bonds to build nearly 200 miles of macadamized roads. The grand jury urges a county election to authorize the bond issue, arguing long term savings and upkeep financed by convict labor with no extra county cost. The panel represented all county districts except one member.
Chicago February report quotes Prof James Canfield of Columbia University declaring urban universities wield greater influence than small town schools. He calls the urban country pivotal and says education must draw on industrial energy with urban colleges best placed to receive it. Also notes Columbia’s sky scraper dormitory plan as a proven success. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy promoted as a trusted choice for mothers and children with claims of quick relief for colds and whooping cough. Available from local sellers H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro.
Boston February 2 Dr R W Read a Edinburgh and University of Pennsylvania graduate is dead at seventy found seated by a table with a note indicating he diagnosed his own case as a food poison attack He warns that many pains come from poisons in food and promotes Dr King s New Life Pill.
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