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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1901

Page

3

Be Getting Even With the American Eagle

The editor cites tariff disputes with Russia affecting sugar and iron trade. Charles Strong Guthrie, president of American Steel Hood Co, warns Russia’s 30 percent extra duty harms U S steel and iron exports and helps competitors Germany Britain and Belgium. He notes Russia’s ore sources and possible government subsidies. Two Can Play at Game discusses retaliation dynamics and American views on tariff policy. A Florida man doctor W L McLeod killed his wife then himself, in Crescent City.

American Eagle New York Russia Charles Strong ‘Uthrie American Steel Hood Company United States Germany Great Britain Belgium St. James Gage Florida Crescent City Fla W. L. McLeod Dr. McLeod Mo. Belpg Common Council

Express Train Wreck Kills Engineer and Injures Fireman

Pamapetrata Feb 18 The south bound express of the Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore line wrecked shortly after 1 45 am after striking a derailed freight car Engineer Edward Mead 43 of Wilmington died instantly Fireman George W Myers of Ridley Park Pa suffered severe injuries with both feet crushed and a leg fracture Baggage mail cars and three coaches left track traffic halted for hours Investigation shows freight axle broke causing car to derail into passenger train

Englneer Pamapetrata Philadelphia, Wilmington and Beltimore Maryland Edward Mead Wilmington George W. Myera Ridley Park

Unique reasons in divorce cases from labor commissioner

A reprint of investigations into divorce grounds lists vivid instances of cruelty and misconduct. Examples include nightly drinking, assaults, threats with knives and bees, accusations of familial relations, public shaming, and neglect. The notices reflect severe mental distress and harsh treatment within marriages, with one excerpt noting a marriage to a close relative and another detailing repeated violent acts.

Unrivaled Spring Dress Goods Display Promises New Weaves

A local retailer brags of an unrivaled spring dress goods display featuring new weaves and popular color tones. The collection is billed as superior to past efforts, highlighting foreign and American novelties and a trusted reputation for style.

Skiff's Once-A-Week Talk on Cash Only Merchants

The writer urges Athens merchants to shift to cash sales to cut costs and debits, condemns credit purchases as theft by deceit, and warns debt ridden customers who favor status clubs over paying what they owe. The piece laments land sharks and stresses saving, generosity, and living within means. It targets debtors and merchants alike, urging a cash economy.

Min Athens Masons

Skiff the Jeweler Promotes Diamond Spectacles

The advertisement touts the Diamond Spectacles from Skiff the Jeweler, urging repairs and eye care for aging vision and noting a focus on timekeeping despite a city clock's silence and night hours.

Blood Poison Cure Promoted by B B B Balm

An advertisement touts B B B Blood Balm as a 30 year tested cure for blood poison and related skin and constitutional ailments. It offers a free trial bottle, mentions pricing $1 per bottle or $5 for six, and provides mailing address in Atlanta for orders and medical guidance.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo O.O Atlanta

New Wash Dress Fabrics Arrive with Fresh Novelties

The new wash dress fabrics offer the season’s choicest novelties in white and color. Exclusive designs appear in Latin Raye Dimities Mousseline DeSoi Novelty Oxfords Leno DeSoi Belfast Dimities and more with options like Embroidered Swiss Madras Pereales and Organdies. Early purchase advised for first selection.

Leno DeSol Belfast

Snowy Stacks of White Goods Sea Store

Display of fancy and staple goods arranged in snowy stacks with an infinite variety at the White Goods Sea store.

White Goods

Georgia Congressman Maddox Attacks Cannon in House Speech

Washington February 18 Judge Maddox of Georgia denounced Congressman Cannon of Illinois on the house floor over the 8 Louis fair bill he accused Republicans of denying southern injury claims while favoring a five million grant to an exposition company The speech cited damaged farms during the Spanish war and claimed Republicans refused to pay claims despite widespread property losses The scene drew Democratic support as Maddox denounced treasury grabs and lobby influence.

Mina Plaintiff Defendant Washington, D. C John W. Maddox Georgia Cannon Illinois House Maddox Southern Corps United States Chickamauga Spo

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