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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1900
Page
3
An 1890s feature urges women with female troubles to try Bradfield's Female Regulator as a natural cure. The ad touts a $1 bottle and lists irregular menses, leucorrhea, and nervous headaches as target issues. It includes a free look and promotes the Atlanta company.
Raleigh North Carolina January 16 there is alarm over the one smallpox case at the State University the patient is quarantined and all students are vaccinated several parents have moved children home Beaumont Texas January 15 J I Harrison real estate man Kansas City brother of ex president Harrison was kicked on the head by a horse in Denver January 15 Frederick G Bonfils wounded and in critical condition Greensboro January 15 typhoid epidemic at State Normal and Industrial College ends dorms renovated chamberlains cough remedy featured by South Chicago Calumet and sold by H R Palmer Sons.
In Sylvania Georgia on a Friday afternoon Mr Mills of this county and two youths were fishing in a bateau at Miller's lake Strananab river when a dynamite cap exploded in his hand. The blast tore his right hand off and badly shattered his left, with part of his chin and facial area blown away. He was barely conscious but guided companions as they swam to shore and carried him toward a crossing.
Washington dispatch reports Census Director Merriman urges agriculturists to use spare time before the census to ready answers on acreage, production, costs, and labor for 1909. Accurate data will ensure a full enumeration. In Sparta Georgia, Mrs. Joseph Sykes dies suddenly on Spring Street as she leaves for church, leaving a husband and large family.
Washington January 16 The Senate this week will focus on the Philippine question with debates on the Pettigrew and Bacon resolutions. Senator Bacon is expected to speak later this week or early next week and examine expansion and militarism in depth. Senator Clay will speak and reply mainly to Broderidge's remarks.
The Augusta City Council approved a resolution granting Seaboard Air Line the right of way and privileges to enter Augusta. Allied railroads may use the south side of Walker Street for depot purposes, with twenty five feet cut from the Seaboard block to maintain street width. Allied railroads have thirty days to respond. depot width will be 148 feet.
Ottawa report quotes Hon Clifford Sifton denying Indian excitement over the Boer war noting a thorough inquiry shows Indians in the north are quiet and content. Also mentions an advertisement for Boschee's German Syrup as a cough remedy with claims of healing and relief, encouraging a sample at H R Palmer Sons.
About fifty county convicts were taken from the county farm to the Tallesee road area west of the city. They began graded road work, marking the first convict labor used on county roads.
London cabling reports Sir Charles Warren leading 11,000 troops east from Frere toward Grobler's Kloof with Colenso left deserted. Boers rumored to abandon Natal after failing to take Ladysmith. colonial troops under Warren. Commandant Devilliers from the Free State killed in Ladysmith action, noted for his reputed friendliness to England.
The Atlanta Constitution publishes a Sunday article by Dr Jalvis W Walden on the history of Georgia Presbyterian churches. Walden, pastor of the Presbyterian church in this city, provides a masterful review full of valuable information and clear, forceful writing.
Mrs Anna Camp of Winder Georgia fell from a rapidly moving train near Meridian Mississippi and sustained serious injuries. Her visit to Lumberton Mississippi to see her son and two daughters is noted. her son H A Camp is involved in the sawmill business in that region.
About two months after a lap robe was stolen from Mr. Hadaway, Edgar Holt was arrested yesterday. Officers had tracked the thief. Holt ran but was captured and confessed to the crime.
After two months of holding for better prices, Athens warehouse cotton stocks decline by forty thousand bales this past week. Sellers previously restraining sales now show a tendency to market holdings as prices ease.
An old advertisement lists muslin and lawn textiles with unit counts and values. Items include 1,000 yards of check muslins at 7 cents per yard, 60 pieces of fine dimity at 18 cents each, 25 pieces dimity at 10 cents, 50 pieces extra wide white lawn at 1 cent per yard, and a new lot of white organdies and piques.
A new lot of corded cloths suitable for children gowns waistcoats and men's shirts. Fine quality material offered at 10c a yard, valued at 15c, making a bargain for different sizes and uses in apparel.
A local retailer announces a special sale offering towels table linens napkins and white quilts for limited time. Shoppers can save on household textiles with discounts across multiple items in stock.
A local remnant sale lists remnants dress goods silks embroideries ribbons white lawns check muslin curtains scrim and curtain Swiss. Items offered at about half value with pricing likely to attract bargain hunters.
Lot coins purses and other small wares priced low for quick sale. Gloves, hose, and undergarments heavily cut. Toilet soap and cosmetics offered at minimal costs. Wrapping up with underwear sale and odds and ends in lace curtains, furniture coverings, draperies, and rugs all marked down to 5 to 75 cents.
Retail ad reports a closing out sale offering jackets capes ready made suits skirts and wrappers for women and children. Cellarettes and muffs offered at half price.
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