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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1906
Page
5
An advertisement promotes Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for catarrh and related symptoms. It asserts purification of the blood, restoration of senses, and nerve relief, claiming it strengthens digestion and offers a money back guarantee. The copy references a claimed Atlanta company and urges readers to write for a free medical letter.
Washington report notes small incident surrounding Mrs Minor Morris sparked national dispute over President Roosevelt's handling. Headlines blame conflicting White House and eye witness accounts while The Washington Star faces White House displeasure for coverage. The piece suggests the affair tests public patience with leadership.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe for children with no harmful ingredients. It markets the product as harmless and notes it is sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro in Athens Georgia.
New York January 15 There was a stir on the White Star Line steamship Baltic when passengers found three wireless style bulletins posted on January 6. One claimed Thomas W Lawson killed himself in a Boston hotel another alleged Alice Roosevelt eloped with Captain Jackson and the third warned of a German ultimatum to Japan. Captain Smith ordered the postings removed and an investigation begun with the humorist's identity still unknown.
In Cleveland the Bishop-elect of Detroit Diocese, Dr Chas D Williams, warned that John D Rockefeller and allies might corner air and tax the public for the right to live He spoke at the Social Reform Club inside the Hiram House Social Settlement and will assume his bishopric soon.
A period piece touts the grip and the suffering it causes but claims prompt use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents pneumonia and ensures recovery. The ad cites sales by H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Co in Athens, Georgia.
Athens delegates return from New Orleans praising a large, harmonious session with about fifteen hundred delegates, led by C B Griffith J B King and Prof Alexander Rhodes. Georgia supplied the most representatives and the gathering affirmed unity of farmers and business leaders to defend fixed cotton policy and resist price-damping speculation.
Washington scene reviews how Republican senators question presidential instructions to U S delegates to the Algeciras Morrocan conference. The piece notes doubts about the United States entering European disputes and emphasizes commerce with Morocco as a limit.
Major John C. Whitner longtime Atlanta insurance leader died at home on January 16 after months of illness and strokes. Born September 23, 1831 in Edgefield County South Carolina he served as a Confederate major on General Howell Cobb’s staff. Survived by his wife five children and several grandchildren he helped shape southern fire risk statistics and insurance science. Funeral details not announced.
Sickening shivering fits of ague and malaria can be relieved and cured with Electric Bitters. The tonic medicine is said to have a true curative influence, driving malaria from the system and better than quinine with fewer after effects. A Texan testimonial and local drugstore availability at 60 cents.
Mrs Michael Hart wife of the superintendent of cart service in Kingston Jamaica speaks highly of Chamberlain Cough Remedy for coughs croup and whooping cough. She would not be without a bottle at home and shows implicit confidence in its benefits. Sold by H R Palmer Sons J and W J Smith Bro in Athens Georgia.
Dr William H Young pastor of the First Baptist church in Athens preached at Ponce De Leon avenue Baptist church in Atlanta in morning and evening services. Dr Junius Millard preached in Athens. Young discussed evolution from Hebrews 11 in a clear scholarly manner and cited faith as a driver of civilization.
In Lafayette Indiana the Three O'clock Club led by Purdue professors' wives voted to dissolve club life as it was deemed harmful to home duties. The group debated the proposition that club life benefits the home, with three members on each side, and the negative arguments convinced many to support disbanding.
Atlanta Ga Jan 15 If Judge Richard B Russell who is a candidate for governor forwards his resignation to Governor Terrell on January 17 the governor will likely offer the western circuit judgeship to ex Governor H D McDaniel of Monroe It is believed McDaniel will refuse the post Terrell says he will not discuss Russell s successor until resignation is received Russell plans to resign February 17 taking effect February 17
A historical column recounts the misfortunes of Nicholas II from 1891 to recent years. It notes the Japan assassination attempt during a European tour, the deaths of his father and coronation disasters, and his reluctant accession to autocratic rule amid family and court intrigues.
Boston spends millions annually on baked beans far surpassing other uses. In 1904 Boston's bean receipts topped 68 782 barrels yielding about 21 994 240 pounds sold at wholesale and retail for a total of 6 598 272 dollars. The city’s per person consumption averages 37 quarts weighing 148 pounds.
Dangers of cold are greater than from any other cause and proper treatment prevents complications. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has long been recognized as prompt and effective. It loosens the cough relieves the lungs opens secretions and aids nature in restoring health. For sale by H R Palmer and Sons and W J Smith and Bro Athens Ga.
The New York Sun reviews Tsar Nicholas II while detailing the violent history of his era. It cites bombings in Moscow and Finland, plots thwarted in Italy, and attacks on his court. It notes Siberian Railway expansion, Japan war outcomes, and reforms that failed to calm unrest.
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