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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1901

Page

6

Contagious Blood Poison Warns and Promises Cure

An 19th century broadside argues Contagious Blood Poison is a universal, deadly blood disease with no cure from standard remedies. It extols S.S.S. as a plant based antidote, claims it eradicates the virus and prevents transmission, and cites testimonials including Mrs. T. W. Lee of Montgomery and a Georgia company ad for readers to request the book and advice.

Bey S.S.S Swift Specific CO Atlanta Abc MES T. W. Lee Montgomery

Non-Union Strike Disruption and Local Incidents Across South

A special train bringing 12 non union machinists to replace strikers was halted at the entrance to a Southern railway shop. A separate incident left John D Collins mortally wounded after a dispute at the Boo Hive store. Fires in Wilbur destroyed two blocks, and a 16 year old girl in Dounsam was fatally burned pouring oil. State pension projections show a sharp rise, with 10 000 new pensioners anticipated this year. An attempted wreck of the Beeboard Air Line train near Cottonota is reported without casualties.

Ouantxston Bonthern Dounsam N. C Mabel Green Hugh Green North Carolina Pessioner Rattan Dixon Nore

Christian Endeavor International Convention Opens in Omdusati

The twentieth international convention of the United Society of Christian Endeavor begins in Omdusati, with large anticipated attendance. States host receptions and rallies while business sessions address officer reports, trustees meet in the afternoon, and global delegates prepare for Sunday programs and Sabbath observances.

Omdusati The Christian Endeavor United Society United Society of Christian Endeavor Exposition Grounds Washington Park Elm Eireet Odeon Hall L’rogram Tennis Milwaukee A. Miyaki Qua- Japan T. C. Cleveland George H. Hubbard J. Ber Belle McOdy Wilton Junction William Marshall Adelaide Australia Fei Aod

Ambitious Mariners Receive a Backset

Washington dispatch from Brussels reports Mr Krager refused to arm privateers while promoters urge him to notify powers that intervention may prompt letters of marque. The agency says Krager remains firm against such action.

Washington Brussels Petit Blue Krager Nek Oar Oak Boein

Heat wave hits Washington with record heat

An official reports 6 degrees at 8 o clock today in Washington, rising to 00 degrees by 10 o clock. The heat has caused three deaths and eight prostrations in the past 24 hours.

Wasminopos Washington

Poisoned by Salads Sickens LaGrange Picnic Party

A July Fourth picnic near Warm Springs, Georgia, left 25 people ill after chicken, salmon, and potato salads were kept for a day. Seventeen of the 19 hospitalized recovered. potato salad is blamed. Several local residents at the hotel aided the ailing group.

LaGranor Macon LaGrange Birmingham Road Warm Springs LaGrange Ple

Interstate Cotton Growers Convention in Macon

The Interstate Cotton Growers Association annual convention meets in Macon next Friday at 3 oclock PM at the Academy of Music. President Harvie Jordan presides with opening remarks by the executive committee, and addresses by J O Wilborn Pulaski J Pops Brown Twiggs W L Peek Georgia F M Longley Bloy Alonzo J Holmes among others. Reports from committees and election of officers follow before adjournment.

Macon Interstate Cotton Growers’ ‘Association Harviv Jordan Academy of Music Wilborn Old Point J. Pops Brown Pulaski County Dudley Hughes Twiggs County W. L. Peek Geor F. M. Longley Alonzo J. Holmes

Georgia police chiefs meet in Columbus convention

The Georgia Association of Police Chiefs Marshals Sheriffs Superior Court Clerks and Solicitors holds its annual convention in Columbus this week. The event opens at 10 30 Wednesday in the superior court room with Mayor Chappell delivering the welcome and Solicitor General Frank Per of the Americas judicial circuit replying.

Cotumata The Georgia Association of Police Columbus Superior Court Room C. A. Powell Superior Court Macon County Chappell Frank Per Americas Judicial Circuit Ailen Sumter County Pacino

Cotton Oil Mill Sold in Columbus to Virginia Carolina Combine

The Mutual Cotton Oil company of Columbus sold its $150000 plant to the Virginia Carolina Chemical company. The deal is not fully confirmed but appears likely as money passes. The plant has operated for five years and earned success. The buyer reportedly aims to control multiple oil plants in Georgia and nearby areas. Chattanooga May Enter the Gubernatorial Race. John B. Frasier of Columbus plans to enter the gubernatorial race at the next state Democratic convention after receiving support from leaders across the state.

Columbus Sella Virginia- Carolina Ocolumbus Mutual Cotton Oil Company of Virginia Carolina Cchemical Company Aly Ima Mutual Cotton Oil Company Virginia-Carolina Ial Cy Yin Georgia Chattanooga Onarraxoooa John B. Frasier Frazier Misigit

Open Switch Cited in Baltimore and Ohio Wreck

A Baltimore and Ohio accommodation train from Connellsville Pennsylvania derailed after colliding with an engine on a siding near here. Several passengers were injured as cars were wrecked and some thrown from their seats due to an open switch.

Baltimore and Ohio

Wash Goods Price List Highlights

Two cases of Muslins sold at 3 cents each with pretty styles and good quality. Two cases Corded Dimity offered at 5 cents with good patterns and colors, valued at 7 cents. Fine Printed Dimities Muslin and Organdies priced at 10 cents, worth 15 cents.

Clearance Sale of Ginghams and Madras Cloths

A local retailer advertises a clearance sale on ginghams percales duck cloths and madras fabrics with stock being reduced to meet low price targets. The notice emphasizes discounted textiles to attract buyers.

Silk Auction Offers Reduced Prices on All Silks and Remnants

All colored and fancy silks will be sold at reduced prices with a large collection of remnants and odds and ends offered at half value. Sale features varied fabrics and bargains for builders and dressmakers alike.

Specials Include Bargain Household Items

Boy's Overalls 25c per pair Tong handle Wall Dusters 15c each Feather Dusters 15 26 35 50 and 75c 200 Jap Fans 5c formerly 10c 300 Jap Fans 10c formerly 15c 200 Jap Fans 15c formerly 25c 500 Children's Fans 1c each Large bottle Vasa line 8 boxes Toilet Soap for 10c 3 cakes each box 1000 Cakes Toilet Soap 1c per cake Best Ammonia 8c bottle Large fine Toilet Soaps and Talcum Powder

Windsor

Rugs and Curtains Offered at 95 Cents Each

A sale offers rugs, curtain materials, mattings, shades and upholstery damask along with screens and screen frames. Varandah screens numbered 200 are offered at 95 cents each, described as the lowest price known.

Corsets Auction At Half Price Sale

Numerous Black Corsets offered in a varied lot with values from 75 cents to $1.00. Special sale price set at 35 cents each with many makes offered at half price during the auction.

Umbrellas and Parasols Featured With Ladies Undervests

A period feature highlights umbrellas parasols and ladies Swiss ribbed undervests as fashionable accessories. The item list emphasizes practical outerwear and undergarments in current retail offerings and style guidance.

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