The Flag in Battle and Its Eternal Valor
A nostalgic survey traces the flag's evolution from ancient amulets and royal standards to its role as a rallying symbol in battles. It notes how banners shaped officer ranks, inspired poetry, and influenced outcomes from Otterburn to Napoleonic sieges, ending with brief medicinal ads interwoven into the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Globe
Bhicksmith
Pernon
Capetain
Iself
Scott
Lord Howard
Lord Marmion
Douglas
Otterburn
Bay of All
Woodford
Lennox
Lennes
Moscow
Meta
Sedan
Tony
The Sleep Walker Warning and Dr Pierce Remedy Ad
A wary warning about sleepwalking and fatal health decline from indigestion. The ad touts Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach disorders and related ills, with a testimonial from Jan B. Ambrose praising relief after three bottles and offering free medical advice booklets to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Jan B. Ambrose
Kay
Jos MiMin St
Huntingdon
Golden Medical Discovery
People's Common Sense Medical Adviser
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Rustic life and kitchen cures in old Canada style
A collage of rustic life notes and health ads. The text touches on country living appeals, the appeal of simple furniture and surroundings, and contrasts with costly architecture. It includes a persona praising natural settings and mentions Kodol Dyspepsia Care as a stomach remedy, with several old ads for tonics and pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amerie
Salee
Wingfeld Crowns Clifton Flour Shortage Reminder
Wingfeld Cash Grocery Store reminds customers they had Bransford's Clifton flour available for delivery but customers did not order. The note urges timely orders to avoid missing staples in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bransford
Wingfeld Cash
Athens Plans Summer Baseball Team With Five Hundred Dollar Fund
Athens aims to raise five hundred dollars to finance a local summer baseball team. A list of players from Dickinson to Beusse is named, with some paid, some unpaid, to compete against Georgia teams. A canvass will decide feasibility and, if funded, a schedule of games will be set. The Fair Association plans a baseball diamond at the fair grounds after October 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Pero
Georgia
Dickinson
Anderson
Sullivan
Bower
Dana
Steven
Foster
M. DaBose
Hanter
Kendrick
Beusse
University of Georgia
Gorgia
The
Fair Association
Cane Mills Prices and specs from catalog listing
Catalog entry for cane mills showing No 0 one horse model at 20 dollars per hour 425 pounds No 1 heavy one horse model at 27 dollars 50 cents per hour 625 pounds No 2 two horse model at 10 dollars per hour 80 gallons listed for capacity notes on pricing and weights
Mill Goods and Furnaces From Athens Foundry
Farmers' Standard mills in multiple sizes priced from 27.50 to 100.00 with related double evaporator furnaces and heavy galvanized iron stacks. Listed items include No 2 No 3 and No 4 furnaces with varying stacks and grates. Manufactured by Athens Foundry & Machine Works, Athena, Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Foundry & Machine Works
Athena
Ororgial
Elixir of Life claims and a Kentucky pig case
An advertising notice claims Dr James William Kidd in Fort Wayne Indiana has discovered a free elixir of life that cures many diseases and is mailed to any applicant. The piece also mentions a Kentucky indictment about a pig theft and a George Pigg as owner, with reference to a Cornmonwealth of Kentucky case and comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bocheo
Tate
Boechen
United States
James William Kidd
Baltes
Fort Wayne
Ind
Bilzir
Witneasea
Kentucky
George Pigg
George
Earl George Plex
George I
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Hall and family remedy ads from a vintage paper
A period advertisement block promotes Hall s Catarrh Cure with testimonials from West & Traox Walding Kinnan Marvin and others. It claims internal use cures catarrh and lists price and drugstore availability. Also advertised are Hall s Family Pills Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets with outlets H B Palmer W J and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
J. Cheney
Frm
West & Traox
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Summer Weather Prompt for Clifton Flour at Ossh Grocery
Bransford’s Clifton flour promises a light white loaf with longer moisture retention. Wingfield Ossh Grocery Store advertises this flour for summer baking needs with a note of guaranteed quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bransford
Clifton
Wingfild Ossh Grocery Store
Effort to Stock Athens Rivers With Fish to Restore Dwindling Run
Local authorities plan to stock the rivers near Athens to counter years of fish scarcity caused by dynamiting. Mr. FE I Smith secured 2000 bass from the United States department, arriving today to release in the Middle River above the Tallassee dam, with more fish expected to be placed at various points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Athena
FE. I. Smith
United States Department
Tallassee
Dr Hodgson Admitted To City Fame For Pin Removal
Dr F G Hodgson earned wide praise in New York after successfully removing a dangerous cell pin lodged near a young woman's heart. Several physicians failed before his first attempt succeeded, saving the patient from a critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Hodgson
New York
Hodgson
Messages Free of Charge For Flood Sufferers Aid
The Athena office of Western Union will accept messages from organized relief committees for flood and disaster victims nationwide. The Athens post office lists letter recipients for the week ending June 9 1903 with numerous male and female names including J Chapman F L Dudley W M Davison Mary Bell and Rosa Woodson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Western Union Telegraph Company
Athens
Texas Wonder Hall's Great Discovery advertised cure all kidneys
An 1901 advertisement touts Hall's Great Discovery Texas Wonder as a universal cure for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. It promises two months of treatment for one dollar, with testimonials from users like W A Davis and notes mailing availability from St. Louis Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
E. W. Hall
P.O, Box 620
St. Louis
All Druggiars
Spring Drag Co
Joplin
Nrosho
Gafferer
Texas
W. A. Davis
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Becklen
W. J. Smith & Bro. H
Palmer & Sons
Orr Drag Oo
Berntuirdt
W. J. Smith & Bro
HR. Palmer & Sone
Arageista
Mia
Sarah W. Curtis
Lae
Mass
Chamberlain
H.R Palmer & Sona
Tomy
Tommy
H. BR. Palmer & Sons
Oh Hodgson
Charlie Abernathy
J ‘J’ Chapman
F L Dudley
W M Davison
James E Hart
JB Hornsberger
W L Kendrick
Jack Lewis
Fred Lampkin
Robert Mealor
Joseph Parker
A P Patterson
J E Porter
E O'Powera
Coting Simen
W Smith
Linton Smith
Jerome H Schutt
A W Taylor
Jimmie Taylor
C J Terrell
Cholas Vannes
J Wylie
O W Yarbrough
Mien Mary Bell
Beasia Brooke
Callie Chandler
Mim Lucy Downs
Marthy Falton
Mra J Holt
Lottie Jackson
Eiliece Johnson
Jane Kidd
Lillia Norris
Mra
Ossoar Bronentrest
Misa L M Simith
Mins
Dot Thompson
M E Tuck
Mise
Lillia Witcher
Rosa B Woodson
Packeyes
Laurennia Thomas W. Fleming
P. M
Texas Wonder
Tutt
Joo. Drors
Astoria
New York. Ee
Bears
Oconee Heights Farm
Clarke County
State Norm
Hackney Stallion
Norherfolk Bay
Slik
Ryadyks Hambletonian
Bland
Philpail Ophelia
H. Flw
Sir Clothilde
Philpall Ophelia
Chester
Kime Evie
C. W
Athens, Ga
Nickerson
W. B. Jackson
Athens Hardware CO
Trond Street
Allen H. Talmage
Yealer IN
Washington Street
Athens,a
Lanier Southern Business CO College
Business College
Carat
Macon
Branch College 28
Peachtrey Street
Atlants
Georgia Junk CC
Ava
Leas
Georgia Junk Co
Reb Weatherly
Pro
Broad St
R. K.phoninl
J. K. Davis
College
Epwarp S. Lynpon
Brntura Pamimy
Jauxs Wuhits
Southern Mutual Insurance Compasy
W Thomas
Artivle €. Griffith
Secre
William W. Tuomas
Rooses Nickerson
Alex 8. Exwat
Warren B. Hut
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