England and Boer War Reflections From The Athens Banner
A compilation of opinion pieces from the Athens Banner discussing Andrew Carnegie’s London interview on a possible European push against England, American neutrality, and the US stance. It contrasts English admiration with American reluctance to join any alliance, notes Boer prisoner interviews via Mrs. Green, and critiques imperial policies and public sentiment in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
London
England
United States
Scotland
Chauncey M
Thomas E. Bayard
Beamont Field
Europe
Carnegie
New Orleans
John Richard Green
S T. Heleos
Green
Natal
Mrs. Green
South Africa
Chamberlain
Milner
Cecil Rhodes
Mrs. Green Maya
God
Daily
Skiff's Once-a-Week Talk Inspires Civic Effort
A caller urges daily vow to improve the world, stressing moral reform and kindness. The piece contrasts the garden of Eden with modern neglect, urges conversion to end sin, and highlights Skiff the Jeweler on Clayton Street promoting quality jewelry and repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Garden of Eden
Babylon
Gram
China
Athens
Skiff
Skiff's
Clayton Street
Hindipo Vitalizer Ad Promises Nervous Debility Cure
An OCR damaged ad touts Hindipo 8% pea peeA Vitalizer marketed as a remedy for nervous debility memory loss dizziness and brain fog. It claims to clear the head store strength and glow, with a price of 5 dollars for two bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
Growth of Modern Woodmen of Africa at biennial camp
The twelfth bi ennial camp of the Modern Woodmen of Africa opened in Sr. Paul with an audience in the Auditorium. Reports show 211,730 new members since two years, total insurance 345,900, and 8,263 new local lodges formed. Current total membership 630,000 with 9,700 lodges and life-insured aggregate of 1,025,000,000. Death claims paid up to June 1 amount to 11,340, disbursements 22,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr. Paul
Woodmen of
Africa
Woodmen
United States
Society
National Freight Agents convention opens at Broadway theater
The annual convention of the National Association of Local Freight agents convened at the Broadway theater. Governor Orman welcomed attendees for Wright and Feather railway while H Garner of the Southern Railway spoke in Atlanta. The gathering runs through the evening with various responses recorded. City Without Water JacksonMississippi pump house fire leaves water service disrupted. Officials pledge efforts to restore supply, warning of hardship.
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Dewves
National Association of Local
Broadway
Dalogatga
Orman
Wright and
Feathere Ralway
Way
Je ‘H
Garner
The
Southern Railway
Atlanta, Ga
Jackson
Misa
Texas Wonder and Great Discovery Cures All Ailments
Multiple short items include an advertisement for Hall's Great Discovery claiming to cure kidney and bladder troubles in men and women, with testimonials from H. S. Horton and others. The clipping also notes other 1800s news items on wranglers, Boer surrenders, Governor Samford, and local medical remedies.
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P. O. Box
Louis
All Draggiste
Covington, Ga
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B. J. Bowe
Lessee
James O'Parrell
Beiter
Cemtta
Serene Cote Tm
Epposive
Andrew
Swift & Co
Chiccago
Chicago Tribune
Swift
New York
Ita
Savannah News
Nassau St. N.Y
Piedmont
South Atlantic
Virginia
Alabama
Piedmont Region
T. M. Green
Washington, Ga
Atlanta Journal
Alexander Stephens
Michard Malcolm Lottston
Stephens
Forties
Richmond
Columbus
Montgomery
Ala
Marthasville
Atlanta
Italy
Parmer
Albany Herald
Albany
Georgia
Indiana
Indianapolis
Supreme Court
Jas
Washington
Newa and Courier
Botanica
Blood Balm Co
Vigor
Woodmen OF America
H. R. Palmer & Sons and
Smith Bros
Atexas
Camanivar
Gama
Sone
Bombay
D. 8. Brown
I. M. Reynolds
Newnham College
Loxton
Lord Kitchener
War Office
Ander
Pretoria
van Renaburg
Pictoraburg
Samford
Tuscatoosa
Jane
William ©. Somerville
Knoxvitiz
Jane 11
Sentinel
Middleboro
Geo. E. Cary
Guide
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Castoria
Imvanis
Iota
Bears
Osborne
Talmage Hardware Company
McCormick
Reg
Joan R. Watts
J. R. Hovenin
J. A. Morton
Athens Foundry & Machine Works
General Foundry and Machine Works
Lipscomb & CO
Athens Cas Co
Teleohone No
W. Clayton Bt
Athens, da
F. G. Umbach
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