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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1899
Page
4
The Athens Weekly Banner lists delivery options and subscription rates for daily, weekly, and Sunday editions. It details cash payment terms, advertising rates for transient and contract ads, local notice charges, and acceptable remittance methods plus contact for the Business Manager.
Emile Zola announces plans to write a novel based on the Dreyfus case after the French court of cassation granted a new trial. The world awaits the work, expecting strong argument and action, and views the Paris return as potentially stormy. Public opinion remains divided, with hopes for acquittal.
A Georgia university trustees meeting looms over possible admission of women to regular departments while summer special classes may be opened. The paper opposes co education in regular programs though supports summer access for ladies to targeted courses. Commencement season ends with higher education spreading optimism across Georgia colleges and schools.
A vintage testimonial style notice extols Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a spring medicine and blood purifier. It cites cases of scrofulous hip disease, hives, and general weakness, claiming abscesses healed, appetites restored, and crutches discarded. Readers are urged that the product helps crippled children and others with long standing ailments.
An advertisement extols Swift's Specific as the sole remedy to cure obstinate blood diseases including scrofula and eczema. It quotes a Milledgeville patient praising rapid permanent relief after suffering through other treatments and promises free books on blood and skin diseases from the Swift Specific Company in Atlanta, Georgia.
A view argues for higher commercial education in southern colleges and chairs in business instruction. It discusses French republic stability, Dreyfus, royalist protests, and Kruger, Transvaal war risks, plus the looming beer trust and anti trust sentiments. It ends with a brief note promoting Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's pills.
Severe winds sweep New Richmond Wisconsin and surrounding towns with a funnel cyclone. The village was largely wrecked with many injured and possible deaths. Fire followed the storm as volunteers search wreckage and rush aid from Stillwater.
Martin Julian said Fitzsimmons seeks no benefit from a fight with Jeffries and was not in need of money after the prior bout. He indicated Fitzsimmons will likely challenge Jeffries within ten days to meet for the heavyweight championship.
Washington June 13 The Newark, with Castro Chile reporting, arrived at Guitecas island short on coal and awaiting a supply from Ancod Chile. Commander Goodrich notes the ship will sail within a few days. Guantécas island lies off Patagonia near the Straits of Magellan.
A Norw ay law bans sale of tobacco to boys under sixteen without adult consent. The column urges broader temperance, criticizes chewing tobacco, and cites personal anecdotes. It promotes Skiff the Jeweler as honest, budget friendly, and notes rain prayers.
London June 13 Commander in Chief Lord Wolseley at the war office has prepared for possible eventualities in South Africa. First Army Corps transport plans are provisionally arranged and officers on furloughs are told to stay ready. The overall tone remains cautious and pacific.
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