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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1905
Page
4
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John B. Gough lauds President Roosevelt for taking a leading role in seeking peace between Russia and Japan. The piece praises his courage, frames him as a moral beacon, and hopes for success, arguing that right and truth bring divine support even amid ridicule.
The piece argues secession movements in Norway and fear of monarchies failing under reform, noting Russia and Japan as examples. It emphasizes that minorities have historically led progress, citing John B. Gough and Covenanters in Scotland as symbols of fighting for liberty, even at great personal cost.
The Banner urges University of Georgia alumni and friends to redirect an alumni fund, seeking thirty eight thousand dollars to unlock twenty thousand already pledged, with a goal of over two hundred thousand dollars for campus extension and regional economic benefits, all backed by state legislators and local supporters. It stresses urgent action by the Athens alumni at the January session to secure federal and legislative backing, highlighting arguments for agricultural college support and community impact.
The article discusses the crucial question of improving immigration as migrants flock to the United States, a topic engaging leading American thinkers. It highlights attention to southern applications of immigration policy and notes the discussion’s vast importance and interest.
An advertisement from F. J. Cheney Co of Toledo offers one hundred dollars for any deafness case (from catarrh) cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It claims local applications fail, urges constitutional remedies, and notes the product is sold by druggists plus a dietary pitch. A cartoon caption about overdone meat appears at the end.
The Georgia Bar Association will hold its twenty second annual meeting at Warm Springs July 5 7 with officers and executive committee listed. Committees will present reports and discussions on jury boxes divorce laws appearance terms and related legal questions.
A testimonial from Minnie Jacobs of Houston, Texas credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with curing her husband of Cuban diarrhoea after other doctors failed. The notice endorses the remedy and lists H. R. Palmer Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro as local suppliers.
War began February 5 1904 and has continued for 449 days. Estimated costs: Russia 1.875 billion dollars. Japan 1.5 billion. Soldiers in the field: Russia 100000. Japan 420000. Casualties in battle: Russia 420000. Japan 170000. Ships lost: Russia 2. Japan 9. Port Arthur siege span 217 days with Russian losses 30000 and Japanese losses 52000.
A collection of uncanny anecdotes from 19th century London and beyond detailing mysterious events. From stones flying at cricket players to self-opening doors and premonitory taps, the piece links death omens, dreams, and odd animal warns with family experiences and personal accounts.
Ralph L. Ray of Lancaster plans to tutor a Spanish prince in American methods and customs. Born in Wisconsin 1887, he rose from rural schooling to study languages and stenography, then worked in Chicago stock yards. He will sail from New York on June 16 for a two year, $1200 yearly post with potential advancement, after which he may be employed two more years at $2000 yearly. He has letters of introduction from state officials and is preparing with a Chicago Swedish vice consul on etiquette.
A short excerpt from Pearsons Weekly recounts the torments of consumption and praises Dr King’s Discovery as a quick cure after failed medicines. The ad promotes relief for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and pneumonia with guaranteed success at H A Mier & Sons and W J Smith drug stores, prices 50 cents and one dollar, trial bottle free.
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