Elixir of Life and a New Athens Court House
The piece argues that true health and longevity lie in Gospel precepts rather than alchemic elixirs, urging readers to seek common sense and education. It praises Rep Howard and Sen Bacon for securing US Court in Athens and hints at a future post office and federal building. It also defends Monroe doctrine aligned British interests, opposing canal disputes and urging unity with England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Bleckly
God
Cimsar
Cimiar
United States Court
Court of National Law
Post Office
Federal Court House
England
United States
Great Britain
Canada
America
Dual duty and punishment in reform law words
A harsh sermon condemns Carrie Nations policies and likens moral reform to perilous judgment. The speaker asserts dual duties to God and man, warns reformers against worldly applause, and argues punishment follows errors in judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Carrie Nations
Owsar
Scrofula and its hereditary traits described by 19th century note
The article discusses scrofula as a hereditary predisposition marked by skin eruptions and debility. It recounts Mrs Parker’s daughter whose neck and ear sores worsened until treated by a Dr Snyder, contrasting ineffective prior treatments with the cured outcome.
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Ares
Gale
Poe
Pal
Mra. J
Parker
A. KT. Snyder
Johnston's Sarsaparilla Ad and Oath Note
A fragmented advertorial page extols Johnston's Sarsaparilla as a cure for salt rheum with patient testimonials from Miss Abbie J. Rande of Marshall, Michigan, urging purer blood. It also mentions the King Edward VI oath debate and a Vienna report about Prince Karl of Croye's death, reflecting varied 19th century topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seton
Johnston
Abbie J. Rande
Marshall, Mich
Johinston
Sarsaparilla High
Michigan Drug Company
Dethoit
Kraptto
Philippines religious tensions eyed by cautious government
An editorial warns about growing Catholic Protestant tensions in the Philippines and the need for careful handling to avoid fueling rebellion. It notes potential peace benefits to occupation costs and urges Georgia farmers to expand planting and beautification efforts, highlighting pecan trees grapes groundpeas apples pears and peaches as progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Toro
Philippine
Georgina
China and South Africa War Clouds Clearer in Europe
The text reports China accepting allied demands, predicting an end to conflict and potential modernization like Korea and Japan. It also notes the South African war nearing its end with De Wet’s forces hemmed in and scattered, portraying the Boers as ultimately defeated by modern arms and numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
DeWet
Cape Oslong
The Billion Combine Secures Legal Consolidation
A sweeping trust called the billion dollar combine is finally consummated and publicly announced. The piece predicts global watching of its influence and notes a powerful modern force forming within America, with potential impact on wealth and governance.
Temperance Talk Sparks Local Debate At Athens Store
A country visitor urged stronger temperance effort after reading The Athens Banner, arguing liquor harms families and communities. He urged preaching, voter action, and closing outside liquor outlets, while calling for humane society support and warning about drunkards' fates. The piece endorses Skiff the Jeweler and his Diamond Spectacles as a local business note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Athens Humane Society
Electric plant to aid Indian gold mines at Kolar
Consul report from Bombay notes a New York firm sends an electrical plant and engineers to the Kolar gold fields near Bangalore Mysore. Power from the Caavery River will be routed to India to boost production and cut costs marking a new feature in Indian mining.
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India
Wasmarton
State Department
Fee
Bombay
New York City
New York
Kolar
Bangalore
Mysore
Caaver
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Athens, Ca
Edward VI
Church of England
Lord Saulsbury
British Empire
House of Commons
Vienna
Morning Ledger
Karl
Croy
Europe
Sarah M. Keestin
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JE Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
China
Orient
Count von Walder Fee
Corea
Japan
Transvaal
Kermott's
Folk Court
Croartons
Polk Superior Court
Berry Crow
Carter
Cedartown
Snall
Crow
Graty Bank
Herd
Rathet
Oporto
Castoria
Baspe
Samuel Pitcher
Yac Simile Signature of
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J. L. Arnold
Clayton and
Jackson Sts
Athens, Ja
E Eire Insurance
Athens Cas Co
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Thomas
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