Health Boosters Promise From Dr Pierce Medicine
A health adage notes men avoid doctors until seriously ill and warns against harsh drugs. It promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic to prevent illness, improve appetite and blood, and support strong tissues without excess fat. A testimonial claims recovery from serious illness after using the medicine and prescriptions.
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Dr. Pierce
Indy
Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Skiff the jeweler and the talk on profanity
In this weekly Skiff's Talk column the author denounces profanity and strong drink, urging young men to choose good company and begin well to form virtuous habits. He warns that poor associations lead to degradation, and notes Skiff the jeweler’s illness and warm welcomes from friends as a personal aside in the Athens area.
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Eban
Athens
Skiff
Seaborn Fambrough Kills Chas Austin in Walton County
Monroe Ga Feb 26 Beaborn Fambrough shot and killed Charles Austin at Lone Oak four miles southeast of Monroe injuring Austin s younger brother The sheriff took Fambrough to Monroe amid theories about motive This adds another murder case to Walton Superior Court terms and paints the suspect as from a quiet family
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Monroe
Lone Oak
Beaborn
Bryan’s Address: Reflections on Empire and Freedom
William J. Bryan spoke in Atlanta outlining a warning against imperial rule in the Philippines and other colonies. He argued for self government, warned that conquest to educate or Christianize breeds resentment, and urged America to pursue liberty rather than land while defending the flag to be loved, not feared.
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Atlanta
William J. Bryan
Netherlands
Java
Spain
Philippines
England
India
South Africa
Philippine Islands
Valley Forge
South America
August Flower Solves Indigestion Before Modern Medicine
An old advertisement extols Green's August Flower as the universal cure for indigestion and biliousness, claims it cleanses the system, regulates the liver, and relieves headaches with a few liquid doses. It notes sample bottles at Palmer & Sons London and cites a Times correspondent from Lourenco Marques.
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Green
H. RB
Palmer & Sons
Cronjes Defense Deepens Near Paardeberg Front
On the fourth day of General Cronje's defense at Paardeberg in the Orange Free State, dawn's heavy rifle fire woke the camp. Gloucesters and Essexes mis-moved near the river, suffering near no casualties as the Boers opened fire. British forces under Knox and Smith-Dorrien pressed along both riverbanks while French moved toward a kopje held by Cronje, with Broadwood deploying horse artillery. Lord Roberts offered safe conduct and medical aid to women and children. Cronje refused. Last night artillery continued. the Shropshires and Gordons advanced, trading ground in a dramatic riverine battle known for its scenic locale.
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Paardeberg
Orange Free State
Knox
Smith-Dorrien
French
Cronje
Ladysmith
Broadwood
Lord Roberts
Oronje
Shropahires
Sanday
South Africa
Oronjo
Hudson River
Cronje May Surrender Soon Says The Morning Post
Spencer Wilkinson in The Morning Post argues the Boers lack a large force to attack Lord Roberts. Cronje may surrender at any moment, with delaying tactics giving the besiegers advantage. Roberts presses the advance to hasten the surrender and the removal of Cronje and Baller's forces.
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London
Spencer Wilkinson
Morning Post
Lord Roberts
Oronje
Ladysmith
Cronje
Baller
Death of Major Jones Escort to President Davis
Augusta Ga Feb 26 Major George Jones died at Judge EB H Jones home. He was in law family ties to Col Jenka Jones of Waynesboro and served as first lieutenant in infantry after offering a cavalry company to President Davis. He rode as part of Davis and Stephens carriage. Survived by wife Catherine Calhoun daughter Mrs E H Callaway and sons J D Jones and Erwin Jones. Funeral tomorrow.
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Augusta
George Ue
EB. H
Jenka Jones
Waynesboro
Confederacy
Davis
Jones
Manley
Alex Stephens
Major Jones
Newnan
Catherine Calhoun
Hnd
Central Railroad
E. H. Callaway
J. D. Jones
Erwin Jones
Death of Athens Man John Lee Ritch in Denver
Capt. Jerry E. Ritch received a telegram from Dr. David D. Thornton Denver stating that his son John Lee Ritch died in Denver after a brief illness. Ritch, an Athens native, volunteered for the Philippines war, fought at Manila, later returned to Denver where he had lived since last fall. his remains will be laid to rest in Denver.
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Jerry E. Ritch
David D. Thornton
Denver
Colorado
John Lee Ritch
Ritch
Athens
West
Philippines
Manila
Bank Robbers Loot Perry Savings Vault With Explosive
Perry Ga February 26 professional burglars entered the Perry Loan and Savings bank last night and stole 3500. The vault door and inner money vault were blown open by dynamite or a high explosive. Loss covered by burglar insurance. No clue to the robbers.
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Perry, Ga
Perry Loan and Savings Bank
Noclew
Buller Reports Casualties from Colenso Dispatch
General Buller transmits a Colenso dated report noting British losses on February 20 of 13 killed and 9 wounded among the Somerset and Doret regiments. He adds that on February 23 twelve officers were wounded in action during the same engagement.
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London
Buller
Colenso
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Boston
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Times Saga
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Elemia Bote
Steyn
Kruger
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Cabstoria
Colle
Cronjes Defense
Bright
ASH Bitters CO
Sssr Bess Sss SS
HL R. Palmer & Sons
Spencer Wilkerson
Majdores
Yration
Jown Ritch
Perry
Michael Bros
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