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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1900
Page
6
A Macon Georgia druggist reports selling large quantities of Mother’s Friend and says it has never failed to produce the claimed benefits. He notes all women agree it shortens labor and reduces pain.
An advertisement touts Mother's Friend as a reliable aid for expectant mothers, claiming it shortens labor, eases morning sickness, and strengthens recovery. Priced at $1 per bottle, the product is sold by The Bradfield Regulator Co. and marketed as a preventive remedy during early pregnancy.
Obituary recalls Thomas Reed, longtime Atlanta resident born in North Carolina, who arrived in 1847 to drive a tobacco wagon. He worked 39 years at Winship machine works, helped build Georgia’s first cotton press, and aided in constructing the Merrimack at the Norfolk navy yard. A charter Mechanics Fire No. 2 member, he died at 7:10 AM leaving a wife and four children.
An 1899 advertisement from Temple Texas touts Hall's Great Discovery as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues in men women and children. It claims cures for gravel diabetes sexual problems and rheumatism with a two month bottle priced at $1 and mail order if not carried locally. Endorsed by W R Tyler D D S and others. Also notes Sharkey versus Fitzsimmons signing for a late summer bout with a $5000 forfeit and details on betting and venue announcements.
Durban reports from Ladysmith describe a festive reception as the relieving force entered the besieged town. Garrison and residents celebrated the relief, with women and children praised for endurance amid privations. Generals Baller White and Hunter lauded.
Two men claiming Missouri origins named William White and Silas, acting in the Jesse James style, robbed a sleeping car in France near Bordeaux, making off with at least $1,000 from 22 passengers. They attempted to rob the mail express car but were captured after a violent struggle. the messenger, Sorrante, died from injuries.
A columnist cites August Flower as a popular cure for indigestion biliousness and general malaise noting folk use tiny doses to settle the system. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is praised by D B Mearkle for cold prevention, with H R Palmer & Sons listed as suppliers.
Local officers nabbed several enslaved workers as they tried to flee contract duties for Arkansas. John Flint of Madison County and a mortgage dispute with farmer Hoard led to his arrest for carrying a concealed weapon after officers intercepted him at Athens. Another renegade eluded capture while two others were pursued, with multiple similar incidents reported.
An old advertisement extols Boschee's German Syrup as a remedy for severe lung troubles and colds. It suggests warmer climates if possible and promotes one bottle with a sample at H. B. Palmer & Sons. The copy praises worldwide acceptance and druggist recommendation.
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