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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1907
Page
2
An elderly veteran endured a long battle with severe eczema covering his body. The government board’s repeated exams found no cure, yet the man claims complete recovery after treatment decisions. The case highlights ongoing disputes over medical eligibility and relief.
A retired soldier narrates decades long eczema suffering across body parts and limbs, after Government Board tests found no cure. He reports using Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Ointment, and Cuticura Resolvent, with complete recovery after two treatments. Recorded from Richmonddale Ohio on July 17, 105.
Advertising claims say 100000 mothers endorse Cuticura Soap as the heat baby soap for cleansing and unifying skin while Cuticura Ointment provides relief from itching and eruptions. Instructions advise hot baths with Cuticura Soap and applying Ointment to soothe crusts scales and thickened skin for calm sleep and rest for mothers.
Nine year old Roscoe Terrell of Benton attempted to ride a fast freight train Saturday night. He lost his grip and was run over, his legs crushed. He survived for about five hours, asking to see his mother before dying.
The spring examinations will begin next Saturday and cadets will then take a week’s outing in camp at Gainesville. The piece notes student interest and cadet activities tied to the exam period and a post exams retreat.
Georgia voices praise for Dr H C White president of the State University agricultural college Athens. He spurred increased federal support for agricultural colleges and helped shape liberal policy boosting funding and district colleges. The Georgia legislature backed practical agricultural training and a 700 acre university campus expansion near Athens. Local Athens boosters urge similar statewide policies and a new big business college.
Col R J Redding formerly of the Georgia Experiment Station arrived yesterday to lecture at the University winter agricultural school. He will speak in Dr White's room at 11 this morning on Til lage, then at 3 about Rotation of Crops and tomorrow at 3 on Fertilizers. A noted southern authority, his talks follow Professor Starnes hor ticultural lectures and are highly anticipated.
J A Harmon of Sizemore West Virginia praises Dr King s New Life Pills for torpid liver and chronic constipation. Guaranteed satisfactory. Sold by W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Son Druggists.
The Central Railroad of Georgia established an uptown office on College Avenue with Commercial Agent H R McLean in charge alongside George Clifton. The new offices, well equipped with tariffs, aim to boost the road’s business and benefit the public. Additional items mention Jerome’s Thaw case delays and politics on immigration, Knoxville voting dry, and a note on Kodol digestion remedy sold by Orr Drug Co.
Messrs Nickerson, Price and Visan ski of Abbeville visited Athens to study its dispensary system as they prepare a county setup. Mayor Dorsey and Manager Allen explained stock purchases, sales, records, and bottling. The visitors approved the Athens model for their proposed operation. Also, Cornell President Schurman denies saying Rockefeller funds taint any use for southern civilization, in a letter to Chancellor Barrow.
Editor Athens Banner notes growing agitation over establishing a business college in Athens. The piece argues that business education, especially thorough bookkeeping, elevates any vocation and compares qualified bookkeepers to essential professionals, urging Athens to secure the college and advance local training.
University bulletin announces new Tulane University fellowships and scholarships for graduates. Offered are teaching fellowships in Greek Latin history and physics with stipends and free tuition, Alumni and Peabody fellowships, plus two Baker scholarships with tuition waivers.
Mrs S Ruppee of Ava Missouri credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving her son's life after a year of serious lung trouble. She reports rapid improvement after a few weeks of treatment, and says he has worked steadily since as a carpenter. The drug is sold by local druggists at 60 cents and 1.00. A free trial bottle is offered in Atlanta.
A near Athens printing office break in inspires reflections on itinerant printers known as tourists. The author recalls many wandering journeymen who, despite rough appearances, show brilliance and intimate knowledge of current events and society. He honors Athens’ General Mourney, a patient, charitable man who worked at the office for years and has since passed away, now resting in the Peaceful Land.
Mr D N Walker editor of the Enterprise in Louisa Virginia testifies he ran a nail into his foot and applied Bick len's Arnica Salve. He reports immediate healing with no inflammation. The salve is guaranteed by W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons Druggists at 26 cents.
The seventh lecture in the series was given Monday at Moore College by Professor Patterson on Canal Rays. The talks are a highlight of the term, drawing many students who have taken advantage of the opportunity to attend.
The Thaw case progresses and Jerome sinks further into trouble while Athens considers a sale and carnival this year. Railroads nationwide plead for mercy from the federal government, saying federal legislation is ruining them.
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