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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1900
Page
6
A vivid account condemns plush mill conditions and air pollution. Workers cut pile and walk many miles daily, breathing dusty, irritant air. Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery touted as a cure for bronchial and lung troubles among exhausted operatives.
An Irish digger named Pat took a contract to dig a public well. After 25 feet a cave in formed and Pat hid in bushes with coat and hat on the windlass. The citizens, thinking a body lay beneath, dug furiously until Pat emerged and thanked them for relieving him of a dangerous job. The joke drew hearty laughs.
A deranged excerpt notes Eskimos arriving from the arctic with Lieutenant Jeary’s party. Autopsies suggested Eskimo intestines about four feet shorter than average and livers oddly shaped, prompting medical curiosity and public distress.
John Batiste, a Black tailor, died after a late night shooting blamed on Frank Derricotte at the Seaboard Air Line depot area. Derricotte, charged with murder, claims self defense after a confrontation with Batiste and another man. Post mortem examination followed as police gather evidence amid conflicting accounts.
Annie E. Springs of 1125 Howard St Philadelphia credits Dr Kings New Discovery for a long hacking cough, reporting relief and better sleep after years of failed remedies. The ad touts the remedy as a universal cure for chest or lung troubles with a 500 price and $1 trial bottle, available at H R Palmer Sons and Warren J Smith & Bro Drug Store.
Slater of the late Charles Stewart Parnell rebukes Queen Victoria in Dublin noting Irish soldiers forced to wear the shamrock. Annie Parnell urges dipping the shamrock in ink to wipe out insult and align with Boer triumphs. Also featured is a Philadelphia man's tale of recovery with Electric Bittery, praising the remedy and local druggists offering it.
British Broadwood's cavalry clashed with stubborn Boers at Driefontein kopjes near Cange in the Free State. Five regiments and artillery fought, Boers held center, then retreated during the night as British and Sixth Division pressed from three columns toward Abraham's kraal. Casualties and prisoners reported.
The infantry could have enveloped the Boers if they moved faster. The last shot was fired at 7 30 p m this morning no Boer remained. Prisoners belonged to President Kroger's commando. The New South Wales mounted infantry attempted to seize a gun but failed. Mobility of Boers with their guns was remarkable and another engagement was expected today.
Sunday fires stretched the local fire department thin with three blazes. Prof D C Barrow’s kitchen burned briefly on Dearing Street, Northeastern depot fire was minor, and the Barberville residence of Mr and Mrs Price suffered a blaze that damaged the roof and furniture but was largely contained by neighbors. total loss over $1,000 with about $800 insured. An Albany dairyman sought a doctor for his sick child and bought Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, which reportedly eased the illness before the doctor arrived. The remedy has since gained local recommendation and is sold by H R Palmer & Sons.
San Francisco officials consider a city wide house to house inspection and fumigation after a Chinaman dies of plague. Dr. Kinyoun and others report disease in lab animals, with a six company effort to assist Chinese residents, while avoiding a full quarantine. Public warnings urge minimal contact with Chinatown as authorities promise targeted action and containment.
A Texas notice for Hall's Great Discovery claims a single bottle cures kidney and bladder trouble including gravel diabetes female complaints and rheumatic symptoms in men and women. Available by mail for $1 from E W Hall sole manufacturer and sold locally in Temple Texas with testimonials from W R Tyler D D S.
A catalog of fabric names includes Bilk stripe and check ginghams Scotch Zephyrs French Pereales Scotch ginaghams Irish Dimi ties Tufted ginghams French batiste Dot wisa French organ dies Muslin Satin de rayé Foular dines Cable cords Satin twills and related materials listed for selection.
Listing of white goods and fine Indian textiles including dimity corded white madras nainsook checks sheer plaid India linen and pique designs. Notes varied fabrics such as fine corded white madras and imported nainsook checks.
An advertisement proclaims Ours truly is a Silk Store as the home of Silk beauties. It touts thousands of yards of weaves and colorings, claiming the most complete city collection including Figured Foulards, Princes Foulards, Soft Indias, Latin Liberties, Corded and Stripe Waists, Satin Duchess, Crystals, Armura, and Evening Silks in all shades.
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