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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1900
Page
3
A historical notice asserts internal remedies harm pregnant women and promotes an external liniment to ease childbirth discomfort. It claims the liniment softens overstressed muscles and blends ingredients previously unknown, warning doctors against internal remedies.
A persuasive passage claims Mother's Friend eases morning sickness relieves tightness and headaches, shortens labor, and is commonly recommended by doctors. It cites universal use in drug stores at $1 a bottle and promises an illustrated book on the product.
Athens Public Schools adopt a coordinative teaching method praised for efficiency. Superintendent Bord explains the aim to concentrate work and teach several branches simultaneously. The board, noting strong pupil progress and exhibits from white schools, approves the system over old spelling methods.
A reform allowing clay modeling and drawing to replace copies and spelling books speeds learning. Students create maps and body studies, write compositions, and illustrate work, cutting costs by over 350 dollars yearly. Superintendent Bond credits liberal policy and dedicated staff for early success.
A board of education official extols teacher cooperation and progress toward a brighter future. A Kentucky tale recounted by Bishop Gallor contrasts a pompous prelate with a humble Baptist preacher who spoke in his shirt sleeves, highlighting humility over vanity.
A tale from Collier's Weekly compares American French and British sailors in a harbor display of seamanship. An Irishman on the British ship climbs high and, after a fall, saves himself by grabbing a rope, then lands on deck and taunts rivals with a quip about foreigners. The piece ends with a social note from Ladies' Home Journal urging keeping up friendly relations as Ame grows and old friends move on.
Major H N Carlton says he will not run for Clarke County representative in the upcoming general assembly. He plans no immediate candidacy though hints at possible future runs for congress in the Eighth district or governor in 1902 while preparing a Memorial address in Brunswick on April 20 and touring South Georgia.
Excerpts from humorous exchanges debate the saying Laugh and the world laughs with you. Mr Higgleson defends the line as truth while Mrs Higgleson counters it can fail. Other quips cover married life and a whist player, followed by an advertisement for August Flower remedy at H B Palmer & Sons.
In police court the Monday session saw only family dispute cases. Susan Jordan was fined 125 dollars after a chaotic street fight involving Liza Billups Mealy Blakely and Ed Billups with the Jordan children present. The Billups woman was dismissed and the others received small fines.
Outside of the immediate family of the first patient no new cases have appeared. Three more family members are affected but all four are recovering with no alarm. Most suspects have been released and authorities say the disease is under complete control. An ad touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a relief for digestion.
A local display promotes a large line of wash goods and prints including Italian Dimities Battist Organdies and Madras. The catalog lists French Dimities Silk stripes and linen suiting textiles with prices such as 5c for 50 pieces of printed Dimity and 5c for garnet and navy striped suiting. Remnants offered include per cales and Cheviott Shirtings at 10c.
A list of fabric items with piece counts and current and future prices. White Duck to open work linens, including White Pique West and Check Muslins, Dimity, Lawns, Organdies, Swiss Battist, Nainsook. Notes on remnant lawn values and English long cloth by yard prices.
A sale listing many fabrics including Granite Cloths in pastel shadings, Henrietta Serges Batistes Poplins and Cheviotts. Offers 10 pieces Suitings at 12 or double value, 10 pieces Check Suitings, all wool at 25¢ valued 40¢, Navy Canvas Cloth, Venitian Cloths in light shades, Colored Crapons and Cam sel Hair Cheviotts, and soft Flannel Suitings at 19¢ each, with double price.
A display featuring good looking trimmings, advance overs, appliqué bands, nets and pasmentries draws attention at the Atlanta market. Vendors tout quality and variety, promising fresh styling options for garment makers and designers.
Local shop advertises a full line of foulards crepe de chine bungalines taffetas and China silks in many shades. Highlighting light durable fabrics for general wear with stylish designs and black silks also featured.
New lots feature school umbrellas priced at 36, 50 and 75 cents. Ladies silk umbrellas range from 1.00 to 4.50 with multiple mid price options. Gent's umbrellas from 75 cents to 4.50. Also new stock of neckwear, belts, ribbons, laces, embroidery, hair ornaments, handkerchiefs and gloves.
New shipments arrive including Jap and China mattings plain and fancy. Jet bays lace curtains and other draperies poles shades portiers table covers and door mats available.
Specials include 100 gross Shirt Pearl But tons 5 cents dozen and 100 gross Dress Pearl But tons in white and smoked pearl at 5 cents a dozen. Also ards heavy brown Linen Remnants 16 cents, 100 Ladies Shirtwaists 3 for 1.00, DeBerge Dress Goods 24c per yard or 25c for a dress pattern. 60 pieces Prated Dimity 5 cents.
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