Dr Crawford Long and the birth of anaesthesia
The article recalls Dr Crawford W Long of Madison Georgia who first used ether as an anaesthetic in March 1842 and the delayed public recognition. It notes Dr Edward Simpson of Edinburgh first used chloroform in 1847, his rapid Paris reception, and the later honors. It also recounts Augusta and Savannah adoption, and a 1848 Georgia Medical College memory of Long’s introduction by Dr Paul Eye.
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R. J. Massey
Crawford W. Long
Jefferson
Long
Edward Y. Simpson
Edinburgh
Scotland
Europe
Paris
Simpson
J. Gordon Howan
Madison
Upper
Georgia
Howard
Augusta
Savannah
Simpeon
Dr. Simpson
Parliament of
England
Sir Edward Y. Simpson
United States Congress
Dr. Long
Georgia Medical College
Paul E Eye
Skirts and Silks Offered at Bargain Prices
300 new Skirta of guaranteed Taf feta to be placed on ease at $4.50. Cut full, made well and hang well. $1.00 for black drop skirt made of a fine quality of Percaline. Cut ex tra full. Sale of Persian Silk Skirts $5.00, actually worth $7.50. Beautiful com binations to select from.
Silk waists on display in tatters and linens
Silk waists of taffetas pongee and habuta. Some trimmed with lace and others tailored. A wide assortment of pongee waists priced at 6.00, 6.50 and 7.50, never before shown at these prices.
Pretty Waist Of Habitas Spring Summer Styles
A plain to fancy line highlights waistwear priced from 4.95 to 8.50. The catalog touts comfort and style for summer by presenting a range of options starting at 4.95 and going up to 8.50 in black and white fabrics.
Black Taffeta Waist Sale From $2.25 to $5.00
A sale lists black taffeta waists and white lingerie waists in multiple price points. Items range from special lots at 2.25 and 2.50 up to 15.00, with other waists priced 5.00 and higher, featuring lace trims and plain tailored styles.
Children’s Rompers and Bonnets Sale At Blightly Shop
A brief sale note details children’s rompers at 65 cents and bonnets at 26 cents, with regular values at 60 cents and 2 dollar ladies’ waists. Chambray fabric trimmed with braid advertised as extra specials in the shop’s promotional listing.
Dresses for Children in Percales and Lawns
Readable item lists colorful dresses for children aged 2 to 6 in percale gingham madras and white lawn. Prices range from 65 cents to $1.25, highlighting affordable options for young girls.
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Madras
Lace Trimmed Baby Caps For Sale In Pretty Style
Lace and embroidery trimmed baby caps offered in a pretty style. Prices range from 25 cents to 5 dollars, with large quantities available and various designs in stock.
Children’s Caps and Hats Display in Northeast Georgia
A display offers the greatest assortment of children’s headwear in Northeast Georgia with prices from 25 cents to 10 dollars.
Muslin Underwear Sale at 50 to 60 Cents Each
3000 pieces of muslin underwear displayed on center tables. Ladies pants 260 trimmed in Torchon lace with small tucks, gowns lace and embroidery 60c, drawers lace and embroidery 60c, short skirts embroidery 50c, corset covers lace and embroidery 50c. Not a piece sold under 75c to $1.00.
Bargain Ladies Garments and Children’s Drawers Event
At 75c Garment sale offers Ladies Pants and Gowns Long Skirts Corset Covers genuine $1.00 and $1.26 values. Children’s Drawers of Cambric finished with tiny tucks special while they last at 12 1 2c a pair. Actually worth 25c to make them.
Greatest assortment of Suit Cases and Grips in Athens
Suit Cases thinking of leaving the city. We have over 250 to elect from. Just received and now on display the greatest assortment of Suit Cases and Grips ever brought to Athens. Largest and best stock to select from. Ask to see the special $5.00 Suit Case on sale this week. Your name put on free of charge.
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Athens
Boys Blouses and Jackets offered at 60c in Athens
Local shop promotes a wide selection of boys blouses and jackets with 200 patterns available in Athens. Why buy elsewhere when you can get the items at 60 cents. The advertisement claims the store carries the only stock in Athens.
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Athens
Bargains in Towels Linens and Fabrics From Local Sale
As the days lengthen, steady bargains appear across towels linens and fabrics. Turkish towels and Huck towels priced at fractions of their values include 10c and 20c items with selections like pure linen Huck Towels and linen finish sheets. specialty pieces include Bird's-eye, Kimonia crepe and silks with prices ranging from 8 1-2c to 50c.
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Ladies’ Union
Woolen Suits Reduced Prices In New Washable Line
Advertises woolen suits cut for a wash friendly line with price reductions from 35 to 10 dollars. Lists coat suit cuts at 20 27.60 25 18.60 15 12.50 and mentions silk price points 26 22.60 20 19 16.5 15 see 10 dollars.
Linen Coat Suit Sale in Athens
The Linen Suit sale in Athens offers 200 natural linen suits, previously priced at 6.60, now reduced to 4.50 this week. The effort claims a grand sale of linen coats and suits, highlighting strict tailoring and quality.
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Athens
Suits of Rep $3.00 go on sale this week
The store announces 150 suits of rep priced at $3.00 each. The sale begins this week with a wide range of shades available, promising choices not found elsewhere at this price.
Ladies Gauze Lisle Vest Sale Announcement
A sale offers 150 dozen ladies gauze lisle vests made with Usle thread and linen taped. Though actually valued at 15c, the special sale price is 9c per unit.
Ball Bearing Barrette Ad Promises Durable Hair Molds
An old newspaper ad touts ball bearing barrettes from West Electric Hair Curlers and Marcelle Hair Curlers at 25 cents each, with guarantees of replacement if broken. It also promotes folding coat hangers and nickel plated skirt hangers at 10 cents, claiming durability, safety, and value.
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West Electric
Marcelle
Vudor Reinforced Hammocks Hit National Markets
Vudor Reinforced Hammocks are recognized nationwide as the best hammock made. They use cholceat material with excellent colors and woven to bear greatest strain on reinforced parts. Prices range 2.50, 3.75 and 5.00. These are the cheapest long wearing hammocks due to multi season durability.
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Vudor
JULET STRUCK RIB AND GLANCED AT SHOT IN HAND
Sunday Banner reports two women Grace Lee and May Jackson jailed for next term of Clarke County Superior Court. One woman allegedly shot at a city youth during a possible home entry, firing twice. a grazing hip wound and a rib bullet struck the palm. Government order will require licensing info for dry territory liquor dealers to aid prohibition enforcement. Perry Davis Painkiller touted as indispensable for colds rheumatics and wounds. Ida McKenzie visiting Comer. Claude Ritchey ex-Pirate joins Louisville. Midget Browning noted. Pittsburgh pirates misnumbered pennant hoisted upside down.
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Grace Lee
May Jackon
Clarke County
Superior Court
United States
Seo Deboe
Ccothsoho Sesh E HY
Claude Ritchey
Louisville
Browning
Tigers
Pittsburg
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Children’s Rompers
The
Kleinart
Gause Lisle Vest
Vudor Reinforced
Julet
Bullets
Perry Davis
Ida McKensie
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