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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1901
Page
4
A long column excerpt discusses death philosophy from Dr. C Pruyn Stringfield, contrasting youth fear with calm acceptance in older adults, and recounts a dying woman’s vision. It then presents reviews of Charles Schwab on college education and the wider value of advanced study for life quality, followed by stock market observations and partisan impressions about state treasurers and railroad projects.
A reader from Hoernerstown Pa describes chronic catarrh and nasal breathing difficulty. The letter endorses Hood's Sarsaparilla as a radical cure, claiming it clears the head eliminates ringing in the ears and restores nasal breathing.
A Union South Carolina resident credits Swift’s Specific 5.5 with curing severe rheumatism after years of doctors and therapies failing. The letter describes rheumatism pathophysiology and laments common cures, claiming 5.5 purifies blood, neutralizes acids, and heals joints without minerals or dangerous drugs. The Swift Specific Co advertises free medical advice and a book.
A Cordele Sentinel excerpt notes the New York City budget of 98 million appears driven by Albany with 83 percent mandated by state legislators. It argues Republicans at Albany push extravagance for their benefit, while city control remains limited to 17 percent, amid calls for home rule and critique of Boss Platt era.
Barton Warren, a young white man from a good family, goes on trial in Orangeburg for a Southern Railway express hold up on December 1, 1899. A veiled mysterious woman, wealthy and handsome, acts as guardian angel and aids Warren's defense. The case features secret investigations and the Southern Express company pressuring for conviction in what may be the state’s first train robbery. The testimony so far is inconclusive.
One hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio and various local wholesalers attest to Cheney's integrity and ability to fulfill obligations. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and sold for 75 cents per bottle with testimonials offered free.
President McKinley enters San Francisco with cabinet, amid crowd of hundreds of thousands. Illness of Mrs McKinley may alter plans to visit Palo Alto and Burlingame. reception at Grand Nave and week of events outlined. Warships Iowa Wisconsin Philadelphia and Farragut to be illuminated. officials urge business closures. Governor Geer joins Oregon reception. A humorous note on Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin advertised as easy to take ends with a judge's remark.
Foreign ministers report that China accepts responsibility to pay the allied costs and foreign damages from the recent trouble. China’s revenue is shrinking, raising only taels 4,000,000 yearly, with 24,000,000 to the war loan and 16,000,000 to other obligations. A plan proposes setting aside 15,000,000 taels annually until the agreed sum is met, while Li Hongzhang fears continued occupation if the Hague tribunal review is delayed.
Tampa, Florida May 14 F J Lapeno dore a well known citizen and prominent attorney killed himself Monday afternoon at his home. He had attempted suicide Sunday with morphine and left a note blaming being tired of life and a cyanide dose. He came to Tampa 20 years ago from Sanford and had ties in Minneapolis and Honduras. He was a Mason and will be interred with Masonic honors.
An 1898 notice touts Dr. E. W. Hall’s Great Discovery as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles in men and women, with mail order availability for $1 per bottle. Testimonials from H. S. Horton and others claim superior relief, while a dispatch hints at railway and foreign investment activity affecting regional projects.
The Southern Baptist convention wraps up its sessions with officers and boards re elected. A special committee will report next year on the foreign mission board location. The Woman's Missionary Union adjourns, pledging 100000 for church building and 70000 for missions.
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