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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1900
Page
3
Promises to restore female health by correcting menstrual disorders and supporting reproductive organs. Claims to relieve headaches backaches and nervousness while boosting strength and beauty. Sold by Bradfield Regulator Co of Atlanta with a $10 price and a free illustrated book for women.
May 21 dispatches report Britain continuing active hostilities with no Kruger message. Government sees peace as dependent on military progress. Boer attacks near Kroonstad and Johannesburg defenses at Lorenzo Marques detail ongoing struggle and alert main forces.
Washmortos May 91 Congressmen Elliott notified by appropriation committee that they reported favorably the appropriation of 135000 dollars for building Bullivan's. The text notes Philadelphia as the largest city in Washington's time with 00,000 inhabitants.
The U S Supreme Court, in a split decision led by Chief Justice Fuller, dismissed the Kentucky governorship case for want of jurisdiction, ruling state matters fall to political branches and that no appeal lay from the Kentucky General Assembly’s favorable decision to Beckham and Goebel. Justice Brewer, McKenna, and Others dissented. Louisville, May 31, Governor Taylor arrived from Frankfort and planned to return home after a noon stop at the customhouse.
After the U S Supreme Court decision, the governor told a reporter he expected the ruling, moved by state court opposition, and would wait on the will of the people for renomination. Reports from Frankfort Kentucky note fire bells and wild demonstrations following the decision.
Testimonial promotional notice for Hall's Great Discovery claiming cures for kidney and bladder issues in men women and children with a $1 mail order bottle from Dr E W Hall. Mississippian testimonial dates and locations included. Bears marketing claims and contact details.
Mr J D Myers addressed the University Engineering Society on the upcoming total solar eclipse. The suburb chart shows the path from the Pacific near Baja California across Mexico and the U S to Chesapeake Bay, with central line from New Orleans to Norfolk. Totality lasts up to 1 minute 40 seconds near Virginia Beach and 1 minute 26 seconds at Union Point, observed best along the central path.
A report explains how a solar eclipse occurs with the moon blocking the sun, noting relative sizes and the path of totality. It describes observing tips, dangers to eyesight, and dramatic atmospheric effects including advancing shadow and sensations of chill before total obscurity.
A vivid description of a dramatic atmospheric display contrasts with a physician's claim of medical prowess. The piece discusses a dramatic sky event followed by a return to normal as a sunlit moment interrupts, then pivots to promote Dr J Newton Hathaway a specialist in chronic diseases with a long list of treated conditions and an offer of free consolation.
Printed lawns and cotton fabrics list 5 to 25 cents per yard with varied textiles. P. N. offers plain and ventilating corsets in sizes up to 2.50 dollars, marketed for correct shapes and best wear.
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