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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1900
Page
6
An a d terse promotional piece arguing blood quality dictates health and claiming Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery purifies blood and builds the body. It recounts a customer testimonial from Wight Co. Va praising cure of rheumatism and skin swelling after using the medicines, and notes Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for digestion.
Philadelphia reports the fourth week of trades council strike with allied council aiming to disrupt Brotherhood Carpenters. Non union carpenters continue working on council jobs. some have returned to work after wage signings, while plumbers who struck May 1 for eight hours at 3.75 have returned without an agreement.
In St Louis the Transit Company aims to run nearly the same number of lines as last week while scrambles to repair trolley wires and poles. Non union workers are being brought from other cities to replace streetcar motormen and conductors as union committees meet arriving crews at Union Station.
The executive board of district No. 20 United Mine Workers of America Alabama division voted to call a state executive miners convention in Birmingham on June 0 for the President Young. The affair aims to set a wage scale as prelude to broader labor action amid strikes and unrest.
An exuberant tribute to Tallulah Falls and its surroundings, extolling the scenery, climate, and healthful springs. The piece envisions Tallulah as a national park potential, praises views from terraced cliffs, praises the American Switzerland label, and urges readers to visit for fishing, scenery, horseback riding, and historic sites.
In Atlanta on May 21 Dr. R H Flemming of Lynchburg VA spoke to the Presbyterian assembly, tracing reform movements and urging creed reaffirmation amid debates on theology. The session covered overtures, committee reports, and calls for closer alliance within the church while noting disciplinary matters and devotionals. A separate Cumberland Presbyterian rally in Chattanooga drew a large audience with devotional services and talks on mission work.
A visitor states his trip to a beautiful mountain resort left him invigorated and refreshed. He feels life’s care might be renewed with renewed vigor, reflecting contentment with his lot and noting ten years in this land of perfection.
A promotional note extols Boschee's German Syrup for coughs and lung troubles while warnings about cheaper options. The article also reports Albany, Georgia planning a new Albany National Bank with 50,000 capital and mentions a cotton mill and local subscriptions, plus an ad for California Fig Syrup and Cabot brands.
Rev. J. W. McDonald of Logansport and Rev. G. W. Silvens of Lebanon spoke on home mission work. Rev. W. T. Darby discussed the Paramount and Motive For Mission Work. Rev. J. L. Hudgins of Albion delivered on Money and the Kingdom.
In Ocean Florida May 9 1 the strange conduct of Julian Robinson who recently shot J A Wealls and wounded Dr Blitch is explained. He has been known to collapse in his cell for hours and to send meals by his sister. A 6 pound nail was driven into his head in an attempt to relieve symptoms. Doctors were summoned and the prisoner rests. August Flower touted as a cure all for indigestion and biliousness is advertised as a household remedy with sample bottles offered.
The cotton season of 1600 to 1900 nears completion with a few belts expected. Athens will finish with about sixty thousand bales, well below last year due to a dry preceding season. In good years receipts range from eighty to ninety five thousand bales and the grade remains fine. The next season may rise as the Central Railroad expands territory and compression rules increase bale counts, prompting mills to utilize regional cotton. Southern Railway Extension work to start soon from Harbeville to Wyunk, with contracts in place. A murder case and a hosiery mill contract are noted in brief local items.
A grand aggregation of fabrics offered at low prices includes Real Irish Dimities at 15 cents per yard and Figured and Striped Batistes in choice designs at 10 to 25 cents per yard.
A brief notice highlights enticing bargains offering pay for caregiving tasks set for Monday, inviting readers to take advantage of attractive incentives and sign up for opportunities.
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