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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1900

Page

6

Favorite Prescription Promotes Healthy Motherhood

An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as the best preparation for motherhood. It claims to reduce nervousness and morning sickness, improve nourishment for the child, and avoid stimulants. Testimonies from women, including Mrs. Katie Auliker, describe successful births and ongoing use, with free, confidential correspondence offered from Dr. V. Pierce in Buffalo, N.Y.

Finda Dr. Pierce Apello Katie Auliker Pat Street Indy Dr. V. Pierce Buffalo

Court of inquiry planned over McCalla Colwell dispute

Nov 19 report states Captain McCalla’s case is a court of inquiry not a court martial. Navy advised of trouble between McCalla of the Newark and Lt. Cmdr John O. Colwell, former London naval attaché and Newark XO. Admiral Remey appointed the inquiry to assess merits and potential removal if a specific article is recommended, noting Asiatic station lacks officers for a court martial.

Kenney McCalla Washmnonton Navy Department Newark John O. Colwell London Remey United States Asiatic

Our Battery in American Field Gun Praised by Chaffee

Washington dispatch reports Gen Chaffee addressed criticism of the American field gun from the Chinese campaign. He affirmed the weapon meets service requirements and outperforms rivals in rapid fire and reliability. The discussion notes praise from Gen Crowe and Gen Ito, with emphasis on effectiveness in Beijing operations.

Chaffee Washington Navy Corbin Genoe Caartat Ee Getoh Peking

Cartersville Dispensary Bill Appears in House Session

In Atlanta on November 19 the House passed Blalock of Fayette's bill requiring deposits of insurance and other companies to be registered. The Senate moved Senator Bell's constitutional amendment to direct taxes to education. Baker introduced a bill to authorize Cartersville to establish a city government and regulate it by public vote.

Cartersville Atlanta Blalock Fayette Senate Bell Baker

TALKED TO THE NEGROES. Sheldon Addresses Savannah Students

Reverend Charles M. Sheldon, the Kansas preacher, spoke to students in Savannah after arriving from Havannah. He declined receipts for his expenses, donating over $100 to Christian Endeavor. A separate report notes a conference at Georgia Industrial College and a local robbery of $6,900 from a Black farmer near Austins, Alabama.

Charles M. Sheldon Havannah Savanna Kansas Charleston Savannah Sheldon Siesta Presbyteran Christian Endeavor Georgia

Brown a defaulter at Newport bank with 192000 shortage

Cincinnati reports that the German National Bank of Newport Ky was closed by order of the comptroller O P Tucker. Cashier Frank M Brown is accused of a 192000 defalcation detected after a late night audit. Bondsman father Paris O Brown could cover little of the loss. Tucker named temporary receiver.

Cincinnati O. P. Tucker National Bank Examiner German National Bank of Newport Frank M. Brown National Bank Tucker Brown United States Hill Louisville Paris O. Brown Consolidated Boat Store Company Q. Brown Believaa Dayton Iz Firma Brown Ninth Street Washington Darren Oliver P. Tucker German National Bank Pope Tuakes

Married an American girl Duke of Manchester weds Mina Zim

Nov. 19 report confirms the marriage of the Duke of Manchester to Miss Helene Zimmerman of Cincinnati. The ceremony took place Wednesday afternoon and the couple are now in Ireland. Dowager duchess initially denied the nuptials but later, upon inspection, confirmed the marriage. Other items: czar health update in Livinia, Reichstag comment by Count von Buelow, steamers to London for Siberian meat, and heavy gales with ships damaged near Folkestone.

Duke of Manchester Mina Zimmerman Cincinnati Loxpox Marylebone Helene Zimmerman Ireland Duchess of Manchester Buelow Beauix Reichstag China Count von Buelow Kiao-Chew

Inspecting the Coosa River by House River Committe

The Rivers and Harbors Committee began a Rome to Gulf inspection to decide on 27 new locks on the Coosa to improve passage and boost horsepower for manufacturing. Members Bahop, Alexander, Laurence of Lester, Bankhead, and Chairman Porton met in Gadsden to advance the project. In Good Roads push delegates from 30 states opened the Interstate Good Roads convention in Chicago to advocate highway improvements and legislative action.

River and Harbor Committee Rome Gadsden Roxz Congressional Rivers and Harbors Committee Cooan Gulf Bahop Michigan Alexander New York Laurence Lester Georgia Bankhead Hintbama Porton Gadaden Good Roads Cuatenco Interstate Good Roads Association Central Music Hall Mer Foots Con Congress

Eczema Cure Promoted by Botanic Blood Balm Ad

An advertisement touts B. B. B. Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for eczema and skin ailments. It claims to purify blood, heal sores, stop itching, and whiten skin. Sold by druggists at $1 per bottle, with six bottles for $5, includes directions and free medical advice.

Atlanta

American trade with Russian Asia outlined by banker

Hon. William Banker reports from Siberia and Europe that Russian Asiatic trade favors United States goods, especially Pacific coast products. He notes the Transiberian railroad opens a large market for foodstuffs and other goods as eastern Siberia colonizes, with Americans preferred in trade and the Pacific coast set to benefit most from Siberian industrial development.

United States New York William Banker San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Siberia Europe Bunker Russian Empire Banker Pacific Coast

Progress of the South shows new industries expanding

The Tradesman lists factories and plants across the South and Southwest for the week ending Nov 17. Brick works in Palmer and Filá, boiler works in Pensacola, broom factories in Cadiz and Cuero, a cigar factory in Waycross, cotton mills in Gadsden, cane and lime firms in Bristol and Knoxville, large electric light plants planned in Nashville and Jacksonville, and numerous mills, foundries, and machinery shops in Georgia, Texas, Tennessee, Louisiana, and nearby states.

Palmer Fila Pensacola Fla Cadiz Cuoro, Tex Waycross Gadsden Ala Klin Eaton Electric Light Planta Reeer el Dorazo Bristol Crosaville Tenn Nashville Kan Ark Brownsville Knoxville Weatwego San Columbia Amarillo Tex Charleston Defoo Tocom Port Gideon Mies LaGrange Wooling, 8. C Corsicana Gary Fieaston, Tex Leans Powe Charisewon 8 Nashville, Tenn Athens Jacksonville

Governor Johnston Addresses Alabama Succession Question

In Als. at Binnixcram on Nov 19 Governor Johnston, at his home, issued his first statement on a possible gubernatorial succession if Governor elect Samford dies before Dec 1 or cannot qualify. He said he has not consulted authorities or sought counsel, that the constitution provides for a two year term, and that he is prepared to withdraw at the legally stated time.

Johnston Alabama Binnixcram Als Samford Sorat

Favorable to Charleston transfer of naval facilities

Omanteston reports from Washington indicate the navy department has decided to transfer the drydock and naval station Sareenip to Charleston as the station sits on river, jerk, Sebere aplosdid "isclitice ars of.

Monument to Oglethorpe Movement In Savannah

In Savannah on November 10 the push to build a monument to General Oglethorpe grows with patriotic societies and Sons of the Revolution discussing a corporate association. Committees are forming among other groups to advance the plan and a handsome monument is hoped for by year’s end.

Patriotic Societies Savannah Savannan General Oglethorpe Colony of Georgia Society of the Sons of the Revolution Eee

Italy May Yield To Great Britain In Balkan Policy

A Petersburg writer in The Rossiya suggests Russia realign Balkan influence by securing Italy against Austria, possibly via Albania, while noting Vatican and Catholic Italy as a counterforce. The piece cites Rome Vienna tensions and a forthcoming visit of Italy’s king to England as signals of shifting alliances and potential wider pacts in Africa and China.

St. Petersnuna Italy Rossyn St. Petersburg Austria Balkans Russia Albania Rossya Acoe Quirinal Folica Vatican Balkan King Lear Ben England Anvatria Rome Vienna King of Tealy Peel Africa China Mediterranean

Will Land at Marseilles After Welcome Crowd

A large crowd cheers at Marseilles as Dr W J Loyds the Transvaal minister arrives to meet President Kruger aboard the Gelderland. More than 500 visitors from Paris Berlin and Amsterdam are noted, with Davitt among them.

Kroger Pam W. J. Loyds Transvsal Courts of Europe Marseilles Kruger Econ Gelderland Boas Specialen Euroend America South Africa Loyds

Jackets and Capes Sale Prices Cut Deep

A Great sale on women and misses jackets and capes plus children's jackets from $1.25 up to $9.60. Ladies jackets priced from $4.75 to $9.60. several grades reduced from $6.50 to $4.75 and from $7.50 to $5.50, down to $7.75 and $9.60 on higher lines.

And Comforts. And Comforts. continuation preview

The fragment hints at continued coverage this week about blankets described as perfect for a certain use. It suggests a human-interest feature on comfort items and domestic needs. No clear names, dates, or locations are present in the readable text.

FUR fashions on display from premier furriers

Richest furs and garments showcased by expert makers with novelty designs. Master furriers worldwide influence the latest popular styles, offering a great variety of superb pieces priced well below ordinary.

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Millinery Prices Promised This Week by Store

Store predicts bold price cuts in the millinery department this week. Management pledges strong, trade-winning offers without fanciful explanations. Local shoppers urged to seize modest, practical value on hats and headwear.

Dress Goods Display Promises Great Reductions Tomorrow

In the Dress Goods Department tomorrow a range of fabrics will be shown including 54 inch all wool English Cheviott in grey and blue at 90 cents a yard, all wool broadcloths from 1.25 to 1.50 a yard, and a vast line of fashionable dress goods priced at 25, 35, 50, and 75 cents per yard. Black dress goods offer a large assortment of fair weaves at remarkable reductions from real value.

Athens

Carpets and Rugs From The Premier Store

The copy touts a splendid variety and strong values for carpets rugs and mattings. It emphasizes touching up homes with beautifying touches and highlights the store as the pre-eminent source with ample resources and prompt service.

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