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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1901

Page

6

Elements Of Plant Food In Rich Soils And Air Science

Letter No 9 explains how soils can be improved by tillage fertilising draining liming and other methods and compares soil and plant element content. It details how soil and wheat plant analyses reveal shared elements, notes carbon hydrogen and oxygen come from air and water, and describes how plants absorb carbonic acid and release oxygen, highlighting plant animal life interdependence. The piece ends with a note from Joux M. McCawpress and an advertisement for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Popsin.

Joux M. McCawpress

September Crop Report Warns of Delayed Picking and Worm Damage

Severe rains across counties reduced sunshine and warmth, dragging cotton picking and yields. Bollworm damage shows up in late crop conditions with cotton 75 percent and corn prospects down from June, while other crops like cane and sweet potatoes show variable yields across many counties and regions.

AonicuLroura Devantucyr Atlanta Atre Rome Saino Agercy

Agricultural crop outputs and stock hogs figures released

Consolidated stations report crop yields and livestock conditions versus averages. Cotton, corn, sugar cane, peanuts, and hay show varying percentage differences from the average, with notable high and low readings across crops. Stock hogs reflect year over year comparisons and overall stock condition.

Bouttiers Seémon Appling Baker Berrien Brooks Bryan Ballowd Calhoun Camden Charlton Chatham Clay Clinch Coffee Colquitt Decatur Dodge Dooly Dougherty Early Reids Effluzham Glynn Houston Irwin Lee Liberty Lowndes Macon Marion McIntosh Meriwether Miller Mitcheil Montgomery Pierce Pulaski Qritiman

Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure for Blood Diseases

An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for blood poison and cancer, claiming it purifies blood and heals pores. It cites 80 years of testing, price of $1 per bottle, and free trial by mail from Blood Balm Co in Atlanta, with testimonials and medical advice offered.

Earth Blood Bath, Co Atlanta Ecotechian Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Lineman Dies After Fall From Pole in Columbus

G. Dyer, about 20, a Western Union lineman, fell about 40 feet when a pole snapped near the bottom. He landed in the new powerhouse of Golden's foundry and died from injuries. An observer named Morris was present but not seriously hurt.

Columbus Ocoromnva G. Dyer Western Union Telegraph Company Eleventh Street Golden G. G Morris Dyer

Officers Reported Killed in Philippine Action

A cable correction lists Captain Thomas W. Connell First Lieutenant Edward A Pompas Major Surgeon R S Griswold among three commissioned officers of Company O Ninth Infantry believed killed in action near Manila Samar a week ago. The war department notes discrepancies between initial and corrected dispatches and confirms the officers are missing presumed dead. Connell’s father in New York confirms his son’s death.

Thomas W. Connell Edward A. Jame Pieard Maug Urgeon I War Department Chaffee Manila Washington Hughes Bassey Samar United States Infantry Balangiga Fiers Thomas W. Cornell A. Bumps Leutenant RB & Griswold Chaffre Connall New York City

Surprised Americans attacked at breakfast by 400 rebels

General Hughes reports Balangiga battle where over 40 of Company C Ninth Infantry were killed as insurgents attacked troops at breakfast. Survivors claim officers were surprised, many soldiers killed before reaction. guerrilla bands active along roads. insurgents digging up rifles when opportunities arise. St. Lawrence Power Company unlocks Massena plant powering large system. No decisive movement along isthmus by end of September.

Manuta General Hughes Samar Markley Ang Tannan Balangiga Company C Ninth Infantry Lendar Aes

British Naval Force Moves to Persian Gulf

A British naval force concentrates in the Persian Gulf with three warships on site. The gunboat Aseaye and cruiser High Flyer are already bound for Kowest to deter expected Turkish moves. Fresh troops of 80,000 under Edhem Pasha are believed to target Kowoyt, while Ottomans claim plans to move toward Arabia to quell discontent.

Bombay Persan Gulf Aseaye Ishish Iefe Kurraghoo Avitie Magehip High Flyer Pomone Pereian Gulf Kowoyt Barra Shat-El-Arab Persian Gulf Edbem Pasha Arabia

Lincoln's Mausoleum at Springfield Monument Base

The burial of Abraham Lincoln is near completion as workmen cement the cage and base at the monument. Cement over the casket already extends six feet, with flooring and marble sarcophagus to be replaced next week. The casket lies 18 feet underground within the tomb area, beneath the family crypts.

Hemaina Vasiit Springfield Spainortaty Lil Abraham Lincoln Spa Shely Tate

Renewal of health through genuine fig syrup remedy

The text extols Syrup of Figs as a rejuvenating health aid and criticizes old time medicines and cheap substitutes. It advertises the California Fig Syrup Co as the manufacturer and emphasizes superior efficacy and internal clarity gained from the genuine product.

Jon California Fig Syrup Co

Dozier & Co Lumber and Local Notices

News items report Judge John Bruce of Montgomery died in Pennsylvania at age 70. Governor appoints P. H. Pitts probate judge of Dallas County to fill a vacancy. Elevator accident in Atlanta causes instant death. Danish gunboat Moen foundered at practice. crew saved. Florida judge to wed. marriage likely in November. Dozier & Co lumber referenced amid brief notices.

Judd Bruce Moxroomwray Ala Walters Park John Bruce Montgomery Middle District Alabama Bruce Scotland Pitts Mosroounni P. H. Pitsa Dallas County Oopzymaany Moen Myed Berseenya Florida

Counterfeit gold production detailed in bronze powder process

A historic explainer describes how a bronze and spelter alloy is transformed into an imitation gold leaf. It covers smelting, rolling, annealing, and hammering to create thin sheets, plus the creation of bronze powder from waste leaves and the mass production methods used.

Chicago hero speaks on blame and credit in Globe era

A fragmentary voice from a Chicago piece recalls a fatherly stance on mistakes and credit. The speaker notes hardship and a sentiment that a man should not be blamed for errors while acknowledging the era’s journalistic integrity.

Globe

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