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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1905
Page
7
A mother tells how her three month old son suffered from a severe itchy rich rash that spread to his arms body and caused fainting spells. After trying various remedies he improved after using Cuthura and slept in their arms for relief.
Mrs Maitland of Jasper Ontario reports fourteen years of cure for her child’s skin disease after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. She recalls rapid soothing effect and credits Cuticura with saving the child. The ad claims worldwide sale and urges sending for cure information.
An overview traces timekeeping from candle clocks sand glasses and sun dials to water clocks oil lamps and incense sticks. It notes Babylonian origins for sundials Persian gift clocks to Charlemagne and Chinese systems dividing day into twelve hours, highlighting the quest for precision across eras.
The governor may appoint a judge to replace Judge R. B. Russell in Athens. Dr. Newton Hathaway of Atlanta offers a Georgia State Fair special refund of half fare for his treatment at the fair in Atlanta October 9 to 21. He touts expertise in chronic diseases, offers free consultation, and invites readers to contact Hathaway & Co at 60 Inman Building, Atlanta.
In Hammond Indiana today rival undertakers and their helpers tussled over the body of John Suffelts killed by a fall from a roof. The Indiana undertaker valued the corpse at 10 and pursued charges against a Chicago undertaker for practicing in Indiana without a license while a funeral proceeded. The dispute arose as Knickerbocker Ice Company had engaged the local undertaker and relatives sent for the Chicago man.
James M Smith responds to Hutcheson and related attacks about his private life. He denounces the insinuations as slander, defends his character with references to his years in Oglethorpe County, and appeals for proof or retracting statements from his accusers and the Atlanta News editors. Judge Erwin adds support in a separate letter, praising Smith’s honesty and urging accountability for false charges.
The Donnelly and Hatfield Minstrels debuted in this city at the Grand Opera House with strong local talent. Al G Field directs a company featuring Tommy Donnelly Lee Admonds Arthur Crawford and Harry Shunk whose interlude and double monologue drew praise. The bill also included the Tuscano Bros Roman Battle Axe jugling and the Toledo Trowpa contortionists with notable acts and reception.
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