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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1901
Page
6
Fragmented text urges 40 women with chronic illnesses to contact Dr Pierce. It cites long experience, claims his staff has treated millions and offers remedies including Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets and Favorite Prescription. The tone mirrors old medical testimonial ads.
Alabama voters face a lively campaign as state offices select nominees under traditional Democratic indorsement. Candidates include T L Sowell precursor, R K Poole for agriculture, J Craig Smith for treasurer, and Massey Wilson James Cobb Alex Garber W H Samford for attorney general. If the constitution passes lieutenant governor elections open with D J Meador among likely contenders.
Striking workers in McKeesport prevented most men from resuming duties at the National Tube Company plant. Police guarded entrances as crowds gathered, with about 60 officers on duty and no arrests. The union vote favored some returning workers, while others stayed away amid heightened tensions and fears of using imported labor.
Delegates from 115 tribes gather in Cincinnati for the Independent Order of Red Men annual convention. Omommati reports the event opening with attendees from across the United States and representatives of the Daughters of Pocahontas. Marie Eastwick of Philadelphia appears in remand at the Guildhall police court on a forged stock certificate claim.
A German vessel landed coal on Farean in the Red Sea to support a Turkish lease on a coaling station. The Hungarian Diet closed today after the throne speech. Emperor Franz Joseph oversaw the opening.
Barker's column arrives back at Winpura Orange River Colony after a 160 mile march through Benekal district. They find green wheat fields untouched since December as Boers had time to plough and sow before de Pitta's forces moved in. De Pitta captured 100 people and seized large grain stores and 1600 head of cattle. A separate note reports bicycle racer John Nelson of Chicago seriously injured in a race with Jimmy Michin New York.
The Tartar reports a northern Japan mountain vanished after a recent earthquake. A hill of 600 feet, 40 acres, near Kolwayama, sank, leaving the top level with ground. Casualties and looting followed, with soldiers enforcing control amid extensive destruction and hospital treatments underway.
Judge John G. Long, Republican boss of Florida, arrives in Jacksonville after two years in Cairo as consul general. Prominent state Republicans greet him at the hotel to discuss patronage and maintenance of incumbents in leading offices.
An old advertisement urges readers not to accept substitutes for Cascarets Cathartic. It warns against fandom substitutes, imitations or counterfeits and promotes a genuine Cascarets product.
Advertisement extols Bradfield's Female Regulator as a cure for womanly ills and drains. It urges prompt treatment of monthly pain and disease, warns against ineffective cures, and claims the product soothes pain, stops drains, and promotes health for women.
Czolgoss maintains he acted alone in the crime and rejects other culpability claims. He admits attending meetings where Emma Goldman spoke and anarchists discussed propaganda of murder but denies a broader conspiracy. Police doubt mental or physical weariness from questioning and note no substantial new admissions.
Citizens of Lexington and Fayette County gather to condemn anarchy and show sympathy for President McKinley after the attempted assassination. Major P. F. Johnston leads the veterans in a meeting. Colonel W. O. P. Breas reads resolutions drafted by Brook. speeches emphasize unity and loyalty to the president.
Lord Rothschild spoke to an AP reporter in Loups on September 9 about market optimism. He said the financial world expects the president to recover and for conditions to improve, with American securities rising as anticipation grows. He expressed sorrow over the attempted assassination and noted widespread belief in his recovery.
Nine anarchists detained in Omcaco were brought before Magistrate Prendyille. The city requested a delay to Sept. 10 for more bowel investigations. Several prisoners admit acquaintances with the would be conspirators in Oxzel as police widen inquiries. Six men remain without bail. three women are held for mail fraud at the St Louis office.
A catalog of discounted fabrics and garments including 600 Flannelette Shirtwaists at 25c, printed twill fleeced back flannelettes 5c, printed flannelettes 8c, dark percales 10c quality at 84, best 12c, light color percales 6c to 10c, Madras shirtings 12.40, printed lawns 6c, remnants of fleeced twilled flannels $1 per bundle, ladies fleeced lined under west 150 each, striped twilled shirtings 8c, wool plaid dress goods 15c, and Turkish towels 10c.
Bargain counter offers 1000 yards Wool Cheviots and Homespuns at 65c less 50c value, 46 inch Satin Finish Suitings at 45c vs 65c, 25 pieces all Wool Suitings 14 yard wide 39c vs 65c, 600 yards fine Whip Card 65c grade, 600 yards Satin Prunella 76c vs $1.00. Best chance this season to buy children dresses and wrappers up to date goods at 35c saving per dollar. Athens customers urged to invest.
A shopping notice highlights new line dress trimming and fabrics including velvets corduroys and silks. It markets materials available in a local millinery and fabric shop.
Large assortment of ready made skirts and suits plus rainy day and winter wear for all ages. Wide selection of blankets linens quilts towels carpets and window drapes. Trunks traveling cases and dress suit cases advertised at low prices. Davison & Lowe's promotes a comprehensive home goods lineup.
Ready to wear hats for children miss and ladies jackets for girls shirtwaist and pants for boys offered with prices 10 15 and 25 cents per item in a local catalog style retail notice.
Athens store advertises boys and girls hose at 10 12 4 15 and 25 cents with 1000 Silk Windsor Ties and School Hankies offered in 10 25 and 50 cent per dozen.
Short catalog note lists umbrellas for ladies children and men priced from 50 cents to 5 dollars each.
Up-to-date lines include purses belts bags gloves kerchiefs ribbons hosiery neckwear laces embroidery novelties in jewelry and veiling frames fabrics curtains and damask furniture. Davison and Lowe's offer Serene Frames Silkalines Curtain Swiss and related home necessities.
A small town retailer advertises a selection of household essentials including hair brushes tooth brushes scrub brushes combs talcum powder household ammonia and toilet soaps offered at notably low prices.
The notice promotes Butterick patterns and publications and Corsets agents, Jour and Victoria Kid Gloves, and Black Cat stockings as top quality wear. It frames these brands as the best value and fashionable options.
Agents promote Queen Quality Shoes as the best wearing and prettiest ladies shoes, claiming they are the finest flitting and most durable option available. The copy emphasizes style and comfort in a promotional tone.
When you need table linens towels napkins and more you will find the best line at Davis and Lowe's offering white quilts sheets pillow cases and related household fabrics and supplies.
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