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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1899
Page
4
The piece surveys demographic shifts including a projected 74,400,000 U.S. population in 1900 and a falling birth rate in France. It also reports on cotton markets with notes on prices, crop comparisons, and public commentary on marketing tactics.
A letter argues no individual should decide another's fate and a doctor must fight to save life, not take it. The piece reflects debate on euthanasia and physician responsibility amid discussions of southern industry and regional development. It cites Huntsville Alabama and the Southern Industrial Convention with optimistic views on textile, iron, coal, timber, and local investment.
Mr T H Carter Sr aged 69 died Sunday at his Harmony Grove home after months of ill health. Born in Hall county, he lived in Athens and this area. A Baptist and respected man, he leaves five sons and two daughters including W T Carter tax receiver and T H Carter Jr. funeral held Monday at Princeton Factory with Rev B F Eliott officiating.
A Georgia writer recalls Lieut Winship of Macon as a model boy and man. The piece praises his steadfast character, cool head, and technical skill shown in the Philippines, noting the high esteem he holds among friends and community.
In Macon citizens award Lt. Le Winship a sword of honor praising his conspicuous services to the country. Herbert E. Choate lauds him as a young man of unusual promise with a commanding presence and a bright future in the navy, predicting he will reach high rank.
A sudden paralysis stroke struck Cornelius Vanderbilt at 6 15 in his Fifth Avenue mansion New York. He had returned from Newport with wife and daughter Gladys and son Reginald, with physicians rushing to his aid. Chauncey Depew and William Vanderbilt arriving in tears as news spread.
An ad from Temple Texas dated April 16 1899 promotes Hall's Great Discovery a kidney and bladder remedy. It claims to cure gravel diabetes urinary issues and back problems with a bottle lasting two months. The manufacturer is Ee W. as Sele of St Louis MO and the local seller is H R Palmer & Sons Tyler and D S provide testimonials.
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