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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1901
Page
6
A fragment describes how disease ages women and how Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription restores vitality. It portrays women’s fatigue loss of ambition and social disinterest and claims the remedy cures debility heals inflammation and makes weak women strong again.
Hon. Oscar Straus of New York donates a large sum to the University of Georgia for a new chapel organ to be used in morning prayers and for modern psychology laboratory equipment. Portraits of eminent psychologists will be hung in the chapel to honor notable figures, and the gift is noted as a significant support to Chancellor Hill and Prof. G. G. Bond's department.
Article recounts how future President McKinley joined Hiram Lodge No. 21 in Winchester Virginia on May 1 1865 while in the Union army, under Confederate Chaplain J B T Reed as master. It details subsequent affiliations with Canton Lodge No 60 Eagle Lodge No 43 and Canton Chapter No 64 Royal Arch Masons and notes three surviving witnesses. Also promotes Botanic Blood Balm with free trials.
The article lauds the daring feats of Mr Kilpatrick who performed an automobile ride down an inclined track at Madison Square Garden. It notes public fascination and press praise as among the era’s boldest acts and previews a Southern Interstate Fair appearance in Atlanta.
A brief notice describes a medicine promising digestion repair and bowel relief. It touts genuine tablets stamped C C C and warns they are never sold in bulk, available through druggists for 10 cents.
Pictssoro reports no general resumption of work as mills run at last week’s levels except McKeesport. Amalgamated leaders crowd headquarters seeking terms from the New York conference. Strikers doubt an official decision. many plan to stay out under the imposed conditions awaiting notice of strike being off.
Bishop Henry B. Whipple of the Protestant Episcopal Church died at his Faribault home at six this morning after a prolonged illness. He was the senior bishop of the Episcopal Church in America and had spent much time promoting church interests, including work in St. Paul and Porto Rico.
Several hundred pharmacists with their wives and families gather in St Louis for the forty-ninth annual Pharmaceutical Association meeting. Delegates from Canada, the West Indies, Hawaii and the Philippines attend. The event includes social entertainments and committee plans for the week.
Sept 16 Birmingham Alabama reports a bogus oil discovery tale spread by locals. A staged flood of rumors claimed the well and salting of airfiled property, drawing attention from residents and triggering property offers near the site.
Tallulah Falls Georgia September 15 Exposition preparations proceed with exhibits from North Carolina gold mining and Nacoochee Valley minerals. Franklin resident President Johnston reports ten wagonloads of displays and $1000 in mineral specimens. Fireworks lighting the chasm and a possible rope walk attract visitors as governors from Georgia North and South Carolina are expected. Cliff House offers steady rates as special trains promised by Southern Railway.
Farmers are urged to enter county exhibits at Atlanta and Savannah fairs. Atlanta awards 1000, 500, and 300 for top displays, with Savannah offering larger prizes. Conditions are favorable, and counties should send strong representations to Secretary T. H. Marcin in Atlanta or Secretary J. O. Shaw in Savannah. Railroads transport exhibits free of charge.
Aldermen in Gueexsacro North Carolina authorize Mayor Os born to advocate selling 180000 municipal improvement bonds. Funds to be spent equally on pavement and curb repairs as part of a 900000 bond issue approved by voters two years ago.
Tailors offer capes and jackets for school wear including boys' shirt waists, school hose, caps, and wind ties. Stock includes 60 dozen men's collars priced at five cents each, typical 10 and 15 cent grades.
A catalog item lists 26 kilts made from fine Latin finish cloth, available in 2, 8, 4, and 5 year variants. Priced at $2.45 each, with a value stated at $4.00, indicating a discount or sale listing for the period.
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