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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1907
Page
2
A historic medical claim touts Dr Shoop's Restorative as quickly correcting stomach, heart, and kidney ailments by restoring control through the nerves. It asserts immediate relief due to action on the nervous system.
Dublin Georgia September 17 Colonel John M Stubbs long time lawyer and early railway promoter died after seven months of paralysis age over seventy He helped build the Macon Dublin and Savannah railroad and belonged to the State Horticultural and Agricultural Societies Survived by three children funeral set for Macon tomorrow Also includes an unrelated consumer health ad for Dr King s New Discovery and Kodol for Indigestion sold by local druggists
The thirty eighth annual convention of the National Association of American Insurance Commissioners gathers hundreds of top life fire and accident insurers and fraternal societies in Richmond for a three day session. President Adams will give the annual address and speakers include Kingsley New York Life and Bland United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co. on topics from future life insurance to government supervision and policy limits. Multiple committee reports are expected.
William Evans, jailed for burglary and sentenced to life in Amador county, may finally gain freedom as authorities hold proof of his innocence. The judge and the prosecutor both acknowledge the miscarriage, and Evans is expected to leave the prison soon. The report notes health claims and an advertisement for a health restorative alongside the notice.
Avanta Georgia reports John Tegaple Graves likely to speak in prohibition drives at Birmingham Alabama and Pensacola Florida after receiving urgent invitations. The piece mentions a marketing guarantee for Hyomel by H R Palmer and Sons and notes the outfit cost of one dollar.
A list of books for Georgia agricultural schools covers English, mathematics, history, geography, spelling, manual training, cookery, needlework, government, and industrial drawing. It catalogs English and science texts, geometry, geography, agriculture, and shop manuals from multiple publishers.
R A Stewart of Stewart & Bro Greenville Alabama reports a severe diarrhoea attack left him weak until a single dose of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him completely after nine days of failed treatments. Sold by H R Palmer Sons W J Smith Bro L P Canning B E McEvoy Orr Drug Co.
Word reached Atlanta friends that President Roosevelt would like to visit Atlanta on October 23 for the Georgia State Fair, but prior engagements may prevent his appearance. Officials have not confirmed the invitation and a final decision is uncertain.
A damaged notice reports a bilious attack and sickness after finding a box of Dr King s New Life Pills at W J Smith & Dro H R Palmer & Sons drug store. The pills are promoted as a guaranteed cure for biliousness malaria and jaundice costing 6 cents.
Boston mass September 17 The court ruled it would be cruel to compel Henry H Rogers to attend due to a July stroke. The suit for 50000 against him by C M Raymond over royalties in petroleum production proceeds only if he is deemed capable. Witnesses described Rogers as greatly changed but noted recent communications with New York associates.
In Columbus on September 17, many washerwomen refused to fetch and carry the week’s wash. The conflict follows a city ordinance banning vehicles on paved sidewalks except for certain deliveries. Some used drags or abandoned wagons due to dust and effort.
John Schmidt of Brooklyn tumbled 200 feet down the Palisades at Weehawken New Jersey and escaped with only bruises. He slid down the slope and rolled onto the highway midway. doctors at St Marys Hospital in Weehawken called injuries superficial. A separate notice mentions $100 reward and a dental ad level. A Ky man, Boswell Pearce, faced a rare tobacco theft loss of about 5500 pounds from a barn nearby.
The narrator recalls a long separation from Buncombe county kin in the Deep South. Pap plans a visit to see Sallie and Gallie, but old memories and changed places stir regret as he recalls Sallie’s failed engagement and a reconciliation that never happened.
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