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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1917
Page
2
A cut of poetic excerpts from the Daily Thrift and Thought for the Day urges living love while alive, preferring heartfelt affection over words. It blends lines about loving in youth, work, and spirit with notes from newspapers and local notices, mentioning events and gatherings around Athens and Atlanta including sales at the Gas Shop and Easter events.
Yesterday afternoon the Lumpkin Street sewing club was delightfully entertained by Mrs J S Hawks at her home on Lumpkin street. Spring flowers formed the bright decorations. Sewing featured the afternoon, followed by delicious refreshments. The lovely party was one of the most important social events of the.
Mr and Mrs Burt Fleming and Mrs T B Fleming spend the weekend in Carlton with Mrs Hubert A Tiller and her daughter Miss Annie White travels from Atlanta to visit Miss Annie Carlton Dr T J Wooster and Mrs Wooster host Mr Jack Wooster for weekend Also Mrs J C Hargrove en route from Stephens to Winder and Mrs J E McElhannon of Jefferson visit yesterday Thad Hawkins of Arnoldsville visits Mrs and Mrs Woodruff stay at the Waldorf in New York Miss Margaret Bryan of Newburne NC guests of Mrs R P Stephens on Woodlawn Avenue
An advertisement quotes testimonials from P. Clark and Chas Brackett claiming rapid weight gain and better sleep after using tonoline. It offers a free 50c box in exchange for 10 cents to cover postage, directing readers to mail to American Proprietary Co. and noting Palmer's three drug stores as retailers.
Minister Brand Whitlock reported a rapid comfortable trip from Belgium through Germany in a special train provided for his party. More than twenty Americans attaches and others accompanied him, as he moved toward Berne.
Mr. B. G. Everitt proposes flying a large United States flag from the water tower staff to greet travelers approaching Athens by rail or road. He offered fifty cents to start a fund and urged others to contribute. The Banner and Chamber of Commerce may organize the flag raising.
The text reflects on responsibility as central to life in Ife. It contrasts a shut-in's absence of duties with the idea that bearing obligations for others gives purpose, making the burden lighter when one believes their actions motivate someone else.
A Columbus Ohio State Journal item argues that moral legislation faces trouble due to human nature and ingrained bad habits, noting widespread public skepticism and the difficulty of reform. The piece reflects on the challenges of shaping conduct through law and policy.
A line from Uncle Eben suggests adding sport to the game of living to reward a champion with a cup medal or prize. The dialectal remark underscores desire for tangible incentives in competitive efforts.
When you feel dull and stupid after eating. When constipated or bilious. When you have a sick headache. When you have a sour stomach. When you belch after eating. When nervous or despondent. When you have no relish for your meals. When your liver is torpid. Obtainable everywhere.
Commerce High School defeated Toccoa High School 3 to 0 in a decisive debate on school tax provisions, advancing Commerce to the upcoming district contests. The program featured musical pieces and a second debate at Toccoa, with judges from University of Georgia and State Normal.
A vintage health advertisement urges Americans to curb rich foods to protect kidneys. It claims overwork leads to uric acid buildup, back pain, cloudy urine, and nocturnal restlessness, recommending four ounces of Rad Salts daily with lemon and grape acid to flush and energize kidneys.
A curio on advice and human folly noting how people resist guidance even when warned against self harm or making foolish choices. The piece reflects on skepticism toward prudent counsel and the persistence of self destructive behavior.
A farmer and wife discuss a fertilizer request from a department. The wife reveals she sent soil samples to the agricultural department and notes poor yeranium results. A judge remarks, and Jones urges action while the wife admits difficulty in choosing a partner.
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