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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1917
Page
6
A worried family reports relief after using Thedford's Black-Draught for digestive and stomach issues. The mother notes her children request doses and claims fewer illnesses since starting the remedy, which has been in use for over seventy years. The ad-style passage promotes the product as a reliable family medicine.
Washington March 31 1917 executive order directs Civil Service certification before filling postmaster vacancies in all wings of the service after death resignation or removal and limits examinations to those under 65. incumbents are spared if delivering good service while later tightening rules and duties are outlined by the Postmaster General and First Assistant.
Sudden changes bring cold symptoms and revived winter coughs. Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey claims to head off a new cold or relieve the old one, while Dallams soothe sore throats and heal irritated tissues. Get a bottle today at your druggist for 25 cents with formula on the bottle.
President Wilson proclaims a state of war between the United States and the Imperial German government. He directs civil and military officers to vigilance and asks Americans to uphold laws and support constitutional authorities in prosecuting the war for a secure and just peace. The document outlines alien enemy conduct, prohibitions on weapons, communication, residence, and travel, and authorizes executive regulations to protect national safety.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast acting relief for sour stomach gas and indigestion. It claims near magical effect within five minutes, promises ongoing comfort after meals, and notes wide annual sales with a fifty cent bottle available at drug stores.
Rev S J Cartledge of Central Presbyterian Church will address the men at 4 00 pm after a 3 30 pm Male Chorus opening at the Strand Theatre Clayton Street The boys meeting will feature Miss Mildred Rutherford on Easter meanings and opportunities Both gatherings invite Athens residents to attend tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 pm sharp
Improvements at Young Harris Church Boulevard sun day school rooms and the church generally progress nicely. Regular services continue with sermons by Rev A J Sears in the morning and Rev Geo E Stone at night.
W A Mallory Clarke County Tax Collector warns unpaid state and county taxes for 1915 and 1916 must be paid within days or be settled personally by him. He notes Atlanta has instructed him to collect and bailiffs are active to enforce payment. He urges taxpayers to pay promptly if they have the money.
At the Strand and Elite Easy Street sets a new Chaplin record with strong exhibitor praise and popular demand. The Strand showcases a big program with Mme Petrova in four roles in The Secret of Eve, plus Restivio music, and admission priced at five and fifteen cents. New Elite features Pearl of the Army chapter fourteen, with Bhotty Hamilton western comedy and a Luke comedy to follow.
Washington and Lee University in Lexington reports 390 students will take wartime military training under the War Department's reserve officers training corps plan. Of these, 332 plan to study for at least two years, while others will train through the current session. Faculty surveys assess talents for possible national service.
East Athens Baptist will host a special missionary program at the usual Sunday school hour. Everyone is invited to attend. Also advertised is Dr King’s New Life Pills a non griping laxative claimed to purify blood and energize the body sold at druggists for 25 cents.
Athens High School baseball journeys to the Queen City of the Mountains for a morning doubleheader at the city park diamond after yesterday’s game was postponed due to wet grounds. The Athens Highs meet a strong team that recently scheduled a game with the Auburn squad for Monday.
When a child is prone to croup ensure a light evening meal to avoid triggering an attack. Watch for the first symptom hoarseness and give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as hoarseness appears. The remedy is obtainable everywhere.
Money to loan on farm lands and city real estate. M. Stern offers, with terms to suit borrower needs. Includes mortgages and secure lending options for local property owners.
Mrs Dewrrr cites nervous trouble and sleeplessness eased by E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad touts the product as a valuable tonic for female ailments, claiming it strengthens the organism and relieves irritability, backache, and related symptoms.
Gainesville Ga April 6 Auburns base ball team from Alabama Polytechnic Institute known as Auburn will play Gainesville High School Monday at 4 pm After Athens games they will arrive Sunday and stay until Tuesday coach Mike Donohue will lead the squad with stars Ducote Hairston Frendergast Bonner Wynne Collins Suggs and Price Pat Jones Riverside alum appears at third base The visit aims to delight locals and honor social courtesies for the visitors.
The Athens Presbytery will meet at Gainesville with the local church on next Tuesday evening April 10 for a two day session. Athens will be represented by Dr BE Hill of the First church and Rev 8 J Cart ledge of Central church along with lay representatives. Rev I W Waddell of Marietta will preach the opening sermon.
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