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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1912
Page
4
Athens officials and business leaders plan Memorial Day editions of The Banner to mark civic pride. Clarke County Democrats and local military units receive praise for strong records as Athens looks to conventions, commercial congresses, and postwar heritage initiatives.
Rumors that Senator Augustus O. Bacon would not seek reelection are unfounded. Bacon states he wishes to continue serving if Georgians approve, noting his leadership in the Senate and commitment to his current duties in Washington.
The piece argues the South should back Oscar Underwood as a presidential candidate, noting rising national support and a push against sectional bias. It highlights Andrew J. Cobb's praise of Underwood and urges Southern leaders to present him without apology, citing Cobb's lineage and the merging of old and new South values.
April 11 events include George Canning birth and U S Revolutionary War end proclamation. Gen Walter Duggan born 1843. notable birthdays include Dr. Campbell 59, Weeks 52, Hughes 50, Hoff 64. items note careers at Lick Observatory and U S Field Hospital service.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a quick remedy for pimples boils scratches sprains bruises burns scars and cuts. It claims suitability for boys and girls and notes a 25 cent price at W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Co.
Yesterday evening at Hill street Miss Hallie May Kilpatrick hosted an Easter egg hunt attended by many young ladies including Dot Haselton Frances Rowe Mary Snead Gladys Dozier Louise Dozier Martha Holliday Van Wilkins Katherine Fugham Anne Hinton Elizabeth Coker and Joan Morris Dot Haselton won first prize and Elizabeth Coker took the booby prize. The event showcased dainty dresses and refined manners.
Letters from two women recount monthly agony before using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Helen Canet of Brooklyn New York and Mat tie Copenhaver of Tishomingo Oklahoma describe relief from female troubles, backache, and fainting spells after seven bottles.
Seat sale now on with prices from 50 cents to 2.50 dollars. Tickets and reservations available at Palmer's location.
Real estate agent P Hinton offers a highly desirable Prince Avenue residence for sale with attractive terms. Immediate viewing urged for interested buyers as a sound investment opportunity.
The Alabama Sunday School Association holds its annual three day convention in Selma with delegates from across the state. Ministers evangelists and Sunday school experts will address sessions as reports show a growing number of Sabbath schools in Alabama.
A list of Clarke county residents announcing to run for county offices including Ordinary Clerk Superior Court Tax Collector Tax Receiver Coroner County Surveyor Treasurer Sheriff Representative Senator Solicitor General and more with their intents to run in the May 1 Democratic primary.
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