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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1912
Page
6
Atlanta April 10 Evangelist Carlyte B Haynes argues angels are not disembodied spirits of the dead. He cites Job 38 Genesis and Psalm 8 to show angels predate man and minister for salvation, stating angels are a higher order of beings and not humans.
A vintage advertisement touts Devoe paint as the cheapest option by gallon, claiming its coverage reduces total gallons needed. It cites N R Watkins of Lott Texas and CB Edwards of Raleigh North Carolina who reportedly used exactly 13 and 30 gallons respectively, ending with remaining supplies, and credits Talmadge Hardware Co. as the seller.
A hearing before the House Rules Committee on the Underwood Regulation considered federal participation in road building. Representatives from the American Road Builders Association, American Automobile Association, National Grange, Farmers Union and other state and sectional groups attended.
An Athens Georgia ad claims Rexall Orderlies relieve chronic constipation by toning nerves and muscles of the large intestine. The item supposedly acts on the GI system without purging and is guaranteed or money refunded. Sold at H R Palmer & Sons with a 50 cent price.
A boxing clash between Ad Wolgast and Joe Mandot is slated for Cleveland on April 29 with New Orleans promoters offering a $17,000 purse. The Boxers move toward a major title encounter as negotiations and publicity heat up.
Michigan beat Tech 5 to 4 at Tech Flats Tuesday afternoon. The game was delayed two hours and twenty minutes tied to slow play and disputed calls. Tech struggled in base running while Michigan pitchers Wiggin and Smith allowed four runs.
The second annual meeting opens in New Orleans with delegates from all states and many cities. The three day session focuses on the national land reclamation plan to reclaim 75,000,000 acres of overflow lands. Col William C Gorgas will speak as third vice president.
Endorsed by Citizens' Drug Store in Athens, Zemo and Zemo Soap claim rapid, universal cures for eczema and skin eruptions. They describe three reasons for endorsement: scientific, proven cures for all ages, and a penetrating method that targets germ life beneath the skin.
Leading architects from Pacific Coast states attend the Architectural League of the Pacific Coast convention in Los Angeles as two days of sessions begin. The local profession hosts visiting delegates with a planned program and entertainment. A note from Sydney endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for a child’s severe cold.
New York April 10 The Hotel Astor hosts a world championship billiards match tomorrow night between Willie Hoppe and Cal Demarest. Hoppe is described as the favorite with Demarest nearly even in betting. Odds and ticket sales are noted with excitement among billiards fans.
Indianapolis reports unfold as American Association fans await the season kick off. Kansas City visits Columbus while Milwaukee plays Toledo Minneapolis meets Louisville and St Paul faces Indianapolis. Sunlit optimism surrounds Milwaukee Indianapolis Kansas City and Columbus as contenders for the pennant with 165 games on the slate and September 23 set for the curtain.
An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a universal remedy to remove dandruff and stop scalp itching and hair loss. It claims instant refreshment and kills dandruff germs with a bondlike guarantee from H R Palmer & Sons and features a testimonial from Mrs Anna Brown of Rockville Connecticut. Large bottle priced at 50 cents.
Auburn defeated Mississippi in both games of a double header in Auburn Alabama on April 10. In the first game Auburn won 10 to 9 with Davenport homering and Benson making a circus catch in the outfield. Cantley pitched the second game as Auburn won 2 to 0 while Davenport went 4 for 6 and McGehee led Mississippi. Auburn’s next games are with Columbus.
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