Short Notes of Interest Advertisements in The Banner
Advertisements show a practice of listing notices with the advertiser’s address kept confidential. Items include fire insurance pitches from Lipecomb's and The Athens Savings Bank, real estate loans, legal ads, and a few personal items like lost luggage and livestock for sale. Notable names: J. C. Jester, H. M. Ryles, Edleon Phonographs, J. L. Morris, T. L. Moody, Mrs. W. L. Smith. Local locations: Athens, Lampkin Brig, Barrows Street, Peters Street, Normal School Gunnery, Georgian Hotel. Also includes a medicine ad for LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE.
Dress No 8031 in blue serge with satin trim
A smart line dress designed for a stout figure features blue serge with satin trimming and green silk buttons. The outfit includes a purplish cross vest over a white Georgette chemisette with hemstitched hem, labeled Pictorial Review Dress No 8031, sizes 34 to 50 inches, price 26 cents.
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Pictorial Review
Widower Credits Meyr's Remedy For Recovery
In a testimonial note J. R. Palmer & Sons reports a widower recounts suffering stomach liver and gas pains after his wife’s death. He states six doses of Meyr's Wonderful Remedy cured him regained weight and improved appearance. The ad claims the preparation removes mucous and soothes inflammation across abdominal organs with a money back guarantee.
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Meyr
J. R. Palmer & Sons
SOME BODY'S MOTHER: A COLONEL BAILEY VISIT DURING THE HUN DRIVE
During the Paris campaign near Chateau Thierry in June, American forces led by General Bundy assisted French refugees fleeing the Hun advance. An old sergeant guided an elderly group of Frenchwomen with a wheelbarrow along the battery line to safety, prompting his remark SOME BODY'S MOTHER as the women received aid and protection.
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Paris
Bundy
Chateau Thierry
Fifteenth Field Artillery
Marne
Lamarine Wafers Promoted As Quick Laxative
An advertisement urges readers to take Lamarine Wafers when catching cold and to visit a druggist for a bottle. It emphasizes fast, natural action without weakness, claims no nausea, and promotes candy like consumption. It notes a 30 cent price and offers a free sample by mail from Lamarine Laboratory in Atlanta Georgia.
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Lamarine Laboratory
Atlanta
Annapolis Hops Delight Naval Academy Scene
The Public Press of Jackson Wisconsin describes Annapolis visits by select "girls" for Midshipmen hops. Cadets invite outsiders from Baltimore and Washington to dances, with terms like dragging blind and brick used for partners, while uniforms and festive gym decor set a romantic Eastern U S mood.
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Annapolia
United States Naval Academy
Naval Academy
United States
Baltimore
Washington
Navy
Annapolis
Public Press
Jackson
Wisconsin
Mrs Howell Cobb Jr Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Friends report Mrs Howell Cobb Jr recently had an appendicitis operation at University Hospital Anne Arbor Michigan. Her condition is satisfactory. Mrs Frank Harper of Bogart visited yesterday. Mrs Charles Howard and Mrs Watkins from Lexington were here yesterday. Mr R W Freeman arrives today from Savannah en route to Carlton. Mrs Albert Mathews of Carlton was among visitors yesterday. Mr Clarke Foreman of the University visited relatives in Atlanta.
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Howell Cobb, Jr
University Hospital
Anne Arbor
Michigan
Frank Harper
Bogart
Charles Howard
Watkins
Lexington
Mr. R. W. Freeman
Savannah
Carlton
Albert Mathews
Clarke Foreman
University
Atlanta
Howell Cobb
R. R. Cobb
Thomas R. R. Cobb
American relief effort aids refugees with crafts and aid
The article describes a relief committee led by Myron T. Herrick raising funds to support rehabilitation in Aisne. Nearly 100 unpaid workers run hospitals, dispensaries, milk stations, canteens and workrooms while providing food, clothing, tools, seeds and transport to refugees.
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Aisne
Myron T. Herrick
Tribute to Cobb founders and Cobbs in Athens
The Athens ceremony honored Gen T R R Cobb founder of Lucy Cobb Institute with a memorial address by Hon John T Boifeuillet of Macon. Millie Rutherford and Lucy Cobb students laid flowers at the grave as part of a yearly tribute to the Cobbs and their Confederate era legacy.
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MO. T. Boifeuillet
Lucy Cobb
T. R. R. Cobb
John T. Boifeuillet
Macon
Seney- Stovall Chapel
Millie Rutherford
Lucy Cobb Institute
Oconee
Georgia
Athens
John T. Boiseullet
Seney-Stovall
Cobbs
Howell
Thomas R. R. Cobb
Howell Cobb
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Florida
Stark
Erwin & Company
City Loans
Lan Bradwell
Mace
Lipecomb
Athens Savings Bank
J. C. Jester
H. M. Ryles
Edleon
J. L. Morris
Lampkin Brig
H. M. Rylee
Georgian Hotel
Barrows Street
W. L. Smith
Peters St
T. L. Moody
Auto Electric Company
Broad Street
Ebye Grove
Wholesale Lumber
Dozier & CO
Insurance
REE Athens Engineering Company
Bailey
Liberty Bonds
Koffler
Broadway
N. Y
Franklin
J. T. Anderson
Prince Ave
Episcopal Church
Milledge Ave
D. G. Anderson & CO
DEVOE
Atiibans. GA
Egy Nz
France
Willard
E-S\Sporting Goods Co
Clayton Street
College Ave
Lipscomb & Company
Green & Michael Loan Department
Law
Bar
Congress of the
Congress
Les
Cobb
General Lee
Fredericksburg
Howell Cotheral
R. B. Lee
Miss Rutherford
Mildred Rutherford
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