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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1915

Page

6

Gospel According to Dickens by Richard Burton

A N P M review notes Richard Burton's Monday morning University chapel talk on The Return to Dickens and his evening address on Modern Dramatic Literature. It praises Dickens as the era’s greatest English novelist, highlights Burton’s defense of Dickensian art, and recalls personal memories of reading Dickens with family.

Dickens Richard Burton The Burton University Chapel Dickers University of Georgia Drama League University Club Woman's Club Dixie David Copperfield Pickwick Papers Nicholas Nickleby Thackery Cruickshank

Dickens and modern drama praised as moral force in Athens speech

In Athens D. G. B. reports a speaker praising Dickens as a moral educator alongside Pestalozzi. He defends Dickens against criticism of pathos, notes the impact on education and reform in schools, poor houses, prisons, and courts, and urges reading Dickens to all. Richard Burton visits Athens for a day.

Dickens Little Nell Dora Pestalozzi Evangel Richard Burton Athens

Water brand use by Buffalo manager during training

Buffalo team manager Schafly trains with Linton Spring Water claiming it is pure. Daily Tivo deliveries. Agents for Bowden and Lithia water. Linton Spring Water contact numbers 604 and 95.

Schafly Buffalo Bowden Lithia Linton Spring Water

Special service by Rt. Rev. C. K. Nelson at St. Timothy's

The Rt. Rev. C. K. Nelson of the Diocese of Atlanta will lead a special service at St. Timothy's Church on Hancock Avenue and Pope Street Sunday April 18 at 3 p.m. Chancellor Barrow and other prominent white citizens will attend to greet the bishop and witness mission efforts to train the negro for productive service. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend with special seating accommodations for visitors.

C. K. Nelson D.D Diocese of Atlanta St. Timothy's Hancock Avenue Pope Street Barrow

Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertises Liver Health

An old ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills to treat sluggish liver and related symptoms. It claims benefits for stomach dizziness constipation biliousness and indigestion and notes a price of 25 cents at the druggist.

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Man bets entire capital on Georgia Mercer game

A Georgia fan doubled his worldly possessions on a single bet of Georgia over Mercer. Tom Turner, once a Columbus drugstore operator, now trekked Frisco to Boston with only a dime and a nickel from the Shriners and Elks, counting Ford cars along the way, and paused in Athens to place the Georgia win wager before continuing his cross country journey.

Georgia Mercer Tom Turner H. C. Compton Turner San Francisco Boston Frisco The Shriners Elks Cuba Athens Atlanta Phil Patat Columbus Ford Tampa Ln Frisco

Proposals Sought for Rift Flooring at State Normal Athens

Sealed bids are invited for 30 000 to 50 000 feet of 13 16 thickness Sap Rift flooring B and C grades for immediate delivery Athens. Bids may be rejected in whole or part. Proposals open at noon April 12 in the office of Jere M. Pound President Athens Ga marked Proposals for Rift Flooring.

Athens Jere M. Pound State Normal School

Kidney Trouble Cured by Foley Pills, Arkansas Ad Claims

Local ad recounts J. P. Jones of Boothe Arkansas who suffered severe kidney trouble and could not work until Foley Kidney Pills relieved symptoms. The testimonial asserts thousands share similar relief for kidney and bladder troubles and back pain.

J. P. Jones Boothe, Ark Foley H .B. Palmer & Sond Ady

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the McGregor Company Athens Gas, Light & Fuel Co Jackson St Orr’s School Ss. P. Orr Georgia National Bank Ocr MO. J. Wilkins Chas. H. Phinny T. C. Dunlap P. Brooks J. C. Chandler Eston Epps Cashier Dnc. J. Wilkins Chas. H. Phinizy L. F. Edwards Howell C. Erwin M. G. Nicholson T. H. Nickerson C. H. Brand Walter H. Jones Athens Empire Laundry Company American State Bank JNO J. Wilkins Pres R. W. Sizer Cashler Howell C. Erwin J. Warren Smith Omaha, Neb League On “Modern Dramatic Literature Chas. Stern Co Clayton Street Thas H. A. Rainier & Sena
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