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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1917
Page
8
A Cobb Delaney Camp Confederate Veterans meets in April 1917 and unanimously adopts a war resolution. It endorses President Woodrow Wilson, supports the liberty struggle, backs Congress for declaring war on Germany, and pledges the group's services in any needed capacity.
Tonight the Athens High School hosts a carnival with Prof Kerosino’s band, a freak show featuring a 561 pound woman and a 61 pound woman, antiques lecture by Dr Herothy, a menagerie, trained dogs, a wild man tent, aeroplane ascent, clairvoyants, and a big country store. Admission 9 15c grants access to all attractions. shows start 8:30 p m.
An old advertisement urges readers to combat fat by more fresh air and a daily glass of hot water before breakfast. It promotes Tassco from Palmer's drug stores after meals and at bedtime, claims it boosts blood oxygen carrying power and digestion, and promises weight loss in days.
Prof. Sanford of the University of Georgia will continue the baseball schedule and athletic program despite war pressures. The letter from Annapolis to Penn officials underscores government support for athletics as military preparation. Some colleges had hastily cancelled games, but the Georgia plan favors normal competition and readiness.
The Strand presents Mabel Taliaferro in The Barricade, depicting a girl whose one aim is revenge, a shift from her earlier sweet roles. Marguerite Snow stars in Broadway Jones at Strand, with Pearl White in Pearl of the Army at Elite, plus Marsh at Elite for final Pearl of the Army chapter.
Local shoppers are invited to McGregor's fire sale today featuring deeply reduced hammocks. Also promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a cold remedy with soothing balsams claimed to relieve sore throats and irritated tissues, urging purchase at local druggists.
Hammocks are offered at greatly reduced prices today during McGregor's fire sale. Local shoppers may find notable discounts on outdoor furniture and related items as stock turns over quickly.
An affectionate scene highlights how a telephone keeps a family connected across generations. A mother imagines inviting relatives to share a quiet evening of sewing and conversation while the baby plays nearby. The piece promotes home telephone use to preserve family ties.
Special to the Banner Chipley Georgia April 13 Mr J C Martin state supervisor of the public schools and Mr Tom Wisdom county school superintendent completed an inspection of Harris county schools Ten of seventeen schools visited show 100 percent enrollment with twenty three non enrollment in the remaining seven Only seven schools cannot read and write Five schools completing high school work enroll 624 students with 32 percent in high school This is the greatest high school percentage in Mr Martin's reports across forty nine counties Hamilton school shows 42 percent high school enrollment perhaps the highest in the state An unusual educational activity is being quickened in this county.
Spring colds bring stuffed head sore throat and general cold symptoms. A dose of Dr King’s New Discovery is advertised to clear the head soothe irritated membranes and break up lingering colds. Do not stop treatment when relief appears. finish until the cold is gone.
Special to the Banner from Atlanta Georgia April 13 forecast through Saturday evening calls for fair and colder conditions in Athens and vicinity and across Georgia. The western storm moved east with showers in the central and eastern cotton belt. Augusta received 1.02 inches. Temperatures vary with high eastern belt and near freezing northward. several northern cities report freezing or below. Showers tonight lighten then Saturday remains fair and cooler.
Local shop McGregor's posts today with special bargains on stationery and greeting cards. Shoppers can save on notebooks, pens, envelopes, and assorted card sets. Limited-time offers may require early visits to secure discounts.
All framed pictures at McGregor's are reduced by 25 percent today. Shop the sale and save on a wide selection of frames and wall art.
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