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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1919
Page
4
Clarke county launches a Victory Liberty loan drive with a $700000 quota. The piece urges citizens to buy now, notes bonds offer non taxable 3 34 percent interest, and highlights county and Athens participation in prior war fund campaigns. It mentions local organizers and the plan to mobilize volunteers next week.
The Woman's Club announces Clean Up Week with drivers delivering trash wagons reaching limited sections. Citizens are urged to place waste in accessible spots in boxes or receptacles to ease delays and help make Athens clean and healthy through collective effort.
County commissioners consider paving Clarke County roads with at least sixteen feet. Nine feet would force drivers off the pavement or cause collisions, risking accidents and taxpayer burden. The decision aims to meet traffic needs and fiscal prudence.
In Salt Lake City bootleggers increasingly used Hudson Super-Six cars for endurance in rugged terrain as deputies patrol mountain approaches. The fleet now helps lawmen counteract liquor law evasions, with clashes reported as authorities adapt to the bootleggers’ use of the same cars.
An advertisement warns that strong drugs weaken the system and invite disease. It promotes Lamarine Wafers as a quick gentle laxative that relieves constipation, feverishness, and headaches without weakening resistance. It invites readers to ask a druggist, notes a 30 cent price, and offers a free sample from Lamarine Laboratory Atlanta.
Athens resident B. T. Bishop testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills cured his kidney trouble after a five year struggle. He purchased three boxes at Palmer & Sons' Drug Store and says the remedies entirely rid him of pain and backache with improved kidney function.
M J Hutcherson of Tomkinaville Kentucky describes months of paralysis and pain from rheumatism before using Ziron. He credits it with restoring strength by boosting blood iron and notes a guaranteed first bottle.
A eulogy praises a devout Christian gentleman who lived quietly with integrity. The obituary notes his April death at home, peaceful passing in Lumpkin. funeral at First Methodist Church, interment in Oconee Cemetery. Survivors include wife Mrs Talfourd Smith and four sons plus two daughters. Rev. Elam F P Dempsey presided.
A farmer would keep reliable medicines for minor ailments at hand. Chamberlains Cork and Diarrhoea Remedy eases bond complaints while Chamberlains Cough Remedy treats coughs and croup. Liniment covers sprains and rheumatic pains and Chamberlains Tablets aid stomach troubles and biliousness.
The sermon urges living by the Joshua model where law study and prayer forge action. It links thought to deeds and highlights that true obedience comes from aligning mind with God's will through Christ. Regret should move into repentance and active resolve to begin anew with God.
Market notes report steady tone in New York and New Orleans cotton prices led by 28.70c in New York and 26.75c in New Orleans. Liberty bonds rise on Secretary Glass disclosure with first and second 4s quoted around mid 90s.
W A Evans of 712 North Jackson Street Athens Georgia narrates dramatic recovery from widespread boils and back pain after using Dreco a root and herb medicine. He says after several bottles his kidneys improved lifting strength returned and boils disappeared praising Dreco as treatment. Dreco is sold by druggists nationwide with local recommendation from H R Palmer and Sons.
Fair and generally clear weather prevailing in the cotton belt with moderately high temperatures. A trough of low pressure over Kansas will bring showers to northern states and warmer air moving toward Athens tonight. Temperatures across northern areas remain near freezing to slightly above.
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