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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1914
Page
8
Short notes announce Athens Savings Bank offers 4 percent interest with semiannual compounding. Local classifieds promote shoe repair by Martin Brothers, harness makers, and fresh produce from Stone’s and Hendersons. Also listings for rental, a collie dog lost, and various small ads.
Mrs Sallie Jane Hodgson and Mr Charles Holmes Sheldon of Brunswick were wed yesterday at the bride’s sister’s home in College Park. The ceremony featured white azaleas and Easter lilies, Rev Rauschenberg officiating, followed by a pink themed wedding breakfast. Out of town guests included Mrs Kate L Price and Mrs J E Pradwell of Athens and others. couple to reside in Brunswick after Florida trip.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy ranks among the most used medicines in Canada Australia and South Africa as at home. It is praised for making good and is dependable for coughs and colds. Sold by all dealers.
A Florida Times-Union opinion item argues wisdom lies in recognizing what others ought to do to improve society, reflecting on human judgment and collective behavior. The piece critiques self righteousness while urging practical empathy and restraint in public discourse.
An assortment of brief classified lines offering fire insurance sharing with J C Jester, employment for agents in Chattanooga Tennessee, car for sale and in good repair, garden bulbs for sale, and local service notices. Includes buyers and sellers seeking bargains, cold drinks, and Jersey dairy products advertised with contact hints and street references.
The coming week from April 27 to May 3 promises a varied chautauqua program with music, light concerts, and many entertainment features. Speakers include Hon. Frank J. Cannon a former Utah senator and noted Mormon critic, Hon. George D. Alden a popular lecturer and poet, and Edward Amherst Ott famed for his marriage reform talks. Montaville Flowers will discuss the Japanese question, while Everett Kemp delivers monologues pleasing diverse audiences.
Representatives of the New York Chamber of Commerce urged repeal of the Panama canal tolls exemption before the Senate canals committee. Edward F. Page argued the move to avoid breaking a contract, while Senator Bristow questioned if repeal supporters might be called traitors. Page defended national honor as a business asset. Letters from Massachusetts citizens also favored repeal.
Hyomei offers instant relief from head congestion and nasal irritation with direct inhalation. The ad promises quick soothing effects within five minutes and full healing of inflamed membranes, urging households to keep the complete outfit for one dollar and noting H. R. Palmer & Sons as refunding if not effective. Druggists stock it nationwide.
The University of Georgia Y.M.C.A. held its regular annual election last night naming Albert Peacock of Columbus as president Henry Newton of LaGrange as vice president Henry Brown of Atlanta as secretary and Henry Maddox of Custoden as treasurer The group praised the slate and noted progress for the coming year An illustrated briefing on the International Y.M.C.A. Conference at Black Mountain N C followed with plans for 20 to 25 students to attend this summer
Baseball results across leagues are listed, with multiple games and innings noted. The item includes college scores Tech vs Vandy, Auburn vs Tulane, Virginia vs Virginia Military, Alabama vs Mercer, plus an ad paragraph and brief biographical notes about speakers Kemp and Dr. Colledge.
Advertises 50 lb ice capacity at $10.00 100 lb options enamel fined $16.00 100 lb at $16.00 enamel lined $17.00. Prices valid 10 days with liberal time for approved credit.
New arrival of crystal glassware featuring large vases and ice tea tumblers in new patterns. Prices range from 35 cents to 1.25 for vases and 1.00 to 1.40 per dozen for tumblers, with water pitchers 25 to 75 each. Also showcasing Snow White all steel refrigerators noted for ice saving and sanitary design.
The fifteenth annual Wo mans Presbyterial opens in Union Point Georgia with sessions from April 22 to 24. A full program covers devotions enrollment of delegates reports committees year book and missions talks led by Mrs Co A Rowland Mrs R C Morrow Miss Helen Burbank and others including an election of delegates to Montreal with sessions each evening and a Friday morning program on Home Missions.
Riverside's annual U S War Department inspection is finished and the team shifts to serious practice in Gainesville Ga for the upcoming season. Key players include catcher Jones and pitcher quartet Morris Miller Driggers and Page with veterans Smith and Strupper in the infield. Hard practice time after 445 pm, amid limited sessions, shows strong improvement as Riverside aims for the state prep championship.
The notice outlines the next meeting place and agenda including reading of minutes, a symposium on what members will carry home to benefit their Society, and a song. It also includes a health tip about colds being catching like measles and advice to avoid kissing a sick child, plus a recommendation for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
The incident occurred during arbor day exercises in Frankfort Indiana as former Vice President Charles W Fairbanks suffered bruises to his right leg when the stand collapsed. The page also contains assorted advertisements and local notes regarding remedies and school sports results from Baxter street school defeating College avenue school 11 to 4 with Mapp and Morton noted for Baxter.
Washington April 17 A Senate interstate commerce subcommittee pushed its anti trust agenda to please President Wilson The proposed measure would bar stock watering and require full payment or written contracts for payment of capital before firms may engage in interstate commerce The text notes Senator Robinson of Arkansas backing restrictions while an advertising testimonial from J B Williams of Trenton Ga promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds.
House debates the annual naval appropriation of one hundred forty million dollars funding the administration's two battleship plan in Washington. Missouri congressman Barthold pleads for international peace as the measure proceeds.
A brief, aphoristic note from an Atlanta Constitution quip imagines the poor man dreaming of overnight wealth. It contrasts hardship with the lure of riches, framed in a playful, period comic voice.
Mrs Baye complains of germs and steril filters dominating the home while her family life suffers. Her relations are strained as she navigates daily tensions amid cleanliness obsessions. A brief, domestic vignette with sharp tension and social undercurrents.
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