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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1917
Page
2
A beggar boy pleads for bread at a rich man’s door and is refused. The rich man attends church, prays for daily bread, and learns that all share God’s abundance. A moral vignette from a lesson on charity and humility with added verses and reflections.
An impromptu but delightful dance was held at Costa's Cafe Thursday evening honoring the North Carolina ball team. Haughey's orchestra supplied the music and dogwood blossoms adorned the room. Chaperones included Mrs W D Hooper and others. Dancers listed include Natalie Bocock, Florence Hooper, Nellie Phinizy, Margaret Rowe. Also notes that J J Jackson will leave Athens for the west, having taught many pupils with praised methods.
Ornamental when worn with new hand engraved bracelets and useful when paired with ribbon attachments. Available in colors matched to suit samples, offering stylish versatility and practical convenience.
An enthusiastic committee led by Mrs. W G Waters plans a barbecue next Friday noon to 3 pm on YWCA grounds to raise funds for improving swimming facilities. The Athens YWCA gym and swimming classes benefit hundreds of young women annually, with prizes for ticket sellers including free swimming lessons.
A stream of Jefferson, Royston, Comer and Lexington residents traveled to the city yesterday for shopping, grand opera in Atlanta, or to visit relatives. Attendees include Mrs Ed Willason Mrs Nonnie Williamson Miss Latrelle Williamson Mrs J C Stokeley Miss Ruby Roland Mr J B Gordon and many others with trips to Gainesville Athens and Rome planned. Several locals will attend grand opera in Atlanta while others visit relatives or attend church events and weddings.
Ice cream freezers priced from 1.40 and up water coolers from 1.80 garden hose from 10 cents up ice tea tumblers and spoons in great variety watering pots spray pumps and a complete line of brooms brushes and mops for spring cleaning slack lime recommended for your lot now place your order for a barrel
A Pittsburg reader reports rapid weight gain after using tonoline and promotes a free 50 cent package offer. The ad claims quick 10 to 30 pound gains without drastic diets or treatments and urges sending a coupon with 1 cent to receive tonoline free.
The article argues that colds rise in cold damp weather and cites the microbe flourishing in such conditions. It endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as highly effective and widely recommended, claiming it can relieve a cold and is readily obtainable everywhere.
Prof. Roland G. Usher urges America to champion the right to be consulted and considered in shaping international law. He argues current practice reflects European powers’ interests, with the United States often acquiescing, and calls for a broader, international scope including Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
The secretary of the fifth civil service district at Atlanta announces an examination for Clerk Carrier in Athens Ga on May 26. Eligibility covers all current and future vacancies. The test weighs spelling arithmetic letter writing penmanship copying addresses and reading. Age 18 to 44 with military disability exceptions. Male height minimum 5 ft 4 in and weight 125 lb. women exempt from height/weight.
An advertisement touts Sloan's liniment as a quick penetrating relief for rheumatism pains and aches. It claims effectiveness for exposure injuries, strains, sprains, and muscle soreness with easy application. Available at druggists for 35 cents.
Cheerful happy old ladies indicate good digestion. If your stomach is impaired or you do not relish meals take a dose of Chamberlain's Tablets. They strengthen the stomach improve digestion and cause a gentle movement of the bowels. Obtainable everywhere.
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