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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1913
Page
5
R T Palmer & Sons and Prince Ave Pharmacy advertise D D D as superior eczema treatment. They offer a 25 cent trial size and a full size bottle with a money back guarantee if it does not stop the itch at once, claiming penetrating action reaches the eczema germs.
Washington reports detail a progressive income tax bill with a four percent top rate on high incomes for individuals while corporations pay one percent. Dividends up to twenty thousand dollars are exempt for stockholders, but above that tier rates of one to three percent apply, shifting the burden toward the wealthy. Representative Cordell Hull is praised for crafting these provisions in favor of the common people.
The advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a guaranteed dandruff cure and scalp remedy sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons for 50 cents a bottle. It claims rapid transformation of harsh hair into luxurious looks and asserts worldwide use by refined women with a money back guarantee in two weeks if unsatisfied.
Book experts from Europe and America gather in New York for the sale of the Napoleonia library of William J. Latta of Philadelphia. The collection features hundreds of Napoleon related volumes, many portraits including over 3,000 of Bonaparte, plus autographs and early documents signed by Bonaparte as a lieutenant.
Purporting to purify the blood, the advertisement claims headaches sour stomach indigestion and biliousness vanish quickly after taking Dr King’s New Life Pills. Each pill helps and every box is guaranteed for 25 cents, with endorsements from W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons.
Griffin residents worry over the potential move of the Georgia Experiment Station from near Griffin to the State College of Agriculture in Athens. Trustees recently named Prof. Ro J. H. W. Deloach director, seen by locals as a signal to press removal plans, with Griffin News warning of the coming legislative battle.
Advertisement touts Mi o Na Stomach Tablets as immediate relief for stomach trouble from modern life. It claims the product strengthens stomach walls, increases digestive fluids, soothes irritation, and improves nutrient absorption with a money back guarantee. It cites Indigestion Dyspepsia Gastritis and other stomach misery as conditions treated and lists H R Palmer & Sons and druggists as sellers at 50 cents a large box.
Noted women from across the country gather in Washington April 21 for the General Federation of Women's Clubs council. The event reviews federation activities and sets future policies. Mrs. Percy V. Pennypacker of Texas presides. events include a White House reception, Mount Vernon tour, and Baltimore visit. Mary Anderson Navarro may visit New York next fall but will not appear on stage.
Adrian Texas woman Jesse Marsu narrates four years of severe cramps chills sickness and bleeding. After five doctors could only offer temporary relief she used seven boxes of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and two bottles of Sanative Wash, gaining weight from 96 to 126 pounds and full recovery. She invites others to write for confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
An advertisement extols Hyomei as a direct inhaled remedy for catarrh and breathing troubles. It claims the medicine, used with the air you breathe, destroys inhaled germs and heals tissues. The ad notes a refund offer if no benefit and lists prices for complete outfit and refills.
Georgia rail thefts now federal offenses under a new law signed by the president. The bill, introduced by Rep. C. C. Carlin, imposes up to 10 years in prison and a 5,000 dollar fine for breaking into interstate railroad cars or stealing freight and baggage at depots. The law aims to curb thieves who target rail shipments, though its impact on local thefts remains debated.
An Arkansas product named Hot Springs Liver Buttons is pitched as a gentle laxative and liver aid for constipation and fatigue. The ad claims rapid, feel younger effects, lists 25 cent price and druggists, offers free samples from Hot Springs Chemical Co. and notes Athens agents.
In New York on April 21 the wage dispute between eastern railroads and their workers nears a settlement. An arbitration board is to report Wednesday and a meeting with leaders of the Conductors and Trainmen unions is planned to discuss standard pay scales and a 15 percent raise. The talks aim to end months of bargaining lingering since January.
Athens officials plan to select four census enumerators today, one for each ward, to conduct the five year school children census. Several applicants have already filed with Superintendent Bond.
In Maysville Georgia on April 21 a dispute over a small account ended violently as L Bradshaw a tinner and plumber was struck on the head with a bar of iron by W F Morris known as Stig Morris. Bradshaw lies unconscious with a crushed skull and may die at any moment. Morris, a prominent planter trader and vice president of Atkins bank, is about fifty. His motive remains unclear.
The Good Looking Girl Company appeared at the Majestic yesterday to good matinees and several performances at night. The company is clever and bright with a mostly female cast, stylish costumes, and a fine stage presence described as many pretty and new.
Edward Tribble, 65, prominent farmer near Athens, died after years of ill health. Funeral and burial were held yesterday at his home, with neighbors noting his considerable means and respected character in the community.
The bulletin notes fair weather in Atlanta and Georgia Tuesday with warmer temperatures. It reports a large temperature drop Sunday night across the eastern states, with frosts in Balt ish and New York and a killing frost in Pittsburg as easterly winds move from a high pressure center over western Pennsylvania.
University of Georgia seniors place cap and gown orders for June commencement as preparation accelerates for the upcoming ceremony.
The city receives a RanSom concrete mixer to aid upcoming pavement work. The self propelled machine promises labor savings as plans proceed for street widening and street improvements. After Capt. J W Barnett returns from the west, paving will start and a large labor force will be organized to push the project. The mayor and council prepare for bond validation for schools and streets with bonds to be sold when ready.
The Hughes family reports the death of Geo Hughes who died in Thomson while traveling for The Watkins Medicine Co. The body will be brought to Crawford for burial. He moved from Commerce two years ago and valued as a Methodist church member. Survived by wife and three children, John Hughes Bonnie Hughes and Mrs Frank Gunnin.
The student body at the University of Georgia meets at noon to ballot section by section on the proposed Victor constitution for a self-governing honor-system student organization.
Sunday afternoon H B Sparks of the local auto business fractured the bone in his right wrist while cranking his automobile in front of his home on Prince Avenue. Doctors report the fracture is bad but without complications.
Yesterday afternoon the funeral and burial of Frank Harper infant son of Mr and Mrs Frank Harper of this county took place.
The pastor and congregation plan revival meetings at Oconee Street Church starting the first Sunday in May. Membership is preparing for the series of services.
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