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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1917

Page

5

Government seed aid expands to gardeners in need

Hundreds lined up at the Banner office and Chamber of Commerce to receive government seed distributed for food production. Congressman Chase Brand arranged more than a thousand seed packages from multiple sources after a federal supply had run out, with fish supplies also offered to aspiring fish culturists.

Chamber of Commerce Holman Building Congressman Chase Brand Congressman Brand Bureau Washington, D. C C. H. Brand House of Representatives Judge Brand Brand

Old Time Religion Revival At East Athens Baptist

East Athens Baptist Church opens revival meetings led by Rev. W H Faust with goodly crowd. Services at 8 p m and 8 20 p m nightly. Also testimonials for Doan's Kidney Pills from Mrs J R Martin of Athens noting relief after four boxes and high praise six years later. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY adv.

East Athens Baptist Church W. H. Faust First Baptist Church of Winder W. HH Faust Dean Athens J. R. Martin Pulaski Bt Doan

Eminent Southern Physician Dies in Macon

Macon Georgia April 23 after an illness of four days of pneumonia Dr Henry McHatton one of the best known southern surgeons died yesterday morning at 8 45 at Williams sanatorium He retired from active practice four years ago and moved to a downtown hotel He and his wife Eliza Hubbard McHatton aided the Red Cross by offering their College street home for medical supplies classes in first aid He was born February 29 1856 in Baton Rouge Louisiana survived by wife two daughters Mrs Anelia McHatton Hedges of New York and Mrs James Noyes of Stanford Conn and a son Dr Thomas Hubbard McHatton head of agriculture at the University of Georgia He practiced in Macon since 1882 and was surgeon for the Southern railway He helped found Macon Hospital and was its first medical director after Dr William F Holt His death ends a long career marked by diagnostic skill and devotion to Macon He will be buried in Lexington Kentucky.

Macon Henry McHatton Williams McHatton Red Cross College Street Louisiana South Audubon Society of America Dr. McHatton Baton Rogue James Alexander McHatton Eliza Chinn Eliza Hubbard, McHatton Norwich Conn Thomas Hubbard McHatton Department of Agriculture University of Georgia At Athens Anelia McHatton Hedges New York City James Noyes Stanford Bellevue Hospital New York Southern Railway East Tennessee Virginia & Georgia Railway Southern System McHatton & Williams Medical Association of Georgia Macon Medical Society American Medical Congress King’s County Medical Society Brooklyn National Geographical Society American Association For the Advancement of Science Macon Hospital William F. Holt Georgia Ilie Charleston

Theory of Genius and Dissociated Minds

A New York Medical Journal essay by Dr A C Jacobson proposes genius stems from a dissociated subconscious, akin to trance mediums. He argues genius and mediums share secondary ego action, reducing belief in supernatural inspiration and aligning with James on reserve powers. He cites alcohol and tuberculosis as factors that remove inhibitions enabling creative output.

A. C. Jacobson Brooklyn New York Medical Journal William James Jacobson

Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound Ad

A 50 cent bottle of Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound darkens gray hair naturally and restores gloss. Apply with sponge or brush to a strand daily. gray hair disappears by morning and it adds a youthful appearance. Not for disease treatment.

Wyeth

Spending Ninety Years Judge Gibbs Alters Courtroom Tale

A New York Times anecdote features Justice Louis D Gibbs of the Bronx supreme court known for heavy sentences. A burglar fears going before him, joking that Gibbs carries ninety years in his pocket and does not care how he spends them.

Louis D. Gibbs Bronx Supreme Court Gibbs New York Times

Caustique Teases Shallowpate Over Lobster Question

Mr Shallowpate jokes about liking lobster prompting Miss Caustique to exclaim mercy at the abrupt exchange. The playful line hints at social flirtation in a sharp dialogue.

Mr. Shallowpate

Landlady and Guest Debate Meat Doneness

A humorous exchange between a landlady and Mr Smith about preferred meat doneness. The landlady asks, “do you like your meat rare?” and the guest responds that he would prefer it at least offered daily, highlighting a light domestic back-and-forth.

Mr. Smith Boulder

Major Jones Earns Tax Grievance Over Electric Sign

Major Jones fumes over a tax on the town’s electric sign, questioning how a major can be charged under a privilege that also covers minors. The exchange hints at municipal tax policy and its perceived fairness for officials and residents.

Jones

Why do many proverbs clash with common sense

A compact collection of paradoxes and questions about common sayings. The piece juxtaposes familiar adages such as many hands make light work and a stitch in time saves nine with counterpoints about timing and outcomes. It probes contradictions in folk wisdom and risk.

Cleaning Fine Blankets And Laces From Woman's Home Companion

Directions for cleaning delicate blankets and laces call for two warm soap solutions with one pound soap and two ounces borax per eight gallons, followed by rinses and an oxalic acid and acetic acid bath for whites. Colored blankets omit oxalic acid. dry in open air and brush nap flat. Fine faces use silk dry cleaning or cotton with boiling soap, then oxalic acid rinse, gum arabic, and shaping while nearly dry.

Paper Napkin Passing From U S Market

The American paper napkin is rapidly disappearing as manufacturers threaten to stop production. Prices have risen over the past year yet cheap restaurants persist in using them. Large firms have quietly exited the trade as demand outpaces supply and profits shift elsewhere.

Alaska’s Empire in the Making Says Noon in New York

John Noon of Seward declares Alaska is building a vast empire with expanding gold mining and uncovered coal deposits. He notes profitable agricultural activity in the Matunuska valley with 2000 tons of farm products sold last year, and 1916 Tanana district yields of about 7000 tons sold locally. Prices cited include butter at 50 cents a pound and potato night at $10 a ton for home use.

John Noon Seward Alaska New York Matunuska Valley Tanana

Apple Peel Jelly From Peels Method

Use for Apple Peels. Delicious apple jelly can be made from the peelings of apples. Put the peelings into a jar, cover with cold water, and let cook slowly in the oven until the peelings are tender. Then strain, add one pound of sugar for each pint of liquid, and boil till it jellies.

Fractions Man Seeks War News-Free Paper Nimble Escape

A quoted reader expresses fatigue with heavy headlines and war reporting, saying he wants newspapers that avoid war news and big black headlines. The remark reflects reader frustration with sensational war coverage and desire for lighter content.

Fractions Tuiners Moe Beyrly

Cardui Triumph Told by West Virginia Woman

Mrs S W Gladwell of Watoga West Virginia testifies that starting at about 15 she suffered headaches backaches and fatigue for weeks then improved after using Cardui she continued until three bottles were taken and she gained strength now married with three children and never needed a doctor for female trouble she endorses Cardui as a long used tonic recommended by physicians for over 40 years to help nervous weak women to take Cardui today it may help you.

Watoga W. Va S. W. Gladwell Cardui

Make Your Tax Returns Before May First Deadline

Clarke County tax receiver J H Dorsey warns that the state and county tax books will close on May first. Individuals must file personal and real property returns at the courthouse before that date or face double taxation under the law.

Court House J. H. Dorsey Clarke County

Special Notice City Taxes Due By May First

The first installment of city taxes is due from April 15 to May 1 inclusive. Taxpayers failing to pay by May 1 will incur a $1.50 penalty on file against all delinquents. G. E. O’FARRELL, City Marshal.

G. E. O’farrell

Look Us Up Hat Renewery Moves on Clayton Street

Hat renovators at 147 College Avenue relocate from James Music Co. to Clayton Street and invite patrons to renew their hats with guaranteed satisfaction.

College Avs Getlemen James Music Co Clayton St

Hard Brick for Sale at Sandy Creek Brick Yards

Brick yard advertisement offers hard brick for sale in any quantity from 100 to 100000 units. Contact by phone 1171 or see Miss Hattie Bell for details.

Sandy Creek

Money to Loan on Farm Lands and City Real Estate

Dey to loan money on farm lands and city real estate. M. Sern.

Dey M. Sern

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