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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1918
Page
3
An Athens piece contrasts a private’s mutinous plea to stop fighting with the duty to serve. It argues sacrifice and steadfast obligation, urging support for Allies and wartime finance over personal comfort amid a national crisis.
A cablegram from Mrs A M Dike describes ongoing refugee care in France and calls for renewed American support to sustain crops and aid the Allied cause. Athens hosts a May 2 card party at the Georgian Hotel organized by the Elijah Clarke D A R to fund a bed in a French base hospital, with half the expenses covered by the chapter.
High school pupils present Footlight Fancies a vaudeville show in the school auditorium. Directed by Mrs. Lucy Leah Mathis the production features a bright cast and proceeds from admissions will benefit the Red Cross. Lieut Gilbert Hart earns a D C M mention after a year at the front with the Canadian army.
A medical ad promotes California Syrup of Figs as a remedy for upset stomachs in children. It urges mothers to check for coated tongues and signs of illness, claiming the fruit laxative cleans the bowels and restores well being within hours. The ad warns against counterfeit products and directs readers to buy the genuine California Fig Syrup Company product.
French language origin topic opens a series of lectures by Prof Lustrat at Lucy Cobb. First lecture set for 8 30 government time invites all who understand French to attend.
Mrs. George Mell leads a committee of prominent Athens women to support the production of The Man Without a Country, shown at Strand and Elite theaters next Monday to aid the American Defense Society national work. The effort draws wide local female support and notable male endorsements. Circle No. 2 of the Woman's Missionary Society meets with Mrs A H Davison at 4 p.m. at her Prince avenue home.
Athens society notes the marriage of Miss Mattie Wilson Du Bose to Mr Miles Walker Lewis set for 1 30 today at the First Presbyterian church The timing was uncertain as invitations were printed during the time question Athens residents attend if hour is 1 30 city time Mrs R B Griffith of Arnoldsville visited Athens and Mrs Talcott Smith is ill at Lumpkin Street Mr and Mrs C W Green plan a trip to Atlanta
Athens residents read that not all backaches headaches and dizziness stem from sex. Kidney weakness affects both sexes, and Dean's Kidney Pills are praised by locals like Mrs. J F Dunston of 362 Dougherty St for relieving seven year kidney trouble. Price 60c at dealers. Use Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
An old saying notes nature cures yet doctors take the fee. The text claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy aids the lungs loosens mucus relieves the cough and supports nature in restoring health.
Atlanta April 24 1918 forecast shows showers possible Thursday afternoon in Athens and vicinity with partly cloudy conditions elsewhere in Georgia. Disturbance moving from western Texas brings generally cloudy weather across the South with light rains in the Ohio valley Lake region and central West. Frost reported at Pittsburg and readings below freezing at five northwestern stations. easterly winds expected as conditions become favorable for showers.
In a community address at Childs Street School Franches Comer urges children to invest in war savings stamps to support World War I efforts. She highlights Uncle Sam’s appeal, thrift, and the teaching of economy while noting nurses and servicemen aiding the front. Also mentions a family motor trip to Romel and Cave Springs.
Hospital records warn against corn cutting as it risks lockjaw or blood poisoning. A Cincinnati authority touts freezone, cost minimal at drugstores, as a safe cure. Apply drops to the corn, relieve soreness, and lift the entire corn with ease.
Clarence Ell is Jones a fireman from Atlanta Ga was lost overboard from an American destroyer on April 19 the navy department announced His body was not recovered Mrs Luther Benson and Master Allen Benson have joined Mr Benson in Greenville DC where they will make their future home.
An old Plattsburg Manual advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder. It claims the product reduces friction in shoes, freshens feet, and relieves tired aching sweating and swollen feet. It positions Foot-Ease as a standard remedy for 25 years and urges soldiers and sailors to use it each morning.
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