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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1914
Page
4
The Athens audience filled the chautauqua tent with history making attendance as the Redpath program unveils a stellar lineup. Speakers, singers, and entertainers join a season promising strong value with low ticket prices and season passes.
The paper notes a columnist promising to apologize to a baby once old enough to understand. It reflects on the idea of making amends for words spoken and the humorous yet earnest intent to set things right with a child.
An editorial notes that mediation efforts between the United States and Huerta’s government may fail, yet the dispute has already shown the U S will settle conflicts without European involvement. It praises Wilson and Bryan for seeking Latin American mediation, and urges support for the president if war comes to defend national dignity.
The Banner urges Athens to support the Redpath Chautauqua for a full week. It argues the event brings rare, high quality attractions at low cost and should become an annual feature, fusing with the Summer School to enrich the city’s educational scene. Residents are urged to attend daily and purchase tickets today.
The Redpath chautauqua opened brilliantly with John B. Ratto performing character studies from life. Audiences praised his impersonations and dialect, calling him the city’s best entertainer in years, and urged making the event an annual affair.
The speaker's old-fashioned honesty in family, religion, commerce, and politics inspired thought and resolution. His vivid, true-to-life depictions entertained while reproving and elevated the audience, suggesting Athens would welcome more of his Alder speech style to benefit the community and reach larger crowds.
The Redpath chautauqua opens in Athens with large crowds and varied programing. Lectures by judges and other speakers are expected to inspire minds and souls. Frank Meyer of the Charles Stern Company comments on Kryl's band as a premier musical act for the week.
Athens residents share strong back and kidney pain relief using Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs. E R Shy of 770 College Ave reports rapid relief from severe back pain and lumbago, noting lasting benefit after using the remedy. The advertisement urges readers to demand the same product with local home testimonials.
A local social page notes Mr. Dan McDougald of Avlanta visiting the city, Mrs. Gordon Hight and her son returning to Rome, and Mrs. Marion Allen and her son arriving next week to visit relatives. Other items mention Mr. Jim Dozie improving news, Mr. B R Bloodworth to be in Atlanta, and Justine Henderson returning home from Atlanta. Addie Noel visits her father, Louisa Kroner and Susie Kroner in Athens, Louise Colle leaving for Fort Gaines to lead a domestic science class, A T Harper visiting Harlem, Prof. M C Gay visiting Clarkesville with Phil Watson, Lieut Hayes A Kroner’s brigade heading to El Paso amid Mexican tensions, Charlie Pittard in Atlanta, Sarah Harris handling business matters and a Woman’s Missionary meeting, and the marriage of Jewel Carter to Milton Fields here.
A noted dermatologist says bold sulphur cream can stop itching and soothe eczema on face arms or body. It destroys skin parasites, calms irritation, and often heals the skin leaving it clear. Apply a small amount like cold cream to affected areas from a pharmacy.
The text recalls a wedding party from Arnolds ville who after the ceremony took the night train to Athens, the groom's home. Guests included Hon Z H Clarke of Moultrie and Mr T M Gaines at an educational convention in Macon. Mr and Mrs Anthony visited relatives in Athens, and Prof B S Gay of the Madison area agricultural school stayed briefly with Mr Frank Watson.
Vintage ad extols TIZ for tired sore swollen feet and relief from corns bunions and raw spots. It claims magical action draws out poisons exudations, eliminates pain, and offers a 25 cent box with a one year comfort guarantee or money back.
Col Tate Wright, a leading young lawyer, spoke at Elberton for Memorial Day and at Watkinsville on a similar celebration. He sustained himself with ability and credit in both events, reflecting his ties to his old home.
Special revival services started at the First Methodist church in Commerce Georgia with Rev J Tilman Eakes as pastor. Reverend G Marion Eakes a cousin of the pastor and a former beloved pastor of the church is leading much of the preaching duties.
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