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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1918

Page

4

Mrs De Weese Finds Relief with Lydia E Pinkham Remedy

Mrs Lee De Weese of Oakland California suffered irregularities and congestion preventing standing long and sleeping well. After trying a physician with little help a friend suggested Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and she soon felt well. She recommends to other women and invites inquiries to the Pinkham company for advice.

Oakland Cal Lydia E. Pinkham Mra Lee de Weese Mrs. de Weese Alcatraz Ave

Coal Find Uncovered At Alaska Mine 175

A four foot coal seam eight feet below surface was found thirty feet from the mariner line of the United States railroad near Bewari in Alaska at Mine 175.

Marinine United States Railroad Alaska Bewari

126000 FARMS FOR SALE

Farm list near Bishop and surrounding areas offerings include 45 acres with 4-room house and barn at 125 per acre, 87 acres at 65 per acre, 126 acres with two houses at 67.50 per acre, and 580 acres with dwelling and timber at 40 per acre. Additional parcels include 140 acres near Eastville, 65 acres cultivated, 262 acres with two tenant houses, 87.5 acres near Bishop, 103.5 acres on Bishop road, 249 acres near Salem church, and 119 acres in Bostwick limits. Contact J L Moore or E G Fambrough in Bishop, Georgia.

Bishop Leading Road Watkinsville High Farmington Madison Eastville Bishop and High Shoals R. E. Fullilove Hog Mountain Salem Church Oconee County Bostwick Union Church J.L. Moore E. G. Fambrough Georgia

Linton Spring Water promotes purity and health

An advertisement from Linton Spring Water Co announces their product as absolutely pure and healthful, claiming the best sanitary cooler and urging customers to drink the purest water for well being. Contact phone 95, Crane Mer. R.8.

Linton Spring Linton Spring Water Co Crane, Mer

Ancient amice cloak in sacred dress across rites

An ancient custom recalls the amice a tong cloak once worn by priests and pilgrims. It survives today in the embroidered strips over shoulders of Roman Catholic priests and in the white bands worn by Protestant clergy.

Auto crash injures two students on sidewalk near Elite theater

Two young men, Monroe resident Allen Arnold and Atlanta resident Lewis Smith, were injured when a Ford driven by J. L. Moore on the wrong side of the street veered onto the sidewalk at the Elite theater corner last night. Arnold suffered a fractured leg and severe head wounds. Smith was only badly hurt. Moore, described as a lightning rod salesman, was arrested on liquor charge and jailed pending a full investigation.

Allen Arnold Monroe Lewis Smith Atlanta J. L. Moore Young Arnold Hugh Hodgson S. A. BE Smith Arnold McCall Moore

Athens Speakers Rally for Liberty Loans and War Work

Reports detail Athens men traveling to Hoschton Madison Oglethorpe and Bogart for Liberty Loan drives Red Cross campaigns and food conservation efforts. Notable events include Judge Holden Ed Gallagher sale of over 10000 in bonds in Hoschton and planned speaker tours by Harry Hodgson Jurnigan Sanford Campbell and others to Shiloh Ida Danielsville Mill Shoals Colbert and Eastville with local officials coordinating transportation and outreach.

Athens Red Cross Horace Holden Ed Gallagher Hoschton Jackson Barrow Liberty Loan Judge Holden Liberty Shiloh Ila Harry Hodgson M. P. Jernigan Ida 8. W. Sanford James E. Downing George A. Crabb Danielaville J. Phil Campbell Aaron Cohen A. G. Richards M. P. Jurnigan S. V. Sanford M. J. Abney Abney W. F. Dorsey J. P. Campbell Madison County Oglethorpe County W. G. Griffeth Vesta Jere M. Pound George C Thomas Griffeth Eastville J. W. Jarrell, Jr T. W. Reed Bogart Will G. Griffeth

New Georgia Lunacy Law Proposed Without Jury Trials

The Georgia State Hospital superintendent urges reform to handle insanity cases without jury trials. The proposal would place two physicians and the county ordinary in charge, with county care for milder or temporary cases, reducing delays and family anxiety. Judge R C Orr of Clarke County originated the idea, and the grand jury endorsed it in its presentment.

Georgia Clarke Milledgeville Ritory R. C. Orr Clarke County Grand Jury State Sanitarium Lucas

Junior Cabinet Boys Endure All Day Initiation Stunts

Twelve University of Georgia sophomores in two piece outfits and marine hats took part in the Junior Cabinet initiation yesterday. The procession included stunts and jeers as they were humored by peers, with roars of laughter and various playful torments. Participants named include Robert O Callaghan of Athens, Chester Slack of Gainesville, and W D Weather.

University of Georgia Robert O'Callaghan Athens Chester Slack Gainesville W. D. Weather

Local names and places linked in scattered OCR list

A fragmented OCR list mentions Glennville Charles Perry Frank Har Young Cartersville W. W. Alexan rold Americus N. G. Long Penderder Whitney Colburn Athens grass O. B. Bright Savannah J. H.E. A. McWhorter Savannah.

Glennville Charles Perry Frank Har Young Cartersville W. W. Alexanrold Americus N. G. Long Penderder Whitney Colburn Athens Grass O. B. Bright Savannah J. H.E. A. McWhorter

Good Samaritans Plan 100-Bed Hospital for Colored People

The Improved Order of Sa maritans in Athens led by Dr W H Harris plans a $10 000 hospital with 100 beds and outpatient department for 25 000 members in the state and the needy. Handy's Orchestra concert at Moss auditorium will raise funds with $3 000 already in hand.

Good Samaritans Athens Order of Samaritans W. H. Harris Handy Moss Auditorium

Oconee County plants acre for Red Cross aid in war effort

In Oconee County Georgia Mr J Lindsey Downs proposes to plant an acre of corn with gross proceeds donated to the American Red Cross via the county unit. He secured pledges from seventeen farmers in twenty minutes and urges others to join the plan to boost food production for victory. The piece notes British army salaries total 560 million dollars yearly and Allied losses averaged one ship per 200 convoyed vessels.

J. Lindsey Downs Red Cross American Red Cross Society County Society Downs

Thornton's Luncheonette Promotes Woman Friendly Dining

After shopping or at the movies women will enjoy a dainty repast or hearty meal at Thornton's Luncheonette with tables reserved for them. Judge T B Wootten has been commissioned, sworn in, and installed as justice of the peace for the town district ready to issue warrants, marry couples, and handle court duties.

E. Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn, Ass Thornton T. B. Wootten

City Taxes First Installment Due April to May

The first installment of city taxes is due from April 15 to May 1. Taxpayers who fail to pay on or before May 1 will incur a $1.50 fee charged to all delinquents. G. B. O Parrell, City Marshal.

G. B. O'Parrell

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