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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1918
Page
7
The State Normal School Glee Club will present a two part concert under director Miss Goranson at the Jere M. Pound auditorium. The program includes exceptionally delightful numbers in each part.
Dr. Wingfield Scott Hall of Northwestern University spoke to about 250 Athens and Clarke county boys on the topic From Youth Into Manhood, addressing the growing sex life and urging parental and employer support for the hourlong session. He praised the Athens Y M C A and noted the building’s excellence after touring it, promising future visits.
The passage advises not to overestimate your own approach and to observe others for ideas. It notes many people use Chamberlain's Tablets for biliousness or constipation and achieve good results, suggesting readers follow those examples.
Martin's promotes slippers emphasizing style and quality at lower profits due to high volume. The ad claims nationwide competition is surpassed by their selection, with prices ranging from 2.50 to 8.00 for general slippers, 5.00 to 10.00 for evening slippers, and 0.75 to 4.3 per pair for children's slippers.
Chairman James W. Morton announces honor flags for Clarke county militia districts as each district reports subscriptions above its quota. Clarke county and Athens surpassed expectations with a revised quota of 529 000 dollars and 7 percent of banking resources, Athens exceeding the goal by over 50 percent.
Fire department rushed to a small house owned by Mr Phinizy at the foot of Hull street after an oil stove sparked a fire. Only minor damage occurred as firefighters extinguished the flames promptly.
Special to the Banner from Watkinsville dated April 27 reports nearly every eligible draft age man registered last June is in military service, with one pending enlistment and two denied for health reasons. Occonee county exceeds goals in Liberty Loan and Red Cross support, with farmers’ initiative under way. Watkinsville and Oconee lead efforts.
The Williams lodge of Odd Fellows will meet Monday night at its lodge rooms. All Odd Fellows are cordially invited. Speeches will be delivered by different members. The occasion is to be an especially interesting and important one and officers urge large attendance. Blue and white taffeta gingham outfit described with fine white pique details available for 25c.
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