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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1913

Page

7

Memorial Day Address by Capt Cobb of Americus at Plains

The text presents Capt John Cobb of Americus, a brother of Judge Andrew J Cobb, delivering a Memorial Day address in Plains Sumter County. It recalls Georgia volunteers and Macon units in the Civil War, praises Confederate soldiers and southern women, criticizes Reconstruction leaders, and stresses memory of the Confederate dead and the influence of women in wartime mobilization.

John A. Cobb Veterans of John Cobb Americus Andrew J. Cobb Plains Sumter County Cobb Lasal Ponty Sumter Torre Orek Sumter County T Dou Lee Johnston Grant Sherman North Stanton Thad Stevens Batte Abraham Lincoln United States South Freeman Bureau Georgia

Useless Butter More Cottolene In Pastry Ad

A vintage ad touts Cottolene as a superior butter substitute for cakes and pastries. It argues Cottolene is equivalent to butter for frying, costs no more than lard, and is a healthier vegetable alternative. Two thirds of a pound supposedly replaces a pound of butter or lard, claiming richer content and better digestion. The ad is attributed to The N. K. Fairbank Company.

Devotion of Southern Women in the Civil War

The piece lauds Confederate women for bearing home duties, caring for children, and supporting soldiers at war. It recounts General Hill urging soldiers to honor mothers and wives, arguing women’s courage sustained Confederate forces and shaped the war’s course.

D. H. Hill Hill Confederate States

Pains in the Stomach Signal Liver and Kidney Disorder

Advertisement touts Electric Bitters as the best medicine for stomach and kidney ailments. It cites H. M. Alston of Raleigh who recovered after starting the treatment, claiming renewed health after the first dose. Priced 60c and 1.60, advertised by W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons.

Bright H. ‘Tf. Alston Raleigh N. C W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Lipscomb F A pushes for Georgia tax equalization

The Athinta Constitution editorial praises Representative elect Frank A Lipscomb Clarke county for introducing a tax equalization bill in the upcoming session. It calls for a central board with enforcement power to ensure uniform tax returns, ending the current disparate county assessments and easing state funding strains. It also urges consideration of an inheritance tax to address fiscal woes.

F. A. Lipscomb Bing Athinta Frank A. Lipscomb Clarke Counts Georgia Mmessire Emis Commonwealth

Enjoy a Good Dinner and Avoid Digestive Distress

An ad-style notice promotes Miona Stomach Tablets as a quick aid for digestion, claiming it improves stomach comfort after meals without strict diets or medicines. It touts immediate action on food, supports appetite, and offers money-back satisfaction, with H. R. Palmer & Sons as distributors. Also recommends Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatism.

H. R. Palmer & Sons

Bob Troutman Named Editor In Chief At Columbia Law Review

Bob Troutman of Georgia was elected editor in chief of the Columbia Law Review at Columbia University New York City. He is the son of the late Rev. M. L. Troutman, former pastor of Park Street Church Atlanta, later in Athens Georgia. Troutman, a University of Georgia graduate, earned the honor through hard work and devotion, studying under Professor Sandy Beavers at Stone Mountain preparatory school.

Bob Troutman Columbia Law Review Columbia University of New York City M. L. Troutman Park Street Church Atlanta Athens The Law Review Troutlian Thoung Man Man University of Georgia Sandy Beavers Bovn Stone, Mountain

Rheuma广告宣称治疗风湿病并独享多名见证

病人叙述用药后显著缓解痛症与睡眠改善, 其中W. Miller在费城郊区表示用药三瓶后完全康复, 另有Mrs. Daniel S. Knox称曾需拐杖, 一瓶药后痛症减轻并不再需要拐杖。广告声称可治风湿、痛风、腰痛、坐骨神经痛、关节炎及肾病, 只需每瓶五角。

Holleyman Heads North Carolina Public Service Move

Mr. Holleyman, a commercial man for the Athens Gas Light and Fuel Company, travels to Greensboro on May 1 to lead the commercial department of the North Carolina Public Service Company. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Holleyman. Athens regrets losing the valued citizen.

Hot Springs Liver Buttons Remedy for Constipation

Hot Springs Arkansas ad promotes Hot Springs Liver Buttons to relieve constipation liver bile issues and headaches. It claims the product cleanses bowels and purge poisons with a 25 cent pill and offers free samples from Hot Springs Chemical Co.

Hot Springs, Arkansas Hot Springs Trentle Hot Springs Chemical Co Hot Springs, Ark

Last Day to Pay First Installment for Taxes

Notice warns two days remain to pay the first installment of current year property taxes. It cautions that after the deadline the books will close and delinquents incur costs, urging prompt payment to avoid delays and trouble at the clerk and treasurer’s desk.

Indoor Baseball Championship Showdown at MoCLAL

Indoor baseball between Morris and Pound ends in a tense finish as Morris edges ahead after Capt Morris doubles, steals second, and scores on Hutchinson. Pound’s lineup hampered by first baseman absence. Van Straaten pitched well but lacked run support. Lumpkin defeats Pound 24 to 4 in a separate game, Burns erratic for Pound, Cutler steady for Lumpkin. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy ad promoted for coughs and colds.

Ed. Rawson Morris Pound Capt. Morris Hutchinson Capt Lumpkin Stella Burns Cutler Laimpkin

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New Orleans French Market Mills New Orleans Coffee Co., Ltd Linton Spring Water CO Linton Spring Athens, Ga Orr’s School S. P. Orr John L. Arnold Jackson St BIA Fire Insurance Company Athens, Georgia Georgia National Bank John J. Wilkins W. P. Brooks Thos. P. Vincent J. C. Chandler Eston Eppes N. K. Fairbank Company En Saaaah Aa Att Ee Ee Constitution Lipscomb Chamberlain Lipscomb & Company Bob” Troutman Columbia W. Miller Catawissa Daniel S. Knox Severance N. Y Mr. Holleyman Greensboro N.C Allen Allen S. Olmsted le Roy Crane W. Crane van Straaten P Warrington Waldrep Sizer Talmadge H Fieudman Hutcheson Funkenstein O Weatherly Quillian Murray Thornton C.of Gary Macon Madison Georgia Railroad B. R. Bloodworth J. C. Hellner Augusta
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