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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1914

Page

8

Cured of Chronic Constipation by Tablets

Cordova South Carolina resident C W Robinson reports twenty one years of chronic constipation cured after using Chamberlain's Tablets. He suffered indigestion piles and neurasthenia before two bottles ended his ailment. The advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as widely used worldwide and reliable for coughs and colds.

C. W. Robinson Cordova S.C Chamberlain Canada Australia South Africa Adv

Debates Highlight Virginia and South Carolina Visit Georgia

Tomorrow evening in the University of Georgia chapel a triangular debate features Virginia and South Carolina representatives. Georgia speakers will not participate here. The question asks if the United States should not maintain a position among the three greatest naval powers. Georgia debaters also meet Virginia at Charlottesville and Columbia clashes occur.

University of Georgia Georgia Virginia South Carolina United States Charlottesville Columbia, S. C

Seniors Defeat Faculty 27 to 18 in Sanford Mead Game

Yesterday afternoon the State College of Agriculture seniors defeated the faculty 27 to 18 on Sanford Mead field. The match featured numerous errors and ample opportunities, delivering a prime victory and plenty of fun for the crowd.

Sanford Mead State College of Agriculture

Panama Canal tolls repeal bill sent to Senate

The Senate canals committee ordered the bill repealing free tolls provisions reported to the Senate without recommendation by an 8 to 6 vote. An amendment preserves treaty and other rights of the United States and is said to meet the president’s approval. Administration leaders expect passage as amended, while opponents prepare for a new battle.

Associated Press Washington United States House Senate Senate Canals Committee O'Gorman

Retail Merchants Association Special Meeting Notice

The Retail Merchants Association holds a special meeting tonight at 8 30 in room 616 Holman Building. All retail merchants are invited to attend the session.

Holman Building

Everything for the Housekeeper offered in varied kitchen items

Spring items include flower pots yardinters cemetery vases fern dishes and large crystal glass vases. Freezers water coolers white enamel and oak refrigerators priced from 10 to 50 with snow white models 27 to 75. Nursery refrigerators mops sponges percolator coffee pots and assorted cookware fill the catalogue.

Frost King Snow White Marion Harland and Percolator

H T Huggins and Son Advertisement

H T Huggins and Son at 125 Broad Street offer services and contact options for local customers. Phone 125 is provided for inquiries and orders.

Savings Bank in Athens Offers 4 Percent Interest

The Athens Savings Bank advertises 4 percent interest on savings deposits compounded January 1 and July 1 with deposits from $1.00. Other local offers include fresh Florida fruit at Stone's, shoe repair by Martin Brothers, parcel post rates, room rentals, dairy products, and furniture for cash at 745 Milledge Avenue.

Athens Athens Savings Bank Martin Brothers Clayton Street Milledge Avenue

Insurance and Real Estate Notes and Local Ads

A jumble of classified notices and ads: Lipscomb asks why divide fire insurance with J C Jester. Fresh beans Irish potatoes and squash at Stones, phone 408. Rooms to rent 495 Baxter St. Healthy water springs near Athens promote health and home purchases. J L Berryman promotes affordable home prices. Fox dogs strayed from 245 Washington St with rewards. E D Sledge advertises wagons and farm gear. Greenhouse offers sweet peas and pot plants. Stone’s sells fresh butter and eggs and collects for the Atlanta Constitution after April 25. Colored woman wanted at phone 259-2. Empire Laundry Co. advertisement.

Atlanta Constitution J. W. Eberhart The Empire Laundry Co

Railroads Press Parcel Post Rate Relief in Atlanta

Atlanta officials report railroads facing losses as parcel post weights rise from eleven to fifty pounds without higher compensation. They urge government rate adjustments to prevent further financial strain, warning that earnings already cover only the mails’ costs. Officials say relief is urgently needed to avoid worsening profits.

Atlanta Postal Department

Out House Fire At Scudder Place

Last night around 10 o'clock the fire department answered Box 41 alarms at the corner of Lumpkin and Strong streets where a small outbuilding behind the Scudder lot caught fire. The blaze was quickly extinguished by firefighters.

Box 41 Lumpkin and Strong Streets

Foley’s Honey and Tar Impound and Health Ad Claims

An advertisement features J. H. Scott of Blun Ga praising Foley's Honey and Tar as infallible for coughs and colds. It cites H. R. Palmer & Sons and announces birth details for Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kelly with a christening named J. H. Ir. It also promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a spring laxative and blood purifier priced 25 cents.

Foley Dr. King

Chinese killer executed for patricide and teacher blamed

A man who killed his father was executed in China, and his schoolmaster was executed for failing to teach him better, underscoring harsh punishment linked to guidance failures.

China

Obedience as core duty in education and parenting

The text urges teachers to emphasize truth and parents to teach obedience as a child’s sole duty, presenting obedience as the guiding principle for both education and upbringing. It also mentions advertising wants.

Scrubs Georgia to Face Tech in Afternoon Game at Sanford Field

The University of Georgia scrubs meet Georgia Tech scrubs tomorrow at 3 30 in the city on Sanford field. Key pitchers How ard McWhorter and Matthews of Georgia are watched as Coach Bean plans for future seasons. Montague coaches Tech with uncertain lineup.

University of Georgia Scrubs Scrubs Tech Sanford Field Howard McWhorter Matthews Georgia Scrubs Bean Montague Pries

First Hike Taken by Georgia Cadets

The University of Georgia cadets under Major Kendrick took their first spring hike yesterday marching out in full force to Mitchell's Bridge about six or seven miles from the city center. Lunch was sent out to them in wagons and they enjoyed the meal.

University of Georgia Kendrick Mitchell's

Major Kendrick to Join Alabama Militia Detail

Major Kendrick of the University cadets will travel to Montgomery Alabama on May 2 to take part in a militia detail and return about a week later.

Kendrick Montgomery, Ala

Citywide pool room ban enforced for under 21s

The Athens mayor and council pass a sweeping pool and billiard room ordinance barring all minors. Police will check IDs at doors and record names for age verification against university registrar and parents reports. Violators face enforcement actions and tax penalties.

Athens

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Hill Street Erwin and Company Milledge Harris and Hancock Streets Baxter Street R. T. Goodwyn Realty Company Southern Mutual Childs Street D. G. Anderson & Co Grove Debate Funkt Palmer’s Durg Stores Violet Duke Colgate Mennen Mary Garden Williams Bath Rexall Stinson’s Palmer’s Drug Stores Retail Merchants Association Meeting H. T. Huggins & Son Broad St Lipscomb & Company Theathens Audit CO J. F. Hart Florida Stone's Constitution Dougherty St R. L. Estese Jersey Jockey Club Insurance & Real Estate, Lipscomb J. C. Jester Stone Baxter St Lmits J. L. Berryman Washington Street W. P. Davis E. D. Sledge E. D McGregor Company Athens, GA Scudder Place J. H. Kelly Georgia Tech Mitchell's Bridge Alabama Police Committee Council Chief of Police Willie H.R. Palmer
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