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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1911
Page
2
In a reflective column from The Banner, the author describes early autumn sensations on August 23, noting a magical shift in air, light, and sound. She muses on the intoxicating feel of fall, the poetry of the season, and the cricket-like voices that mark the change, while joking about identifying the insects responsible.
News from Athens describes summer travels across Europe with Dr and Mrs White and others touring Ireland by car and visits to Scotland France and Germany. Prof Herndon hosts a coastal bungalow house party with Athens guests enjoying bathing moonlight picnics and steam-launch cruises along the coast.
An itemized page lists a patent medicine pitch for a gentle laxative, followed by brief society notes. Readers are informed of visits by Misses Fleming and Miss Fannie Lucas, social events at 4:30 p.m., and various residents traveling or staying in Athens from nearby towns and cities. Names include Isabelle Fleming Lucy Fleming Deupree Hunnicutt Harris Street, Lacie Malagiegedie, Miss Louise Phinizy, Miss Lawrence, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Prince Hodgson, Chancellor Baron, Judge Hamilton McWhorter, Rev G W Venable, Mrs. W Z Faust, Miss Elsa Buttell, Miss Annie Crawford, Miss Mary Allen Peeples, Mrs. Dobbs.
A retro health pitch urges readers to energize their liver and restore vigor. It highlights fatigue, indifference, and bilious feelings as signs, advocating prompt action to improve thinking, enjoyment, and daily life.
The ad touts a safe natural remedy free of harmful drugs suitable for children. It promises a druggist’s guarantee of help or a full refund if unsatisfied. F. W. Ketterer Medicine Co. of Jacksonville, Florida will supply the product if local druggists do not carry it.
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