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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1914
Page
3
A reflection on Hebrews chapter eleven as a source of bravery. It argues courage grows by associating with heroes in literature and life. The text contends a mind filled with great words will not stoop to cowardice, citing Nautilus as a source.
A historical note highlights elimination of coal waste as culm-bank washers are repurposed. Waste is flushed into mines where it fills old workings and cements supports the roof as pillars are removed. Also includes quips from Uncle Eben and a success sermon.
Mrs. J C Hunter of Atlanta has returned home from a visit to her niece Mrs Barrett Phinizy. Miss Annie Laurie Poole returns from Europe. E C McEvoy and Louise McEvoy, in Virginia all summer, will come September 8 visiting Augusta en route home. Various brief social visits noted including Miss Annie May Chapman and Miss Ruth Kerben. The Pittard firm moved to a new building and the Pittard Banking Co. occupies its new quarters. Mrs A T Harper hosted an outdoor party for Miss Ruth Clare of Augusta with a large guest list and evening entertainment. Mr and Mrs Harry Johnson returned to Atlanta after visiting Mrs Johnson's mother.
The Buffalo Express recalls a British science finding about a golf bug that could destroy grass on links. A club member notes such pests are not new and recalls a past workaround with signs reading Please replace turf cuts.
Georgia Clark County. The Athens Mayor and Council call an election for September 15 1914 at City Hall to decide whether the act amending the Athens charter becomes operative. Ballots will read For the new charter or Against the new charter with erasures used to cast a choice.
Scores across the Southern and Atlantic regions show Atlanta routing New Orleans 10 to 3 while Nashville fell to Birmingham 1 0 in a split seven inning pair. Memphis defeated Mobile 6 to 1 with other league results including Augusta over Savannah 10 to 1 and Albany beating Jacksonville 6 to 3. Major League results include Detroit beating Washington 3 to 1 and Chicago defeating Boston 2 to 1, plus St Louis and Philadelphia 7 to 6 in a Philadelphia win. Cincinnati down Brooklyn 4 to 2 and Chicago 9 Boston 5. Indianapolis outlasted Brooklyn 7 to 6 in 13 innings with a second game 5 to 1 in seven innings. Kansas City and Pittsburgh, and St Louis with Baltimore were affected by rain or wet grounds.
A new method named Mrs. Osgoods Wonder claims to remove all unwanted hair by sinking to the root, with guaranteed results or money back. Sold at H. R. Palmer & Son and other stores, the product promises no skin injury and a full refund if it fails. Snakes Sacred in China Reflect Dragon King Beliefs in Taoist Rituals and floods symbolism.
Summer constipation is portrayed as more dangerous than other seasons due to contaminated foods and excessive cold-water intake. The ad claims colic fever and poisoning as natural results, recommending Po-Do-Lax to increase bile and cleanse the bowels, with a single dose advised tonight at 65 cents.
A short excerpt urges not grieving over estranged friends but recognizing fake loyalties. It claims true friends never fail and praises discovery of deceit, advising gratitude for saved confidence and renewed devotion to genuine bonds.
A brief moral from Girls' Companion warns that time spent untangling worsted and thread could be saved with more patience and less carelessness. Life's difficulties are common, but many tangles are avoidable through careful handling.
An advertisement urges readers not to become constipated warning that backed up waste absorbs poison. It promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a safeguard against illness and advises taking one dose tonight priced 25c at the druggist.
A testimonial from W. M. Tatem of Haddonfield New Jersey recounts severe lung illness in 1905 and a recovery after using Eckman's Alterative began in October 1905. The letter claims 25 pound weight gain and full return to work by January 1906 and praises the remedy for throat and lung ailments. The advertisement asserts long proven efficacy for bronchitis bronchial asthma and upbuilding the system and invites readers to request a recovery booklet.
Daily timetable notes trains leaving and arriving with numbers 60 62 64 61 63 55. Times shown include 6 45 a m 11 00 a m 1 20 p m 4 25 p m and 9 80 p m. Service operates daily except Sunday.
Local fraternal groups list meeting times and locations in Max Joseph building and Jester building on Clayton street. Entries cover I O O F Keystone Chapter Royal Arch Masons Knights of Pythias U C T F A M and Woodmen of the World with officers named and visiting invites. Includes a brief quotation from Fenelon about little things.
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