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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1915
Page
4
The notice urges early shopping and parcel mailing, notes Athens merchants offer gifts at good prices, and mentions the Ku Klux Klan charter in Georgia. It covers national topics such as women’s suffrage, prohibition, federal funds for Georgia, and a National Trade Conference in New York, plus advice to farmers to focus on home production.
The Central Christmas Cheer Committee proposes a reform of gift giving toward targeted charity. It aims to identify those in need, collect gifts, and distribute them efficiently to avoid waste and ensure help reaches the eligible, with emphasis on the poor and needy alongside children and family remembrances. Keep updated with the committee's plan.
Athens prepares to join a regional drive for Red Cross Christmas Seals. Funds from the sale support tuberculosis prevention and cure, with seals now distributed to multiple Georgia cities. The Banner plans to publish selling points and details in the next days.
Oscar F. Hodge announces the 1916 Neil O'Brien Great American Minstrels will tour with more performers, greater variety, and higher quality than before. Manager Hodge credits two decades of minstrel experience and tips from friends for securing top talent, promising a program that meets the high Neil O'Brien standard when they visit Athens Colonial on Tuesday the 14th.
Odd Fellows Glenn Lodge No 75 plans a special meeting tonight at 8 o clock to reinstate suspended members and those missing regular gatherings. The committee promises important business and notes speaking oyster supper and entertainment. Carmen at Colonial Friday is advertised in the same notice.
Public health notice warns that coughs and colds can lead to dangerous bronchial and lung diseases. It urges using Dr King’s New Discovery, claimed to have 45 years of use and tested by old and young, with druggists selling bottles to avoid serious lung ailments.
Mrs. Sarah Coup Il from North Carolina credits Cardus for a dramatic recovery from long lasting illness and fatigue. The Chattanooga Medicine Co recommends Cardus as a tonic for headaches backaches sleeplessness and other women’s ailments. Readers are urged to write for instructions and a 64 page booklet.
Judge Orr held the regular monthly court and adjourned proceedings until Saturday for several important cases. Guardianships were granted for Essie Jones and Ada Long, with others to sell lands in Fulton Banks and neighboring counties. The Huff case, alleging insanity, sent Mrs. Lula E. Huff to the state sanitarium, and administration letters were issued to J. W. Horton.
An older advice column promotes Parisian Sage as a quick inexpensive remedy to stop dandruff and prevent recurrence. It claims scalp relief, reduced itching, and healthier hair, urging readers to test the product and start treatment immediately.
The Colonial screens William Fox’s Carmen on Friday December 10 with Haughey’s orchestra performing Carmen music. The adaptation showcases cinema realism, star Theda Bara, and striking fight and bullfighting scenes guiding a vivid, modern interpretation of the opera drama for a wide audience.
A 19th or early 20th century medical article from San Antonio advocates lime in treatment for tuberculosis citing Dr J W Carhart and claims Eckman's Alterative, with lime as a key ingredient, offers safe, non habit forming relief and has produced remarkable pulmonary results. notice to readers to obtain Eckman Laboratory products via druggists or direct order from Philadelphia.
An advert urging attention to throat and chest troubles promotes Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as soothing antiseptic relief that loosens phlegm and fights germs. The note claims Pine and honey have medicinal qualities and ends with a theater notice for Carmen at Colonial on Friday in 1850.
The article warns against adulterated baking powders entering homes and notes they may add harmful substances reducing digestibility. It says doctors confirm the risk and that housewives may be drawn to inferior brands by deceptive tests or lower cost, but Royal Baking Powder offers far healthier results for only about one cent more per cake or pan.
Athens community group led by Central chairman and members at large begins holiday drive at the Chamber Rest Room. Over twenty five children and adults listed for aid as families report needs for fuel and warmth, with Dr Hale at the Rest Room coordinating assistance.
Elite Today reports Athens receives top world made pictures soon after release and many star films premiere here as quickly as in other major cities.
Local druggists offer Schiffmann's Concentrated Expectorant at half price to the first 200 customers who sign and present the coupon. The remedy promises safe, non narcotic relief for bronchial coughs and colds with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Each bottle makes a pint when mixed at home and costs about 12 cents per half bottle if shared.
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