Placing Placards to Warn of Contagious Diseases
The City Board of Health advocates placards on homes with contagious diseases. The policy aligns with federal health guidance and has saved countless lives in Georgia and locally here in Athens. Influenza remains hard to detect early, so placards help prevent spread by enabling isolation even when doctors cannot yet confirm flu.
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City Board of Health
United States
Georgia
Boston
Athens
Save the Holly a Christmas tree conservation plea
A writer argues against using holly as a Christmas tree, noting holly grows slowly and is limited in range. They urge conserving forests, preferring pine or cedar, and urge breaking sprays from holly to decorate. The piece emphasizes valuing trees and avoiding wasteful destruction.
City Market Athens Could Benefit Producers and Households
An Athens proposal urges establishing a city market after the war to connect home gardeners and small producers with shoppers. It argues such a market would supply fresh vegetables eggs poultry milk and butter conveniently while letting amateur producers sell output regularly and boost household income.
Call for Athens City Market to Link Consumers and Producers
The article urges establishing a city market in Athens to boost savings and health through open-air shopping. It argues most housewives would shop in person, avoid phone orders, and benefit from fresh goods. The Banner backs the idea, with the Ladies' Garden Club and Chamber of Commerce ready to help turn it into a paid reality.
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Athens
Ladies’ Garden Club
Chamber of Commerce
God's Service Star in the Window
A wartime poem by D. G. Bickers honors the Service Star as a symbol of sacrifice and liberty. It recalls Christ’s birth and crucifixion, tying divine sacrifice to national service and the promise of peace through suffering and duty.
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Torenregien
Vice Chemical CD
Morning Sleepiness Joke Turns On Night Policeman
A comic exchange has a bookkeeper confessing morning sleepiness and a blush as the doctor asks about a sweetheart. The bookkeeper reveals the beloved is a night policeman, prompting the doctor to joke about giving him up for the milkman.
Bright Bits and Witty Quips Across Papers
A collage of humorous exchanges and quips from early 20th century papers. Topics range from Hobbs reminiscing about the past to a Kaiser riddle and a submarine joke. The fragmentary snippets showcase newspaper cartoonish dialogue and light gossip tone.
Vaporub Direct Buy Policy by Company
The company announces a return to exclusive distribution through jobbers for Vaporub. Production has doubled with added night shift but cannot fill all direct orders. Distribution will be through jobbers only, with each jobber receiving at least twice last year's monthly quantity. public service noted and thanks extended.
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Mpany
Greensboro
N. C
Exclusive Winter Fashions Feature Simple Ultra-Chic Models
Daily Fashion Hint showcases two refined styles for winter. The first, plaid foulard over black satin with fur shawl collar and crepe georgette vest, uses extensive yardage in satin and georgette. The second, silk cashmere overdress with charmeuse accents, uses cashmere and satin, with distinct garment numbers and modest prices.
Velvet Frocks Stand Out In Exclusive Shops Display
Velvet frocks appear conspicuously smart in high end shops with crepe georgette or crepe de chine paired with velvet. The model features a bead embroidery border on the tunic and a side draped bodice with sash fastening. Sizes 16 to 20 years require specific yardage and lining. price and embroidery transfer details are listed.
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Pictorial Review
A Jaunty Wool Jersey Overdress in Marne Blue
Incomparably smart wool Jersey gown in Marne blue features an overdress with a pointed tunic atop black satin foundation. Belt collar revers and cuffs are silk braided, with a self-material belt that knots in a throw over. Modeled for bust 34 to 48 inches, includes yardage and braid details.
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Marne
Pictorial Review
Price
Pictorial Review Dress No 7930 and Lodge Notices Mixed
Extreme simplicity dress feature in dark blue gabar dine with gathered front and back and a deep shoulder yoke. Pictorial Review Dress No. 7930 sizes 34 to 48 bust uses 3 1 2 yards 64 inch material and 6 yards braid priced 25 cents. Also lodge notices for Elmo Knights of Pythias and I O O F chapters with meeting details in Clayton Street, Max Joseph Building and Odd Fellows' Hall.
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Pictorial Review
Elmo Lodge
K. of P
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Jester Building
Clayton Street
Aaron Cohen
Glenn Lodge
O. F
Odd Fellows
Max Joseph
H. D. Stephens
N. G
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the Athens Banner
Lumpkin Street
H. J. Rowe
Athena
Burh
Associated Press
Santa Claus
God's Service
Christ
Bethlehem
Grace
Hsts
Golgotha
the Cross
D. G. Bickers
Hobbs
Boston Evening Transcript
Sam
Bull
London
Buffalo Express
Louisville Courier- Journal
Notige Retail Drugeists
Vaporub
Mt. Vernon Lodge
Mt Vernon Lodge
No. 22
Masonic Hall
Third Moor Max Joseph Building
W. A. Capps
W. M. Eno. Quiros
Georgia National Bank
Athens, Georgia
United States Depository Safety Deposit Boxes
J. J. Wilkins
M. G. Nicholson
J. Warren Smith
W. P. Brooks
J. C. McClain
P. T. Betts
E. L. Wilkins
Cosmopolitan
Hearst's
Good Housekeeping
Harper's Bazar
Motor
de Maeator
Film Fun
Literary Digest
Saturday Evening Post
Woman's Magazine
Life
Leslie’s Weekly
McCall's
McClure’s
Metropolitan
Motion Picture Classic
Motion Picture Magazine
Popular Science
Anyather
C. Bowden
McGregor Company
Haynes
Warren J. Smith & Bro
C. F. Bailey, Gardeman & Johnson
King-Hodgson Co
H. A. Haynes
Winterville, Ga
Jones Greenhouses
George N. Gentry
Thomes Street
Athens Foundry
Athens Tire Service
Patrick’s Pharmacy
Waterman’s Fountain Pens
the McGregor Company
A. A
England
John L. Arnold
Jackson BV
Athens Cycve CO
W. J. Gardner
Lumpkint
A. C. Stephens
Clayton
Athens Engineering Co. Smith Building
Chase & Sanborn
F. H. Bowden
Neel
Lumpkin
Lee C. Bowden
Rep
Martin Bros
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