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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1912
Page
2
Social calendar lists events at the Colonial and Emmanuel church with parties, recitals, and a mission federation across Thursday to Saturday. Also printed is The Resolute Hearts poem praising brave workers facing the future with courage and hope.
Mrs Arthur Flatau entertained a large whist group with five tables and a games table of lotto. Guests included Mrs Geisbere of South Carolina and Miss Virginia Silverman of Atlanta, prizes of silver frames, stationery, and a silver bell were awarded, and a light desserts course followed.
Social notes from Macon show Miss Mattie Wilson DuBose hosting an 11 am auction bridge for Miss Phinizy and Miss Katie Dearing hosting a 4 pm bridge in her honor. Mr and Mrs Anderson celebrate 24th anniversary with a small guest list including Dr S Hopkins and Captain James White. Miss Rutherford lectures at the Grand on February 3 titled The South Yesterday and Today to support Reunion funds.
A historical plea by Helen D. Longstreet, president of the Tallulah Falls Conservation Association, urging American women to defend the republic and its natural resources against commercial vandalism. She evokes Civil War heroes Grant Sherman and the nation’s waterfalls and waters as precious patrimony to protect for all people.
Advisory Board and cabinet of the Normal School YWCA meet to review four year course ideas, Bible study progress and welfare work. Reports show growth since January with 8 percent of students in systematic Bible study and plans for expanded Sunday school training. Joe Brown of Atlanta visits Athens after the meeting.
Mrs. S. V. Sanford hosts a 4 pm reception for Mrs. Welch and Mrs. McClatchey. Dr. J. S. Hopkins of Atlanta visits Mr. and Mrs. John T. Anderson. Col. John Gordon and Judge Berry Moseley of Danielsville seen in the city. Miss Mary Fortson visits Blanton Fortson in Athens. Mildred Fortson to join later. Ethel Johnson returns home from Winterville. Mrs. F. J. Williams heads to Chattanooga Friday. Mrs. Manne of Hawkinsville visits son M. L. Manne at Miss Fannie Lucas. Mildred Rutherford returns from Augusta. Friends note the move of Mrs. W. W. Thomas and Mrs. Richard Johnston to Atlanta. Mrs. W. L. Means of Macon plans to visit her mother Mrs. J. E. Bradberry. Dr. Phillip Van Ness Myers of Cincinnati visits. Mr. R. Frank Calloway of Atlanta visits several days. Mrs. Fred Auslund and family depart for Florida. Miss Hilda Auslund leaves after guest stay with Laura Cook Hutchins.
The readable fragment mentions gentle cleansing for ladies and children and notes a fragrant fig scent. It reads like an early advertisement praising a cleansing product with supposed health benefits for households and lands. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names or dates.
Winterville reports new residents Mr. and Mrs. R. A Christian have joined the town. H. F. Pittard travels to Florida for health. H. Kroner returns to Atlanta after visiting his parents. Prince and Mrs. Thornton now renting rooms from Miss Sarath Harris. W. A. Jones remains ill, with Mrs. Jones bringing him home. J. B. Winters hope for improvement. Addie Noel ill at Brenau and homeward bound. Rev. A. J. Sears spending days at Acworth. Leola Dunlap of Princeton visiting. Hugh Towns of Athens at home recuperating from la grippe. Fulch Mathews leaves for Greensboro to enter Bloodwine business with H. C. Anderson.
When a child's life is at risk a mother may risk hers to protect it. The remedy Chamberlan's Cargo Remedy is advertised as sufficient to prevent danger from croup and is offered for sale by all dealers.
Readings from Henrietta Crosman’s The Real Thing reveal witty lines on marriage and fashion. The remarks joke about beauty, husbands, wives, and social vanity with sharp satire.
A public notice warns of illness from wet feet and chilling conditions affecting the nose throat and lungs. It urges monitoring children for persistent coughs and recommends Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a soothing cure. Take no substitute as sold by all dealers.
Handsome mahogany furniture suit, valued at 160 dollars, offered for 85 dollars. Call 647 for details and viewing arrangements.
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