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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1917
Page
5
The Athens Banner reports Wilbur H Darborough’s war photographs to be shown Friday at the Colonial under Athens Banner auspices. The exhibit contrasts scenes from the Hamburg derby and scenes of cavalry in battle with images of the Kaiserin and the royal suite beside destitute Polish mothers, highlighting two sides of war.
A battered East Prussia setting is sketched through the eyes of a brave boy who witnesses real military drill and grim stretcher loads. The account repeats the haunting cycle of yesterday today and tomorrow as the conflict unfolds.
Georgia’s basketball team endured a hard three night road trip facing Birmingham Vanderbilt and the Ramblers. Coach Morrison’s squad earned two wins from apparent defeats, with strong guard play by McCall and Rawson limiting opponents to just forty-four points in the three games. Fox Scott and Morrison led scoring as Georgia remained undefeated on the trip and claimed regional bragging rights.
The article predicts a decisive clash between Georgia and Atlanta as the season nears its end. Both teams have strong records, with Georgia yet to suffer a defeat, and the contest is hailed as the hardest fought in the South.
Flora Bella was staged at the Colonial last night to a splendid audience. Florence Webber shone as the main attraction with a distinctive staccato voice, while Shelley and Buchannasi delivered clever dancing. The orchestra was incomplete due to a local affair, but the chorus appeared well trained and the production ranked mid range in quality.
A tan gobardine topcoat with shawl collar and gathered waistline offered in sizes 14 to 20 years for 16 cents. A coordinating skirt in sizes 16 to 29 years priced at 15 cents uses 4 3 4 yards of material for medium size.
A sewing pattern description details serge and broadcloth braiding with flare sleeves and belt, giving measurements and yardage for a 34 to 46 inch bust. The ad also promotes Dr. Pine Tar Honey and Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey as remedies for colds, fever, coughs, and croup in winter.
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