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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1916

Page

5

Athens Highs and YMCAs Clash In Evening Basketball

In Athens this evening two junior and senior matchups highlight a YMCA gym program. Athens High School faces the YMCAs older boys team at 9, preceded by a junior vs lightweight prep game. Referee Mr Fox from the University of Georgia. Admission 25 cents and seating along gym walls. Next Tuesday Athens meets Madison High at 8:30 with 25 cent entry. Georgia hosts Atlanta Athletic Association on campus, likely deciding the Georgia Alabama circuit title, with Costa's selling tickets.

Athens Hgh Young Men's Christian Association Athens High School Athens Fox University of Georgia Athens High Madison High Madison Madisonians Georgia A. A Atlanta Athletic Association Joe Bean Howell Peacock Costa's

More Strength For Feeble Old People From Vinci Ad

A Kingston woman in her late sixties credits Vinci with restoring health after aging and indigestion. She, age 69, says two doctors warned she could not recover strength, but after five bottles she can do all housework for her family of four and recommends Vinci to friends. The ad cites cod liver elements, beef peptone and a mild tonic as reasons for benefit.

Athens Vinci A. E. Carson Kingston N. Y H.R. Palmer & Sons

Book of Mormon Publication Claim by Joseph Smith

Joseph Smith published his work The Book of Mormon in 1830 asserting it is a translated transcript of golden plates found in central New York. He claimed the plates existed and were supernaturally guided to reveal the text.

Joseph Smith New York

Great Song Convention 10 Held at Danielsville March 17

The Northeast Georgia Union Singing Association plans a two day singing convention in the Danielsville courthouse on March 17 and 18. Leaders, publishers, teachers, and choristers from Madison County will attend. dinner will be served on both days. The association will reorganize at the March convention with new officers to be chosen and plans for future meetings discussed.

Danielsville Northeast Georgia Union Singing Association Court House Madison County

College officials report fruitful Washington conference on Smith Lever

Dr Soule and J Phil Campbell return from Washington where they conferred with the States Relation Service of the U S department of agriculture on Smith Lever questions and cooperative work The discussion was very satisfactory Professors Starr and Tabor have returned from Baldwin county where they addressed the Progressive Farmers Club on the current fertilizer situation Prof Guy Firor leaves for a South Georgia tour to lecture on agriculture with an moving picture auto truck equipped for daylight show and a screen He will travel with county agents and cover rural districts during the spring

Dr. Soule J. Phil Campbell Washington States Relation Service U. S&s. Department of Agriculture Smith-Lever Starr and Tabor College of Agriculture Baldwin County Progressive Farmers’ Club Guy Firor The South Georgia Firor

Georgia State Executive Committee to Convene on Saturday

Atlanta Ga Feb 17 the state executive committee meets at the Piedmont hotel to decide on selecting delegates to the national nominating convention in St Louis in June and to set the method for Georgia's next state primary The debate focuses on preserving the county unit system or adopting a plurality vote and whether a state convention is needed to boost a favored candidate Delegates to St Louis are to be chosen through county primaries with anti Wilson delegates favored in the unfolding party struggle

Banner News Bureau Atlanta State Executive Committee Piedmont St. Louis Macon Georgia

Children’s Medicine Endorsed by Lima Woman

Mrs Earl Jennings of Lima Ohio writes that Chamberlains Cough Remedy is splendid for children and she has used it for colds with relief. The ad notes that medicine for children is suitable for adults with proper dosage and is for sale by all dealers.

Earl Jennings Lima Ohio Chamberlain Adv

Georgia railroad board weighs single carrier risk rating plan

Atlanta February 17 the Georgia railroad commission proposes eliminating the double owners risk and carriers risk ratings in favor of a single carrier’s risk classification. a public hearing is set for March 14 at 10 am in atlanta to hear shippers carriers and interested parties. the commission seeks comment on the revision which would apply to all shipments and includes a tabulation comparing current and proposed ratings.

Atlanta Georgia Railroad Commission of Georgia Georgia Commissioners State Capitol J. P. Webster Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade Georgia Commission

Carrier liability and fire risk ratings commentary

The passage discusses fire origin without carrier negligence yet assigns responsibility to the carrier. It explains full CR ratings based on this principle and OR ratings where shippers accept fire risk unless caused by carrier or agents. The writer opposes OR ratings and favors elimination.

Georgia Commission

Substitute for nasty calomel in liver tonics

Local druggists report declining calomel sales. Dodson's Liver Tone is promoted as a safe, vegetable remedy that guarantees satisfaction or money back. It is described as pleasant to take, non-gripe, and effective for liver sluggishness and constipation, with a large bottle priced at 50 cents.

Dodson

Frank Spencer returns to Athens as prominent contractor

Mr Frank Spencer, once based in the city and builder of many noted structures, has returned to Athens to reside after several years away working on contracts in various parts of the country. He is welcomed by numerous friends who are glad he has reestablished himself locally.

Frank Spencer Athens

Best Ever Mules For Sale At West Clayton St Stables

Carriage buyers are invited to view fine mules newly arrived and ready for sale. Available are mules aged four to six years, weighing between 900 and 1300 pounds. Each mule is guaranteed and offered at F Y All Good stables on West Clayton Street.

West Clayton St. F. Y

Cut Your Store Bills Down One Half Ad

Tens of thousands of farmers and townspeople cut store bills by half last year despite short crops and reduced wages. Millions saved, families fared better amid the cost crisis. The Hastings 1916 Seed Catalogue shows how home gardens cut expenses with affordable seeds and gardening tips. Free offer from Hastings Co. Atlanta, Ga.

Hastings Haste. CO Atlante, Co

Notice to Working Boys Club Members

The Working Boys Club of the YMCA cancels tonight’s gym class due to a basketball game in the association gym. Mr. Wilson Lanter will lead an extra class next Wednesday at the usual hour. Members are asked to inform others about the change from Friday to Wednesday.

Wilson Lanter

Athens train held for Birth of a Nation visitors

The Central of Georgia train leaving Athens at 5 15 p m daily will be held for thirty minutes on Friday and Saturday afternoons February 18 and 19 to accommodate patrons going to the Athens showing of The Birth of a Nation.

Athens Central of Georgia Railway

Eckman's Alterative Promises Hope For Long Suffering Patient

Mrs. B H Bailey of Keyser West Virginia recounts illness starting November 1908 with severe fever and lung involvement. After consultations and claims of near death Eckman's Alterative is praised for bronchial catarrh throat and lung affections with no harmful ingredients. The letter requests information on the remedy and notes multiple recoveries amid skepticism.

Eckman St. Keyser W. Va Foran BH. K. Bailey Atess Philadeipale

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