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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1916
Page
7
A rundown of mid century patterns and fabrics for dresses, gowns, and suits. It lists silhouettes, trims, sizes, and required yardage for models like a two tier chiffon dress, a hip length checked suit, a one piece silk frock, a gingham morning dress, and an African brown broadcloth tailored costume.
Eastern time listed for trains Nos 50 52 66 61 63 67 with departure times including 8 30 a m 4 90 p m 4 30 p m Sunday only and arrival times 12 30 p m daily except Sunday and noon Sunday specifics. minor OCR errors in two entries.
The timetable lists southbound departures for lines 11 at 6 35 a m, 17 at 7 10 a m, 5 at 3 46 pm, and 29 at 6 17 pm. Northbound departures include 80 at 10 40 am, 6 at 6 17 pm, 18 at 7 45 pm, and 12 Denarta at 11 42 pm.
Train Nos 2 and 4 depart Athens at 7 20 a m and 2 20 p m while Nos 1 and 4 arrive Athens at 11 40 a m and 6 40 p m. Nos 2 and 4 connect at Belmont for Winder Monroe and intermediate points and with Georgia Railroad for all points Gainesville & Northwestern and with Southern Railway north and south.
Southern Railway posts Athens Branch daily departures at 8:20 m 1:00 pm 3:15 pm Sundays 3:30 pm and daily arrivals at 12:40 pm 6:59 pm with Sunday and weekday variations. Information line lists Paul Pinkerton and B Shelton as contacts.
A pattern description for a Pictorial Review Suit No 6364 for boys aged 2 to 8. Sizes 2 to 8 years require 2 1/2 yards of 44 inch material. Fabrics include serge cloth velveteen or corduroy. Price 1.50.
Mrs. B. H. Shackelton of Chadwicks New York says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy relieves throat irritation hoarseness and helps cure colds for herself and children. She praises its value and reliability and notes it is sold by all dealers.
Mrs. T. Neurener of Eau Claire Wisconsin writes Foley's Honey and Tar cured her boy of a severe croup after failed remedies. The ad claims it is a wonderful remedy for coughs colds croup and whooping cough and stops a whooping cough’s tagtippe coughs.
To cure children's colds keep child dry and comfortable and give Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey. It is pleasant soothing antiseptic raises phlegm and reduces inflammation. First dose gives quick relief with continued treatment and proper care will avoid serious illness. Don't delay treatment get a bottle today.
An old remedy claims to cure colds by avoiding exposure and drafts and using Pine Tar healing balsams and mild laxatives. It asserts the product kills cold germs soothes the throat and heals mucous membranes. It boasts over 45 years of use as a satisfaction guarantee.
Meehan of Hancock Michigan reports a thorough trial of Foley Cathartic Tablets calling them the best laxative he has used. He praises their natural action with no pain and gentle cleansing of the system. The advertisement is promoted by H R Palmer & Sons.
Mrs. Ethel Mae Baker of Spenceport New York reports Chamberlain's Tablets cured her of bilious attacks and sick headaches and boosted her whole system. For sale by all dealers. adv)
Miss Edna Mayo warns Athens girls against pursuing film work in a letter about The Strange Case of Mary Page at the Strand theater. She cites the long hours, exhausting days, and scarce chances of advancement, urging women with homes and families to stay home and marry.
Forecast till 7 pm Saturday calls for fair and somewhat colder conditions in Athens and Georgia with slightly lower temperatures. A disturbance is evident over the lower Lakes with cloudy weather and some precipitation from the upper Mississippi to the north Atlantic coast. Temperatures trend cooler across the central valley and west, with subfreezing readings in the northwest.
A 1915 testimonial from H. B. Smith of San Francisco claims Sloan's Liniment stopped three weeks of chronic rheumatism and stiff neck after a few days. The ad urges prompt use at onset of an attack and notes availability at all druggists.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as fast relief for acid stomach sourness heartburn gas and indigestion. It claims five minute relief and stomach regulation enabling eating favorite foods without fear. A fifty cent case from any drug store is urged as a smart investment.
Statham Ga February 18 Rev W M Dempsey invites Jefferson and Winder Ministers Associations to meet in Statham on Monday February 38 Lunch served by Statham ladies Program includes dinner talks on church finance Sunday school benefits discipline education missions and more with music by the Statham orchestra
Mrs Callie Richards of 546 Pulaski St Athens reports back pain relief and improved kidney function after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad promotes the remedy as highly recommended nationwide and locally with a 50 cent price at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is listed as the manufacturer.
An advertisement touts Groves strengthening tonic claimed to energize the pale and sickly, nourish blood and support vitality for adults, urging readers to try the product for improved health and vigor.
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