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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1918
Page
8
Advertisements listed include insurance and banking notices from Lipscomb and Athens Savings Bank, loan offers from Green & Michael, moving services by Williams Bros, music shop offerings on Lumpkin Street, cabbage plant sales by B B Parker Plant Co, Levy's Togger y sale on apparel, Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with quinine and iron priced at 60 cents.
A lost umbrella from the Strand theater on Monday night is reported missing. Return to Enoch S. Benson at the Georgian Hotel.
Ford touring car for sale in Athens Georgia. Perfect mechanical condition with good tires. Cash only. Owner drafted. Inquiries to C P Harris Majestic Hotel Athens GA.
An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as the cure for dandruff and baldness. It claims the product eliminates dandruff and promotes new growth, with a money back guarantee from H. R. Palmer & Son if not satisfied.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs O M Patterson of Center died yesterday morning around 3 o clock. Funeral and burial set for today at 10 o'clock at Indian Creek Church in Franklin County. Weather outlook hints at February conditions improving after January and December.
George Ellis Atkinson, 36, reared in Athens, died Sunday morning at 76 Adair Street Decatur after a brief illness. Survived by wife Miss Wallace, three children, three sisters Eva and Annie Atkisson of Athens and Mrs. J. W. Hansford of Roxey, plus brother Horace Atkisson of Washington. Funeral at First Presbyterian Church Athens at 4:30 led by Rev. J. W. Lynch. interment in Oconee cemetery. Interment escorted by Atlanta Typographical Union. Attending pallbearers listed for 3:15 at Dorsey’s chapel.
F H Seeley a renowned truss specialist from Chicago and Philadelphia will be at the Georgian Hotel in Athens Wednesday February 20. He promotes the Spermatic Shield claiming rapid opening closure in 10 days on average with no surgery or drugs and offers charity fittings or demonstrations. Seeley cites government documents and states all statements are verified in federal and state courts.
The College of Agriculture notes spring oats may yield when winter oats fail from severe cold but usually do not pay as well as winter oats. If 60 percent of a winter stand remains, it likely outperforms spring sowing. Seed shortages loom and land quality plus drill planting improve results. Fulghum and Burt are favored varieties for spring seeding.
Advertising label promises a fast cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets with a refund offer if it fails. The box bears a signature mark and manufacturer branding.
The Columbus Muscogee county road superintendent L A Scarbrough died at White Springs Florida after months of illness. He served as alderman school board trustee and county commissioner, known for generosity and public spirit. Survived by wife Mollie Gordy and children including Walter Hodgson and S H Frazer, plus sisters.
Mr J H Hubert cashier of Jacplés Bank was called Friday last to Warrenton where his father Mr J P Hubert lay near death The elder Hubert died soon after the son's arrival The funeral and interment were Sunday He was eighty seven years old a longtime Warrenton official and prominent citizen He once lived in the city for several years
The Atlanta Telegram reports that Georgia’s flour and sales regulations have federal approval. A telegram from Washington confirms Hallowell and Soule endorse the cereal substitution rules, noting the need to keep flour stocks limited to support wartime goals and urging adherence to state administrator guidance.
The Manuel Church Guild holds its regular quarterly meeting at the Rectory on Wednesday afternoon at four o'clock.
The board of county commissioners holds a regular meeting this morning at the usual hour and place. Routine business will be transacted. A report will be ready by Prof. C. M. Strahan named county road engineer on progress in the patrol maintenance project for the county.
It will interest many friends to learn that Harold Hulme and Lee Bradberry, popular Athens boys in the quartermasters' corps at Camp Johpetin, Jacksonville, Fla, have been promoted to second lieutenants.
Miss Oliver announces the county dietetics class will resume today at 3 o clock in the Red Cross building. She requests that every attendee extend efforts to advance the December Ladies’ journal if possible.
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