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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1911
Page
8
A cold morning in Athens sees a passenger complain after an order for liquor to a distant city was broken in transit. The express agent notes about a thousand similar claims this year and five thousand dollars paid for evaporated liquids recently.
The Athens Citizen urges sweeping laws to exterminate cats dogs rabbits parrots canaries and flies as disease carriers citing diphtheria scarlatina and measles. It argues pets foster contagion and calls for taxs on dog owners and tighter regulation to protect children and public health.
Judge Charles Brand of Walton County Superior Court opens the spring term in Monroe with a forceful charge to the grand jury. He calls for severe punishment for pistol-toting Black defendants and habitual carriers of concealed weapons among whites, claiming wide public support from jurors and citizens to back his law enforcement plan.
Society notes tout Parisian Sage as a cure all for hair loss and dandruff. The ad claims it nourishes roots, stops itching, and promotes growth with a money back guarantee from H S Palmer. A promotional event at Auditorium Rink runs 10 30 to 1 00 for ladies and children.
Yesterday in Athens visited Mr A J Ritchie principal of Rabun Gap Industrial School. He praised the program run by the institution serving mountain children and noted the strong support from local clubs and Ath ens ladies.
A brief notice laments the nuisance of vagrants in tenements and back alleys, urging vigilance for parental guidance. The piece quotes Socrates on ignorance and signs off by R. B. Lawrence dated February 18 in Athens, Georgia.
Local shop highlights refrigerators and ice cream freezers including Opalite Porcelain enamel and galvanized lined models. Advertises low cash and credit terms Frost King Steel Frame freezers aluminum ware and a broad selection for homemakers with delivery by phone option.
The agricultural educational train visited Vidalia with a delayed arrival and a crowd of farmers from Toombs and Montgomery counties. A stereopticon lecture by J. E. Hite drew a crowded auditorium while officials from the Department of Agriculture spoke and local leaders aided the event.
A query asks who will be the first four recipients for a twenty five dollar donation to the Crawford W. Long Infirmary. The message implies an announcement or raffle context.
Real Estate Erwin and Company and Fire Insurance Erwin and Company dominate the ad block. The Athens Savings Bank advertises 4 percent interest on deposits from $1 with semiannual compounding. Hardware offers 20 percent discounts on Coles Heaters. Local merchants Martin Bros Leathers and Evanson, and tin work by Leathers & Evanson. Rentals and services listed include a Prince Avenue house, ink rent, garden ploughing, and alterations by R O Starick.
Fire insurance Lipscomb and Co and real estate Lipscomb and Co. W M Pittman buys or sells. D J Partee 495 for wood. Martin Bros 455 Clayton for harness. T W Dennington 150 Barber St for trees shrubs and ornamentals. Ju-thu-sun rebuilt typewriters via McGregor Co. For sale Jersey cow vevona Carlisle Cobb. Wanted general utility man. April 209 Son Mutual Blog 3t. For sale Black Orpington roosters pullets eggs J C Hutchins Dearing St 6t. Spring salt by R O Starick 1571-2 College Ave above Royal Cafe 6. For rent March 1 two unfurnished rooms 157 Childs St. Table board Hotel Green 523. Fresh Sealshipt oysters Calloway Bros.
Hon Geo L Carson Sr of Commerce visited Athens on business and is described as a prominent conservative businessman and pillar of his community. Chancellor Barrows leads the Crawford Long Memorial with 100 subscribers. the notice asks who will be next to subscribe.
Mr A F Gorman of Barkoot Amusement Co is in the city arranging a March start for a one week engagement. The company previously performed here and earned good notices. He hopes to secure a suitable lot today to stage attractions. The note mentions donations to Crawford W Long Infirmary and a potential community contribution.
Paxtine powder lets you make 16 pints of germicidal solution from a 33c box. It is advertised as a versatile mouth wash, gargle, deodorizer, and cleaner for teeth, breath, sore throat, and body odors. Available at drug stores or by mail from The Paxton Toilet Co. Boston.
In St Louis on February 21 the fourth annual convention drew about 2000 delegates from nearly all American Presbyterian churches. Sessions begin at Washington and Compton Avenue church with two Coliseum sessions tomorrow and a closing night session Thursday. Noted speakers include William J. Bryan and Rev Maitland Alexander among others.
Newport News Va Feb 21 Attendance at the opening of the Virginia State Anti-Saloon League tenth annual convention showed strong interest in making Virginia a dry state. The three day program features speakers including Carter Glass Richard E Byrd John G Woolley and other officers and field workers of the National Anti-Saloon League.
Early use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first sign of hoarseness or croupy cough is urged to prevent and cure croup. The ad claims it has never failed and is sold by all dealers.
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