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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1918

Page

3

Classification of Industries In Coal Distribution

Washington February 21 The fuel administration plans to divide all industries into four classes to guide coal distribution A board will classify industries and embargoes will enforce preferred distribution Consumers will be supplied first while class four covers luxuries Railways will be among initial consumers in this nationwide scheme

Associated Press Washington The Fuel Administration

When You Have a Cold and Chamberlain's Remedy

A Panola Illinois mother praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a five year old whose severe cold settled on the lungs and caused dangerous coughing. After trying other medicines with no relief, a neighbor recommended Chamberlain's and the first dose helped, leading to full recovery.

Chamberlain Frank Crocker Pana Til Paul

Eight Hour Day Urged to Speed Repair Work

Washington February 21 representatives of employees urged railroads wage commission to adopt an eight hour day to hasten repairs. Operating officials disclosed no federal railroad administration plan to lengthen shop shifts beyond ten hours for repairs.

Associated Press Washington Railroads Wage Commission Federal Railroad Administration

Constipation Foods and Home Remedy Mentioned

The article notes that cheese tea and boiled milk tend to slow bowels while raw fruits apples and bananas graham bread and whole wheat bread promote movement. It recommends taking one or two Chamberlain's Tablets after supper when constipation is severe.

Chamberlains Tablets For Digestive Ailments

These tablets target stomach liver and bowel disorders. They aid heartburn indigestion and constipation and are presented as beneficial for digestive complaints.

Italy's Elise Belluomini Becomes First Woman Merchant Vessel Captain

Paris reports Elise Belluomini of Viareggio has earned the ocean-going masters license, becoming the first woman to qualify as a merchant ship captain. She overcame initial Union resistance, trained at Viareggio Nautical Institute, and pledged to put crew safety first while serving nations including France, America, and England.

Italy Associated Press Paris Sontan Elise Belluomini Viareggio Bellaomini Hawaiian Islands Livourne Nautical Institute Mariners’ Union France America England

Danderine Hair Product Promises Thick Glossy Hair

The ad extols Danderine as a simple inexpensive remedy to stop dandruff and promote new hair growth within two weeks. It claims soft fluffy hair, rich gloss, and no dandruff, urging readers to buy Knowlton’s Danderine at drug stores and apply as directed.

Knowlton

Can Poach Your Eggs And Then Eat Your Hen Later

Washington reports that USDA poultry specialists estimate 150 million eggs will be added to the yearly food supply without reducing chicken meat. Investigators say southern farmers discard egg profits to gain a small margin on hens, so keeping laying hens and marketing birds in late spring could raise profits by about 50 cents per hen.

Associated Press Washington, D. C United States Department of Agriculture South

America At Last: A Massive Fire Loss Reported

A report notes a fire loss estimate between 250 million and 300 million dollars marking what is described as an unprecedented blaze. The article frames the event as a major incident with the country contributing far more than others in aid or insurance coverage.

America

Athens Ministers Speak at Winder

Dr. Jas W Lynch of First Baptist Athens delivers address to School for Preachers and Workers attendees on The Law of Christian Liberality. The event inspires and edifies Winder citizens as Rev Arch C Cree of Georgia Baptist Mission Board closes the week with The Gospel of Gold.

Winder Jas. W. Lynch First Baptist Church Athens Southland E. H. Jennings AL. E. Roberts College Park

Pioneer Hartwell Citizen Very Ill

Hartwell Ga February 21 Special to the Banner James W Williams a pioneer Hartwell citizen lies at the point of death at his Benson street residence He is among the wealthiest residents of Northeast Georgia and long served as president of the Hartwell Bank His children Warren H Williams Mrs Nimqui Smith of Hartwell and Mrs T N Carter of Westminster SC are with him

Hartwell James W. Williams Benson Street Williams Georgia Hartwell Bank Warren H. Williams Nimqui Smith T.N. Carter Westminister

Garland Hayes Named Court Stenographer

Hartwell Ga February 21 Judge Walter L Hodges of the Northern judicial circuit appointed Garland C Hayes of Franklin county as sole stenographer of the Northern circuit to replace Frank E James who resigned to enter military service Hayes long served as private secretary to the late Congressman Samuel J Tribble and later to Congressman Charles H Brand He will reside in Hartwell and begin duties about April 1

Hartwell Walter L. Hodges Northern Judicial Circuit Garland C. Hayes Franklin County Northern Circuit Frank E. James United States France Hayes Samuel J. Tribble Charles H. Brand

Guaranteed Hyomel Catarrh Cure Ad

Hyomel claims to end catarrh and related symptoms with daily inhalation. The ad promotes a complete inhaler kit and bottle sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons or other druggists, promising the treatment will clear air passages and soothe inflamed membranes.

H. R. Palmer & Sons

At The Movies Showings with Viola Dana and Claire McDonald

Friday offerings include Strand cinema with Viola Dana in The Wind ing Trail and extra comedy plus Elite screening Claire McDonald in The Ship of Doom and Hidden Hand. Saturday features Strand presenting Alice Joyce in A Woman Between Friends and Charlie Chaplin at Fasy Street with Elite showing Ella Hall in My Little Toy and Fighting Trail.

Viola Dana Metro Screen Triangle Claire Mc Owell Elite Claire McDonald Alice Joyce Charlie Chaplin Ella Hall

Lucky Strike Toasted Cigarettes Spark Nationwide Demand

The American Tobacco Company notes its experiments to improve smoking tobacco with toasted Burley tobacco. They toasted the tobacco like bread, moistened it, formed cigarettes called Lucky Strike the toasted cigarette, and released them to the public. The result is unprecedented demand and enhanced flavor described as cooking improving meat.

Kaiser Bill Leads A Baseball Game Of War Satire

A wartime mock baseball tale pits Kaiser Bill and the German side against France Russia and Britain in a fanciful innings match. The narrative uses naval and military imagery, with submarines and Zeppelins as pitches, all ending with a Mexican team ready for more play after five innings and no decisive winner.

Kaiser Bill Mexico

LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Price Increase Announced

The World Famous cure for colds and grip raises price to 30c per box due to higher costs of its six medicinal extracts. Sold by druggists for a quarter century, it remains in use across civilized nations.

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Este Lipscomb Fire Insurance Agency J. C. Jester's Fire Insurance Agency Erwin & Company Insurance Department O. G. Nichols Mgr W. J. Peeples Shackleford Garland Hayes American Tobacco Company Europe Horton Watson John Bull Bill Eckman Itian Hale Dandraff Particuters Exelento Mevichke Company Atlanta Gas
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