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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1916

Page

6

YMCA Juniors Quarters Form Four Divisions For Sports

The YMCA junior department organized into four divisions after noon meetings with Secretary Forbes and four captains. Coaches were named: Calhoun for Allen Moore, Floyd for Chas Lanier, Hastings for James Head, and Nicholson for Evans Bullard. First basketball league games set for next Wednesday. divisions list players and plans for two basketball teams per division, plus volleyball and outdoor activities. New and returning boys may join by attending classes and showing interest.

Forbes A. W. Calhoun Allen Moore Hank Floyd Chas. Lanier S. Hastings James Head Lowry Nicholson Evans Bullard Dick Coutts E. McIntyre Herbert Peeler Innes Elliott Arthur Wood Clifford Corbin Calvin Fears Arthur Thornton J. D. Martin Harris Jones Francis Hailey Wm. Moss Chas. Harris Harold Patterson James Bullard Hart Conway Bertram Boley Edel Jankower Lawrence Rubenstein John Burton Lewis Betts Vincent Mathews Clay Shelton Frank Sizer Paul Nicholson Willie Griffin Howard Center Fain

Liven Up Your Torpid Liver With New Life Pills

An old fashioned advertisement promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills to energize the liver aid digestion relieve constipation and refresh the skin and eyes. Sold for 25 cents at your Drugeist.

Dr. King New Life

Organized Rural Church Survey Planned Statewide

A statewide rural church survey is planned within months with volunteer workers from church and agricultural circles. The project aims to base an eventual country life improvement campaign on survey results and to model plans after Ohio’s recent nationwide inquiry into country church conditions.

Commission On Church and Country Life Columbus National Church and Country Life Conference Wilson Georgia P. James Bryant Atlanta Richard O. Flinn S. D. Morris Richard Omelstein C. L. Bonner Augusta R. A. Carter W. D. Johnson Plains Homer M. Millan Ohio United States Commission On Church and Federal Council of Churches National Church Betterment Movement Commercial Charles O. Gill

Foley Kidney Pills Help Women Enduring Aches

Mrs. Frank P. Wood of Merrill Maine testifies that Foley Kidney Pills bring relief quickly. The ad targets tired women with back pain and exhausted nerves, claiming kidney action becomes painful and burning and urging readers to start using the product.

Foley Frank P. Wood Merrill Maine

Warden warning on open season for squirrels

Game Warden Joe H. Lumpkin said the open season on squirrels ended January 1 and he is investigating reports of hunting without license. He cited a complaint against a well known hunter who killed squirrels out of season and hunted on land without landowner permission. He noted more hunters than ever and plentiful rabbits but scarce birds.

Joe H. Lumpkin Lumpkin

Foley Kidney Pills Advertises From Flat River Claim

Solomon Bequette of Flat River Missouri says he suffered kidney trouble for two years before using Foley Kidney Pills. He reports rapid relief from rheumatic pains sleep disturbance and bladder issues after taking the 50 cent box and recommends them to others. H R Palmer & Sons advertise the product.

Solomon Bequette Flat River Foley H. R. Palmer & Sons Adv

Weather forecast for Atlanta and Georgia severe cold wave

Special weather bulletin from The Banner reports rain or snow Thursday followed by a severe cold wave across Georgia. Temperatures plunge southward with 15 degrees forecast in Atlanta by Friday morning. Storm center in the Mississippi valley to drive very cold air, with high contrasts from Little Rock to Oklahoma and beyond. C. F. von Herrmann warns shippers to protect freight in the 24 to 36 hours ahead.

the Banner Atlanta Athens Vicinity Georgia Cotton Belt Little Rock Oklahoma Memphis Mississippi Fort Worth Ohio Mississippi Valley Western Cotton Belt C. F. von Herrmann

Cold Weather Aches and Pains Aid with Kidney Pills

Cold weather brings aches and pains including sore muscles and rheumatism. Kidney waste buildup is blamed on poor kidney function. Foley Kidney Pills claim to tone up weak kidneys and provide prompt relief, offered by H. R. Palmer & Sons.

Foley H. R. Palmer & Sons

Six Year Old Fights Croup Receives Quick Relief

Evansville Indiana reader praises Foley's Honey and Tar for a six year old with croup. W E Curry notes instant relief and recommends the remedy for families. L R Palmer & Sons endorses the product.

Croup W. E. Curry Evansville Ind Foley L.R. Palmer & Sons

Sunday School Aids Northern France Relief Drive

The Methodist Sunday school class collected 10 this week for relief in Northern France. Prof. Lustrat notes total subscriptions to date of 138 for Northern France and 2.2 from the Baraca Class of the Methodist Church.

Methodist Suday School France Lustrat Methodist Church

Senator Smith Urges Georgia Judges for U S Supreme Bench

Senator Hoke Smith presents to the president a Georgia slate for the U S Supreme Court seat naming Alex C. King and praising Judges Andrew Cobb and Horace Holden. Representative Tribble also urges Holden and Cobb for the vacancy, noting Cobb’s Georgia bench service with the late Justice Lamar.

Washington Hoke Smith Atlanta Alex C. King Supreme Court Andrew Cobb Horace Holden Senator Smith King Tribble Holden Cobb Horace M. Holden Andrew J. Cobb Athens Georgia Supreme Court United States Representative Tribble Georgia Lamar

For Sale Autos Three Makes in Good Condition

FOR SALE. Two five passenger Fords in good condition. One Maxwell Special five pass. One Overland cut-down roadster. One Hudson 33 five passenger in good condition. All cars thoroughly overhauled. SASNETT & YOwW 133 Clayton St Phone 531.

Hudson Sasnett & Yoww Clayton St

Sleeping porches curb grippe spread in Atlanta

Atlanta officials credit the grippe decline to residents sleeping outdoors year round. The city has popularized sleeping porches in new homes and apartments, once a luxury or tuberculosis aid, now common in even modest bungalows. Physicians expect statewide adoption of fresh air sleep practices.

Atlanta Georgia

Impromptu Debaters Chosen By Literary Societies

The University selects an impromptu debate team from Demosthenian and another society. Members chosen include J. H. Carmichael of College Park D. H. Upshaw of Monroe W. H. Sorrelis of Athens N. G. Bush of Barnesville W. D. Hasty of Chickamauga and R. V. Harris of Wrens. Alternate F. L. Fort Monroe.

Demosthenian J. H. Carmichael College Park D. H. Upshaw Monroe W. H. Sorrelis Athens N. G. Bush Barnesville W. D. Hasty Chickamauga R. V. Harris Wrens F. L

Jitney Offer Trial Package By Foley Co

Advertisement offers a trial package from Foley & Co Chicago for coughs cold and croup including Honey and Tar Compound Kidney Pills and Cathartic Tablets. Enclose five cents with name and address. H R Palmer & Sons endorses the offer.

Foley & Co Chicago Ill Foley H. R. Palmer & Sons

Satin and Chiffon Tunic Suit in Rose Velvet Trim

Pictorial Review pattern details describe a satin and chiffon tunic with reversed bodice layering, rose velvet girdle, and bead trim. Medium size uses 5 yards each of 36 inch silk and 4 inch chiffon. Waist No. 5731 lists sizes 32 to 44 inches, price 15 cents. Skirt No. 6185 fits 22 to 34 inches, price 15 cents.

Pictorial Review

Busy Boys Form Working Class At Y M C A

Twenty one young working men met at the Y M C A to form the Working Boys class with seven leaders, including five University students. An oyster supper was served by the Ladies Auxiliary. Ben Wooten was named president and the group plans biweekly classes with small dues funding social events and activities.

University Ladies’ Auxiliary Morton Hodgson George Thornton Louise Vincent W. T. Forbes Wilson Lanier Ben Wooten Willie Reeves Larther Smith

Pictorial Review Lounging Robe No 6485 for women

A fashion note describes a lounging robe for cool mornings in flannel crepe or albatross. Satin ribbon trims collar and front, silk cord at the waist, rib bon binds pockets and cuffs, five yards of 36 inch material needed for medium size, sizes 31 to 50 inches bust. Price 15 cents.

Pictorial Review

Debutante's Satin Frock with Lace and Velvet Ribbons

A dancing frock described in satin and lace for a debutante. The gown features a simple gathered skirt with three narrow bottom ruffles and velvet ribbon sheading interspersed with bow knots. The girdle is described as very deep.

Moths in Carpet Kill Method Described

An article outlines a method to kill carpet moths by wringing a coarse towel, placing it on the carpet, and ironing until dry. The heat and steam destroy the motes without damaging the carpet’s pile or color.

Aard Luck Story Tells of Elijah and Pain

In a rural doctor’s office an old patient named Elijah greets the physician with stoic humor about rheumatism. Elijah laments his pain as if it were a moving picture, conveying weariness and a stubborn resilience.

Darky Elijah

Good Lamp Light Hints for Daily Lamp Care

Practical tips for lamp users: keep lamps filled and trimmed every night, wash chimneys after dishwashing, avoid overfilling, and allow about one nut of space for expansion. These guidance points help maintain flame quality and safety in routine use.

Saunterers and the Holy Land Pilgrimage

A short note defines a saunterer as a pilgrim who visited the Sainte Terre the Holy Land and notes the link between the term and the place as understood in antiquity.

Sainte Terre Holy Land

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YMCA Lanier Cicero Murray Geo. Martin R. Hodgson Clyde Pendley Wm. Ashford Raiford Brown H. Hodgson R. Moss Geo. Morton Lewis Earnest Albin Dearing Goss Wooten Paul Morris Oliver Lee Ferguson Alexander Davis Evans Bullards W. B. Thornton Francis Short Arthur Lee Weatherly Joseph Jarrell Chas, Beatty Walter Forbes, Jr Claude Collins Robin Miller Warren Lanier Harry van Straaten Harold Postum Cereal Co Battle Creek, Mich Organized Survey OF Rural Churches Havre Mont Williston N. D Dodge City Kas Prof LA Grippe
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