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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1917
Page
4
The piece catalogs old editorials and notices from The Athens Banner including subscription terms and carrier rules, jokes on current events, and political quips about war, finance, promotions, and public figures. It preserves a snapshot of 1910s style commentary and advertising boilerplate.
The Western Circuit welcomes Judge Andrew J Cobb as successor to Judge Charles H Brand. Governors Harris selections praised with confidence he will administer justice promptly and fairly. Cobb's Georgia Supreme Court service and eminent legal ability mark him as an ideal judge and the circuit expresses strong approval.
The article reports Thomas W. Lawson accusing high Wilson administration figures of inside stock trading and gossip. McAdoo denies the charges, calling them lies and pledging to jail anyone who repeats them, while Lawson and supporters defend the probe as a test of the opposition’s bluff.
The speaker argues that true faith in God is shown through trust in fellow men and in oneself. He links confidence in others with reverence for the divine in all people and emphasizes inner virtue and the moral power that flows from the altar of the Infinite.
An obelisk monument costing 150000 is announced to be erected at Fairview Kentucky, birthplace of Confederate president Jefferson Davis, funded by southern Confederacy supporters. It will stand 350 feet high with backing from General Julian B Carr of Durham and Generals Bennett Young and George W Littlefield. The item ends with political appeal and piano contest votes for local candidates.
An advertising appeal touts Cascarets as a sleep aiding laxative that cleanses the stomach and liver, removes fermenting food, and ends constipation by morning. It targets adults and children with a 10 cent box and promises months of a clean stomach and clear head.
An advertising notice touts Knowlton's Dandeline as a quick hair cleanser that removes dust and oil, enlivens scalp, and delivers glossy, wavy hair with reduced dandruff. It claims roots strengthen and hair grows long with a 25 cent bottle from drug stores.
The Pi Kappa Phi fraternity of the University celebrated its third annual banquet on the occasion of its second anniversary last night at the Georgian hotel. Toastmaster J. C. Longino presided as speeches and toasts followed a lengthy program and an eight course dinner. Gold and white adorned the event with the rose as a focal flower.
An old advertisement warns against calomel a mercury laxative that causes illness and salivation. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable option that cleanses the liver, avoids stomach upset, and restores energy without side effects, even for children.
Tabernacle Baptist church holds a special conference after prayer service to elect two new deacons to replace retirees. Pastor Rev. E H Jennings requests full attendance and the election will be by secret ballot with no nominations as customary.
A Chicago graduate nurse describes two years of illness and six months under a doctor's care with no help. She reports relief after using Lydia E Pinkham’s remedy, claiming improved health, reduced pain, and recovery of strength. She offers confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Mass.
Rev. B. F. Duncan will preach at the Pentecostal Holiness church tonight at 7 30. The church sits on Chatooga avenue near Chase street and Staboard Railroad. Everyone is invited to attend.
J. R. Moore of Lost Valley Ga reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured his hacking cough and colds after taking multiple bottles. Also note an election notice urging votes for Sarah Will Collins in a piano contest advertisement.
Gainesville Midland timetable from January 23 1818 lists Train No 2 leaving Athens 7 20 am Train No 4 leaving Athens 2 20 pm Train No 1 arriving Athens 11 40 am Train No 4 arriving Athens 6 40 pm Nos 2 and 4 connect at Belmont for Winder Monroe Isterme Mate points and with the Georgia railroad for all points and at Gainesville for Gainesville Northwestern stations and with Southern Railway north and south
Daily rail schedules for Southern Railway show departures and arrivals for all points plus gun only and Sunday-excluded services. The page also lists multiple local lodge meetings including St Elmo K of P and I C O F, with meeting times, locations, and telephones for attendees.
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