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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1916

Page

5

Methodists of the South Expand Missionary Drive

The Methodist Episcopal Church South reports on overseas work in China Japan Korea Brazil Mexico Cuba and Africa. It details 364 missionaries 513 native workers 66 251 patients treated and 184 schools with 12 441 students. The 1914 foreign work income tops 861 910 with 2 045 047 members and a 500 000 foreign missions assessment. The church seeks 16 hundred missionaries and 3 million dollars annually to reach a forty million unevangelized goal.

Athens Missions Cause Denny Richmond Board of Missions of The Methodist Episcopal Church South China Japan Korea Brazil Mexico Cuba Africa Foreign Missions Mission Epworth Board For General Foreign Work Our Church Lymen Chattanooga Dallas Providence of God

Georgians Honored as Carnegie Heroes in 1915 Fund

The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission re elected its officers in Pittsburg and announced seventeen acts of heroism rewarded. Silver medals went to four individuals including Harold Snow of Chicago for saving a woman from a train. thirteen bronze medals were awarded for various rescue attempts. Nine heroes died. pensions totaling 1920 yearly for four dependents, and 3000 for others, were granted.

Pittsburg Carnegie Hero Fund L. Taylor Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Harold W. Snow Crandon Avenue Chicago Mollie Meredith Jackson Miss Snow F. Lawrence Byrne Williams Ward Philadelphia South 56Th Street Melvin Hagén Alma E. Summerfield Canby Ore Miss. Summerfield Hagen William, D. Bard, Sr Little Rock Ark Elsie Bussick Benton, Ark Saline Bard Miss Russick Scott Street

Kidney Pills Backed By Flat River Reader

Solomon Bequette of Flat River Missouri says a 50c box of Foley Kidney Pills cured his kidney trouble two years ago. He praises relief from rheumatic aches sleep disturbance and bladder issues and recommends the medicine to others as sold by H R Palmer and Sons.

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

Development of the State Health Board in Georgia

Emory R. Park recounts Georgia’s public health board as a nascent effort born in 1903 Atlanta. He stresses its rough start, steady growth, and ultimate role in disease prevention, noting gradual expansion from a single room to a twelve-person staff and a high-grade laboratory.

Emory R. Park M. D Georgia Atlanta State Board of Health Infant Board South

Athens Railway and Electric elects A C Erwin director

At the annual stockholders meeting in Athens yesterday afternoon A C Erwin was elected a director. He is deemed a representative citizen active in local movements and expected to aid in guiding the important enterprise.

Railway and Electric Company Athens Railway and Electric Company A. C. Erwin Erwin Athens

Battle Cry of Peace returns to Colonial theater

The second showing of Battle Cry of Peace comes to the Colonial theater next Monday for a matinee and night performance. Seats at Palmer's go on sale tomorrow with prices 25 and 50 cents. Special music provided by Haugh orchestra. Matinee at 3 30 and the night show at 8 00.

Wilson Congress Colonial Theater Irees Land Over United States Palmer's Haugh Orchestra

Mi o na Dyspepsia Remedy Backed by Guarantee

H R Palmer & Sons promote Mi o na as a dyspepsia remedy with a money back guarantee if it fails to relieve symptoms. They claim rapid digestion improvement and appetite restoration, noting many satisfied customers and no refunds yet. The ad urges sufferers to try without risk. The piece shifts to a broader public health plea for Georgia to invest in health facilities to prevent disease and death.

H. R. Palmer & Sons Georgia Giorgia State Board of Health

Politician Announces Candidacy for Western Circuit Solicitor General

A series of notices state P. Cooley and others seek the office of Solicitor General in the Western Circuit. The text includes pledges to fight crime, protect homes and property, uphold law, and appeal for white citizens’ support. Also appears are declarations for Congress by Thomas J. Brown and mentions of party committee actions.

Western Circuit P. Cooley Democratic Executive Committee Solicitor-General Solicitor-General’s Office

Removing the Cause of Mad Sickness

An Raleigh Georgia reader lauds Foley Cathartic Tablets for cleansing the intestines without griping or nausea, claiming regular use frees walls from clogging matter and aids natural function, reducing constipation and associated ailments.

Ww. McRae Raleigh, Ga

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