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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1916
Page
4
The Athens Banner comments on Roosevelts lingering influence and political humor. It riffs on taxes, elections, and figures like Teddy Roosevelt and Rube Goldberg, noting progressive ambitions and international shifts while hinting at upcoming spring gardens and trips.
The Board of Health pledges intensified sanitary efforts this year following a highly effective anti fly campaign last year. It credits fewer typhoid cases to fly control and plans to enforce surface closet ordinances and stricter dairy surveillance to supply pure milk.
Editorial weighs Carranza action against bandits in Mexico. It argues speedy accountability is possible, notes Americans killed on Mexican soil after warned off, and urges restraint while supporting the president's Mexican policy though partisan voices persist.
A reflection on an ordinary life that follows a man from birth to death in simple terms. The speaker notes the man was not brilliant or rich yet lived his days in a plain, ordinary fashion. A second hand name symbols a burdensome, inherited identity he carries.
A Nashville woman Mrs Sarah Lavery recalls near death from severe stomach and rheumatic suffering. She credits Tanlac with dramatic improvement and plans to live well, praising its effect and urging others to try it. The ad notes Tanlac sold by Citizens Pharmacy Athens and widespread druggists in the south.
A public service message explains the aim to achieve near perfect telephone service. It asks for cooperation from customers to help improve quality and reliability through reasonable means and feedback.
Athens residents face daily misery from kidney and back trouble. Mrs. W. W. Silver testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved long standing symptoms including swelling dizziness and fatigue. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY endorses the remedy. Also Dr King’s New Discovery offers cold relief with pine tar balsams and laxatives and has 45 years of usage as proof of effectiveness.
Mrs. Willis Perry hosted the Young Matrons Club with guests from Norwood Elkerton and other towns. The Ladies Missionary Society met at the Methodist church for music and readings led by A D McCurry. Knights of Pythias banquet featured Judge Geo Johns as toastmaster and remarks by Radford Wood Yarbrough and Faust.
About half ton of whalebone from a single catch is being offered for sale. The rough estimate places value around five thousand dollars. Local buyers and dealers anticipate strong demand for the material.
Public notice from Clarke County Georgia clerk restricts male citizens aged 21 to 50 to work roads for seven days in 1916 or pay a 3.60 mutation tax. Early pay by April 1, 1916 grants a 50 cent rebate. Lists tax collectors by district. This 18th day of January, 1916.
H R Palmer & Sons advertise Mi-o-na as a guaranteed dyspepsia remedy that relieves indigestion headaches and dizziness and promises refunds if it fails. The ad claims many local residents improved after trying other treatments and praising the product.
There is more Catarrh in this section than any other disease and it was once seen as incurable. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. claims to cure constitutionally by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. They offer 100 dollars for any failure, with circulars available. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Mrs. Martha Wilcox of Gowanda New York endorses Chamberlain Cough Remedy noting it broke a hard cold in days and cured her persistent cough. The ad also promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for children with cold symptoms and urges prompt treatment and retail availability.
An old advertisement touts The Williams Treatment to cure kidney and bladder diseases, rheumatism, and uric acid troubles. It offers a free 50c bottle with a mailed notice and 10c for distribution costs, promising a regular bottle by parcel post with no obligation.
A medical advertisement warns that uric acid causes rheumatism and offers Rheuma as a kidney acting remedy. The program claims Rheuma stops uric acid formation and removes it via bowels, with a 50 cent trade marked package sold by H. R. Palmer and druggists, money back guaranteed.
A plea from J. Lustrat to the people of Athens urges subscriptions to relieve extreme hunger and cold in Northern France. He notes one in three lack clothing, stresses timely aid to save lives, and asks readers to send contributions to the undersigned or via the Athens Banner.
City of Athens completes property assessments and will hold viewing at City Hall for ten days. Owners may inspect 10 to 1 and 3 to 5 daily, starting January 14, 1916. Officials C N Weatherly E D Sledge J T Anderson oversee the process.
Proclamation calls all United States residents to observe Jewish Relief Day on January 27 1916. Contributions and checks to be sent to Mr Michael Athens as local treasurer or Feliz M Werburg American Jewish Relief Committee 52 William Street New York City. The notice includes testimonial about Chamberlain Cough Remedy.
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