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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1916

Page

2

Sari the Musical Delight at Colonial Feb 2

Sari hailed by New York critics arrives at the Colonial on Wednesday February 2 with a Henry W. Savage cast after a season in New York. Emmerich Kalman music sparkling dances diverting costumes gorgeous and a vim filled cast promise a lively show with hits and fashion notes for the era. The Chocolate Soldier follows on February 3 with Oscar Straus music and Shaw inspired story Arms and the Man.

New York Henry W. Savage Emmerich Kalman Oscar Straus George Bernard Shaw Whitney Opera Company George Tallman Tena Rasband Sylvia Thorne Aimee Hemley Andrew Higginson Madison Smith Nelson Riley Dorothy Webb the Colonial

Six Year Old Croup Remedy Endorsed by Reader

A Evansville reader praises Foley's Honey and Tar for a six year old with croup and claims instant relief for coughs and colds. The note, tied to H R Palmer & Sons January ad, promotes Maley Gathartic Tablets as a stomach and digestion aid without nausea.

Croup Evansville Ind Foley H.R. Palmer & Sons

Farrar in Carmen at Colonial Theater Athens Friday

Geraldine Farrar returns to Athens to star in Carmen at the Colonial Theater. Haughey's orchestra will provide musical accompaniment with continuous showings from 3:30 to 11 p.m. Admission 15 and 25 cents. The article praises Farrar's performance and the film's artistry, noting strong supporting roles and vivid photography.

Geraldine Farrar Colonial Theater Carmen Athens The Colonial Temptation Miss Carmen New York City Haughey Strand Farrar Lovefer

Papes Diapepsin Digests Stomach Distress Fast

Dyspeptic readers are urged to try Pape's Diapepsin for quick relief from acid stomach sourness heartburn and gas. Within five minutes the stomach feels better digestion improves and foods no longer cause distress with continued use supporting a healthy stomach.

Pape

Auburn Faces Georgia In Openers Battle Tonight

The Auburn Huskies meet Georgia in the season opener, a hotly contested clash expected to feature Auburn's strong new lineup with Alfred Scott and Howard McCall replacing missing seniors Lester and Otis Corley. Georgia counters with Scott Brown Morrison Rawson and McCall, tip-off at 8:30 with tickets at Costa's.

Mike Donahoo Huskies Georgia Five Eal Auburn Plainsmen Georgia Lester Otis Corley Alfred Scott Atlanta Boys’ High School Howard McCall Marist Scott Brown Morrison Rawson McCall Costa's

Estimated 300000 Cars For New York State In 1916

New York January 26 1916 estimate from the motor license bureau shows a ten percent surge in plate applications. If the trend continues the Empire State will have about 300000 motor cars registered this year and expect heavy traffic as that number grows.

New York State New York Motor License Bureau Empire State

Home remedy offer for bronchitis and coughs

An advertisement promotes Schiffmann's New Concentrated cough remedy available at Warren J Smith & Bro Drug Store. It claims two ounces for 50 cents, promises no narcotics, and suggests one bottle can last the family through winter with high customer satisfaction guaranteed.

Warren J Smith & Bro Schiffmann

Weather Forecast for Georgia and Nation

Special to the Banner reports cloudy conditions in Athens and Georgia with possible rain on Thursday. A central low over southern Colorado drives unsettled weather across the US with rain in the south and snow in the north. Warmer in the cotton belt with highs near 50s. outlook shows continued cloudiness and light rain in Athens tonight and Thursday. Cc. F. von Herrmann, Section Director.

The Banner Atlanta Athens Vicinity Georgia Colorado Durango United States North Atlantic Canaan Calgary Winnipeg Helena Nebraska Cotton Belt Gates Mississippi River Ohio Valley Cc. F. von Herrmann

Spring License Rush Drives Revenue To State

Chauf feurs have taken out licenses at about 6000 a week. Revenue from this source alone amounts to 285000 dollars for the state. Local automobile bureau offices report the figures as spring starts up in island areas.

Automobile Bureau

Elks Lodge Holds Notable Meeting in Athens

The Athens lodge of Elks met at their Home on Broad and South Lumpkin streets with degree conferrals for several candidates and a pleasant social session following the convention.

Athens Lodge of Elks Broad and South Lumpkin Streets

High School Play Planned for February 21

The Athens high school Dramatic Club prepares to stage The Private Secretary at Colonial theater on February 21 under the direction of Mrs Lucy Leah West Mathis. Cast and full announcements will follow.

Dramatic Club Athens High School Colonial Theater Washington Lucy Leah West Mathis

California Syrup of Figs Adopts Child Health Tone

This 19th century style advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for constipation in children and adults. It claims a coated tongue signals dosing, promises gentle cleansing of stomach liver and bowels, and warns against counterfeits and imitators.

California California Fig Syrup Company Adv

Memminger to Read Sociological Play in Athens

Dr W W Memminger rector of All Saints Episcopal church of Atlanta will visit Athens Monday to read Justice by John Galsworthy to an Athens club interested in sociology. On Tuesday night he reads Shakespeare Richard III to Young Women's Christian Association members and guests at the association hall. This marks his return to Athens for readings and addresses and is anticipated with delight by many locals.

Atlanta W. W.memminger All Saints’ Episcopal Church Athens John ‘Galsworthy

State Special Tax Notice From Courthouse

A public notice urges every person or company owing a state special tax to go to the courthouse and purchase the tax in advance, due January 1. Signed by W. A. Mallory, Tax Collector.

W. A. Mallory

Foley's Honey and Tar for Croup Relief

Reitz Allen's Mills reports using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound to ease croup at night. The product helps reduce hoarse brassy coughs, clears thick phlegm, and allows easier breathing and peaceful sleep for the child.

Has. Reitz Allen's Mills Foley H. R. Palmer 4& Sons

Lucy Cobb Meets Lanier High Girls in Athens Clash

The Lucy Cobb girls basketball team hosts Lanier High of Macon at the L C I gym on Saturday night in what fans call the best potential girls game in Athens. Coach Walter Grace of Macon, a former Mercer star, has the Lucies in top trim, while Lanier is touted as one of the Souths best girls teams this season.

Lucy Cobb Macon Lanier High School Athens Lucies Walter Grace Mercer Lanier

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Eases Severe La Grippe Cough

R. G. Collins of Barnegat New Jersey testifies the cough from la grippe was rapidly relieved by Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. He describes it as wonderfully healing and soothing and says it cannot be beaten. H. R. Palmer & Co. endorse the remedy.

Foley R. G. Collins Barnegat N. J

Mr. Cohen Returns From New York With Buyer Insight

Aaron Cohen arrived back in Athens after a three week business trip to New York and points east. He will focus on goods for men’s clothing and furnishings, applying his buyer experience from both selling and merchandising. He revised the Banner advertisement to reflect new clothing facts for local customers.

Aaron Cohen New York Athens Charles Stern Company Cohen North Georgia

The Gift of It Cough Remedy Endorsement

A Weatherly Maine resident praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy saying two bottles cured a severe December cold in days. The ad urges readers to learn its value from users and notes it is for sale by all dealers.

Chamberlain J. Metcalf Weatherly

Agreed With Him Dry Goods Clerk Ridiculous Prices

A humorous Puck-quoted scene shows a dry goods clerk toutting low prices and a customer replying she could buy cheaper in half a dozen places, highlighting witty market banter.

Puck

Women and exercise impact on digestion and Chamberlain's Tablets

A report notes that sedentary women with little exercise are prone to distention and indigestion and may benefit from Chamberlain's Tablets. A daily three to four mile walk is better, but tablets help when bowels remain constipated.

Chamberlain

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H. R. Palmer & Sons Adj Cecil de Mille Elas DR. W. W. Memminger Justice Athens Center Drama League Memminger Lanier High Mr. Cohen
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