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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1918
Page
13
A fragmented ad discusses reducing living costs on a farm. It urges growing food and grain, using garden ground, and relying on credit from merchants to sustain a year round supply. Mentions cotton prices and self-sufficiency tactics amid market pressures.
Bishop Mikel of Atlanta will make his first official visit to Emmanuel parish in Athens on Sunday February 3. A reception in honor of the bishop will be held during the visit and arrangements will be completed this week.
Watkinsville Ga Jan 26 Mrs W M White aged about seventy years died this morning after a brief illness Her husband preceded her in death She is survived by her son Dr Will White of the U S Army and a daughter Miss Annie White The funeral Sunday at 2 pm from the residence with Rev E H Jennings officiating and burial in the local cemetery
An old box label touts Bromo Quinine tablets as preventing grip related colds. The box bears BE W. GROVE’S signature and lists one product named Bromo Quinine.
The proclamation by President Wilson places additional articles under U S Food Administration licensing including salt water fish shellfish and crustaceans and all water fishermen not licensed by the USDA. It covers firms or individuals producing 100 or more cases yearly and excludes home canners and recognized 4 H clubs. Exemptions include farmers gardeners cooperative associations and livestock farmers.
An old advertisement urges readers to take Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic to drive out malaria and strengthen the body with quinine and iron. The label confirms the ingredients and dosage, priced at 60 cents.
First Baptist led by Rev. James William Lynch holds Bible School at 9 45 a m and morning sermon on Religion at Home with a 7 p m Nor mal School sermon. Christian Church invites all to Bible school at 10 a m and morning service at 11. Emmanuel Church announces Holy Communion and 11 a m sermon. Regular services listed at Central Presbyterian First Methodist Tabernacle Baptist and others with Sunday schools and evening notes.
The notice lists morning and afternoon services at West End Baptist and Oconee Street Methodist churches. Rev. A L Flury presides at West End with Sunday school at 9 45. Rev A B Hutcheson leads Oconee Street with Sunday school at 10. The pastor will preach at 11 and 3 at West End.
Cicero the two and a half year old son of Mr and Mrs Wallace Parnell died from pneumonia. Funeral services and burial were held yesterday afternoon at 3 o clock conducted by Rev T A Burrell pastor of the Hast Ath eny Baptist church.
An old advertisement promotes Eucapine Salve as a mild topical remedy for babies. It lists ingredients including eucalyptus and camphor and notes the salve is sold for twenty five cents in Athens at H. R. Palmer & Sons and other drug stores. The copy claims the product helps nose and throat irritation and is safe for children.
City Hall stocked with no heat or water following repairs that required shutting off the plumbing. Officials say the heatless Monday order was exceeded as crews cut water service to complete necessary fixes.
Notes show Fes Misa Reba McCurdy returned to Velpee school. Rev B G Smith was in Atlanta this week. Mr J W Stevens mourns his mother’s death near Fort Lamar last Thursday night. Stores to close on Mondays. fuel shortage and wood scarcity raise concerns. Mr Russell, long-standing Comer businessman, enjoys strong community support.
Fragmentary note describes concerns about bowel issues and the body’s sewerage age term, hinting at negative health outcomes when passages are blocked.
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