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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1918
Page
4
An advertisement from H. G. Hastings Co. Atlanta Georgia urges farmers to reduce cash expenses by growing own food and grain, relying less on cotton and credit. It champions diversified garden and farm crops to sustain a family year round and cut store-bought costs.
Bishop Mikel of Atlanta will make his first official visit to Emmanuel parish in Athens on Sunday February 3. A reception in his honor will be arranged this week.
Watkinsville, Ga Jan 26 Mrs W M White aged about seventy died after a brief illness. Her husband preceded her in death. She is survived by son Dr Will White in the US army and daughter Miss Annie White. The funeral Sunday at 2 pm from her residence with Rev E H Jennings officiating. burial in the local cemetery.
An advertisement touts Grip-LAXATIVE BRO QUININE tablets as preventing grip colds by removing the cause. It asserts there is only one Bromo Quinine and features E W Grove’s signature on the box priced at 30 cents.
Fragmentary extract describes a cure claim for a local disease using a blood based remedy. It references palliation and mucous surfaces, mentions a physician and a paid testimonial, and offers a call for a $2.00 payment from Toledo Ohio.
Proclamation by President Wilson places additional articles and many enterprises under federal license including salt water fishermen and shellfish. It lists foods affected such as alfalfa, corn, beans, peas, and many seeds. farmers and cooperatives receive exemptions. Violators face penalties under the War Act, with aims to prevent hoarding and stabilize prices through direct distribution channels.
An old label touts a tasteless quinine based tonic named Grove’s Tasteful Chill Ton ic for malaria prevention and iron boost. It markets quinine to drive out malaria and claims to “pull up the system” with a 60 cent price.
A Sunday round of services across First Baptist Christian Church and neighborhood parishes lists sermons at 11 a.m. and Sunday schools at 9:45 to 10 a.m. Leaders and ministers including Rev. James William Lynch and Rev. E L Hill prepare messages on themes from home religion to evangelism. Optional evening services are noted at some churches.
Don’t fail to have the children or attend Sunday school at 3 30 p m West End Baptist. Rev A L Flury pastor. Sunday school at 9 45 Will Young blood superintendent. Oconee Street Methodist Rev A B Hutcheson pastor will preach at 11 and 3 0 mm. All invited. Sunday school with Ed Stone superintendent at 10 am.
Cicero two and a half year old son of Mr and Mrs Wallace Parnell Med died Friday night at home from pneumonia The funeral and burial were held yesterday afternoon at 8 o'clock Rev T A Burrell pastor of East Atheny Baptist Church conducted the services
A suggested mild salve mix uses eucalyptus wintergreen camphor and pine oils with petroleum jelly sold as Eucapine Salve. Marketed for mothers with children, it claims to soothe irritated noses and throats, keep secretions clean and germs at bay, and costs twenty five cents for a large jar. Available at H R Palmer & Sons in Athens and other leading druggists.
Water and heat were shut off at City Hall after plumbing repairs forced a temporary water supply cutoff. Officials say an order from the fuel administrator mandated a heatless Monday, but City Hall kept working with limited utilities as crews addressed the plumbing issues.
Friends mourn the death of Mr J Stevens's mother near Fort Lamar last Thursday night. Stores will close on Mondays as fuelless days create wood shortages. Ralph Rubsell’s condition concerns friends after his transfer to St Joseph’s hospital Atlanta. Mr Tussell, longtime Comer businessman, is highly trusted by many admirers and friends.
Chamberlains Tablets are mild and gentle in their action and improve digestion. They help relieve constipation by promoting regular bowel movements without harsh effects.
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