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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1917
Page
5
The Mellitan Opera Company receives a unified endorsement from its leading actor and directing head. Both insist the instrument must be the west and align on a Lester era approach to the company’s next season.
The February 3 game between the Atlanta Athletic Club and the University of Georgia is billed as the southern basketball championship decider. Georgia seeks to counter Atlanta’s rising power as both teams boast strong rosters with players who previously starred for Georgia and Tech. Officials and fairness are discussed, with Georgia planning to field competent referees to avoid bias.
Nearly forty homes benefited as officials pledge to announce once a consensus is reached. No reason should keep any home from getting their plane, with payment plans spanning two to three years. Sale closes tomorrow at a location to be announced.
Clemson College in S C released its 1917 football schedule. Games include Presbyterian College at Clemson on Sept 28, Georgia at Athens or Greenville on Oct 6, Furman at Greenville on Oct 13, Auburn at Anderson at Clemson on Oct 20, Wofford at Clemson on Oct 27, South Carolina at Columbia on Nov 1, Newberry at Clemson on Nov 10, Citadel at Orangeburg on Nov 15, Florida date and location undecided, Davidson at Charlotte on Nov 29.
Lester refers to a renowned piano maker known for high quality instruments. The phrase suggests a piano brand recognized globally for craftsmanship and tone. It implies that Lester stands among the top piano makers in the world.
The ad warns that winter inactivity causes constipation making you feel dull heavy and tired. It promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a mild laxative to relieve congested intestines without griping with a dose before retiring promising a full easy movement in the morning for 25 cents at your druggist.
Mr C A Whittle editor librarian at the Georgia State College of Agriculture resigns to join the Southern Fertilizer Association in Atlanta. John Purdum of Blackshear, class of 1915-16, elected to succeed him as editor and librarian. Whittle’s friends regret his departure. his family will leave Athens. Dr King’s New Discovery touted as cough remedy, 50 cents.
The regular annual meeting of the Royal Arcanum will be held at their hall on Lumpkin street Wednesday night Jan 31 at 8 o'clock. Election of officers, readjustment of salaries and expenses. C A von der Lieth Regent. M Jankower Sec.
A dental style health note suggests a simple routine to prevent colds. It recommends a warm sponge bath about 90 degrees Fahrenheit each morning and sleeping with the window open. If a cold occurs, use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and suppress it quickly. Obtainable everywhere.
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