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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1917

Page

5

Twilight Sleep Film Brings Painless Childbirth to U S

Colonial management has secured the famous Twilight Sleep motion pictures discovered by Professors Gauss and Kronic of Freiberg Germany. Shown in leading cities under the Modern Brotherhood League directed by Dr Kurt E Schlessingk. The film promises to emancipate womankind from pursuit of pain and the Eve curse, reflecting a vital medical advancement amid world conflict.

Eve Arthur H. Rollnick Friberg Germany Gauss and Kronic Modern Brotherhood League Kurt E. Schlessingk United States New York

Twilight Sleep in childbirth gains acceptance abroad

Doctors promote Twilight Sleep the painless childbirth method developed in Germany. Dr Kurt Schlessingk, who aided its spread since 1914, claims to have delivered over 500 Twilight babies in the United States. Dr Arthur Rollnick will lecture on the subject with screenings, limited to adult audiences. film shows at 3:30 pm for women and 8:30 pm for men.

Europe Japan United States Kurt E. Schlessingk Kronig Gaus Frauenklinik Freiburg Germany Schlessingk Chicago Arthur H. Rollnick Frieberg

George Harrison Signs with Boston Braves

Atlanta youth and former Georgia second baseman George Harrison signed a contract with the Boston Braves. He will report to manager George Stallings at Miami training camp in late February. A local observer praised his fielding and hitting potential against major league pitchers.

Atlanta George Harrison University of Georgia Boston Braves George Stallings Miami Fla Boston Harrison

Danderine Hair Tonic Promises Louder Blooming Hair

A vintage advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline as a hair cleanser that doubles hair beauty by moistening a cloth and drawing it through strands. It claims dandruff disappears, scalp is purified, itching stops, and after weeks new hair grows all over the scalp. Available for 25 cents at drug stores.

Knowlton

Suit Seeks 2424 Damage for Boy Run Over

Henry Griffin filed a damage suit in city court against Vincent Mathews a traveling man of the city seeking 2424 for injuries to Henry Griffin Jr twelve year old son. The incident occurred near Settlement school on the Waniersville road five miles from Athens. The suit claims actual medical expenses medicines lost time and parental services while the boy was crippled.

Henry Griffin Vincent Mathews Henry Griffin, Jr Waniersville Road Athens

Preachers Fill Pulpit Amid Pastor's February Absence

Rev E L Hill departs for Texas to lecture at Presbyterians conferences. Dr W R Henderson preaches next Sunday at First Presbyterian. Dr F H Gaines preaches Feb 11, Dr J D Mell Feb 18. Prof S P Orr to lead prayer Feb 7. Feb 14 a social service. Series ends with self denial emphasis.

E. L. Hill Texas W.R. Henderson First Presbyterian Church F. H. Gaines J. D. Mell P. Orr

Athens Insurance Exchange Good Meeting at Chamber HQ

The Athens Insurance Exchange held a regular meeting yesterday in the mayor's office. The group thanked the Chamber of Commerce for inviting meetings at the Chamber headquarters in the Holman building. A canvass shows all but five members now join the Chamber, with others expected to unite soon.

Athens Insurance Exchange Chamber of Commerce Chamber Holman Exchange

Suit Filed for $1000 Damages Over Accident on Prince Avenue

Pete Neely a street sweeper files a damage suit seeking $1000 from N T Sharp milkman alleging his minor son Lemuel Sharp knocked Neely down on Prince Avenue months ago, leaving him unconscious and badly injured.

Pete Neely N. T. Sharp Lemuel Sharp Prince Avenue Neely

World’s greatest musician touts Lester piano sale

Franz Knessel, conductor of the Knessel Quartet, praises the Lester piano and its tone and action. Lucore at Flanigan’s is the authorized representative offering special prices. The sale closes tonight at 9 o’clock, urging buyers to purchase now for future use.

Franz Knessel Knessel Lucore Flanigan's

Mell Property on Milledge Ave Sold to Goetchins

Yesterday the Mell property on Milledge Avenue was sold by C A Scudder for his nephew Jonhan Goetchins of Saleville Virginia. Goetchins, raised in Athens, attended the University in 1892 and married Elizabeth Miller of Virginia. He plans to return to Athens to educate local children and settle there. See Sunday American story and pictures at the Strard.

P. H.mell Milledge Avenue C. A. Scudder Jo- Han Goetchins Saleville Virginia Athens Elizabeth Miller

The Greatest Writers in the World to Serve the Georgian American

A brief notice highlights a program inviting prominent writers to serve the Georgian American community in cultural, literary, and educational initiatives. The announcement underscores national heritage, civic engagement, and the promotion of Georgian American literary traditions.

Merchants Meet Nears Broad Membership Drive

Enthusiastic Athens Retail Merchants Protective Association session outlines a general campaign to recruit all retail merchants and every Athens bank. A canvassing committee will coordinate next week with sub committees and a 15 to 20 member special panel. The Athens Railway and Electric Company was accidentally left off a prior member list.

Athens Retail Merchants’ Protective Association Holman Athens Athens Railway and Electric Company

Georgia Basketball Aces Birmingham 74 to 20 in Pulsing display

Georgia led by Captain Louis Morrison overwhelmed the Birmingham Athletic Club 74 to 20 last Friday night. Scott scored 24 points and Formations around Rawson and Cox boosted the Red and Black attack as Georgia eyes a possible first defeat for the Southern champions.

Georgia Louis Morrison Atlanta Athletic Club Birmingham Athletic Club Athletic Club Boys Atlanta Birmingham Scott Auburn Barons Cox Morrison Rawson McCall Pew Mos

A Newspaper Is The Cheapest Thing The Public Buys

A brief line noting the Georgian American newspaper as an affordable item for readers with a call to subscribe by phone 300.

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Featured by Cincinnati Woman

Mrs Josta CopNER of 1668 Hi Ave Fairmount Cincinnati reports life changing relief from female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with restoring health enabling her to work at home and praises its roots and herbs as medicinal ingredients.

Cincinnati Ohio Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Josta Copner Hi Ave Fairmount

Suit Filed Over 15000 Damages For Bridge Fall

J M Barry of Cleveland avenue filed suit against Athens mayor and council seeking 15785 damages for injuries from a fall through a Cleveland avenue bridge. He claims broken planks caused a drop to rocks, breaking his left arm, injuring his shoulder, cutting his head and ear, impairing hearing and eyesight, shocking his nervous system, with medical costs time lost and diminished earning power.

Shackelford & Meadow J. J Roy M. Strickland J. M. Barry Cleveland Avenue City of Athens Barry

Lucies Face Griffin in Saturday Afternoon Basketball

The Lucy Cobb Institute five will play Griffin High School five Saturday afternoon at 4 o clock in the Institute Gym, a time change from Friday. The Lucies also schedule a Friday night game at 8:30 against Gainesville High girls team, expected to be competitive.

Lucy Cobb Institute Griffin High School Institute Lucies Gainesville High

Insidious Malice and False Witness Cited by Sir Philip Sidney

A compact quotation notes how malice fosters false witness by mixing truth with lies and mixing trivial causes with grave matters, leaving the accused unable to plead or confess. It presents Sidney’s critique of cunning propaganda as both persuasive and perilous in legal peril.

Sir Philip Ldney

Speechless Engagement Exchange Sparks Fray

A playful exchange about an engagement leaves two speakers flustered as the conversation halts on proper speech. The man stammers while the woman lightens the moment by asking him to omit any coarse words.

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