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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1913
Page
7
Sheep on the Nebo national forest in Utah graze four and a half months without water, relying on dew and forage moisture. The high, rocky range lacks streams, yet lambs averaged 68 pounds on the Chicago market, slightly higher than nearby Idaho ranges.
Delegates from Florida Georgia and South Carolina typographical unions met in Augusta to complete the Tri-State Printers' Association organization. Officers to be chosen tomorrow.
In Christiania the capital displayed many flags for Crown Prince Olav's tenth birthday anniversary. The young prince, who will someday be king, has thrived in Norway and grown into a lively, robust child during eight years there.
Many observers note a strong resemblance between the young prince and his maternal grandfather, the late King Edward VII of England, in facial features and bearing.
Miss Gladys Chandler Baker of Providence Rhode Island married Felix Fried ham of Berlin in a civil ceremony held today in Berlin. The bride's mother Mrs. David Sherman Baker and other relatives attended the wedding.
Hartwell will vote on waterworks in a few weeks with no opposition and the improvement seen as essential for civic affairs. The outcome is considered foregone.
The Athens chamber of commerce maps a 75 to 80 mile week-end car trip to Atlanta for 3,000 local auto owners. A scout car logs routes via Winder Duluth Norcross and Buckhead, with return via Decatur Stone Mountain Snellville and Monroe. Booklets with road data and hotel info will be distributed to auto owners and touring bureaus.
A fashion note on nightgown fabrics for the season lists chiffon crepe de chine China silk and fine cottons with lace but concludes that dainty underwear of fine batiste nainsook or handkerchief linen remains the most serviceable and popular choice.
James H. Kelly, highly regarded in Athens, begins his new role as superintendent of mails at the local office. The promotion brings higher rank and pay, with public praise for his service to Uncle Sam and the post office system.
The Souths finest and most modern fireproof hotel in Atlanta advertises 306 rooms with running water and private toilet at $1.00 daily and rooms with private bath at $2.00 daily. It lists cafe and brive dining rooms and mentions connecting bath options.
While Capitol Woolen Mills head Zinberg is away on a bridal trip Joe Wolf runs the business here A friend jokes about a wolf in sheep clothing The reply notes Wolf is in cheap clothing at 40 price too and adds quick wit
A young Athens man presents several pairs of cream silk hose described as elegant, smooth, and finely finished. He notes they are made in Athens and asserts local goods are equal or superior to imported stock and cheaper than mail order.
Madam Paulini Clairvoyant and Scientific Palmist resumes sessions in Athens with daily hours 10 am to 8 pm except Sundays at 293 Clayton West.
Mrs. T W Yarbrough of 257 River St Athens Ga praises Doan's Kidney Pills for curing kidney pain and back ache after three boxes. She reports years of relief with no serious kidney trouble since using the remedy and recommends it widely. Sold by dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. remember the name Doan's.
Sir Charles Tupper former premier of Canada observed his ninety second birthday in London surrounded by family. He returned to England this spring after a year with his son in Vancouver and it is doubtful he will visit the country again.
Mrs William Orvis of Clare Michigan writes that her little girl suffered severe dysentery and Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her. She declares it the best medicine in the world and notes it is for sale by all dealers.
A Fleetwood Pennsylvania woman describes relief from midlife symptoms including headaches dizziness and hot flashes after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter cites improved health and urges publication. The ad-style note claims the remedy strengthens the nervous system and women during menopause.
Mt. Vernon Lodge F and A M meets Thursdays at Masonic Hall Clayton St. Keystone Chapter R A M meets third Friday at Mar Joseph building. Athens B P O E No 790 meets Wednesdays at lodge quarters Broad and Lumpkin. Owls Nest No 1460 O O O meets Fridays at Owl's Nest Clayton St. Glenn Lodge No 75 I O C F meets Tuesdays at Oak Fellows Hall Clayton/Jackson. Williama Lodge No 3 I O C F meets Mondays at Oak Fellows Hall. Elmo Lodge K of P St Lime No 40 meets Mondays at Castle Hall Max Joseph building Clayton Wall. W O W Geo B Davis Camp meets Wednesdays in Woodmen Hall Clayton. Bucklen's Arnica Salve ad shown for cuts and burns with testimonial excerpts.
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