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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1913
Page
7
Advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as the most effective general tonic for malaria chill and fever and general strengthening. Claims strong bitter tonic with tasteless formula, guaranteed by the local druggist and bearing the Brom quinin signature of E. W. Grove.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil as a universal remedy for wounds burns sores and skin diseases claiming wide family trust and frequent new uses. It also endorses a laxative product Brono Quinine promising cold relief in one day priced at 25 cents to a dollar.
The State Normal School of Athens Georgia is named by a U S Commissioner of Education as among the best fifteen state normal schools in the United States. It lists fifty six officers and teachers ten buildings eighteen departments and full certificate courses in many subjects. Domestic Arts and Sciences and home life courses are highlighted with two practice schools and total annual expenses under 150 dollars. Write for catalogue.
The State geologist highlights several nearby springs in Athens area including Helicon Wabena Daniel Franklin James Madison Swift Lithia and Watson springs. Describes definitions of mineral water and notes spring locations accessibility and limited accommodations with basic analyses of waters and key constituents.
Whitemound Wisconsin merchant W. D. Magli bought a stock of Chamberlain’s medicine to supply customers. After receiving them he fell ill and says one small bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was worth more than the cost of his entire stock. For sale by all dealers.
Friends of Jim Price now head of the Georgia agriculture department present him a grand Panama hat with an expansive brim rivaling any. A south Georgia senator arrived with a larger lid, prompting Levin Reeves to claim a marvel of headwear. The box barely fit into the Kimball elevator and Price’s room lacked space for the hat, which may block Whitehall traffic if worn downtown.
Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New York calls Dr. King s New Life Pills the king of all laxatives and says they are a family blessing. The ad notes a 25 cent price and endorsements from W J Smith & Bro and H R Jamer & Sons.
A mix of brief reflections on Representative Levy’s push for or against investigations into lobby charges, remarks on women’s beauty and talent, a note on the Panama Canal’s immense scale and implications, and a description of regular children’s day services in churches. The piece links political scrutiny, gendered comments, grand national projects, and church youth programs.
Madame Paulini, a famed clairvoyant and palmist, is back in Athens for a brief period. Office hours run from 10 a m to 8 p m daily, closed Sundays, at 293 Clayton St West 1m.
Wanted position by experienced and competent stenographer. Can furnish best of recommendations. Address "Experienced," care Banner, tt
A 1905 testimonial claims Eckman’s Alterative cured severe lung illness at home, avoiding sanatoriums. The letter from W M Tatem cites weight gain and full recovery after using the remedy since October, with a Philadelphia Eckman Laboratory address and a request for the recovery booklet.
Athens groups announce weekly gatherings at Broad Lampkin streets Clayton and Jackson corners Owl's Nest on Clayton Street and Woodmen Hall. Meetings include Owls, IOOF, Knights of Pythias, and Woodmen with visiting members invited and schedule details for each group.
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