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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1912
Page
8
District paper items show shoe repair by Martin Bros on Clayton street and vulcanizing by Weir Co between the Garages. Lost items include a crescent pin with pearls and a small black purse with gold and silver coins. Rentals listed on Harris and Colin streets. A Stone-book keeper seeks a position. Hotel Sanges offers table boarders.
The Athens Savings Bank advertises 4 percent interest on savings deposits compounded semiannually, with deposits starting at $1.00. Also listed are local notices about lodging at Yonah Lodge in Nacoochee Valley, boarder availability, rooms for rent, and a request to list rental properties.
The piece reviews Flexner’s proposals to trim medical schools against support for maintaining diverse institutions. It lists local and visiting residents and their travels, including Dr Beveridge from Cornell, Mr Hodgson of Atlanta, and several families visiting or camping nearby, with mentions of Misses Brand and pianist Beryl Rubenstein.
Local notices list Mason jars Sure Seal tops and jelly glasses with a wide selection of china dinner ware in open stock. Ads promote large line refrigerators ice cream freezers and water coolers with installment options. Several social notices mention visitors and travelers in the region.
Local notes list Miss India Barnett leaving for North Carolina and several visitors and health updates. Names include Miss Eleanor Lustrat, Miss Lillie May Graham, Mrs. Julia Otto, Mrs. S Kalvarinsky, Mrs. Joe Warner, Miss Ruth Levy, Miss Nellie Phinizy, Mrs. M L Troutman, and Mr. W F Dorsey with travel plans. Also mentions Lt Hayes Kroner heading to officer school and various visits to Atlanta, Savannah, and Rome. Fresh produce ad ends the column.
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