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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1914
Page
2
A collage of verses urges spoken kindness and inner virtue. The page cites the Blue Back Speller’s historic role in Georgia and nationwide lessons, while society notices report engagements, visits, and social gatherings across Athens, Atlanta, and nearby towns.
Mrs. B L Betts of Nelson visits her mother Mrs Adams on College avenue. Miss Irene Marbut travels from Birmingham to visit Mr and Mrs Walter Marbut. Mr J O Mathews and Mr Hugh Mathews of Carlton motor to the city yesterday. Mrs M G Michael Miss Helen Michael and Miss Dorothy Stein left yesterday for Savannah to sail for New York.
Mr. E. J. Arnold is at Wrightsville Beach while Mrs. Addie McGuire visits Mrs. Fr. Arnold. Miss Allene Arnold returns from Carlton after visiting Mrs. W. C. Tiller. The Hoyt and Watkins party from Lexington travels to the city. Others from Commerce and Winder also drop in for social calls.
Athens Georgia May 26 1914 Linton Spring Water Company declares Linton Spring Water I pure wholesome and suitable for drinking following a bacteriological test by City Bacteriologist W W Brown M D The notice also promotes Bowden Lithia Water and features a short ad quote on simple pleasures and a worm medicine Kickapoo Worm Killer with candy form packaging priced at 25 cents.
An English authority assures the public there is no danger to eyes from electric light. Glass blocks ultraviolet rays, so incandescent lamps with glass bulbs and enclosed arc or mercury vapor lamps cannot emit them.
In a report on beverage sales, Drink Bludwine? shows a dramatic rise from 1910 to 1911 with a 23 118 percent increase. The figures highlight substantial growth in the year.
Citizens are asked to lend their cars to the Chamber of Commerce for the Legislature visit. Cars should be sent to the Sea-board Air Line depot by 11 15 Saturday morning. The Automobile Committee led by H H Gordon Jr urges cooperation to make the visit creditable.
A reflective piece on cheerfulness defining it as a contented spirit a kind and loving disposition humility charity and a generous appreciation of others Thackeray cited for moral underpinnings.
Miriam notes the advantage of fresh vegetables at Lonesomehurst while Millicent exclaims they can buy them cheaply there, nearly as in the city. The exchange highlights frugal, cheerful rural life and market accessibility.
A reflective note on certain men displaying extraordinary wisdom, suggesting they seem born in a deeper era than their peers. The piece contemplates the depth of insight that appears innate, past the norms of contemporary life.
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