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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1914

Page

5

Special Notice and Curiosities in a Georgia Paper

Subscribers are urged to report late or erratic deliveries to the business office as the sole means to identify causes for complaints. The piece also jumbles public notices about mediation, politics, naval bills, marriage licenses, and Dr. Soule’s Europe trip, highlighting Republican figures Cummins and Clarke, Senator Fletcher, and Census Director Harris, with speculative remarks on Spain and Huerta and a note on Dr. Soule returning as a Southern farmer’s representative.

Soule Europe Georgia South

Georgia Farms and Folks new club bulletin issued

The State Normal School publishes a Georgia Club bulletin titled Georgia Farms and Folks. It surveys four years of Georgia farm wealth studies comparing every county, highlighting Georgia’s strong production but weak wealth retention and urging Georgians to recognize the findings.

The State Normal School New Georgia Club Georgia Farms and Georgia Agassiz

New House Health Certificates Worthy for Tenants

The piece argues for municipal health certificates before occupancy of new houses to prevent dampness and related illnesses. It cites English practice in Portsmouth, notes dampness raising disease risks, and suggests U S cities already hold power to require such certificates. It also warns of germ exposure from freshly disturbed soil during construction and aims for reduced death rates as science advances.

United States England Portsmouth A. M. Mearns Fraser Journal of the American Medical Association

Pn IF YOU WERE BORN IN JUNE A LINE OF ANCIENT HOROSCOPE

A jumble of text notes June born traits and lists great figures, then shifts to commercial nut growing in South Georgia. It discusses hickory and pecan crops, grafting methods, and top working on native trees, plus economics of pecan groves and a brief city lighting debate in Macon.

John Godfrey Saxe Brigham Young Jefferson Davis Nathan Hale Harriet Beecher Stowe John Wesley Empress Josephine Henry Ward Beecher Peter Paul Rubens Jean Jacques Rousseau South Georgia S. W T. W. Dennington

Get Rid of Your Rheumatism With Chamberlain Liniment

A testimonial from W A Lockhard of Homer City New York claims Chamberlain liniment relieved and cured his rheumatism after one bottle. The ad promotes the product and lists it as for sale by all dealers.

W. A. Lockhard Homer City N. Y Adv Dr. King O. H. Brown Muscatine Ala

Athens High and Industrial School year ends with events

The Athens High and Industrial School led by Prof. Sam F. Harris wraps a successful year with public exercises in the high school chapel on June 4. The operetta Fairy Shoemaker runs June 4 and 7 at Morton theater. A baccalaureate sermon is set for June 7 at Hill's First Baptist, and The Pennant opera closes June 9. Alumni reception June 9 and graduation exercises June 10 conclude the program.

Athens High and Industrial School Colored Public Schools Sam F. Harris High School Morton Theater Hill First Baptist Church J. W. Dore

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Adclaims Relief

An advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as fast soothing relief for coughs and chest tightness. It claims immediate soothing coating, easier breathing, and non opiate formula suitable for children with a strong urging to refuse substitutes.

Foley H.R. Palmer & Sons Adv

James C. Mell Fire Insurance Office in Athens

James C. Mell maintains an insurance office above the Athens Savings Bank Building. The agency handles fire insurance and related coverage for local clients.

James C. Mell Athens Savings Bank Athens Savings Munk

Watson Spring Bridge Opened In Greene County

The Watson Spring bridge over the Oconee river in Greene county was formally opened with a barbecue honoring Greene county commissioner Jesse Sanders. Athens citizens welcomed the new bridge improving routes to Watson Springs and Greensboro and promising road improvements this way and beyond.

Watson Spring Oconee River Greene County Jesse Sanders Greene Tom Brightwell Maxeus Wray Wrothers Wrayswood W. G Frank E. Griffeth Athens M. J. Abney Slack Strahan Watson Springs Greensboro

Civil War Muzzle Loader Found Among Captured Weapons

Captain Leonori recalls examining a .45 caliber muzzle loader marked c. S. A. Athens Ga 1912 at the Manila arsenal after the Bud-Wajo battle. The gun, a Civil War era piece, was still hot from firing when checked during a 1906 post campaign arm survey. It was preserved and later stored with other captured arms.

Kansas City Athens Stone River Leonori Army War College Fort Leavenworth Eighteenth United States Infantry Texas City Manila

Song Service Attracts Many In Athens Tabernacle

In Athens, Professor Schofield and his wife led a large choir and delivered a duet and solo program at the Tabernacle this week. His bass voice and Mrs Schofield’s soprano drew hundreds, with two conversions and many church joiners reported after the sermon on Lot's Choice.

Athens Professor Schofield Tabernacle Schofield Lot

Mother of Ten Children Dead at Center

Mrs. B. A. Wilkes, 55, died at her Center area home after a brief illness. She left a husband and ten children. The funeral and burial were set for this morning at the old family cemetery near Center with Rev. Z. Spier presiding.

B. A. Wilkes Center Jackson County Old Family Cemetery

Chamberlain's Tablets Said to Aid Appetite and Digestion

An advertisement from a Detroit user cites relief from bloated feelings and a satisfactory bowel movement after taking Chamberlain's Tablets. Sold by all dealers.

J. H. Seitz Detroit Mich

Indoor baseball match at the Y M C A decides second place

This afternoon the preparatory department teams Capt. Funkenstein and Capt. Ernest Jackson meet in indoor baseball at the Y M C A. The game shapes the final standings with Wier’s team likely finishing third and the loser claiming second.

Joe Fumkenstein Ernest Jackson Lythgoe Wier Funken- Stein Wier Goodman

Graduation Exercises at Ath ens High and Industrial School

Graduating exercises set for June 10 at Morton's Opera House with a full program led by Prof. S F Harris and Col M G Michael. Diplomas to be awarded by Rev John D Mell. The class includes Rachel Thomas Boyd Georgia Harrison Campbell Emma Simpson Davis Cora Francis Hardeman Carrie Louisa Johnson Selena Louise Jones Maude Morton Carrie Louise Payne Minnie Catherine Payne Eugene Brydie Gilbert Martin Green Haynes Robert Theodore Jones Richard Henry Mack John Henry Swiney Herbert Lamar Thompson.

Athens High and Industrial School Morton's Opera House S. F. Harris Emma Simpson Davis Holy City Gaul Alice McLaughlin America Martin Green Haynes Faust Valse Gounod M. G. Michael John D. Mell Board of Education G. Rossini Rachel Thomas Boyd Georgia Harrison Campbell Cora Francis Hardeman Carrie Louisa Johnson Selena Louise Jones Maude Morton Carrie Louise Payne Minnie Catherine Payne Eugene Brydie Gilbert Robert Theodore Jones Richard Henry Mack John Henry Swiney Herbert Lamar Thompson White Carnatier

Hall's Catarrh Cure claim ad offers $100 reward

A promotions message asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh in all stages. It states the remedy is taken internally and cures constitutional disease by affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents promise $100 to any case it fails to cure and invite testimonials from readers.

Hall Sadresn Creney CO Toledo Ohi

Ironton Woman Publishes Letter on Pinkham Remedy

A Ironton Ohio woman writes of improved health after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports restored energy and ability to work and says her daughter, once a nervous wreck, now sleeps better and appears healthier.

Lydia E. Pinkham Ironton Ohio Rena Bowman S. 10Th Street Lydia E.pinkham

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Niagara Falls Cummins and Clarke United States Senate Duncan A. Fletcher Florida Naval Census Harris Democratic Executive Committee San Juan Ted Spain Roosevelt Huerta Mexico City Uncle Sam New York City NEW Georgia Club NEW House and Health Aaa Macon Central City Council Chilér Oconee Street Bishop Oconee Street Sunday School Messrs J. N. Marion Andrew Crowley S. D. Fambrough Bishop Ga Morton Messrs. Morton Crowley F. L. Center Sue Fambro E. S. Kirk Watson Spring Bridge H. R. Palmer & Sons Athens High and Industrial Colored School Fellows & CO Sterling P. Abelman Clayton St W. E. Lawhead Optometrist Handcock Big Broad St Gi. M. RY. Excursion Blue Ridge Mountains R. L Mobly
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