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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1914
Page
8
The Athens Savings Bank advertises 4 percent interest on savings deposits compounded semiannually on January 1 and July 1. Deposits start at $1.00. Also lists various notices including rental, sales, lost item, and job inquiries from local residents.
Local notices advertise fire insurance discussion with J C Jester and shoe repair by Martin Brothers at 455 Clayton. Southern Electric Co offers wiring and fixtures at 288 Lumpkin Street Herald building. Also listings for Jockey Club Coffee, a near new Underwood typewriter, Nancy Hall potato slips, Prince Avenue building lot, and a housing request from a couple seeking two connecting rooms.
An old advertisement promotes Woley Kidney Pills from H. R. Palmer & Sons claiming rapid blood purification to ease rheumatism and backache. It also touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as a regulator preventing biliousness constipation and indigestion and notes benefits for stout persons.
Sweet old fashioned silks appear in transparent yet durable cloth. Foulards and chiffons dominate skirts and overskirt effects with plaited backs. Taffeta remains a staple for afternoon dresses and blouses, with embroidered batiste trims and bordered fabrics highlighted for graduation and summer wear. Patterns No. 8280 34 to 42, No. 8282 22 to 30, No. 8303 14 to 18, each 15 cents. coupon and payment required.
Militant actions include a burned church near Derby and a found bomb at Dudhope Castle. Sylvia Pankhurst spoke in an invalid chair urging a deputation from Premier Asquith. Irish leader John Redmond refused to meet suffragists. Villa Carranza mediation talks will extend to Saltillo and Torreon. British will demand satisfaction if Villa heads Mexico. Tampico denied seizure by Navy orders. Westinghouse workers strike in Pittsburgh. South Carolina senator’s son dies. a cadet drill is canceled by rain. Local ads tout Foley Kidney Pills and Chamberlains remedy endorsements.
An old advertisement claims Chamberlains Tablets boost appetite and aid digestion. Mr. J. H. Seitz of Detroit reports relief from bloated feelings and a satisfactory bowel movement after use. Available from all dealers.
H T Huggins and Son on Broad Street promotes cream freezers ice boxes water coolers and refrigerators. Highlights include North Pole all metal freezers lasting ten years Snow White all metal refrigerators from 27 plus oak lined models 10 to 50 dollars ice boxes water coolers and cream freezers with prices listed and a display of dinner sets crystal glass and fine wares. Liberal credit extended to approved customers as inspection of the line is urged.
The ideal graduation gift for a lady or gentleman includes books fine stationery and correspondence cards. These items are suggested as practical thoughtful presents suitable for commencement celebrations.
Public bids for two year state printing contracts due thirty days from June 1 1914 in Atlanta. Bond of fifty thousand dollars required. Right to reject all bids reserved. Bid forms available from Secretary of State. Also local notices and small items mention visits and a Christmas painting remark.
Get rid of rheumatism with Chamberlain's Liniment. W A Lockhart of Momer City New York reports severe pains in arms and shoulders last spring and says the first application relieved him. After using one bottle he was entirely cured. For sale by all dealers.
A light dialogue opens with Reggie noting cold weather. Mrs Mary E McMullen from Phelps New York then endorses Chamberlain's Tablets saying they cured years of indigestion and constipation after several weeks of use. The ad closes noting the product is for sale by all dealers.
A compilation of 1914 candidate announcements from Clarke County Georgia shows A H Stovall announcing for the Georgia Senate in the 30th district Elberton Feb 18 1914 O H Arnold Jr announces for Clarke County Representative March 18 1914 J F Rhodes seeks reelection as Representative L C Brown announces for Legislature H H Gordon for Legislature H J Rowe for Clarke County Legislature Georgia State Treasurer candidate calls for Democratic primary endorsement and thanks voters for past support
An old advertisement touts Dr Hobson’s Eczema Ointment promising instant itch relief and healing for stubborn skin eruptions with testimonials from a Rock Island user. A light, anecdotal breakfast scene follows featuring Margaret and Van bantering about being a “Van.” Also promoted is Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for night cough relief without opiates, endorsed by H. R. Palmer & Sons.
Directory of lodges and fraternal groups with meeting nights and locations. Glenn Lodge No 75 I C O F meets Tuesday at Odé Fellows Hall Max Joseph building. Camp 292 W C meets Wednesday at Woodmen Hall Max Joseph building. Keystone Chapter R A M meets third Tuesday at Max Joseph building. St Elmo Lodge K of P meets Monday at Castle Hall Jester building Clayton. Classic City Council U C T meets first and third Saturdays in K P Hall Clayton. Mt Vernon Lodge F A M Vernon Lodge No 22 meets Thursday at Masonic Hall Clayton. Williams Lodge I O O F meets Monday at Odg. Athens B P O E No 790 meets Wednesday at lodge on Broad and Lumpkin. These notices invite visiting members.
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