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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1913
Page
3
Special to the Banner from Birmingham Alabama June 1 describes measures to cut deaths in coal mines as discussed at the Mine Inspectors Institute national meeting. About two hundred inspectors attend with representatives from major coal mining camps across the United States.
Waterloo Iowa June 10 The city decorates with flags as Spanish American War veterans begin their annual state convention. The two day meeting will handle official business in the mornings and offer entertainment in the afternoons and evenings.
Atlanta eyes an interurban electric railway linking Anderson and the city. The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce has formed a development committee led by Hollins N. Randolph to back lines to Macon, Augusta, and the Savannah River region, with Duke lines possibly making Atlanta a southern terminus. Two routes to Atlanta from Anderson are under study via Hartwell Athens Monroe or through the Athens Gainesville rail triangle, each promising rich territory and potential dividends.
Fashion note highlights fuller skirts while preserving slim hips in No. 7766 frock with drop shoulder blouse pairing. Describes fabrics such as soft figured silk pew foulards Swiss embroidery and black velvet buttons. Also touts No. 7764 blue charmeuse dress with Craquele net and embroidered batiste, plus patterns in sizes 34 to 42 at 15 cents each.
An advertisement touts Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic as the most effectual general tonic for malaria chills fever and general strengthening. It claims wide regional recognition and guarantees satisfaction with a 50 cent price and a brominated quninite note urging look for E W Grove’s signature.
An advertisement extols Dr Porter s Antiseptic Healing Oil as a universal remedy for wounds burns sores and eye lid problems with claims of rapid relief and healing. It also promotes Lax Brom Quin ine cold cure box priced at 25 cents to a dollar.
Old advertisement urges readers to try Chamberlain's Liniment to relieve rheumatic pains. A twenty five cent bottle touted as effective, with note that it is sold by all dealers.
Georgia's extension work spans from South Africa to China drawing students to Athens. The office of Registrar T W Reed confirms registrations of international and domestic scholars in agricultural and related courses. Notable attendees include D F Paddock from Brooklyn, Milton Von Roof and Alfred Ellington from New York, and Chinese legation students such as Timothy Tingfang Lew from Wenchow and John Law Young from Canton.
AtlantaJune column discusses the Felder Sanford controversy as officials trade insults. It condemns mudslinging in print, notes ancient duel ethics as a model, and argues readers want news not personal attacks. The piece cites terms like butcher's offal and criminal to illustrate the invective.
A testimonial letter from Mary Wasson describes recovery from consumption after using Eckman’s Alterative. The patient reports cough, night sweats, chest pain, weakness, and weight loss improved within three weeks, with fever ending and health restored after ten years of being cured. The ad promotes Eckman Laboratory and a recovery booklet.
Middlesboro Kentucky June 10 delegates and alternates from women’s clubs across the state gather for four days at the Kentucky Federation of Women's Clubs convention in the public school assembly hall. Guests of honor include Mrs Percy V Pennypacker of Austin Texas president of the General Federation and Mrs Samuel B Sneath of Tiffin Ohio second vice president. The program features many addresses by notable men and women.
Advertises Chamberlain's Tablets as a grand remedy for stomach and liver troubles. Claims daily wider recognition and availability through all dealers.
Local fraternal orders list regular meeting times at Owl's Nest Odd Fellows Hall and similar venues. P H Corbett and W A Church chair, with G W Marlow and J A Meador among officers, noting visiting members welcome and schedule details for each group.
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