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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1913
Page
5
Williams Bay Wisconsin June 13 special to the Banner the Lake Geneva Students Conference of Western Colleges opened at the camp grounds in Lake Geneva today with attendees from many states. Daily sessions will run for ten days and feature talks by educators clergymen and notable figures.
Casper reporters note editors from Kemmerer Camera Rock Springs Rocket Buffalo Voice Medicine Bow Times Bates Hole Banner and many Wyoming papers convened in Casper for the annual Wyoming Press association gathering. Large turnout and strong program set promise for the best meeting in the association’s history.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt attended Phillips Andover Academy's commencement in Andover Massachusetts. His son Archibald Roosevelt was a student there, and after graduation Roosevelt spoke to alumni in the gymnasium during the exercises.
Butte Montana June 13 The Montana State Dental Society opens its tenth annual meeting with President W H Barth of Great Falls presiding. Dr E T Tinker of Minneapolis and Dr A Starke Oliver of Spokane give addresses and demonstrations. Convention to conclude tomorrow.
Eminent physicians and surgeons from the United States, Canada, and abroad gather in Minneapolis for the American Medical Association annual convention. The thirty-eighth annual American Academy of Medicine meeting opens with chair Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur, reports on hygiene education and sanitary science, and hundreds of papers are planned across multiple departments. The week includes allied associations, clinics, social events, and sessions at the University of Minnesota and Minneapolis Auditorium to accommodate 5,000 delegates.
Special to the Banner from Winder Georgia June Determined not to be outdone by just common animals a mule belonging to Messrs Jim Burson and Guy Thurmond died Tuesday in Statham rather than be shod It was a fine young Gedizia mule gentle as a lamb but particular about who rubbed its legs or handled its feet The owners Burson and Thurmond receive sympathy from a host of friends in this hour of bereavement.
A historical advertisement promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a safe gentle laxative for the aged. It emphasizes prompt action with minimal pain and notes the price of 25 cents. Recommended by H. R. Palmer & Sons.
Mrs. Riley Laramore of Goodwater recounts long suffering from dyspepsia and heartburn. After using Thedford's Black Draught in small doses nightly, distress from eating vanished within days. She used two small packages. dyspepsia has not returned and she recommends the remedy.
City ordinance requires water service disconnection for accounts unpaid by the 20th of the month. Water Superintendent Jas Barrow warns customers to settle bills to avoid cutoff.
The bulletin reports fair weather for Atlanta and vicinity on Saturday with rising temperatures. It notes generally clear conditions across the country east of the Rockies, some rain in southern Texas and southern Florida, cooler readings in Asheville Knoxville and Florence, and warmer conditions in the Lake region and St. Lawrence valley. High pressure over central Ohio and Mississippi valley shifts toward the Canadian northwest as temperatures climb.
News from Athens reports the death of Mrs. Boland at her Statham home. She was wife of Dr Boland and well known in Athens with many relatives and close friends who are saddened by the news.
Bond captains a cleanly played indoor baseball game at the Y M C A, defeating Captain Wier’s team four to one. Errors by Wier’s squad helped seal the win as Bond’s lineup showed sharp fielding and timely hitting. Upcoming matches include Bond versus Hutchins and Wier versus Bond in late June and early July.
A brief ad fragment urges readers to follow the crowd to Crystal for low prices. It touts 5 cents and 4 cents items with no flaming posters, promising delivery of the goods.
A fashion note recommends powdering shoes before wear as a wise precaution to prevent holes in delicate hosiery. It cites Allen's Foot-Eye antiseptic powder used on shoes to reduce friction and foot discomfort, claiming savings many times its cost by avoiding runs and sore feet.
Two reader testimonials from Warren Indiana and Esmond Rhode Island describe relief from bearing down pains irregular menses dizziness and low spirits after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound The letters praise improved health and increased energy for daily duties and caregiving in the home
Baptist Tabernacle members completed heavy preparations for the revival starting tomorrow. Volunteers visited every house in the city and surrounding areas delivering letters about Evangelist Dew and a pastor’s invitation. Four cars covered outlying districts as two daily prayer meetings this week focused on saving souls and strengthening believers.
The executive committee of the city Baraca Philathea Union decided to send two delegates to the seventh World-wide Baraca Philathea convention in Nashville Tennessee June 21 to 25. Nadge Newbourne and Miss Lillian Blanchard were chosen as delegates with E P Clark as an additional delegate. They represent the Athens Baraca Philathea union and expenses are covered by the city union.
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