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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1913
Page
3
Promote Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for summer health. Claims it’s invaluable and widely available through dealers. Also advertises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for skin ulcers with a testimonial and 25 cent price.
The Saturday Evening Post features Samuel G. Blythe’s critique of Senator James Hamilton Lewis read by Athens readers. The piece savages Lewis’s flashy style while arguing his political skill and shrewd judgment behind the flamboyance. It notes Lewis’s Illinois senior senator status and forecasts his 1919 expiry in office.
A writer compares James Hamilton Lewis to a decorated rubber ball that remains useful as a ball despite ornate attire. The piece argues Lewis is a deliberate, theatrical act, a strong self advert, yet effective as a U.S. senator from Illinois despite his flamboyant image. It portrays him as a skilled actor who knows his pose.
Hot Springs Arkansas Liver Buttons advertised as a gentle remedy for constipation and sluggish liver. Promises relief without calomel or harsh laxatives, noting a 25 cent price and nationwide druggist availability. Encourages nightly use to improve mood, skin and breath. Advertisements credit Hot Springs Chemical Co., Hot Springs, Ark.
A Bath Illinois man credits Dr Hobson Eczema Ointment with curing twenty five years of eczema after trying many treatments. The Pfeiffer Chemical Co markets the formula as a physician’s remedy available in drugstores or by mail for 50 cents.
A 25 cent bottle of Chamberlains Liniment is promoted to relieve rheumatic pains quickly. Sold by all dealers in this advertisement.
The article extols Edward Trowbridge Collins of the Philadelphia Athletics as a premier second baseman and one of the AL’s great batters. It compares him with Ty Cobb Joe Jackson Tris Speaker Jake Daubert Christy Mathewson and other era stars noting his standout defense offense and team impact this season.
Eddie Collins stands as the key factor shaping the Athletics’ success amid a patchy season. He leads at second base with strong fielding, steals, and timely hitting, posting a .345 career four year batting average with 249 stolen bases and 93 doubles across 755 hits.
Bernie Wefers, holder of the 21 15 second furlong dash world record, is reported to believe the distance can be run in under twenty one seconds.
Mt Vernon Lodge No. 22 F and A M meets Thursday nights at Masonic Hall Clayton St. Keystone Chapter No. 1 Royal Arch Masons meets third Tuesday at 8 in Max Joseph building. Athens BPOE No. 790 meets Wednesdays at 8:45 at Broad and Lumpkin. Athens Nest No. 1460 O O O meets Fridays at Owl's Nest Clayton St. Williams Lodge No. 15 I O O F meets Tuesdays at Odd Fellows Hall Clayton and Jackson. St Elmo Lodge No. 40 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays at Castle Hall Max Joseph building Clayton and Wall. Geo. B. Davie Camp 292 W C W meets Wednesdays at Woodmen Hall Clayton St.
Advertisement states the tablets are widely known as a grand remedy for stomach and liver troubles and are on sale by all dealers.
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