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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
7
Special to the Banper notes the summer solstice arrives tomorrow at 2 09 P M Eastern standard time. The day will be the longest of the year with about 16 hours of daylight. It also marks the sun’s nearest approach to Earth before its gradual retreat during the year.
Advertises Chamberlain's Tablets as giving an agreeable bowel movement without unpleasant effects and urges a trial, noting availability from all dealers.
Falarka Florida June 30 editors and publishers convene for the Florida Press Association annual meeting. Cost and advertising top the agenda as the gathering continues tomorrow. F Rosa McCormick of Live Oak serves as president and T J Appleyard of Tal-Inharsee as secretary.
Greensboro Ga June 20 The Greene county representative race centers on adopting a five member commission versus the current single position Capt A H Smith of Greensboro and Hon M P McWhorter of Woodville announce candidacies Ada Gale Herald Journal supports letting voters decide at the ballot box urging law to grant referendum while opposing recall of officials who have fulfilled duty
New London Conn June 20 Yale crews arrive for the regatta on the Thames with the varsity eight race at five o'clock down river from opposite Harvard quarters for a four mile contest. The two mile courses for the freshmen and varsity fours precede the main event with strong expectations Yale and Harvard may produce a close race.
A historical ad extols Electric Bitters as a cure for a rich wife seeker. It claims the product boosts nerves, brain, temper, beauty, and vitality, promising relief from indigestion backache headache fainting dizziness. Endorsed as a woman’s favorite remedy with 50c price.
In Greensboro on June 20, officials at the Eighth District Agricultural High School met in Madison. W C Acree was elected principal to replace J H Breedlove. Prof Acree will nominate the faculty. The board’s term ends next September with possible changes. Also announced: a new athletic field to host baseball and school events, and a Greensboro artesian well under progress by Perry & Andrews aiming to improve the city water supply. The Methodist Conference elected delegates, and revival services began at the Fins Methodist church led by Rev James A Burrow and Rev W R Mackay.
Zemo, a clear vanishing liquid from W. Rose Medicine Co., claims to cure dandruff and scalp diseases by stimulating scalp glands and stopping itch. It is endorsed by Athens Citizens Pharmacy and guaranteed to satisfy shoppers.
Fargo June 20 The Tri State Postmasters Association bringing together postmasters from Minnesota and North Dakota and South Dakota opens a two day convention in Fargo with large attendance Officials from the general post office department will address the gathering and topics on postal duties and service improvement will be discussed
In St John New Brunswick voters express political preference on a day of elections for the Conservative government led by Fleming and Hazen. The campaign was spirited with the Opposition contesting most constituencies. Analysts expect the government to retain strength despite some seat changes.
When your child has whooping cough use Chamberlains Cough Remedy to ease coughing and loosen thick mucus. It is described as safe and effective, having been used in epidemics, and is available from dealers.
Warsaw Indiana June 20 Visitors gather in Winona Lake for the opening of the summer school of missions the first in a series of five religious and educational conferences this summer. The schedule includes Presbyterian young peoples conference international district school for Sunday school workers Christian citizenship Institute and Young Friends of America meeting.
The epic feature Ben Hur was met with a hearty welcome in Australia as audiences embraced the revival or premiere, signaling strong regional interest and a positive reception from cinemagoers.
Atlanta Baptists and supporters from many denominations actively raise funds for Bessie Tift College Forsyth Ga owned by the Baptist conference. The goal is 300000 with scholarships and better facilities. Campaign reaches Atlanta as field workers spread the appeal and Miss Mattie Morris leads fundraising efforts.
Emporia Kansas on June 20 opens harvest season across a wide area. Experts forecast a bumper wheat crop likely to exceed last year, with estimates that Kansas will need at least 25,000 extra workers to harvest the grain.
The piece touts Bucklen's Armory Salve as a quick healer for burns cuts bruises bullet wounds or explosions and other ailments like boils ulcers eczema sore lips or piles. It notes widespread use and a 25 cent price at druggists with a Chicago run for Freckles later.
The Shuberts will enter vaudeville next season. Maclyn Arbuckle returns in Round Up. Mme Simone to stage a D Annunzio work. Cohan and Harris hire Irene Fenwick to lead a company. Rose Stahl eyed for London debut in Maggie Pepper. A Modern Eve moves to New York after Chicago success. The Grand Army Man seen by stock companies nationwide. The Tale of a Tub, a new French comic opera, slated for New York next season.
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