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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1913
Page
3
A major auction at Faies paddocks Sheepshead Bay consigns 43 Elmendorf yearlings from James B. Haggin and 40 from H T Oxnard. Prominent horsemen attend the opening as the sale runs through much of the week. Shake off Your Rheumatism ad promotes Chamberlain's Liniment at 25 cents.
The new million dollar Hotel Ansley will open in Atlanta Monday at Forsyth and James streets opposite the Candler building and the Piedmont hotel. The hotel is described as the Ultima Thule of hotels, emphasizing modernity, comfort, elegance, safety, and thorough fireproof construction.
The Ansley Hotel promotes refined luxury with modern kitchens sanitary features and garbage freezing. It boasts a 500 seat hall a Rathskeller for 300 and banquet space under a grand lobby with tapestry panels depicting Georgia history and famed Italian gardens in the dining room.
The Century Opera Company launches a thirty five week season starting September 15 at Century Opera House with a transferable coupon book. Coupons exchangeable for seats, seats held for subscribers, and a complete seat diagram from orchestra to upper balcony accompany the prospectus sent to one hundred thousand patrons in the New York area.
The Banner outlines chic girdles to pair with satin and silk frocks, noting harmony of color and texture. It suggests fabrics, draping tips, and patterns for sizes 34 to 42, with 15 cent patterns and guidance on trims, flouncings, and embroidery for smart afternoon wear.
The first summer session of the University of Wisconsin journalism school began in Madison on June 23 and will run through July. Prof. W. G. Bleyer leads the course covering reporter work, correspondence, news gathering and writing for newspapers and magazine sections.
Walter Bocail stands trial for first degree murder after a change of venue from Princeton. He is accused of killing Policeman Hitch in May.
An advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as safe and gentle for the aged. The pills act promptly with no pain and cost 25 cents, recommended by H. R. Palmer & Sons.
At the Kelley Hotel in Jefferson Georgia on June 20 the young men hosted a nine course banquet for about twenty couples. Toasts were given by Phil Pendergrast Eva McElhannon Col Abit Nix Annabel Brock Luther Elrod and Alva Bennett reflecting playful group labels.
Waterloo Iowa is hosting a two day gathering for the annual State convention of the Catholic Order of Foresters. Delegates from across Iowa are present and attended a solemn high mass at St Josephs church before the business sessions.
Advertises Aten antiseptic powder for instant relief of corns bunions and rough skin. Claims to ease shoe wear and comfort after activity. Simple “trick package” sold for 25 cents. Olmsted Le Roy area.
Yachtsmen anticipate a revival in American racing as Sir Thomas Lipton’s challenge for the America’s Cup is accepted by the New York Yacht Club. The plan envisions three seventy five foot defenders built for the next contest, with strong support from Corinthian clubs and yacht designer William Gardner noting the sporting spirit. A syndicate is forming to back a defender, with potential plans for a new class of endurance racing yachts.
Athens reader Mrs. J M Delay of 1227 E Broad St says backache and kidney trouble improved after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She reports relief after three boxes and normal kidneys. Sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
New Orleans June 23. The southern championship tournament began at the New Orleans Lawn Tennis club with top southern players present from Atlanta Memphis Dallas and other southern cities. Only preliminary games were played today.
Local fraternal orders list weekly meeting nights and venues in Athens. Athena Chapter Owls meet Wednesdays at 8:45 p m at Broad and Lumpkin. Athens Nest Owls meet Fridays at 6 30 p m on Clayton street. Glenn Lodge I O O F meets Tuesdays at Fellows Hall on Clayton and Jackson. Williams Lodge I O O F meets Mondays at Kid Fellows Hall over Davison Nicholson Co. St Elmo Lodge K P meets Mondays at Castle Hall Clayton and Wall. Davis Camp Woodmen of the World meets Wednesdays at Woodmen Hall Clayton street with first and third for business and other weeks for drills.
A promotional notice touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a grand remedy for stomach and liver troubles, claiming rapidly growing recognition and availability from all dealers.
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