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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1914
Page
3
Various fabric pieces offered at sale values 5c to 25c. Items include table embroidery edgings bands insertions worth 10c to 15c and table lace edge bands insertions priced 10c 15c 20c 25c. Also printed lawns batiste and ginghams priced at 10c and 15c.
Thousands of yards of cotton dress goods listed at 15c to 25c now selling for 10c per yard. Includes white goods, dimities, plaids, stripes, madras, shirtings, crepe cloths, voiles, nainsook, long cloth and pajama checks. Value ranges from 15c to 25c, all offered at 10c.
A large stack of scalloped center pieces in round oblong and square shapes offered at 10c 15c 25c 50c 75c and 1.00. Local bargain items in household decor likely from a newspaper classified notice.
After the 1913 14 term ends several University of Georgia professors prepare for summer schools. Hooper Fountain Geissler Pond Stevens Bocock lead courses at Georgia Summer School while Reade MacPherson teach in Knoxville. Others travel or study abroad through the season.
In Augusta Georgia locals dispute a Atlanta based report claiming militia objections to Camp Wheeler heat. Officers Lieutenant Colonel Walter Hendrix and Major M J Daniel defend the site praising its cool hillside location 300 feet higher than the city and the large inland lake center campus with ample room and pleasant summer conditions.
Ad claims Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic is as effective as quinine products. It asserts malaria relief, blood enrichment, and overall health benefits. Price listed as 50 cents.
London reports rising concern among English oarsmen as crews from the United States Canada Germany prepare to race for the Grand Challenge Cup in early July. Leander Club faces recruitment slowing while American rowers near top form. lists of foreign entrants include Harvard Union Winnipeg and others across multiple cups in Henley.
A reader describes premature aging from indigestion and credits Grane-Nuts with restoring health. The letter from a Battle Creek Postum employee claims complete digestion restoration and lasting strength, ending with a testimonial note.
Oglethorpe County Masonic Convention proceedings at Maxeys feature a 9 a.m. Masonic Hall assembly, an 11 a.m. public gathering at Christian church with music, welcomes by Mayor Brightwell and Hon. Cabaniss, a language by Rev. EB Hill, Judge Joel Cloud’s response, and a 12:30 p.m. dinner followed by 2:30 p.m. lodge assembly.
Mount Vernon Lodge No 22 announces a regular communication at the hall on June 24 1914 at 830 pm with 16 degrees to be worked. Following business the St John the Baptist anniversary will be celebrated and refreshments will be served. Brethren are invited by W M L N Betts secretary MO G Quinn and James C Mell.
An application for charter was filed in Clarke County to incorporate Jeruel Baptist Institute. Prominent colored ministers and lay leaders from Jeruel Baptist churches across several counties sponsor the effort to expand Jeruel Academy into a chartered educational institution.
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