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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1913
Page
8
Washington March 3 Miss Jessie Wilson daughter of the president will take an active role in the local YWCA work after the family settles in the White House. The association plans to warmly welcome her and place her in charge if she desires the position.
Friday night Mrs. B S Walker hosted dinner for guests Miss Cobb Miss Lord and Miss Dasha of Athens. Local residents include Dr and Mrs Maxie Summerlin moving to Milledge avenue and Lumpkin street and many relatives visiting or returning from trips. An advertisement for Vinol claims to aid weak stomachs with testimonials from John Lind of Oneonta and a local pharmacy offering a money back guarantee.
A Rochester case details a man with LaGrippe advancing to Tuberculosis who nearly died but recovered after one month on Eckman's Alterative. A pastor's endorsement claims the remedy revived appetite, reduced night sweats and coughing, and restored health, with further praise from a clergyman about his son.
Market report notes fair and warmer weather with cotton values steady. Cotton futures show slight gains across several contracts with March and December notable near 12 cents.
The Jay H. Epting Co buys a handsome electric roof sign from Greenwood Sign Co of Knoxville for their new building. Haughey & Haughey optometrists advertise eye fittings and adjustments. Dr King’s New Life Pills claim to relieve constipation and improve digestion priced 25c at local stores.
The Athens Savings Bank advertises 4 percent interest on savings deposits compounded monthly with minimum deposits from $1. Also promotes Fear’s Grocery coupon books offering 5 percent savings on cash purchases. Various local notices include coat suits, dress sales, tuning services, and farm items with contact numbers.
The Palmer & Sons Prince Ave Pharmacy advertises D D D Prescription for Eczema to stop itch in two seconds with a guaranteed result. It promotes a 25 cent trial bottle and offers a full size bottle if itching is not stopped immediately.
A collection of small ads and notices from Athens Georgia including real estate for sale by DuBose and DuBose two elegant homes on Milledge Avenue furniture for sale at Mrs Lee Morris a gas range cheap for sale lost items including a blue serge coat and a ball bearing skate and a request to place loans minimum 3000 with a client.
An advertisement touts Hot Springs Liver Buttons as a cure for constipation headaches sallow skin and indigestion claiming doctors prescribe them and promising improved sleep appetite digestion and energy. The ad urges nightly use for a week with a sample offered free and lists a 25 cent price.
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