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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1913
Page
6
Special to the Banner reports an ancient ordinance in Atlanta making it illegal to display a timepiece showing the wrong time. Aiming to keep jeweler clocks on Peachtree Street accurate, the law would penalize misdated public time disclosures and effectively bars public clock displays from erroneous times.
Atlanta March 6 Dr Ira Remson president of Johns Hopkins University and author of many chemistry texts told reporters this morning I dont know anything about chemistry The statement surprised observers who expected a definitive answer from a leading chemist and educator It raised questions about expertise and humility among top scholars.
A Davis street public school in Atlanta faces health risk from a garbage dump in front, with 400 children studying daily. Parents plan to ask the sanitary chief to remove the nuisance to protect education and health.
An old advertisement touts Chamberisin Tablets as a cure for constipation and claims many have been permanently cured. Sold by all dealers with a note that inquiries may be left to conjecture. A sidelined line mentions a famous scientist visiting briefly.
Congressmen Howard and Smith say the Webb prohibition act targets shipments into dry states for illegal purposes and should not disturb legal locker clubs or near beer saloons in Georgia. Other lawmakers call the measure unconstitutional, predicting little impact beyond closing blind tigers where officials choose.
Special correspondent covers odd Atlanta items. A silly club that vows to avoid streetcars and autos aims to enrol 25,000 schoolchildren wearing a Dont get run over button. Also reports Alfred Anderson, 97, the city’s oldest working man, and a suspected baby found burned at Capitol avenue sanatorium. N. A. Moss, a Negro man with ten gallons of liquor, explains he kept it for himself after reading a law passage and sent his savings to a Louisville mail order house.
Special to the Benner. Atlanta March 5. Custom Apple sues for 25000 damages in superior court claiming a metal ceiling wheel from a barber shop ventilating system fell on his head while he was getting a shave. He reports serious injuries.
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a natural, gentle liver and bowel cleanser. It claims relief from constipation and related symptoms with a delicious fruit base and warns against imitation brands. Read the label for California Fig Syrup Company.
The report shows 55 alcohol prescriptions in February, under two per day, with Palmer's 22, Orr's 12, and W. J. Smith and Bro. 11 filling all three stores. Physicians listed include M. A. Born 6, H. M. Fullilove 2, J. C. Holliday 3, W. W. Rich 4, and others, with one doctor unnamed.
An advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as the fastest safest regulator for upset stomachs offering a fifty cent case with a money back guarantee. It claims quick relief from indigestion sour belching gas and acid with harmless use and urges keeping it at home for day or night emergencies.
Two elderly Black men, 87 and 92, fought with a meat ax in a rough alley dispute over whiskey. John Green was injured but not seriously. both men paid light fines in police court and left together. Also medical advice pledging Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and related diseases.
Hartwell Georgia March 5 One of the prettiest parties in Hartwell hosted by Miss Carolyn Blalock of Jonesboro at the Bradleys’ antebellum home. Violet and white colors, violet gift baskets, Nunnally’s ices, and a winning guest prize for Mrs. Julian B. McCurry. Other dinners and luncheons by Hartwell matrons featured guests Miss Blalock Eu gene Matheson Edna Benson Frank T. Kidd and many local couples. Notables include Mr. Jack Craft Mrs. Walter Geer Mrs. Chas. Matheson Mrs. Paul Harrison and honors for A G McCurry James H. Skelton and a D A R conference in Augusta.
Style writers note wide variety in spring suits with long and short coats, blouse coats in check wool, and cutaway looks. Peplum coats rise in popularity with tan covert cloth and blue satin facing, paired with five gore skirts and duchess seams for a summery silhouette.
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