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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1916

Page

5

Advertising campaign highlights value of ads

Special to the Banner reports a nationwide drive by the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World to promote advertising ethics and its public benefits. Forest of quotes from President Wilson and experts praise ads for lowering costs, expanding markets, democratizing education, and improving product quality and public welfare.

Indianapolis Ind Associated Advertising Clubs of the World Woodrow Wilson Herbert Houston Wilson Associated Advertising Chicago

Punishing Thieves in Ancient China Tour with Shame Board

Reports describe thieves in China subjected to public shaming by forced village tours. They wear a board around the neck detailing their offense as punishment, a method used to deter theft through communal exposure.

China

Rheuma proves relief for rheumatism claims ad says

An advertisement touts Rheuma as a powerful remedy for rheumatic pains and sciatica. It urges prevention with cold feet, praises a daily half teaspoonful dose, and notes local availability at H. R. Palmer & Sons and other druggists at about 50 cents a bottle.

H. R. Palmer & Sons

Colbert residents visit relatives over weekend

Leola Flanagan of Colbert spent the weekend with her parents near Athens. Mr and Mrs J L Bowen visited relatives in Crawford for the weekend. Pearl Nigles spent a few days with Mrs W L Hardman.

Vy of Te Annon Leola Flanagan Athens J. L. Bowen Crawford

Out of the Race with Kidney Pain Relief

An advertisement urges readers to act promptly when stiff backs, muscle pains, and rheumatic aches slow performance. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills from H. R. Palmer & Sons as a remedy to help kidneys remove waste.

Foley H. R. Palmer & Sons GuthcThie Foley & Co Chicago

Lung Trouble Yielded to This Medicine

Reader letters describe recovery from grippe pneumonia and bronchial lung affections after using Eckmans Alterative. Testimonial notes Annie F Loughran reports improved sleep, strengthened health, and no further hemorrhages after treatment. Company claims include up building the system and no habit forming drugs.

Eckman Girard Ave Philo. Pa Grippe Santa Annie F. Loughran Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

Reverend Jarrell to join Emory University as financial agent

Reverend Charles C. Jarrell, longtime pastor of the First Methodist Church in Athens, has been named a special financial agent for Emory University. He will assume duties once Bishop Denny secures a supply for the Athens church for the remainder of the year. The move is a major step for the Methodist educational institution, and Jarrell's departure is met with deep regret from his congregation and community.

Charles C. Jarrell Methodist Emory University New Place Collins Denny Jarrell Great Southern Methodist Educational Athens

Barrow County Pastors Hold Funeral Ethics Conference

In Winder Georgia on March 6 the Barrow County Pastors Conference held a session at First Christian Church. Ministers from across the county attended and the day featured Rev John F Yarbrough of Winder Methodist presenting a paper on Funeral Ethics which was adopted for publication in county papers.

Winder Barrow County First Christian Church Jno. F. Yarbrough Winder Methodist Church

Best Remedy at Home for Bronchitis and Colds

Advertising notice promoting Schiffmann's New Concentrated Expectorant with money-back guarantee. Claims it treats bronchitis whooping cough croup and other bronchial complaints, available for 50 cents yielding 128 teaspoons when prepared at home. Asserts no narcotics, pleasant for children, and sold with nationwide guarantee through druggists.

Warren J. Smith & &5Ro Drug Company Schiffmann R. J. Schiffmann St. Paul, Minnady

Moore named first vice president of Georgia chamber

Wilmer L. Moore of Atlanta appointed first vice president of the Georgia chamber of commerce after a referendum of the executive board. Judge Moses Wright of Rome to join the executive committee. The full board lists L. R. Akin to W. A. Winburn, with Moore and Wright among the members, marking strengthened leadership for the state organization.

Atlanta Mrch Georgia Chamber of Commerce Edward. Young Clarke Wilmer L. Moore Southern States Life Insurance Company Moses Wright Rome Moore Georgia: Chamber of Commerce Bednne Atlanta Chamber of Commerce L. R. Akin Brunswick P. M. Atkinson Madison B. G. Brumby Marietta J. W. Callahan Bainbridge E. B. Clarke LaGrange R. T. Cole Newnan J. A. Davis Albany S. J. Faircloth Quitman B. H. Groover Reidsville C. J. Haden Savannah Crawford Wheatley Americus Moses ‘Wright

Old Folks Saved From Suffering By Kidney Pills

Taunton Massachusetts Mrs Mary A Dean in her 87th year says Foley Kidney Pills helped her after fearing medicine could not help her. High Point North Carolina Mr Sam Hoover reports nocturnal kidney trouble improved, now normal. Massachusetts Mrs M A Robinson says two years of kidney ailment ended after ten months of use. From H R Palmer and Sons.

Mary A. Dean Taunton Mass Foley Sam A. Hoover High Point N.C Foley Kidas M. A. Bri Robinson Sam Ch Seers Bas H. R. Palmer HONS

Arkwright Cancelled Athens Talk On Court Matters

Mr Preston S Arkwright president of the Georgia Railway and Power Company cannot attend as planned due to court matters involving one of his electric firms He phoned regrets to Dr Shelton and will seek a new date later for addressing the University of Georgia school of commerce in Athens.

Preston S. Arkwright The Georgia Railway and Power Company Athens School of Commerce Shelton

Famous Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Ad Promises Free Trials

An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a famous hair tonic that stops hair loss and scalp itch with a money back guarantee from the druggist. It claims immediate scalp relief and hair nourishment, calling it women's favorite for brilliancy and lustre, with H. R. Palmer & Sons noting many regular users.

H. R. Palmer & Sons

Governor Harris Speaks Across Georgia on Re election Tour

Governor Harris conducts a multi town speaking tour across South Georgia this week to discuss state conditions and his bid for re election. He speaks today at Pavo then Boston on Tuesday Bainbridge on Thursday Colquitt on Friday with return to Atlanta expected before Sunday. He reports receiving hundreds of campaign letters from nearly every section inviting more events.

Atlanta Harris South Georgia Pavo Boston Bainbridge Colquitt

Beauty editor promotes Mrs. Osgood's Wonder depilatory

A well known beauty editor touts Mrs. Osgood's Wonder as a reliable prescription to swiftly remove unwanted hair from face neck arms and other areas. She claims it clears blemishes kills hair and is widely endorsed by society and professional women. Available from H. R.

Mrs. Osgood Mrs Osgood H. R

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Warren JA. Candler Arthur Brisbane Joseph E. Davies Hugh Chalmers Carl Hunt Colbert, GA CC. Jarrell C. C. Jarrell First Methodist Church Athene Porter Rocky Moonth Ntairs Denver Lendid T.evai Grays Peak Out Springs Ember James Peak Arapahoe Peaks Avdvbon Longs Peak MR. Arkwright
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