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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1912
Page
2
Social calendar notes a Friday gathering of the Ladies Auxiliary at the Y M C A in the association building parlor at 4 30 p m. The poem The Boat Adrift reflects on fate and responsibility with nautical imagery and a reflective conclusion.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Y M C A plans an important 4 30 PM meeting in the association parlors with Mr Forbes returning from Florida to attend. Civic cleanup days are set for next Monday to Wednesday as Athens proceeds with spring improvements and yard work.
The column surveys theater news with Massenet’s Roma new opera and vaudeville returns plus quixotic casts. Baseball updates include J E Leist’s slogan, Crosman’s contract, Cohan Harris Chicago theater openings, and big league training chatter centered on Marty OToole and the Pirates.
Advertisement touts Root Juice as a cure for nervousness indigestion loss of appetite sleeplessness fatigue and backache. It claims to cleanse blood strengthen kidneys and bladder build tissue and give new energy with claims of quick improvement within a week. Buy from H R Palmer & Son or other drug stores and beware imitations.
Advertisement urged readers to subscribe to the Athens Banner and Uncle Remus with discounted rates. Six months for the Banner and one year for Uncle Remus offered, with advance payment and coupon savings emphasized.
The Majestic opens under N Deakides beside a fruit stand. A shoe shine parlor with racks mirrors and chairs is set up. Competent help will assist. a new news stand and Dace Up news stand will follow. The proprietor vows to sustain the city’s best squat store and to offer top shine and coupon services.
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