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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1914
Page
3
A varied set of community notes urges hedge planting along Broad to Baldwin to improve campus appearance and urges waste paper cleanup by Jackson street draymen. It also notes posting mail pickup hours, and promotes Chamberlains products and Foleys Honey and Tar via H. R. Palmer & Sons.
North State praises Eugene C. Branson, former president of Georgia State Normal School, as he joins UNC with a new chair in applied economics and rural sociology. Branson, a North Carolina native, gained prominence for Know-Your-Home State Clubs and rural studies. his work aims to expand similar programs across North Carolina.
Athens Ga druggists H R Palmer and sons advertise Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion as a nerve tonic and builder of blood and strength. The ad claims the product boosts run-down patients, contains hypophosphites and olive oil, has no alcohol, and offers money back if not satisfied. It emphasizes value for those with limited wages.
A.A. Jeffords of McGrew Nebraska reports his back pain vanished after using Foley Kidney Pills. The advertisement claims benefits for rheumatism swollen joints and kidney and bladder ailments with H. R. Palmer & Sons promoting the product.
The column reports illnesses and recoveries in families of Prof and Mrs T H McHatton, birth of Walter Earl Jr., visitors in Jefferson and Athens, travel to Detroit, and social happenings at the Macon area. It notes a debate on women voting, a marriage announcement, and local club activity. It also includes an advertisement for Dr King’s New Discovery.
The article explains how pipe fish males protect their young. Newly laid eggs are placed beneath folds on the male’s body where he secretes them. After hatching, he carries the young in a pouch until they can fend for themselves.
Athens resident Mrs. J. F. Martin of 671 N Thomas St describes severe kidney illness and back pain. She credits Dean's Kidney Pills with steady improvement after four boxes, saying all symptoms disappeared. Available from dealers, price 60 cents, Fouter Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
The article notes several scorpion varieties in Mexico with varying venom levels. Tepic reports the virulent centuris graculis, while knowledge about northern Sonora is limited. It ranks among the world's most venomous creatures.
Between April 1 and December 1 each year it shall be unlawful for any citizen firm or corporation in Athens to allow any accumulation of manure whether horse or cow to remain on premises Violations will be docketed in the recorder's court with penalties provided by section 299 of the city code
An advertorial touts Eckman’s Alterative as a remedy for chronic lung ailments including bronchitis and lung weakness. It cites a testimonial from Maria Korhamer and promotional claims of safety, urging readers to request a recovery booklet and contact Eckman Laboratory in Philadelphia for evidence, with sales through druggists.
A series of Clarke County Georgia candidates announces for multiple local offices in the Democratic primary era. Individuals include W A Mallory for Tax Collector, H H Linton seeking re election Sheriff, Walter B Jackson for Clerk Superior Court, J C Crawford for Clerk, E L Smitt for Treasurer, J H Dorsey for Tax Receiver, C N Weatherly for Coroner, Ben H Barrow for Surveyor, A S J Stovall for Senator, and several seeking Justice of the Peace seats in districts 216 and militia. Documentation dated February 18, 1914 from Elberton Athens area.
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