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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1917
Page
5
An old advertisement warns calomel harms a sluggish liver and causes cramping and sickness. It touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative costing 60 cents, claiming it cleanses the liver without salivation and leaves users ready for work or play, even safe for children.
Mrs. Riddley Anne Cook of Athens died at 7 30 pm Monday at 270 Twast avenue. She was 79 and survived by five sons J W and J W Alexander of Jefferson and W W Henry and F G Cook of Atlanta and five daughters including Mrs J P Adams Mrs Sallie Martin of Jefferson and Mrs Mollie Espy Mrs John Boone and Mrs D M Martin of Atlanta. Burial will be at Galilee Christian church near Jefferson in Jackson county today.
Two foreigners claiming Rotterdam birth walked into Athens yesterday in sturdy pedestrian dress claiming they tour the nation on a wager spanning every state. They secured city acknowledgment and a seal in their proof book, noting past arrests as suspected German spies and prompting speculation they may be United States Secret Service on a touring assignment.
A brief on how sunlight and soil influence color in foliage and blooms. Sun rays determine which colors are absorbed or rejected, changing hues across regions. Soil composition, climate, and hybridization further affect shades, with examples of Hydrangea hortensis and color progression from yellow to blue through soil treatment.
A Polemic on Japanese bathing practices notes natives endure hot springs daily for hours and months, with Kusatsu bath temperatures around 128 degrees F requiring careful immersion limits. The piece contrasts western views on baths with Japanese endurance and skin tolerance, citing extreme cases and medical commentary.
The text warns that potatoes cereals bread and all starchy vegetables are fattening yet should be well chewed and tasted before swallowing. It notes anaemic people may benefit from egg lemonade or eggnogs without alcohol made from yolks, which contain fat and other elements. Butter and olive oil are better fats and easier on digestion.
A brief Chicago Tribune excerpt shows a child and parent bantering about words and place of residence. The dialogue contrasts made up words and the town where the Smiths live, implying relocation and language play.
A Washington Herald note reflects on changing perceptions of income, recalling how old smells of ham and cabbage once signified poverty while modern observers wonder where the money comes from. The item contrasts past scarcity with present inquiries into wealth.
Muriel-If you have to make him propose you'd better say yes the first time.
A compact reflection on living fully as Stevenson muses that one should breach the world, perform a man’s tasks, and still preserve pure enjoyment of existence. The passage emphasizes balance between effort and personal joy.
Numerous social calls and arrivals fill the city as Miss Mabel Pierce and Miss Franc of San Francisco along with Miss Rachel Keaton of Philadelphia visit local families. Other guests arrive from Atlanta, Birmingham, Athens, and Jefferson while Mrs. Simmons recovers from surgery. A Home Gardener column offers timing for planting and notes the health and beauty benefits of gardening.
Advertises Knowlton's Danderine as a cheap 25 cent remedy to thicken hair, remove dandruff, and prevent falling hair. Claims results in minutes with brushing through hair and notes long term growth after two weeks with new, downy hair sprouting across the scalp.
A child named James hides two pennies and asks his mother for their location. She cannot help, and he guesses the stash will be in a good place, since no one will find it. The exchange reflects a playful parental moment.
An anonymous sentiment wishes for reincarnation as a Japanese child to perceive and experience the world with the beauty of a Japanese brain. The brief quotation reflects a longing for cultural and perceptual immersion rather than a news event.
The article describes fashionable spring garments blending Russian blouse influence with tailored coats, featuring gabardine, tricotine, and serge fabrics. It notes velvet collars, bone or enamel buttons, braiding belts, and contrasting plaids with check serge and satin trims. Patterns include jacket 6975 and blouse 6754 with sizes and yardage details.
In the Carrara marble quarries huge blocks are mined with explosives used largely while saws are employed only occasionally, reflecting traditional and heavy blasting methods in quarrying processes.
A fragment urges readers to focus on liver health, claiming toning the liver per Mrs Symes directions can improve mood and life outlook, suggesting a rosy hue can be restored by following the advice presented today.
Spring colds bring stuffed head sore throat and general cold symptoms. Dr Kings New Discovery promises relief with antiseptic balms clearing the head and soothing membranes. Do not stop treatment until the cold is gone to avoid lingering illness.
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