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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1914
Page
11
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a cost effective laxative that cleanses the bowels during sleep. It links indigestion, foul taste, and yellow skin to a torpid liver and claims a 10 cent box provides benefits for months for adults and children alike.
The Board of Assessors announces completion of real estate assessments for Athens and invites property owners to inspect the records at City Hall for ten days. Open hours are 10 to 12:30 a.m. and 2:30 to 5 p.m. daily, with Mallory Palmer and Weatherly signing for the board.
A South Cape Gazette dispatch reports rising tensions in Great Britain with Civil War imminent and the government potentially compelled to occupy Ulster. The focal point is the political crisis and possible military action in the province.
Local orders list weekly meetings in Max Joseph building and Jester hall including Glenn Lodge No 75 Odd Fellows Royal Arch Masons Keystone Chapter and U C T Council 315 Knights of Pythias Mt Vernon and Geo H Palmer BPOE No 790 Woodmen of the World and other groups inviting qualified members and visitors to attend with times noted from Monday to Wednesday across various halls on Clayton street Broad Street and nearby addresses.
Elbert county voters face a crowded field as nine hopefuls announce for treasurer including L. J. Sanders and W. G. Bud Moon. Appeals highlight age illness and hardship, with messages urging support for Moon and Denny amid a backdrop of wartime veterans and local promise of relief.
Berlin reports that Dr. Schnee Governor of German East Africa defends colonial slavery arguing abolition would spark native risings and cost 2 million to indemnify owners. He cites slaves 185000, gradual decline due to laws freeing children after 1905 and voluntary manumission while predicting near 1930 emancipation without fixed dates. Socialists and clericals attack backing for slave trade while native depopulation and labor shortages worry farmers.
The article outlines moves to curb peasant mobility, citing a proposed law to restrict rural to urban relocation and home securing requirements. It notes Berlin’s low church attendance in February, and links rising athletics to reduced beer consumption as Germany prepares for the 1916 Olympic effort.
A 19th century style advertisement suggests Cham berlain's Tablets restore a muddy or sallow complexion and full eyes by correcting the liver. The copy promotes the pills as a quick fix and notes they are for sale by all dealers.
The Baptist Tabernacle hosts a large Sunday night service with a 1200 seat capacity and a strong chorus. Pastor Neighbour will defend the Bible’s view of Hell against Mr Russell and invite critics to hear the Word firsthand.
A promotional notice from AMERICAN SALES COMPANY Dayton Ohio offers a free Tango necklace and Evelyn Thaw bracelet with a 50 cent purchase of Spearmint Chewing Gum. The deal includes a big box of 20 packs and is limited to two orders per party with dealer restrictions.
Commerce Georgia March 21 special to the Banner reports Southern Railway train No. 212 from Athens arrived about an hour late due to engine trouble. It is the first delay of this Athens service in many years and disrupted Commerce subscribers receiving Athens papers. Rumors say Nos 29 and 30 may be doubled into two sections between New York and Birmingham, following the trend set by Nos 37 and 38.
Goodale and Kindale offered banners cloth and other signs to help the Trade Day effort for the Athens excursion trains and events. The note muses on names and business in a light aside about Hale and Rainwater. The call ends urging timely city tax returns.
An advertisement promotes Mi-O-Na Tablets as a rapid relief for fullness headaches dizziness sour upset stomach and heartburn. It claims the product regulates indigestion and supports digestion enhancing overall health and urges purchase from H. R. Palmer & Sons at fifty cents a box.
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