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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1917
Page
2
An excerpt of Charles Hanson Towne’s war poem appears in The Tribune, celebrating a poetical vision of mortality, heaven, and the vast cosmos beyond earthly struggles. Also includes a daily thought, social notices, a wedding announcement, a piano recital schedule, and Lumpkin Street Club gathering notes.
The Woman's Club will meet Monday at 4 o'clock in Winnie Davis hall with Miss Parna Hill, and Mrs. Bessie Wood will speak on Home Economics. Also listed are YWCA events, Junior Red Cross, Recreation Hall activities, and swimming and gymnastics sessions for Athens Mfg Co workers.
Mrs James T McGowan hosted a buffet supper at her Hill area home Wednesday night after Otis Skinner performed Mister Antonio. About thirty guests attended the pleasant hospitality in honor of Mrs Lucy Doughty Berry.
Tonight from 8 to 10 the Childs street school hosts a major Georgia Country Fair. The Midway features noted artists. admission is ten cents. Bring children or come see what you have been missing. invite neighbors to join.
Inquiries about joining the Athens Red Cross society are directed to report signed applications and dues to D. Bickers, chairman membership committee, Banner office, or to Mrs. Geo. A. Mell, secretary of the chapter.
Special notice from the First Vice Chairman of the Athens Red Crosses via Mrs. G A Mell secretary. All chairmen or leaders of groups meet at the chapter headquarters Chamber of Commerce Rooms eighth floor Holman Building Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. Bring all work completed to date by the various groups.
Mrs Max Hubert will entertain the Grady Avenue Sewing Club next Friday afternoon. The social gathering is described as an enjoyable occasion with Mrs Hubert as hostess.
The Atlanta Red Cross chapter offers four courses for women over 16: First Aid taught by Mrs. Wheatley Ivy 5495. Elementary Hygiene and Home Care of the Sick led by Mrs. Wood Ivy 3264. Home Dietetics led by Mrs. E E Dallas Ivy 1884. and Preparation of Surgical Dressings led by Mrs. Johnston Ivy 5780. Communication with the chairman for details is advised.
The text outlines two training paths for women through the American Red Cross. First is a ten to eleven and a half hour first aid course with doctor lectures, 80 percent attendance and a passing exam for a certificate. The second teaches personal and household hygiene in sixteen to eighteen lessons led by a Red Cross nurse, aiming to prepare women to assist as nurses. Additional courses cover home dietetics and preparation of surgical dressings, with multiple classes already organized in Atlanta and more planned. Local civic members and visitors are listed, including Mrs. Victor M. Cluts as educational committee chair and several named attendees from nearby towns.
Mr and Mrs C N Allison and two sons return to Decatur after visiting Mrs Henriet ta Ussery on Lumpkin street. Philadelphia native Miss Rachel Keator and Misses Mabel and Franco Pierce stay with Mrs J Y Carthers for two more weeks. Tribbie and Bradshaw families arrive from Paducah and Homer. Judge A J Cobb travels to Barrow and Franklin counties. Georgian hosts include H Lanning Baltimore C P Myers Rockledge and many others with W Riley of Atlanta among guests.
Reader letters discuss the idea that colds come from cold weather, calling such statements rank foolishness. The column asserts viruses cause colds, while temperature has no direct role in illness. The piece argues weather beliefs distract from scientific explanations and public health basics.
Sudden weather changes bring colds and lingering coughs as spring arrives. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey promises to head off a new cold or ease an existing one, soothing sore throats and irritated tissues. Get a bottle at your druggist for 12 12.5 cents with formula on the bottle.
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