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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1917
Page
3
An ad claims Jad Salts clear kidney and bladder troubles by flushing kidneys with a grape and lemon juice base mixed with lithia. It promises relief from backache bloating and sleeplessness and asserts the drink cleanses kidneys to prevent serious complications.
Next Monday at noon Hon Hoke Smith will deliver a speech at the courthouse. Senator Smith is a powerful figure in the United States Senate and a strong Georgia political leader, and a large crowd is expected to hear him.
Relatives of Mrs James Peppers and others sue Beaboard Railway for 36000 each and claim over 160000 in total damages from an automobile wreck near Winder last year. Leading Georgia attorneys on both sides, Judge Hodges to preside, Judge Cobb disqualified for prior firm ties. Barrow County residents anticipate his first court appearance in large numbers.
The Baptists of Winder collected about 900 dollars last Sunday toward the half million debt the denomination is raising in the state. Rev T W Callaway of Dublin preached at the morning service and delivered the appeal in a forceful manner.
Road work continues in Mars County as Superintendent Dryer reports wide progress on principal routes despite bad weather. He expects Har Town to boast some of the state’s best roads once rains end.
One of Garrow’s most important will cases, that of Dr. James DeLapterrere, is set for next week with leading state lawyers on both sides. Also drawing attention is Miss Ruby Bradberry versus Woodruff Bros. for ten thousand dollars in damages arising from the Fair last fall.
A damaged OCR fragment notes Peeves Only and Boiste Cerden in connection with Reld Drug Co. The readable text lacks full context, but indicates involvement or attribution to these names with the drug company.
A long article recounts German efforts in 1914 to provoke a U S Mexico war and seize Haiti and Caribbean bases. It details German arms ships near Vera Cruz, von Papen’s Mexico stint, and U S actions including Tampico, Vera Cruz seizure, and naval buildup, framing a broader German plan to topple Monroe Doctrine. It notes Britain’s mediation, Wilson’s canal tolls stance, and Caribbean wireless links.
In Mobile Alabama two silver-banded mallard ducks released in Kingsville Ontario by Jack Minor completed a remarkable nonstop journey. They were released December 14 and killed December 17 after flying about 2000 miles in 60 hours, confirmed by Minor to Dr. Sheldon Frederic.
WIDOWER AT 16 IS NOW 120 Baileysville West Virginia John Drysdale aged 120 asserts he could live to August 12 1921 if he survives until then born August 12 1796 in Scotland he recalls joining Sir John Franklin Arctic expedition walked to polls swam well married at fifteen widowed three times with wives buried in Scotland Canada and the United States he was confirmed in the church at 102.
A nationwide analysis links rising living costs to extensive fire losses from grain and timber processing, storage, and related industries. It cites mills, grain elevators, barns, and lumber operations as major sources, with many fires preventable through safety measures and better prevention practices.
Bingham-Mebane of Mebane North Carolina defeated Atlantic Christian College varsity 17 to 3 at Wilson Park on March 23 as part of a string toward the South Atlantic championship. The Cadets previously beat N C College 7 to 8 and Carolina Club 4 to 3, and now set sights on Furman Belmount College and Georgia Tech on next week’s Atlanta trip.
Spring colds threaten with temperature shifts and body aches and sore throat. Dr Kings New Discovery is advertised as relief, claiming antiseptic action clears the head so lingering cold is broken up. Do not stop treatment at first relief, or a danger remains.
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