Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Banner in Athens, Georgia

We have 1,947,233 pages in Georgia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1913

Page

6

Cherokee Life Insurance Declared Solvent by Official

State Insurance Commissioner W A Wright announces Cherokee Life Insurance Company is solvent with policy holders fully protected. He notes bonds totaling 200000 and policy reserve about 60000, plus surpluses over 305000, with no indication of corruption or dishonesty by officials.

Atlanta W. A. Wright Cherokee Life Insurance Company B. B. Brooks State Insurance Commissioner Wright Cherokee Life State Insurance Department Buttolph

King's New Life Pills Advertisement Claim

If so get and Dox Of Ur. King's New Life Pills take them regularly and your trouble will quickly disappear. They will stimulate the liver improve your digestion and get rid of all the poisons from your system. They will surely get you well again. 25¢ at W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons.

King's New Life W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Murder Trial Begins in Dallas Court for Clopton

In Dallas on March 24 J A Clopton faced trial in the criminal district court for the murder of Captain J L White. White, treasurer of Republic Trust Company, was killed in its offices on February 29. Andrew Silvers, vice president of the trust, was wounded in the same incident.

Dallas Texas J. A. Clopton Cap J. L. White Criminal District Court Clopton Capt White Republic Trust Company Trust Company Andrew Silvers Cast Captain White

Georgia Sunday School Convention to Meet in Elberton

The Georgia Sunday School Association plans its annual state convention in Elberton from April 22 to 24 with more than twenty five speakers including John J Eagan of Atlanta and M L Brittain of Atlanta. Delegates by office may attend and pay a fifty cent registration while railroads offer low round trip rates.

Georgia Sunday School Association Elberton Vacionus John J. Eagan Atlanta J. L. White Macon John D. Walker Sport Edicalon M. L. Brittain Frank L. Mallory HH. M. DuPose D. D C. A. Rowland Athens W. D. Upshaw Atanta W. M. Wilcox State Sunday School Association

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Stomach Relief

An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as the quickest, surest remedy for upset stomachs and indigestion. It claims rapid relief from heartburn belching and bloating, urges a fifty cent bottle for home use, and notes it is harmless and widely trusted.

Pape

Land Opened to Settlement in Eastern Washington

The first parcel of about 30,000 acres of government land in eastern Washington opens for public entry in Spokane on March 24. The batch includes 3,413 acres of grazing and farming land in Douglas county and the large 22,194 acre timber parcel in Pend Oreille county will open May 1.

Spokane Wash Washington Pend Oreille County Douglas County

Remarkable Free Consultation by Licensed Doctors for Chronic Diseases

A group of Associated Doctors licensed by the state offer free consultation examination and advice for stomach liver kidney bladder diabetes rheumatism and other chronic ailments. They claim bloodless surgery, single visits for urine analysis, and promise to advise even if cases are incurable. Married women must be accompanied by husbands and minors by parents. offer valid for one day only.

America

Alleged Fratricide On Trial In Newark

In Newark New Jersey March 24 the accused faced a first degree murder charge for the death of his brother Joseph Ferrara. The brothers allegedly quarreled near their home on June 27 and the defendant reportedly pulled a revolver in self defense and fired the fatal shot.

Newark N. J Mared Joseph Ferrara

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Skin Cure All Ages

After twelve years of skin ailment and $400 in doctor bills, John Deye of Gladwin Michigan reports Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him. The ad endorses its use for burns bruises and skin diseases, priced at 25 cents and recommended by local druggists W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons.

Bucklen John Deye Gladwin Mich W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

St Louis Honors Nagel With Nonpartisan Banquet

St Louis businessmen have arranged a big banquet to welcome Charles Nagel former secretary of commerce and labor who has returned to resume his law practice. The event tomorrow night is nonpartisan in tone and aims to honor Nagel.

St. Louis Charles Nagel Commerce and Labor

Olympic Still Largest Ship Afloat after Harland and Wolff Refits

Belfast March 24 The 45000 ton Olympic the largest steamship afloat left for Southampton en route to New York next week after four months in Harland and Wolff undergoing major safety upgrades. An inner hull and extended double bottom create a hull within a hull making the vessel effectively two ships in one. Experts say the Olympic could survive a collision like the Titanic with minimal outer hull damage.

Belfast Southampton New York Harland and Wolff

Ninth District A. and M. Defeats Piedmont College in Clarkeville

Clarkesville Ga March 24 In a hard fought game the Ninth District A. and M. School beat Piedmont College 4 to 1. Sumpter Westbrook Jordan Blackman and Mize starred for the farmers while Loseby and Cunningham played well for Piedmont. Shorty Brooks, a former Georgia star, is building a strong team at the agricultural school.

Clarkesville Piedmont College Sumpter Westbrook Jordan Blackman Mize Loseby Cunningham Piedmont Luffman Shorty” Brooks Georgia Agricultural School

Amateur Billiard Honors Open National Class A Championship

Philadelphia hosts the national amateur Class A championship in 18.2 balkline at the Union League Club. The event, under the National Association of Amateur Billiard Players, is expected to take about three weeks to determine the champion.

Philadelphia Union League National Association of Amateur Billiard Players

Syrup of Figs Ad Promotes Gentle Bowel Care

A vintage ad touts Syrup of Figs as a safe gentler remedy for childhood constipation. It asserts the product cleanses the stomach and liver, moves built up waste, and promotes comfort within hours without harsh drugs. It urges mothers to avoid castor oil and calomel and to ask for the full name on packaging.

California Fig Syrup Co

Hearing on Uniform Mileage Opens in New Orleans

The Louisiana railroad commission began a hearing in New Orleans on March 24 to address a suit by the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce and others against railroads. The case seeks a uniform mileage rate for all points within the state.

New Orleans Railroad Commission of Louisiana Today Shreveport Chamter of Commerce Louisiana

Resurrection Declared as Clear Proof by Judge Cobb

Judge Andrew J. Cobb told the Baraca class at First Baptist on Easter morning that the resurrection of Jesus is one of history’s best established facts. He argued that more evidence supports Christ rising from the dead than supports the existence of Alexander the Great.

Baraca First Baptist Church Andrew J. Cobb South Supreme Bench State of Georgia Jesus Cobb Napoleon Christ Alexander the Great

Topeka Woman Seeks Mayoral Nomination

Mrs May Taylor wife of a laboring man campaigns for Topeka mayor in a four man race pledging uniform wages and minimum city employee hours. Voters prepare for a primary to determine candidates for the city election with notable worker class support.

Topeka Kans May Taylor Mrs. Taylor

Chloeyanna Go Lightly Coming to Colonix

George Evans and the Honey Boy Minstrels perform at Colonix on Monday March 31. Charles Hilliard portrays Chloeyanna Golightly a refined alluring octaroon heiress whose performances draw large female audiences curious about his gender impersonation and stage gowns.

George Evans Honey Boy Colonix Charles Hilliard Chloeyanna Golightly Hamtown Ala Honey Hoy Cicera Didimus Jones

Egg Hunt at the White House Captivates Washington Youths

An army of Washington children crowded the White House lawns on Easter Monday morning, filling the grounds as President Wilson and his family watched from the portico. The annual egg rolling celebration proceeded from morning into the afternoon with eager young participants.

Washington D. C White House Wilson Executive Mansion

Hair Growth Claim in Parisian Sage Advertisement

An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a cure for thinning hair and dandruff, promising rapid growth, scalp relief, and a two week guarantee with money back. It notes sale by H R Palmer & Sons and druggists nationwide, with a 50 cent bottle and a reference to auburn hair imagery. The ad cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as another trusted product.

H. R. Palmer & Sons America Chamberlain

Also Mentioned on This Page

His FoLey Shoney*iar Pisgah J G. Ellis Foley Foleys F.C. G Wesley Memorial Church Dallas Court Acentinis R. H. Palmer & Sons Prince Ave. Pharmacy Associated Doctors Nagel Chloeyanna
Search Courier

Search the Athens Banner Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Banner?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication