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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1917

Page

7

House to Resume Argument Monday in Georgia Legislature

The Georgia House adjourned to resume debate Monday on House Bill No. 1 after actions on Rep J E Dart. Resolutions endorsed Rome site for armor plant and praised Taft on the League to Enforce Peace, with copies to Taft and league officers. House aims to finish the bill Monday night and have a conference report by Friday.

Atlanta J. E Dart Glynn House Senate Rome League

Clarke County farmers form organized club

Clarke County agricultural club held a meeting at the county courthouse. Jas W Morton president and J G Woodruff secretary led the adoption of by laws, admitting Clarke and neighboring county citizens with a $1 annual dues. Plans include buying velvet beans, monthly meetings, and spot meetings for boll weevil scares or silo projects. Target membership 200 to 300.

Clarke County Agricultural Abe Jas. W.morton J. G. Woodruff Clarke

Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Boost

An old testimonial ads Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims calomel harms the liver and stomach causing cramping, nausea, and salivation, while Dodson's Tone restores energy and appetite without sickness, with a money-back guarantee.

Dodson

The Other Fellow in Toledo Blade Quotation

An editorial note from the Toledo Blade critiques “the average man” trope, contrasting distant sentiment with tangible everyday concerns and urging clearer, practical thinking. The piece reflects on public discourse and social self-image.

Toledo Blade

Growing Business Demands New Lines

Charles Morris expands his clothing shop with new lines priced at 18 and 20 dollars, alongside a 15 dollar line. The six-phrase notice highlights high grade fabrics and tailoring, Morris’s twenty years in the trade, and ties to New York manufacturers. It invites visitors to inspect the window display at the Morris house.

Chas Morris New York Ciy Athens Morris House

All Children Love California Syrup of Figs Ad

Vintage health ad promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It urges checking for genuine product by the California Fig Syrup Company and warns against counterfeits.

California California Fig Syrup Company

Suits Made to Order at Low Prices

An old ad notes cheapest and best work with suits made to order from 15 to 50 dollars. Goods on display and a trial all work guaranteed. Patronage solicited by R. H. Jefferson.

R. H. Jefferson

Rose-O the New Drink With a Zip on Tap in Athens

Rose O is a new rosy colored beverage introduced in Athens by Mr Holliday of the Randolph Rose Company. It was set up at several fountains yesterday and will be available at most cafes and drink stands tomorrow. The name is pronounced rose O with two syllables and the drink is described as delicious snappy and satisfying.

Athens Mr.Holliday Randolph Rose Company

Four Year Old Child to Be Buried Today

Hagel Cleveland four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ollie Cleveland died yesterday morning after a three week illness Funeral will be at the home and the burial today at Whitehall Flowers may be sent in care of Bernstein Brothers.

Hagel Ollie Cleveland Miles Street Whitehall Bernstein Brothers

Morey to loan Money on farm lands and city real estate

M. Stern advertises loan services offering money to loan on farm lands and city real estate. The brief notice notes availability of funds and suggests quick arrangements.

M. Stern

Women of Middlesex County Endorse Pinkham's Remedy

Lowell Massachusetts readers report relief from menopausal and health symptoms after using Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Margaret Quinn describes help with suffocation, headaches, backaches, and fatigue and urges other sick women to try the tonic, noting its safety and confidentiality at Lynn Massachusetts headquarters.

Lowell, Mass Pinkham Margaret Quinn Worthen St Lynn Mass

Why Watches Lose Time

The Auburn Advertiser Journal reports scientists deny animal magnetism and bodily temperature as causes of time-keeping variation in well-regulated watches. Investigators attribute irregularities to different rhythms of movement and the angle at which a watch hangs.

Auburn Advertiser-Journal

How to Prevent Croup in Children

When a child is prone to croup provide a light evening meal to avoid an attack from a full stomach. Watch for the first symptom hoarseness and give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as hoarseness appears. Obtainable everywhere.

Hugh

His Vocation Revealed by a Toy Press and Movements

A Boston Transcript snippet recalls a father giving a child a toy printing press a steam xylophone and paints as a dream for the boy. The boy reportedly smashed the gifts and the talk turns to his future as a furniture mover.

Boston Transcript

Anna Byrd's Back Pain Relief Claim in Tuscombia

Mrs. Anna Byrd of Tuscumbia Alabama states she suffered severe back pain and could not stand. She says Foley Kidney Pills relieved the hurt. She cites rheumatic pains swollen ankles backache and sleep disturbance due to disordered kidneys and bladder. H. R. Palmer & Sons advertises Jade products.

Anna Byrd Tuscumbia Foley H. R. Palmer & Sons

Pebble Industry Along the French Coast

The first pebble industry provides occupation for many women and children along the French coast between Havre and Dieppe. Pebbles near Havre, chosen for their spherical shape, are used in polymerizing processes in cement and copper mine work, notably inside large cylinders.

Rem Havre Dieppe

Foley’s Honey and Tar and Pills Mail-Order Offer

An old advertisement invites readers to mail five cents to Foley & Co. at 2835 Sheffield Ave Chicago fil for a package containing Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and croup along with Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets from H R Palmer & Sons.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Chicago Foley H. R. Pahmer & Sons Ody

Scarce Gilead Basin Fragrance Facts Mentioned

Precious Balin of Gilead notes that among ancient Jews bridal scents were highly valued with a dowry allotment for their purchase. The famed basin of Gilead came from a bush once covering Gilead’s mountains and is now extremely scarce, supply limited to the sultan.

Balin Gilead

For Rent Splendid Big Room in Private Bath Location

For Rent: a splendid large room with hot and cold water private bath and furnishing. Phone service included. Ideal location for one or two men. Contact D. G. Bickers at phone 947.

D. G. Bickers Phous

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