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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1919
Page
4
Oakland Sensible Six sold for $1 210 with delivery by Brooks Motor Co. The brief notice notes the vehicle and seller, matching a small-town classifieds style.
The National Geographic Society bulletin notes the assassination of Habibullah amir of Afghanistan, reflecting on the nation’s remote yet wartime-influenced status. It describes his cautious foreign policy with England, tribal customs, and a portrait of Afghan character as seen by outsiders, including harsh stereotypes and vivid cultural observations.
A damaged excerpt describes Afghan women, royal drafts, and Amir Habibullah's regiments. It notes Abdur Rahman’s conscription plans, a claimed ability to mobilize a hundred thousand in a week, and a factory system at Kabul producing rifles and cartridges. It recalls Gen Roberts at Kandahar and situates Afghanistan among Persia, Turkestan, and Baluchistan. Afghan legends about ancient Israelite origins surface alongside a poetry-rich literature of war epics and love.
An advertisement urges readers to use Lamarine Wafers to relieve cold congestion by keeping bowels open with a non weakening laxative. It touts the candy like form, no nausea, and quick results, offering a 30 cent price and a free sample by mail from Lamarine Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.
Polls open today at City Hall from nine to four for an election to fund teachers. A two mill tax increase is small but aims to provide a just living wage for teachers who train the city’s children. Cast your vote today to support those who educate the youth.
The listing outlines multiple showings across Strand and Elite houses with stars like Billie Burk Lila Lee Constance Talmadge Wm Farnum Pearl White and Earl Williams in titles such as Good Gracious Annabelle A Successful Failure Puppy Love The Experimental Marriage Riders of the Purple Sage The Spider and A Gentleman of Quality plus a Chamberlain tablets health note warning of bad mouth taste and digestion tips.
Today from 9 to 4 at city hall Athens voters will decide on a living wage for teachers. The Laborer urges support for the wage increase, noting taxes are small but the measure ensures fair pay and a just living wage for city educators.
Leave headache at drug store. Take Aspironal Elixir for instant relief compared with slow tablets. Physician recommends Aspironal to ease bilious headaches by aiding the liver, relieving biliousness and constipation, and preventing recurrence. Buy half a dollar bottle, two teaspoons in water or soda, two minutes to feel relief or your money back. Ad claims ensure and cold relief.
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