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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1916
Page
2
A compact moral tone piece on keeping promises, followed by notes on bird protection laws in Georgia, school reminders, a fashion corset demonstration at Collins store, and local calendar entries. Includes references to Mrs E M Coleman and Mrs Hoppe, and Presbyterian service details.
Mrs. J J O Kelley entertained the Community Club for a birthday gathering with gifts, ferns, flowers, and a salad course while Mr O Kelley provided music on the Victrola Several Athens and nearby residents are listed as attending or visiting including Mrs Fritz Moseman Mrs Geo OKelley Mrs William Esco Mrs Charles Mathews and many others Also notices announce a marriage invitation for Hannah Joel to Jake Bernstein and travel plans for local residents with some hospital and travel updates The column paints a bustling social scene in Athens with multiple names and local movements across days and weekends
A reader testimonial proclaims Dr Kings New Discovery offers almost immediate relief from colds. It claims to stop coughing heal inflammation and soothe raw throat while antiseptic and healing properties support its use. The ad urges keeping a bottle on hand with money back satisfaction and cites a Franconia New Hampshire resident.
A fragmentary line quotes Caryl B. Storrs on truth surpassing mere fact and life as it ought to be. The piece hints at an advertising call to announce wants or desires, framed as a window toward heaven and hopeful faith. The text blends philosophical reflection with a fragmentary solicitation.
A dress pattern description notes a white lawn guimpe and bias linen folds to emphasize waist line with a panel for straightness. It lists three yards Sédnch gingham and 2 28 yards lawn, sized 4 to 14 years, price 15 cents, Pictorial Review Dress No 6470. Also a testimonial about Foley Kidney Pills from Mrs A G Wells.
A clipped editorial praising sturdy young men for choosing wholesome pastimes over bar games. It urges clean play and family time, calling such behavior a path to happiness and a healthier culture.
Prof Hendren will address the general student body on the evolution of a star this Saturday at 8 30 p m in the college physical lecture room. The talk will cover the spiral nebula hypothesis and solar system origin using spectroscope findings. An Ideal Spring Laxative ad text included for readers.
University students engaged in extension work are asked to meet tonight after the Vesper service. Special plans will be presented for other service tasks. About seventy students are currently involved, with an expected weekly average of about one hundred during the third term.
March weather fluctuations spark illnesses as coughs and colds spread. The ad notes air passages constrict and breathing is affected, urging remedies from H. R. Palmer & Bons to ease symptoms and stop coughing.
A brief quote from Chicago Tribune comic tone notes Uncle Jack asking Celle to play. Celle responds that they are already playing Indian and that he is useless for the game because he is scalped. The fragment captures playful insult and identity shorthand in a child’s retort.
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