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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1914
Page
5
Thousands of women near serious danger of surgery are urged to take Stella Vitae tonic. The ad promises renewed life and energy, claiming Dr Thacher helped Southern women for generations and that one bottle can benefit even mild symptoms. Sold for $1 by The Cher Medicine Co. in Chattanooga Tennessee.
Hartwell residents hear that longtime notary public L M Cunningham may run for the state house to succeed A A McCurry who plans to seek re election. Chamber of commerce president Thomas S Harper may enter the race. Sheriff Monroe Kidd opposes county commissioner John S Wilson. James Shifler challenges Henry A Jordan tax collector. Samuel Martin treasurer is opposed by Wm J Glover.
Atlanta, April 30. Indications point to a large number of applicants for certified public accountant licenses when Georgia exams are held in Atlanta on May 20 and 21. The summer examinations are under the state board, created by the 1908 CPA act.
The Banner reports forty dollars needed to fund travel for several veterans unable to pay their expenses. H. H. Linton, the tax collector, delivered the final amount, closing the fund earlier today. If more donations come in, more veterans may attend what could be their last reunion, with contact through Major Talmadge, F. P. Griffeth, or Dr. J. A. Hunnicutt for updates. The paper thanks contributors and notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy ads as common commerce.
A long OCR extracted list shows numerous names and addresses from Athens and surrounding Georgia towns. Entries include wholesalers, grocers, drug firms, and blank placeholders across Lumpkin, Hancock, Prince, Clay, Wilson, College streets and multiple towns such as Bogart, Commerce, Dacula, Jefferson, Winder, and Watkinsville, reflecting a regional business directory. Names include Hens on, Harmon, Bowden, Adams Market, and various family firms like McCannon, Bray, and May Bros, with numerous small operators and suppliers.
Paris April 29 American artists are well represented in the 132nd Salon of the Society of French Artists, the world’s largest exhibit. Noted painters include H. O. Tanner with two religious canvases, Max Rohm with a bold nude group “Spring time,” Richard Miller with tone blending outdoor and interior works, and Lionel Walden returning to sea subjects. The Old Salon is broadening standards after recent reforms, reducing exempt works to four or two per member, aiming for eclectic, liberal selections while preserving strong named artists and new talent.
A list of assorted soaps with sample brands and prices including Pure Castile at 10 cents per bar Colgate's soaps Clematis 35 cents per box Jergens Violet Soap 25 cents per box R and G's Imported Soaps 35 cents per cake Hudnut's Violet Sec 50 cents per cake Society Hygienique 25 cents per cake.
Claiming to attack the disease source, RHEUMA is advertised as expelling toxin through kidneys bowels liver and skin. A testimonial from Prof. C J Budlong of Sound View Conn says he was fully cured after using RHEUMA, guaranteed by H R Palmer & Sons who sell it for 50 cents a bottle.
The article notes fleas comprise hundreds of species and varieties, offering more diverse material for collectors than any other living creature. It discusses the breadth of flea diversity and their appeal to natural history enthusiasts.
C W Robinson of Cordova South Carolina suffered chronic constipation for twenty one years. In May 1908 indigestion piles and neurasthenia worsened his condition. After two doctors failed a friend advised Chamberlain's Tablets which cured him after two bottles. For sale by all dealers adv.
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