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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1917

Page

3

Clarke county aims for Gold Star status in Sunday Schools

Clarke county Sunday School officers plan to secure Gold Star status as a preferred state designation. The Third Division Meeting at Tuckston showcased strong participation, with all divisions reporting and contributing to the state association. Clarke will send delegates to Savannah for the State Convention, which last year drew 2,106 delegates from 131 counties. this year estimates promise 1,500 to 2,000 attendees including Clarke and Athens representatives. The May convention features include a County Officers Supper, an Adult Bible Class Parade, music, modern Sunday School exhibits, departmental conferences, and a special train to Tybee Beach. Delegates will hear E. O. Excell and Rome Methodist Quartette. exhibits and book sales are planned. lodging and meals are arranged through host homes and local restaurants.

Clarke County Clarke County Sunday School Association Tuckston Clarke Savannah Athens Ofcer Tybee Beach First Baptist Church E. O. Excell Chicago Erwin Rome

Chamberlains Tablets Prove Helpful Says Mrs Kadin

Mrs Anna Kadin of Spencerport New York reports long lasting relief from stomach trouble after using Chamberlains Tablets. She claims the remedy has given positive results when many others failed and values it highly. Obtainable everywhere.

Chamberlain Anna Kadin Spencerport N. Y

Boy and mother advise on climbing an apple tree

John climbs an apple tree behind the house while his mother warns him about arm injuries. He replies that he will climb with his legs, not his arms, showing cautious humor in a domestic scene.

John

Chamberlain's Liniment for Rheumatism Relief

Advertisement urges sufferers of chronic or muscular rheumatism to try Chamberlain's Liniment. It claims notable pain relief justifies the cost and notes availability everywhere.

Chamberlain

Why not go to Clarke same as Barnett Shoals

Letters from People argues Barnett Shoals in Oconee should join Clarke county for recognition and aid. It cites lack of county road help nine month school needs and delayed road projects, noting Clarke has funded road work and postman service. The piece urges residents to decide their county allegiance and seek proper support.

Barnett Shoals Clarke Clarke County Oconee Barnett Shoale Oconee County

Alas No One Loves An Old Hat Hatquoting Milwaukee Journal

A brief quip notes that affection for an old hat does not improve its look, warning against blind sentimentality in fashion. The Milwaukee Journal attribution anchors the remark as a printed aside on style.

Milwaukee Journal

Uncle Eben Says The Best Sermon Is After The Text

In a folksy aside Uncle Eben declares that the strongest part of any sermon comes after the scripture is read. The remark echoes a common churchgoing maxim about pacing and purpose in preaching.

Uncle Eben

Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Remedy

Dodson's Liver Tone claims to replace calomel with a harmless tonic that cleanses the liver, smoothes bowels, and boosts energy by morning. It guarantees relief from biliousness and headaches, with a money back offer if not improved, marketed as a pleasant tasting vegetable medicine.

Dodson

Race to death by own action noted in Georgia records

Special to the Banner from Savannah Georgia May 1 reports a dramatic race against death by own action with South Georgia edging North Georgia nineteen to eighteen. Alexander M Johnson of Savannah defeats Judge R B Russell of Winder by one point as Johnson’s nineteenth child is born and a naming suggestion war ensues between Wallace Pierpont and Woodrow Wilson.

Savannah South Georgia North Georgia Alexander M. Johnson Thirty-seventh Street East R. B Dick) Russell Winder Johnson Judge Russell Russell Wallace Woodrow Wallace Pierpont Woodrow Wilson

Roy Simms Passes On In March 1917 Tribute

A Toledo Blade notice laments Roy Simms's death on a Saturday morning in March 1917. It honors his life and mission of love and devotion, framed as a heavenly reconciliation for grieving families. The tribute ends with an aphorism about treasure and heart.

Tee Ee Roy Simms Golden Gate Roy Earth Heaven

Chief Appeal by President to The Man Who Lives on The Land

Gifford Pinchot urges farmers to back the war effort by boosting food production and labor supply. He warns that victory hinges on American agriculture and sea shipping despite German submarine threats, calling for fair farmer prices and harvest labor.

Gifford Pinchot United States France America England Belgium Farmers of America

Humility as the First Step in Mental Education

Faraday argues humility must arise from internal knowledge rather than self comparison with imperfect standards. This growth enables awareness of inner needs and limits, shaping true mental education.

Faraday

Sloan's Liniment Relief for Sprains and Aches

Sloan's liniment quickly relieves sprains bruises and muscular soreness with a clean easy application that penetrates without rubbing. It does not stain skin or clog pores and offers relief for rheumatic aches neuralgia gout and grippe. Available at all druggists for 25 cents.

Sloan

Achievement through relentless effort on a vast task

A concise exhortation urges undertaking a large project with unwavering persistence. It emphasizes starting, maintaining effort daily, and continuing until completion, invoking steady, lifelong discipline. The phrasing recommends sustained focus and resilience to reach a final goal.

The Phunny Physician

The Phunny Physician satire notes a physician who prescribes change and drains wallets, reflecting a Boston Transcript quip on medical greed.

Phunny Boston Transcript

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