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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1917

Page

5

Four Women Testify to Lydia E Pinkham's Compound

Yonkers New York Mrs H J L Feather says the product restored her health after female troubles backache nervousness and indigestion. In Danville Ill Mrs D A Coz credits it with saving her life from severe female troubles. Ridgway Pa Mrs O M Rhines avoided surgery by using the remedy. Florence Isella of North Haven Conn also endorses the medicine as effective.

Yonkers N. Y Lydia E. Pinkham H. J. L. Feather Hamilton Ave N. Y. Danville Ill Inkham D. A. Coz Batestown Road Danville Ridgway O. M. Rhines Lydia E. Fo Pinkham Florence Isella North Haven

Georgia Educators Meet in Macon for Annual Session

The Georgia Educational Association holds its 52nd annual meeting in Macon with County School Officials, drawing educators from Athens including Dr. Jos. S. Stewart Dr. T. J. Wooster Dr. Edwards and Dr. Odum of the University of Georgia Peabody School. The program covers committee meetings addresses by state and national figures and sessions on rural schools, high schools and teacher education through Saturday May 4.

Georgia Educational Association Macon Athens Jos S. Stewart T. J. Wooster Edwards Odum Peabody School of Education and Summer School University of Georgia M. Pound H. B. Ritchie State Normal School Dempsey Wesley and Chapel T. D. Ellis Mulberry Street Church Chaminade Wesleyan Glee Club Bridges Smith C. R. Jenkins Wesleyan Female College Roland B. Daniel Columbus Gypsies Brahms—Wessley Glee Club Lanier Georgia M. J. Brittain Senator Hoke Smith Atlanta L. D. Newton Mercer University C. H. Bruce E. W. Newton Boston Mass Laura M. Smith J. E. Mathis Americus New Holland Katherine Dozier Gainesville J. 8 Stewart Carleton B. Gibson Savannah J. M. Pound R. B. Daniel J. C. Wardlaw B. B. Earle Statesboro Jason Scarboro Tifton W. P. Thomas West Point L. O. Freeman Conyers J. B. Duke Forsyth W. “Pp Jones Rome J. H. Parks Madison J. A. Mershon N. E. Ware Thomson H. D. Knowles Quitman R. M. Monts Cochran Offcera Agricultural Schools R. He Hunt Agricultural School Powder Springs Department of Higher and Secondary Education R.B. Daniel Jessie Muse Peabody School of Education Harry H. Stone Newton County Lora B. Able Normal and Industrial College Milledgeville Elizabeth Holt Calloway Harlem Howard Odum University of Ga Department of A. L. Brewer Cordele L H. Browning Moultrie J. E. Parks Cedartown Lillian Rule South Georgia Normal College Valdosta W. P. Jones Department of Public School Music Jennie M. Weller Georgia Normal and Industrial College Lila Wellington Chase

Lodge Directory Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows Meet Weekly

St Elmo Lodge No 40 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays at 8 30 at Castle Hall Jes ter Building Clayton Street Visiting members invited Abit Nix Howard T Abney K of R and S Williams Lodge No 16 I O O F meets Mondays at Odd Fellows Hall Max Joseph Building All brethren invited A L Howland N G J A Mealor R S Glenn Lodge No 75 I O O F meets Tuesdays at Odd HD Stevens N G J T Gallaher R S Glenn Athens 8 P O Es No 700 meets second and fourth Wednesdays 8 30 at lodge quarters Broad and Lumpkin B F Tuck B R Q H Palm R Sec Mt Vernon Lodge F A M Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 meets Thursdays at Masonic Hall third floor Max Joseph Building Clayton Street E C Paine W M INO G Quinn Sec Geo B Davis Camp 292 W C W meets Wednesdays 8 pm in Woodmen Hall Max Joseph Building first and third for business second and fourth for degree team Uniform Rank Drill Visiting Sovereigns invited W W Beacham C C J D Hood Clerk

St. Elmo Lodge K. of P Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Glenn Lodge O. F Odd Fellows Max Joseph HD. Stevens Galliher Athens P.O. Es Lodge Quarters Broad and Lumpkin F. Tuck B. R Q. H. Palm Mt. Vernon Lodge Masonic Hall Clayton Street E. C, Paine W. M. Ino G. Quinn Geo. B. Davis Woodmen Hall W. W. Beacham C. C

Duties on Parcel Post Hiked by One Hundred Per Cent

Import duties on all goods sent by parcel post or mail have been doubled, rising by 100 percent. The report cites Associated Press from Mexico City dated May 1. Also noted is a British scientist calculation: sunlight exerts about 70,000 tons of pressure on the earth.

Associated Press Mexico City Earth

With That Exception Parlor Philosopher Quip

A quotation from Life quotes the Parlor Philosopher claiming all things are possible, then the Mere Man counters that some people are not, framing a wry social truism about limits to possibility.

Division and Its Equipment

Special to the Banner. The National Geographic Society publishes data on a U S infantry division as reorganized for the war with Germany. The unit would comprise three infantry brigades, field artillery, cavalry, engineers, signals, aero squadron, and support trains totaling about 28 235 officers and men with 28 334 including motor trains. Costs run near 9 million dollars, with a large equipment inventory of rifles, pistols, artillery, machine guns, wagons, trucks, horses, mules, and ambulances. Details note that future Army tables from the War College will refine unit strengths and gear.

Washington, D. C National Geographic Society Washington United States Army Europe Germany United States Council of National Defense Army War College Government Printing Office

Baseball Yesterday's Pro Games Mixed Results Across Leagues

Results show Washington defeating New York 8 to 2 in American action while Cleveland beat St Louis in cold weather and Chicago triumphed over St Louis 9 to 0 in the National ledger. Southern games feature Atlanta taking two wins over New Orleans and other scorelines across Chattanooga Nashville Little Rock Memphis Birmingham Mobile. Sally list includes Jacksonville losing to Augusta and Macon over Columbia with Columbus and Charleston noted.

Washington New York Boston Philadelphia Cleveland-St. Louis Chicago-Detroit Southern Atlanta New Orleans Chattanooga Nashville Little Rock Memphis Birmingham Mobile

Humming as a Habit and Hidden Music

A reflective piece notes humans hum in daily life while hummingbirds rely on humming for a living. It considers how improvised tunes may fade without encouragement and muses on lost musical gems and unmade composers. The author contrasts natural humming with the rarity of embracing music during routine tasks.

Must be a Rare Sort of Cider

A brief exchange notes cider described as the glory of a summer afternoon and April morning, with one paper contrasting it to apple juice and prompting a view from the Atlanta Constitution on cider’s quality.

Baltimore Sun Atlanta Constitution

Don't Try to Shift Blame Blunt Warning Exchange Quote

A short prose quote urges self accountability for health and life choices. It cautions against blaming others after long neglect and situates responsibility with the individual human life. The dated tone reflects moral admonition common to period editorials.

Saying is Made Wholesome by Proper Frying Temperatures

Fats power the body and fried foods can be wholesome when cooked at correct temperatures. Studies show minimal fat absorption at about 350F for lard and 300F for beef drippings and vegetable fats, with risks rising if temps fall. Pan frying reduces absorption but increases burning. housewives should manage fat trim waste and request trimmings with meat.

Shadow talk and a front running shadow tale

Aunt Helen spoke in vivid terms about her troubles, saying a shadow always hung over her and that her shadow always goes on in front of her. Sitte Mamie listened as the exchange unfolded in a casual chat.

Helen Sitte Mamie

Plea in Avoidance From a Virginia Town

An African American man named Chris, in a small Virginia town, holds multiple roles as bank janitor, store custodian, post office messenger, newspaper distributor, and itinerant shoe shiner. He is described as clever, forming a rapport with locals. He once joked with a circuit court judge, offering a calendar and saying he plans to give the judge twelve months ahead, implying a future of reciprocal treatment.

Virginia Chris Gehferhah Erhool

A Big Job and a Humorous Homecoming Joke

A lighthearted snippet recalls a traveler recounting a rough return where eight men tried to hold him up, prompting a witty exchange about handling him when drunk. The quip ends with a playful remark about needing two helpers for the feat.

Feather beds return charm to modern sleeping rooms

Readers note feather beds are making a comeback as homes favor open windows for better air. Despite electric pads and other aids, many insist feathers provide superior warmth and comfort, questioning why feather pillows would be used without feather beds.

There Are Few Takers Debutante Advice By Abe

The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes a sharp wit line suggesting that men like Abe could offer counsel to debutantes, implying limited interest or readiness among potential helpers. The remark frames advice as a humorous social commentary on courting culture.

Abe Philadelphia Public Ledger

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Wesleyan Female College Department of Supervision and Normal Schools Kyle T. Alfriend M. M. Parks Ga. Normal and Industrial College Milledgevile Miss Celeste Partish Lawton B. Jr. Jans Augusta Brian S. Brown Savannah High Schools Glenn A. Allen E W. Newton Lodge Directory Militar Istic the Society League New York City Athens Engineering Company WAR Department ARMY National St. Louis Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnatii Pittsburg Sally Jacksonville Columbia Charleston Jedge U.C. V. Reunion Washington, D. Cn M’farland Tours Peachtree Atlanta, GA Seaboard Ticket
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