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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1917
Page
5
The article notes copper was used by ancient Hebrews for helmets spears and war implements and suggests the phrase bow of steel in Job should read bow of copper. It credits forgotten artisan knowledge for hardening and strengthening copper beyond modern capability.
The heaviest wood is Florida Ironwood and the lightest is the cork of southeast Missouri. Both come from American forests with distinct regional origins.
The text prescribes shaping a grapefruit infusion by simmering grapefruit pulp in water until reduced to a pint, then straling and sweetening. Drink half hot at night and the other half cold in the morning, repeating if needed.
A Buffalo Times reflection on the notion of indispensability. It argues that imagining oneself essential stems from fear of irreplaceable loss and is often rooted in imagination rather than reality.
A graduation class domestic science dinner was hosted by Miss Sarah Reid and Miss Stella Sparks at 6 pm with a multi-course menu and a green and white table display. Attendees included Mrs. Avery, Miss Mary D. Lyndon, and Messrs. Julius Talmadge and A. R. Nicholson.
Local advertisers promote Greens August Flower claiming relief from indigestion dyspepsia and sour stomach. The ad touts fifty years of success and offers a free bottle, with 25 and 75 cent sizes available through H. R Palmer & Son.
The farm woodlot can furnish work for men and teams during winter months when other work is scarce. It aids the farmer on labor, supplies building and repair material, and provides fuel for the farm. A well kept woodlot can also generate outside income through timber, hedges, or fuel wood sales. Advertise your wants.
Mrs M O Johnston of Richmond Indiana credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with restoring her strength after two years of severe illness She explains she could not climb stairs without using hands and now raises chickens and does manual labor in a new home The account urges publication to help other women
A reflection on friendship advising readers not to set impossible standards. It suggests two rules: discover a friend’s true nature and expect them to be as they are. The piece cautions against overidealizing friends to avoid disappointment.
The London Chronicle notes that medieval state banquets often had three courses with 8 to 12 dishes per course, totaling over 30 dishes at Henry V’s wedding banquet. No private dinners exceeded one. Fruits and wines are counted separately in the records.
A worried woman once made a list of possible dreadful events she feared would harm her happiness. The list was lost and later found, and none of the predicted disasters occurred as she reread the catalogue.
Giuseppe Mezzofanti, famed Italian linguist, died in 1849. He reportedly read 50 to 60 languages and many dialects and spoke and wrote them with fluency. It was claimed he could converse with natives from nearly every region of the world.
Secretary birds chase and eat snakes, scaring away snakes that fear their shadow. The bird can kill reptiles much larger than itself and dominates areas where snakes are common.
A bride quarrels over affection six weeks after marriage. He replies that a bachelor can yearn on $10 a week, but a husband must devote spare time to hustling and stop yearning for social company.
In a tense exchange a person recalls stepping in front of a car and narrowly dodging a collision as the driver swerved. The discussion reveals an accident insurance policy bought the day before and a claimed experiment to test its protection, ending with a boast about its effectiveness.
A Shelbyville sage quips that men who honestly tell us our faults usually mean well but fail to keep pace with their party ticket at the polls. The remark reflects local political humor about honesty and voting.
Mr Twobble urges married men to stand up for their rights while Mr Dubwaite resists. He likens his discomfort to being a human target at a carnival, highlighting a comical tension between the pair.
A humorous exchange features a wife asking to look at $100 hats and a husband replying that he has not deprived her of the privilege to look. The snippets showcase playful banter about luxury headwear.
A cryptic sequence of overheard phrases and refrains hints at a telegraph editor’s baffling moment. The fragments mix songs, dinners, and disputes as readers puzzle the mind behind a single column head.
Mrs Culler jokes she made her husband cross this afternoon by beckoning him across the street. Mrs Homer asks how she did it as the playful exchange unfolds on the sidewalk.
A humorous dialogue unfolds as a patient asks for encouragement and the doctor replies with a promise to settle the bill once funds are available, highlighting a light moment about finances in medical care.
Meeker whispers that Green plans to marry Peckem’s ex wife, a rumor that angers and delights in equal measure as old tensions flare. Peckem openly supports the match, saying he always hated Green.
A short story once nearly won a $50,000 prize, with Scribbles recounting a proposal and Dribbles asking about the project’s origins. Scribbles notes the girl's father as a key element in the tale.
Georgia University will debate Washington and Lee of Lexington Va at the University chapel starting 8 o clock tomorrow. The issue is compulsory arbitration of interstate railroad disputes. Washington and Lee's affirmative are Frank Stipes David Archerfolk and James Dean Owens as alternate. Georgia’s negative are Richards W. Courts Jr Lucius H Tippett and R V Harris as alternate. Music by the University Band and Georgia Four. Dr Willis H Bocock serves as master of ceremonies.
A Knoxvile mother recounts months of worry over her baby and credits Jackson's Cordial with restoring health and appetite. She reports personal vitality improvements and urges others to use the remedy if needed. Sold by all Athens druggists.
Mrs Flynn praises a new doctor's treatment claiming it helps her rheumatic condition. She mentions taking queen ann eternally and rubbing anarchy on her joints as advised by Mr Kelly. The dialogue reflects a humorous folk remedy exchange in a morning greeting.
In a quiet house Mary sits with her doll until a stamp on the porch brings relief. She smiles and says it is delightful to hear Bob's foot tracks breaking the silence.
A promotional piece urges adopting a broad thrift habit to save, invest wisely, and value present and future needs. It emphasizes avoiding waste, seeking durable purchases, and building a growing bank balance for safer, profitable living.
Phyllis visits the country on her first trip and asks her grandmother what she is thinking about. She muses aloud about where the cow stores all the bottles, a playful question reflecting rural curiosity.
Elmo Lodge No. 40 Knights of Pythise meets Mondays at 8:30 p.m. at Castle Hall Clayton Street. Williams Lodge No. 15 I.O.O.F meets Mondays in Max Joseph Building. Glenn Lodge No. 75 I.O.O.F meets Tuesdays. Athens P. C. E. No. 790 meets biweekly Wednesdays at lodge quarters. Mt. Vernon Lodge F and A M meets Thursdays at Masonic Hall. Geo. S. Davis Camp W. C. W. meets Wednesdays in Woodmen Hall. Visiting members invited to all.
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