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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1917

Page

3

Lockwood and Allison star in The Hidden Children at Strand

Harold Lockwood and May Allison headline the Revolutionary era tale The Hidden Children at the Strand Theatre. The Metro-Yorke production, adapted from Robert W. Chambers, follows Indian scout Euan Joskiel and heroine Contrecoeur through battles with Iroquois forces and traitorous Whites, with Morgan’s riflemen entering hostile territory. Chaplin’s comic skater bits also appear, alongside a food-influenced banquet disaster scene and a playful note on prices and skating.

Euan Joskiel Harold Lockwood Little de Contrecoer May Allison Morgan Catherinestown Walter Butler

Georgia National Bank of Athens Resources Notes

The Georgia National Bank of Athens lists assets including loans 840,427.82, acceptances 198,982.76, bonds and securities 14,000,000, and treasury certificates 6,000. Net amounts due from reserve agents in New York Chicago St Louis total 104,667.74. Liabilities show capital stock, surplus, undivided profits, and circulating notes outstanding with rediscounts and Federal Reserve interactions.

U. S New York Chicago St. Louis Federal Reserve Federal Reserve Bank U. 8 Banka and Bank- 1

Helen Holmes Stars in The Railroad Raiders Feature

Helen Holmes portrays a secret service operative for a railroad in a daring role full of head on collisions and high risk chases. The photo novel promises sensational railroad action with a compelling story as chapters unfold, while Doug Fairbanks appears in the Strand feature with mixed pricing clarified for children and adults.

Helen Holmes Lfe Mic

Symbolic health star on Chamberlain's Tablets

A historical note links the five pointed star to health, used on Chamberlain's Tablets. The copy promises quick relief for indigestion biliousness and constipation and urges readers to obtain the tablets from any druggist accessible everywhere.

Greece

Weather forecast for Athens and Georgia May 4

Partly cloudy for Athens and Georgia with cooler temperatures tonight and Saturday. Rain totals were reported across the eastern cotton belt with Atlanta at 1.02 inches and Birmingham 2.46 inches. The storm moves northeast toward clearing skies Saturday followed by low seasonable temperatures and frost in northern stations.

the Banner Atlanta Athens Georgia Tennessee Knoxville Raine Cotton Belt Florida Birmingham Memphis Little Rock Pensacola Lake Region Rocky Mountain Plateau C. F. von Herrmann

Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Cough Remedy Ad

Stop Left Over Coughs Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey ends lingering coughs from January. The formula soothes and loosens phlegm relieves irritated membranes and tender tissues. Pleasant antiseptic remedy for all ages. bottle shows 25 cents at druggists.

Dr. Bell

Cardui praised by Marksville woman after back pain relief

Mrs. Alice Johnson of Marksville recounts years of back and side pains eased by Cardui. She credits the full bottle with restoring strength, enabling her to straighten again and resume work. Thousands of women reportedly praise Cardui for improved health. NC-133.

Marksville Alice Johnson Cardus Cardui

Colonel von der Leith to address Atlanta Woodmen

Col C A Van der Leith of Athens will speak to Atlanta camp No 40 Woodmen of the World in the Red Men's Wigwam on team drilling and new features for the July sovereign camps convention. Invitations extend to all Atlanta camps and degree teams to attend. The July convention is expected to draw 40 000 to 50 000 visitors, one of the citys largest gatherings.

Atlanta C. A. van de Leith Athens Atlantta von der Leith

Chamberlain’s Tablets Praised by Spencerport Woman

Mrs. Anna Kadin of Spencerport New York reports long stomach trouble relief after using Chamberlain’s Tablets. She says she tried many remedies but this medicine gave positive lasting relief and she values them highly. Obtainable everywhere.

Chamberlain Anna Kadin Spencerport N. Y

22 American ships attacked and 300 lives lost

Washington May 4 incomplete state department statistics show Germany sunk or tried to sink at least 22 American ships and sacrificed more than 300 American lives including women and children during the war.

Washington Germany

Quits $10 000 Place. Captain Sage Joins Army Quartermaster

Captain Carl Sage of Athens Georgia arrives at Major John Stafford’s office to join the U S army as a reserve quartermaster, leaving a $10 000 a year lumber business. He is among the first from district list to report and recalls boxing Dempsey in youth.

New Orleans Picayune Millonaire Grune Ward John Stafford Whitney Central Building Stafford Carl Saye Athens Saye Sage Georgia Captain Sage Dempsey

Stephens Heads Railroad Commission to Russia

Washington May 4. A special commission of four prominent railroad engineers will depart for Russia to aid in building up the Russian transportation system. Jno F Stephens will head the mission, a consulting engineer who helped on the Panama Canal project. Other members include Miller of the Wabash and Griner of the Baltimore and Ohio.

Washington Russia Jno F. Stephens Panama Canal Stephens United States Commission Special Railroad Commission Miller Wabash Griner Baltimore and Ohio

Whooping Cough Remedy Praised by Parent

A Brandon Springs, Alabama, mother reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy helped her baby recover from severe whooping cough. The ad claims the remedy is widely available and effective for this disease.

Chamberlain W. McClinton Brandon Springs Ala

Hat Renovation Shop Moves to Clayton Street

LOOK US UP Hat Renewery at 147 College Ave has moved next to James Music Co on Clayton St. Renovatora of ladies and gentlemen hats invites patronage with a satisfaction guarantee.

College Ave Getlemen James Music Co Clayton St

Government to Buy Large Southern Pine Lumber

New Orleans reports that after four days of talks in Washington the Southern Pine Association and federal shipping board outlined plans for the government to purchase more than two billion feet of southern pine. The order is valued between 35 and 40 million dollars and will supply lumber for ships barracks and other uses.

New Orleans Southern Pine Association Washington Federal Shipping Board

House Naval Committee Backs 15 Dollar Enlisted Pay Raise

Washington May 4 The house naval committee voted favorably on an amendment to the navy personnel bill granting enlisted men a $15 monthly increase. With 150000 enlisted, the raise will total about 2250000 dollars per month in higher salaries.

House Naval Committee Washington Navy

Sloan's Ointment Quick Pain Relief Advert

Sprains and coughs relieved as Sloan's ointment quickly eases sprains bruises and muscular soreness. A clean liquid that penetrates without rubbing and does not stain skin or clog pores. For rheumatic aches neuralgia gout and lumbago provide relief. Also aids grippe after strenuous work. At all druggists 25c.

Sloan Grippe

Powder Plant Explosions Kill 651 In Germany And France

Basle reports via wireless that Furth powder factory exploded killing 621 people and a separate blast at Troisdoort killed 30. The totals reflect the deadly blasts in Germany and France on May 4.

Basle Switzerland Furth Germany Troisdoort

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AT the Strand ELITE Charlie Mutual Film Corporation Charlie Chaplin Strand Theatre Chaplin The Georgia National Bank of Athens United States Postal Beate Pof Gong Farka Bsad W. P. Brooks Bank J. Warren Smith M. G. Nicholson W. C. Jordan W. Usbery Notary Public Mike Messenger Wmke Walt’ DE Smon den Fes Flor Maval Fairbanks Dougas Fairbanks Strand Doug Col. Vonder Leith Atlanta Woodmen Carl Save S. A. L. Railway P.m. J Hoke Southern Pine Bases
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