Athens Man Invents Bullet Proof Armor
Washington reports Representative Thomas Bell of the Ninth Georgia District presented War Department with designs by two Georgians aimed at making soldiers bulletproof. John Mappin of Athens, an English immigrant, proposes a light steel jacket that is bulletproof yet flexible for field wear. Savannah’s Thomas M Norwood suggests a steel jacket and helmet that would render head and body immune from bullets. The three designs were referred to the efficiency board for review.
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Washington
Thomas Bell
Georgia
War Department
Germany
John Mappin
Athens
Thomas M. Norwood
Savannah
Efficiency Board
Tickets for Tech Game on Sale at Costa's
Three hundred reserve seat tickets for the Georgia Tech games in Atlanta Friday and Saturday go on sale today and tomorrow at Costa's. Unsold tickets will be returned to Atlanta tomorrow night. Buy today or tomorrow before night. price is 75 cents.
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Georgia Tech
Atlanta
Costa's
Unsaken Testimony On Doan's Kidney Pills in Athens
Mrs. J. R. Martin of 662 Pulaski St Athens says she recovered from kidney trouble after four boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills. She reports long lasting relief and double endorsement after six years. Price 60 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N C adv.
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Dean
Athens
J. R. Martin
Pulaski St
Athena
Wooan
Little School Girl Hurt By Automobile Near Prince Avenue
Nine year old Stella Bell daughter of Mr and Mrs Austin Bell was knocked down by a Ford driven by a colored man near Child Street School. She suffered gashes and a painful arm injury but survived, rushed to hospital. Witnesses note the driver did not speed but failed to yield in the school zone. Stella dashed into the street.
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Childs Street
Prince Avenue
Stella Bell
Austin Bell
West End Baptist Church
J. H. Griffeth
Charter Granted to Smith Company in Clarke County Court
The J. C. Smith Company, contractors and builders, was yesterday granted a charter in the superior court of Clarke County. The action authorizes the firm to operate as a legally recognized corporation and conduct its construction business under state law.
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Smith CO
J. C. Smith Company, Contractors
Clarke County
Chamberlain's Liniment for Rheumatism Relief
If you suffer from chronic or muscular rheumatism try Chamberlain's Liniment. The pain relief it provides is worth many times its cost. Obtainable everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Funeral for William D Towns at First Baptist Church
William D Towns funeral held yesterday afternoon at half past three in First Baptist Church attended by many mourners. Floral tributes displayed esteem. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers named, choir sang Come Ye Disconsolate, Scripture read, prayers offered, and a brief sermon on the widow’s son. Services at the cemetery concluded with prayer.
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First Baptist Church
William D. Towns
Messrs
A. W. Reed
Harry Hodgson
E. R. Hodgson, Jr
Paul H. Smith
Garnett Daniel
Grady Hutchinson
Morristow
T. 8
Mell
J. A. Morton
S. R. Belk
First Methodist Church
E. L. Hill
Presbyterian Church
J. W. Lynch
Fat Folks Learn How to Reduce Your Weight
An advertisement asserts a simple safe way to shed excess fat without dieting or exercise. It promotes Tassco tablets taken after meals and at night, claiming harmlessness, digestion aid, and weight loss within days, urging weekly weigh-ins and continued use until normal. Sold by Palmer's three drug stores.
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Palmer
Chas J O Farrell III Resting at Former Home
Mr Chas J O Farrell III is confined to a room at the home of Mr and Mrs W R Booth. His birthday drew visits from his children in Athens. Marion O Farrell of New Orleans Coffee Co visited with his father in the city. C J O Farrell Jr of New Orleans and Rufus O Farrell of Detroit also called during a brief stay en route to Mississippi.
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Chas. J. O
Milledgeville
C. J. O'Farrell, Jr
New Orleans
Rufus O'Farrell
Detroit
Mississippi
Chamberlains Tablets Demonstrated Relief Says Mrs Anna Kadin
Mrs Anna Kadin of Spencerport New York reports long stomach trouble relief from Chamberlains Tablets after trying many remedies with lasting, positive results. Obtainable universally.
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Chamberlain
Anna Kadin
Spencerport
N. Y
Child Welfare programs span Athens events this week
Week of child welfare activities unfolds across East and West Athens with lectures by D L Earnest on Child Welfare, piano by Mae Levy, and multiple baby shows. A Children’s Parade on Tuesday, regional demonstrations on bottle feeding and dental care, plus stereopticon lectures by Prof. Earnest and Dr. Walker highlight steady schedule at Y W C A, Nantahala School, and Athens Mfg Co Recreation Hall with refreshments to close.
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Athens
D. L. Earnest
Mae Levy
Pupchin
Louis Funkenstein
Geo D. Thomas
Billups Phinizy
Howard Odum
Charles Morris
Aaron Cohen
J. Joel
Simon Michael
Prince Ave
Cobb St
Milledge Ave
Lumpkin
United States
Jessie McGregor
Elizabeth Slaughter
Singleterry
A. S. Edwards
C. N. Walker
John Hunnicutt
Earnest
Sellars Rogers
Nantahala
Why Be Bald Parisian Sage Hair Growth Ad
An ad urges men and women to use Parisian Sage from H. R. Palmer & Sons to stop hair loss and itching. It promises dandruff removal, a soft attractive finish, and a money back guarantee if results aren’t seen.
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H. , R. Palmer & Sons
Stop Left Over Coughs With Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey
A vintage ad-style note urges curing lingering coughs from January with Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey. It touts soothing balsams loosening phlegm healing irritated membranes glycerine easing tender tissues and antiseptic pleasant tasting formula sold by druggists for 25 cents with the bottle formula printed.
McWhorter and McWhorter Form Law Partnership
Judge Hamilton McWhorter and his two sons Marcus P. and Robert I. McWhorter announce the formation of a general law partnership under the firm name McWhorter & McWhorter with offices in the Southern Mutual Building Athens. Judge McWhorter, a Georgia graduate of 1875, former judge in the Northern circuit and former assistant general counsel of the Southern Railway, is noted as a leading Georgia citizen and trustee of several institutions.
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Messrs
Marcus P. McWhorter
Robert L. McWhorter
Hamilton McWhorter
Athens
Robert I
McWhorter
McWhorter & McWhorter
Southern Mutual
Judge McWhorter
South
University of Georgia
Oglethorpe County
Northern Circuit
The
Southern Railway
State Normal School
Georgia
Athens Welcomes Judge McWhorter’s Son Back to Practice
The son of Judge McWhorter, a University of Georgia Arts graduate and University of Virginia Law alumnus, returns to Athens to join his father in law practice after practicing in Atlanta. He is warmly welcomed by friends as a strong addition to the Athens bar and Georgia legal profession.
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Judge McWhorter
University Law School
Atlanta
Athens
Robert L. McWhorter
University of Georgia
University of Virginia
Legal Profession of
Georgia
California Syrup of Figs Ad Targets Mothers and Children
An enduring vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for upset stomachs in children. It claims quick relief from sour waste and feverish symptoms, touts a 50 cent bottle, and warns against counterfeit products made by another company.
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California
Unifornia’ Mig
Night Class Aid at YWCA Red Cross meets Thursday
The night class in First Aid work by the Y W C A Red Cross group will meet this Thursday night at 8 15 at the Association residence.
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Y. W. C. A. Red Cross
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments
Warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury and their dangers to the senses and body. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co as mercury free and effective when taken internally, with cautions about counterfeit claims and proper sourcing.
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Hall
Cheney & Co
Toledo
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Athens Ry. & Electric Co
Hancock and College
TECH
WM. Towns
MR. Chas
J. O'Farrell III
Chas. Stern Co
Stern
Mwhorter & M'Whorter
Marcus P. McWhorter, the
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