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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1914
Page
7
Ad lists trimmed hats with varied price points. Options include hats priced at 6 6 50 7 and 7 50. another set at 8 8 50 9 and 9 50. a higher tier at 18 50 19 00 19 50 and 20 00. plus a 27 50 30 00 32 50 and 35 00 group.
Clothes dealers boast selling over 150 shirtwaists in a day with a few cents profit each. Prices reach up to 1.75 dollars, with specials emphasized to attract buyers.
A speech delivered by P F Brock, young attorney and UGA assistant, at a Equal Suffrage League rally at city hall. He argues Georgia women already enjoy legal rights in property, wages, and debt, but notes wives are legally liable for husbands' debts and discusses the status of women under law. The talk questions suffrage as a solution and examines rights versus social reform.
A speaker argues Georgia's statutes favor women with dower rights alimony and protective homestead rules while men fear political warfare for women voters. He notes few labor-hour laws aid women and suggests extending suffrage would not harm men, and may help women gain equal enforcement of rights.
A Southern physician’s perfected tonic Stella Vitae is advertised to relieve female suffering from back and digestive woes, improve complexion and vitality. The Thacher Medicine Co. of Chattanooga, Tenn, offers $1 bottles with a money back guarantee if it fails to benefit.
A Georgia debate questions whether women’s right to vote should be linked to duties and the poll tax. The argument notes that voting privileges carry responsibilities such as military, police, or road duties, and asks if repeal of the exemption should accompany any change.
Athens residents report Dean's Kidney Pills improved backache and kidney trouble. Mrs. J. M. Delay of 1227 E Broad St credits three boxes with restoring health after a run down condition and nighttime pain. Price 1. Price at all dealers. ask for Dean's Kidney Pills by Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY.
Advertising copy notes Foley Cathartic Tablets to relieve dullness and sluggishness by cleansing the liver and overcoming constipation. A testimonial from J. Knight of Ft Worth, Texas says symptoms were entirely removed. H R Palmer & Son promotes the product.
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