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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1916
Page
3
The Hiawassee Settlement has closed as retrenchment reduces funding for years of mill work. Mrs. J L Morris, who led the Settlement, has moved to Lumpkin Street.
Rev Dr R E Neighbour pastor of the Baptist Tabernacle will preach at the church at Attica Sunday afternoon at 3 30 o clock. A large congregation is expected to attend.
A German nitroglycerin factory is fully covered by a grounded wire network to protect against lightning strikes, creating a protective aerial grid around the facility.
National Conference of Charities and Corrections in Indianapolis May 11 discussed health insurance as a key social measure. Speakers highlighted medical aid access gaps, state charity statutes, and the need for public trust in private charities alongside calls for standardization of social agencies.
Athens sent a large contingent to the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar, Georgia in Rome. The opening day drew about twice as many Sir Knights as Athens saw years ago, with B F Hardeman as Grand Commander and ministers among the delegates.
Mr M M Arnold displayed two kidney shaped eggs at his store in a public viewing. The pair were larger than normal with perfect color and shell but curved with a concave side. The hen had laid regular eggs before and after producing the bent pair at a hidden spot, prompting interest from customers.
Athens readers are advised by Mrs Odell of Lockport New York who credits Vinci with turning around her rundown health after four bottles that added seven pounds and renewed energy. The ad promotes Vinci as a iron enriched tonic, promising money back if it fails. The piece also notes Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic for heat endurance and cites Elizabeth D Tilton on mobilizing against alcohol alongside a Boston conference.
An old style advertisement promoting Dr King’s New Life Pills as a reliable spring laxative. The copy claims the first dose frees sluggish bowels, stimulates the liver, and cleanses body poisons accumulated in winter. Priced at 25 cents at your druggist.
Atlanta attorney Tom Shackelford filed with the state prison commission an application for parole for William Burch of Clarke County who was convicted of voluntary manslaughter in 1914 and sentenced to seven years. The petition argues the killing followed an unfortunate encounter with his brother and notes Burch’s poor mental and physical health while confined at the state farm.
An old warning on drafts causing neuralgia stiff neck and rheumatism suggests Sloan’s Liniment as a quick remedy. It claims improved circulation eases pain and stiffness after one or two applications with a comforting tingling and sleep-ready relief. Sold at druggists for two shillings.
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