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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1917

Page

3

Draft age men urged to take First Aid course in city

Dan H. DuPree and Dr. John A. Hunnicutt organize Red Cross First Aid to the Injured classes for draft age men 21 to 30. Sessions at the YMCA will train about 56 per group for two weeks with six lessons, to aid gunshot wounds, bleeding, fractures, heat exhaustion, and field care before concentration camps.

Dan H. DuPree John A. Hunnicutt Dr. DuPree Red Cross Hunnicutt DuPree Young Men's Christian Association Pheones Madam Lustrat Red Crosser

More Food Crops in Wilkes Reported

Mr J W Jarrell manager of the Southern Bell here spent yesterday in Washington and Wilkes. He reported cotton hurt by the continued cool, corn looking well, more food crops planted this year than ever, and a canning company being organized in Wilkes.

J. W. Jarrell Southern Bell Washington Wilkes

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Claims Malaria Cure

Old Standard Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic advertises a quinine and iron formula. It asserts the quinine drives out malaria while the iron builds up the system. Price listed as 560 cents.

GROVE

County Commissioners Set for Regular Morning Meeting

The county commissioners board will hold a regular meeting this morning at the board office in the courthouse. This is the second regular meeting of the month.

County Commissioners’ Board

Chamberlains Tablets Prove Helpful Says Spencerport Woman

A Spencerport New York resident Mia Anna Kadin reports long time stomach troubles relieved by Chamberlains Tablets. She says she tried many remedies but found lasting relief and praises the medicine as widely obtainable.

Chamberlain Mia Anna Kadin Spencerport N. Y

Well Known Young Man Praises Jacksons Cordial

Athens business man E H Jester credits Jacksons Cordial with curing his nervous indigestion after 1905 specialist diagnosis. He reports no stomach trouble now and urges others to try the remedy, a non opiate prescription praised for aiding digestion, headaches, nervousness, and general debility. Sold by all druggists.

E. H. Jester Athens Talmadge Bros National Woolen Mills Jackson Jackson's Cordial and Cheerfully Recommend the Same.” Mr. Jester

Mercer University to hear trio of Georgia speakers in Macon

Dr. T J Wooster of the University of Georgia will deliver the baccalaureate address at Mercer University in Macon this year. Dr J W Lynch of this city will preach the commencement sermon for Mercer.

T. J. Wooster University of Georgia Athens Mercer University Macon J. W. Lynch Mercer

How to Be Rid of Chronic Dandruff

A historic ad style note credits Parisian Sage as the cure for dandruff. It claims shampooing only cleans the scalp temporarily and advises direct scalp application with rubs until absorbed. Promises hair improves in days with minimal massage and asserts universal availability via H. R. Palmer & Sons and druggists at low cost.

Wil Jook

LOOK US UP Hat Renewery Moves on Clayton St

Hat shop LOOK US UP at 147 College Ave has moved over James Music Co on Clayton St. Renovators offer service for ladies and gentlemen hats with satisfaction guaranteed. Patronage appreciated.

College Ave Getlemen James Music Co Clayton St

Uncle Ebenezer Warns of Storm's Oncoming Danger

In a rural warning, Uncle Eben cautions that those who ignore advice will fare no better, stating a man aware of the approaching storm still needs an umbrella. The quip underscores preparedness and prudence amid looming weather.

Nati Uncle Eben

White Men Jailed at Danielsville Accused of Shooting Two Negroes

Danielsville Georgia May 14 seven Madison county white men were arrested for shooting two Negro laborers at C. B. McMurray farm. Bodily injuries included Hubbard Jackson shot through lung and arm and likely to die while Ben Jackson suffered arm and leg wounds. Booth identified by victims.

Danielsville Specia Madison County C. B. McMurray Jim Fortson Carlton Echols Homer Lester Oscar Booth Mauld Childs Dooley Cook Dewey Scarbrough Booth Mr. McMurray Hubbard Ben Jackson Hubbard Jackson

Better Menus At A Lower Cost For Athens Housewives

U S Department of Agriculture advises home bread making to cut costs. Recipe for Corn Meal And Wheat Bread uses corn meal, wheat flour, milk or water, yeast, salt and sugar with a 45 to 50 minute bake. Leftover rice suggested with bacon onion and water to create a creamy textured dish after ten minutes of simmering.

U. S Department of Agriculture

An Old Fashioned Young Man at the Strand and Elite

Robert Harron stars in a cross country Transcontinental play tour at the Strand while Marie Doro heads Oliver Twist at the Elite. A Keystone Comedy, Villa of the Movies, also screens with Slim Summerville. Mystery of the Double Cross tops Strand lineup with Molly King in a leading role.

Keystone Gomedy Te Cs LT Marie Doro Charles Dickens Oliver Twist Robert Harron Strand Trianga Pacific Atlgatic el Paso New Orleans Atlanta Washington New York City Boston Los Angeles Robert Goa Mip Slarton New York Adventuress Adele Cofton Jesse L. Lasky Keystone Slim Summerville All Star Comedy Players Villa Cantrary Limited Molly King Phillippia Brewster Charles King Brice and King

William Parke Praised for Speed and Detail in Direction

The passage lauds William Parke's directorial style highlighting brisk pacing and minute touches that elevate both comedy and drama. It notes his careful attention to each scene to ensure technical satisfaction and visual appeal. Parke, described as in his prime, also served Mansfield as stage director.

Ito William Parke Parke Mansfield

Sage Tea Dandy to Darren Hair Sage Tea Dandy

An old advertising pitch claims Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound darkens gray or faded hair quickly. It promises natural, even coloration after one or two applications, touting renewed youth and beauty while noting it is a toilet preparation not a disease treatment.

Wyeth

Baseball scores by Associated Press update

Scores from major leagues show Chicago over Philadelphia 47 to 6 in a 14 inning game while Cleveland edged Boston 7 to 6. New York beat St. Louis 6 to 3 and Brooklyn triumphed over Cincinnati 6 to 0. Other districts report Atlanta 6 Little Rock 1 and Columbia 15 Augusta 3 in Southern Atlantic play.

Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis New York Detroit Wanhington Cleveland Boston National Fe Pew Im Brooklyn

Are Women Naturally Despondent Provoking Remedy Talk

A 19th or early 20th century medical advertisement argues women are not naturally despondent and links moodiness to an abnormal bodily state. It blames melancholic feelings on nervous issues and promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for women’s ills, claiming faithful use will restore spirits.

Lydia E. Pinkham

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