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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1914

Page

2

Evening verse and social notices headline

A mix of poetic verse about a dove and sunset and several social items. The column includes a poem by Sreed Mosby, a thought for the day by F W Farrar, a tea party at Mrs Stuyvesant’s in St Louis, the Lucy Cobb Alumnae reunion set for May 23, and a charity barbecue by the Christian church Ladies Aid on May 19 at the corner of Prince and Pulaski. The notices mention Orange Georgia and local hosts and guests.

Lucy Cobb Orr Drug Co Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church Prince and Pulaski Street New Church Lot

Sunday School Picnic and Civic Club Notes

The Baptist Tabernacle Sunday school plans a large picnic at Berryman springs today. The First Presbyterian Missionary Society meets Monday at 4 pm with talks by Mrs Reviere and Miss Louie Lane. The civic club plans a May 25 clean up as 3000 pledge cards are distributed to school children and prizes for girls are announced.

Baptist Tabernacle the Baptist Tabernacle Berryman’s Springs First Presbyterian Missionary Society Ladies’ Missionary Society First Presbyterian Church Reviere Louie Lane Athens Woman’s Club University Chapel Civic Club Woman's Club J. Y. Carthers

Civic department expresses gratitude for trades carnival success

The Athens Woman's Club civic department extends warm thanks to all who helped make the trades carnival a success. They praise performers, musicians, and especially contributing merchants and diligent doorkeepers, with thanks to the Banner and Herald for advertisements. Several locals travel to Atlanta for events and games, with updates on visitors from Bishop and Watkinsville.

Athens Woman’s Club Misa Hunter Barnett University Glee Club University Quartette The Banner the Herald

Reunion and travel notes from readers and game plans

Mr George Sanders returns from Jacksonville after a reunion. Mr John Calhoun O Farrell and party drive to Atlanta for Georgia Tech games, with Mr Ed Dorsey Jr also in Atlanta. Mr and Mrs S M Sanford pass through en route to Penfield. Henry van Dyke to publish a poem in June Scribner s How Spring Comes to Shasta Jim. Simeon Trunsky of the Evening Post to contribute The Quality of Mercy in Scribner s June issue featuring Professor Tilotson and his humorous satire

John Calhoun O'Farrell Atlanta Georgia Tech Mrs. S. M. Sanford Augusta Penfield Henry van Dyke Shasta Jim Kipling Jack London Simeon =trunsky The Evening Post Post June Scribner Professor Tilotson Scribner's

Bludwine Elgin Watch Contest Offer

Free Bludwine Elgin watch offered as a promotion promising a twenty year guarantee. Entrants must guess how advertising influenced their request and submit a statement after drinking three or more glasses, mailing the coupon before June 30, 1914.

Peasant dress pattern No 7652 with side-front closure

The pattern shows a peasant dress in dark-blue serge linen or heavy cottons with a side-front closure, gathered vest, elbow sleeves, and a four-gored draped skirt. Silk poplin and fig red silk vest options, novelty buttons for trim, sailor inspired collar, and V or round throat openings are described. Size 26 or five sizes 34 to 42, order via coupon with 15 cents.

Revival of Grandmother’s Day Frocks With Frills

The article describes summer dresses featuring soft colors and ruffles revived from older styles. It highlights examples such as a cream embroidered frock with a plain white veil skirt, raglan shoulders, and a V shaped neckline, plus a pale pink linen dress with circular frills and white stitching. Patterns require specific yardages and sizes, with patterns priced at 15 cents and a free spring style book offered for postage.

Ny TR Ladies’ Home Journal

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Sreed Mosby F. W. Farrar Vener Chamberlain Frank Edwards O. H. Arnold Stanley Grubb Lyndon Mary Lyndon Mer Wear E. H. Dorsey C. A. Scudder Davison-Nicholson McGregor Co Palmer & Sons Elite Theater Walter B. Hill Meadow O'Farrell Hugh Rowe Margaret and Frances Rowe Richar Gray Mrs. Gray Mrs. Stuyvesant St. Louis Fulton Warner Milledge Avenue James Potter Charlie Costa M. J. Costa M. F. Costa Rosa Costa Bessie Moore Bishop Walter Booth O. B. Glenn Watkinsville Mr. Welborn DuBose Mrs. DuBose Anthony Costa, Jr W. H. Hodges Gladys Hodges City Mr. Pinkney Price Mr. Otho Branch Anna Branch Hallie Branch Alice Giwco Uneéda Biscuit Zo Zu Graham National Biscuit Company George Sanders Jacksonville Florida Ed Dorsey, Jr Bludwine Elgin Bludwine Bottling Company Athens, GA Steel oGaRy Macon Madison Georgia Railroad B. R. Bloodworth J. C. Hellner Pattern Department Alice Gibson Athens Gas, Light &2Fuel Co Orr’s School S. P. Orr Wray Street Athens, Georgia American State Bank OF Athens Howell C. Erwin Warren Smith Omain
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