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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1917
Page
5
Marysville Pennsylvania resident Mary R. Naylor writes she suffered twelve years with cramps and irregular periods until Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helped her. The letter promotes the remedy to other women experiencing similar symptoms and directs readers to write for advice from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.
May 16 baseball game Kentucky State vs Sewanee slated in Lexington. Lodges and fraternal orders listed with meeting times at Max Joseph Building and Jes ter Building on Clayton Street. Knights of Pythias St Elmo Lodge 40 and I O O F lodges host regular Monday meetings. Masonic and Woodmen groups note weekly gatherings with times and locations.
Commerce Ga May 15 The program for the closing exercises of Commerce high school runs Friday night May 26 with entertainment by the school department under Miss Glenn Allen and Mrs Nana Evans About 100 children will participate Sunday May 27 baccalaureate sermon by Prof John T White president Tessie Tift College Forsyth Ga Monday May 28 entertainment by students directed by Mrs Homer B Carreker A Hoodoo presented by students Tuesday May 29 baccalaureate address by Rev C W Daniel after which diplomas will be delivered to the class of 1917 The year is praised as highly successful under Prof H B Carreker superintendent and staff
The city remitted 26000 to the Bond Commission, with 6000 covering last year’s sinking fund balance and the rest this year’s sinking fund quota. This year demands higher payments, with decreases expected next year and for several years after. The notice also mentions Chamberlain's Tablets with a health symbol and claims rapid relief for indigestion and other ailments.
Two young men debate Miss Quickstep’s habit of dressing as a talking point. One suggests ignoring her to defeat her purpose. The other warns about the frosty glare and counters with the plan to stay silent.
Mr. A. G. Michael died Monday at age 69 after a sudden illness. A longtime Walton resident, he moved to Oconee County a year ago. The funeral at Mt. Carmel church in Walton county was led by Rev. Mr. Amos of Monroe and drew hundreds. He is survived by three sons, two daughters, a brother, two sisters, and many grandchildren and nephews. One nephew, Golden Michael, attended the funeral.
Dr. C. M. Strahan of the University faculty returned from Fort McPherson Georgia where he met many former Georgia men. He says the officers training camp resembles a reunion of University followed seniors this year with about twenty new graduates joining the group, totaling roughly 300 alumni.
Commerce Ga May 15 The Commerce Presbyterian church selects Dr E L Hill D D of Athena to preach the dedicatory sermon by an unanimous vote. The choice reflects Hill’s strong personal and spiritual standing among church members.
Free of charge sample promotion claims Green's August Flower cures indigestion dyspepsia torpid liver constipation sour stomach and related issues after fifty years of reported success. Bottles priced 25 and 75 cents offered by H. R Palmer and Son at Palmer and Son stores.
The piece notes tatting has revived in refined circles while a husband tries to hold his wife’s divided attention as he discusses tariff aspects and implications, drawing a parallel to past crochet influence under a different regime.
A May 23 conference in Baltimore at the Hotel Emerson convenes owners of railroad securities from across the country. The meeting, led by S. Davis Warfield, aims to organize investors into an association to protect railroad credit amid war needs and financing pressures.
A Barberville rally opened a series on educational improvement. Leaders including President Pound, Dr. Barrow, Miss Evelyn Lewis, and County Superintendent Capt. Dozier urged equal school houses, better teachers, and longer terms for country pupils. The gathering backed tax plans to fund rural schools and pledged more rallies in the county.
Weekender strand cards show George Fawcett in The Heart Of Texas Ryan and William Desmond in Paddy O Hara plus Money Magic with Antonio Moreno and Edith Story. Health ad promotes Dr King s New Life Pills for clearer skin and lighter winter fatigue.
An advertisement urges replacing calomel with Dodson's Liver Tone a vegetable remedy sold for 50 cents with a money back guarantee. It claims calomel damages bones and causes nausea while Liver Tone cleanses the liver and bowels, improves head ache and dizziness, and is safe for children.
By order of the Hon. Henry 3. West Judge of the City Court of Athens there will be a Bar meeting Wednesday May 16 at 4 p m in the City Court Room to prepare the calendar for the May term of the court Crawford Clerk May 1917 BE1
Members of the Uniform Rank W. O. W. are requested to be at their Armory tonight at 8 30 o clock. Business of vital importance. By order of the proper officers.
Local notices tout connections with a leading engraver to provide premier wedding invitations visiting cards and engraved orders. The vendor invites clients to view samples and discuss custom work for special events.
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