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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1915

Page

3

The Necessity of Central Control of Public Water

Dr. Ray C. Werber argues for state central control of drinking water supplies, tracing history from Rome to modern sanitation. He notes gaps in Georgia’s authority, cites rising use of filtration and sterilization, and outlines state by state trends and the need for coordinated public health oversight.

Chamber of Commerce Ray C. Werber Georgia State Board of Health Atlanta School of Engineering University Werner Rome Carthage Hippicrates Bacillus Coli Thomas Elyot England

Call for Stronger Health Laws to Protect Water Supplies

A Georgia health official notes 1910 as a turning point when waterworks labs spread slowly and state authority over streams is weak. He urges new laws and funding to empower the state board of health to prevent pollution and ensure safe drinking water amid rapid industrial growth.

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Dean's Kidney Pills End Kidney Trouble Says Mrs Dunston

Helpful Words ad promotes Dean's Kidney Pills for weak kidneys citing Athens resident Mrs J F Dunston who claims the remedy removed kidney trouble. The testimonial notes a 50 cent price and urges readers to ask for Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Dean Athens J. F. Dunston Dougherty

Innocency Question Sparks Sunday School Query

An infant pupil named Hilda memorizes a Sunday school lesson and asks her mother what innocency means. The child wonders if it is a new type of soap, reflecting playful misinterpretation of moral education.

Hilda

Weather Outlook and Frost Reports Across Regions

The forecast for Athens and Georgia shows unsettled conditions with probable showers and cooler temperatures through Thursday. Central U S sees continued unsettled weather due to two disturbances, with rain from Texas to Utah. Snow reported in Denver and North Platte early morning with frost across several cities and warmer air not reaching below the Ohio River. Chamberlains Liniment is recommended for rheumatism and sprains with testimonials and 25 and 50 cent bottles available.

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