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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1914
Page
4
Miss A L Melville from the main office visits this store today and Friday to double the value on Medallion cards. Purchases totaling $5 will earn a $10 credit toward a genuine Columbia Medallion free of charge for two days. Submit medallion cards and photos today or tomorrow to obtain the offer.
Three shirt styles in ratine and pique fabrics priced at 1.00 each with values listed at 1.50 and 2.00. See Clayton street window for details and selection.
Linen towels offered at 25c regular values with 15c special deals and 35c to 50c values on other linen towels. Limited quantities. prices apply per towel with promotions highlighted.
Georgia firms led local bidding for the Clarke county courthouse interior finalizing with the Dor sey Furniture Company choosing Brumby chairs and desks from the Marietta plant. The Brumby Chair Company of Marietta, founded 1875, is a large Southern maker supplying durable quarter sawed chairs and oak desks for the new building, employing hundreds with a large payroll and steady output.
A high school Bible study class organized by students and a professor concluded its final session led by Secretary Forbes. Fourteen boys joined, studying topics from life aims and habits to honesty, cheating, and social conduct, with religion as the closing chapter. The course, prepared by Dr. Jeremiah W. Jenks of Cornell, aimed to lift standards and foster independent thought among the pupils.
The article discusses gambling as a fixed habit with consequences comparable to robbery, harming thrift, and influencing younger boys. It covers risks of craps, matching, and various bets, emphasizing strong teacherly warnings and moral character. An April cough remedy ad follows, touting Dr King’s New Discovery with testimonials and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a general ad.
Special to the Banner. Siloam Ga May 21. The annual commencement exercises are planned for May 23 24 and 26 with a full program of music recitations plays duets solos and readings by students including the graduating class. Notable items include Mrs B J Stanley Annie Sue Copelan Myrtice Copelan Mildred Smith and several others performing in scenes and concerts. The Reverend Dr E P Mickel delivers sermons and serves as the concluding benediction with songs and hymns throughout the sessions.
An old advertisement touts Stella Vitae as a vegetable tonic for women to correct irregularities, relieve conditions, build hem, aid digestion and nerves, and improve complexion. It urges readers to buy a $1 bottle from Thacher Medicine at Chattanooga Tennessee, with a money back guarantee if not beneficial.
Miss Annie Stanley presents medals and diplomas as Prof. C C Carlton, principal, leads the event reading Karl the Martyr and noting award items. Georgia Railroad figure Charlie O Rear is mentioned in connection with the program.
A 1911 testimonial touts Eckman’s Alternative for throat and lung troubles. It claims recovery after extensive coughs and disease, with a convent case from Sanford, Florida, and urges readers to request a booklet from Eckman Laboratory in Philadelphia for evidence.
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