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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
3
Federal injunctions were returned against seven members of the so called farmers' and laborers' protective association in Adeline Texas May 28. The indictments charged unlawful assembly in a protest against selective conscription.
A compilation of lodge meetings in St Elmo K of P and related orders. Details include meeting nights times locations and building names with invited visiting members and officers listed.
United States Commissioner WG and Koriing urge clear understanding of registration rules for men aged 21 to 31 due by June 5. They emphasize the patriotic duty, the purpose to list eligible individuals, and that ignorance of the law could lead to criminal prosecution. The commissioner plans to visit Northeast Georgia districts to educate the public and minimize trouble.
Maxwell automobile officials tested two five passenger cars with official observers. Dr Betts achieved 35.2 miles per gallon and George O Kelly 34.7 on a measured 20 mile route. Clarke County dealer Joe Downs lauds the result as a strong local showing with national prize at stake.
Modern public interest centers on the Life Extension Institute’s twenty five cents a day diet tried by twelve policemen for three weeks. The meals featured scallopped onions, mack chicken, goulash, beans, rolls, and fruit with total daily calories around five thousand, and all participants reported enjoyment and vigor. The plan was publicized by The Designer’s editor in a effort to promote economical meals.
The piece outlines a costed daily menu of inexpensive, energy rich foods with prices and calories for each meal. It discusses calorie units, food values, and how such economical fare can educate the public about nutrition and avoid needless high living while noting limited families would follow the bills of fare exactly.
Italy’s war mission begins in Washington on Monday led by the Prince of Udine. He will address the Senate next week delivering King Emmanuel’s message to the American people. The mission will visit Mount Vernon to honor George Washington’s memory.
Sprains and coughs relieved, Sloan's liniment eases sprains bruises and muscular soreness. It penetrates without rubbing and does not stain skin or clog pores. For rheumatic aches neuralgia gout grippe and post strenuous work relief is quick. Available at all druggists for 25 cents.
Sunday night the Children’s Day exercises drew a full house at the Oconee Street Methodist Church. The program featured numerous child performers including recitations, songs, a piano trio, solos, and a youth talk by Supt. E. P. Stone, with credit to Mary Frances James, Gail Barrett, Edith Dottery, and others.
An authority links kidney and bladder weakness to uric acid. The article recommends using four ounces of Rad Salts, a lemon and grape juice lithia blend, mixed in water and taken daily for two to three days to neutralize urine acid and ease irritation.
A Brandon Springs Alabama reader endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a highly successful preparation for whooping cough. The message emphasizes the remedy's efficacy and cites a local testimonial.
The regular monthly Athens Insurance Exchange meeting is set for 4 pm in the Chamber of Commerce Rooms. Mr. Geo B Townsend of Atlanta will attend as special representative.
A vintage advertisement urges parents to use California Syrup of Figs as a safe fruit laxative for infants and children. It claims the syrup eases stomach, liver, and bowel issues without griping and promises quick relief. Consumers are warned to buy only the genuine California Fig Syrup Company product.
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