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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1913

Page

6

Crseca Richest Food Fat Fatally Digestible Claim

A claim describes Crisca as the richest fat in food that digests readily and entirely, asserting high digestibility. The statement lacks context, sources, or verifiable evidence.

Savannah Chamber Probes Insurance Rates For Possible Discrimination

Savannah Chamber of Commerce funds a broad inquiry into fire insurance rates amid growing complaints of excessive Savannah rates. The probe, led by Savannah experts, will compare Georgia and national data to decide if Savannah faces unfair pricing and whether a legislative remedy is needed. It seeks to report before the summer session.

Chamber of Commerce Atlanta Columbus Savannah South Instern Tariff Association James B. Nevin Atlanta Georgian State Insurance Department Southeastern Tariff Association Atlan Savannah Chamber of Commerce Georgia Tariff Association

Best Medicine for Colds Promoted by Marion Druggist

Dr. King’s New Discovery is praised by C Lower a Marion Ohio druggist who says it cured his wife of a severe bronchial cold after other remedies failed. The ad claims it eases throat and lung troubles and advises keeping a bottle for family use. Price 50c and 1.00 guaranteed by W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer and Sons.

C. Lower Marion Ohio Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer and Sons

Ice and Coal Firm Promises Prompt Delivery

Atlantic Ice and Coal Corporation successors to the Athens Ice and Coal Co. pledges rapid service if the ice wagon fails to reach the customer promptly.

Atlantic Ice & Coal Corporation Athens Ice & Coal CO

Interurban Rail Line Talks Stir Athens and Anderson

A meeting in Anderson gathered 100 delegates from the region to discuss an interurban railway from Anderson to Atlanta, with Athens a key routing contender. Speakers urged a coordinated statistics drive, rights of way offers, and a unified plan to persuade the G S and A lines, stressing the line as part of a wider Atlantic port network.

Central OF Georgia Savannah Athens New York Battimor Boston Philadelph B. R. Keoepworth Commerci College Avenue Anderson Daily Mail Anderson Atlanta Mai Reaster Vo Seaboard Air Line Tishington of Tec Mreu Vhs Atlante Augusta Griffith Lee T. Frank Watkins T. Pow Chamber of Commerce Atlantic Watkins

City of Athens Georgia Seeks Bond Proposals

Sealed proposals for public school bonds and street improvement bonds will be received by the Mayor and Finance Committee of Athens Georgia until June 16 1913. Bonds issued July 1 1913 pay 4 percent interest, mature 1918 for school bonds and 1935 for street bonds. Certified checks of 5000 for school bids and 4700 for street bids accompany offers. Bids opened at 11:00 AM June 6 at the Mayor's office.

Athens Georgia Uanversek Daly HL J. Rowe Rowe Georgi TP. Woods Financs Committee George J. Rowe

Constipation Cured by New Life Pills Say Local User

John Supsic of Sanbury Pennsylvania endorses Dr Kings New Life Pills as the best remedy for constipation indigestion and liver complaint. The ad notes prompt relief and healthier bowels with a 25 cent price and recommendations from W J Smith and Bro and H R Palmer and Sons.

Twelve Hundred Trunks Leave Athens Today

Eight hundred State Normal and Lucy Cobb girls depart Athens this week with an estimated trunk and a half per person. Total trunks reach about twelve hundred as they head to the depot and railroad to reach their destinations within two or three days, adding to normal activity.

Lucy Cobb Athens

Lumpkin Street paving work advances on sidewalks

Brick paving Strick work along Lumpkin street between Clayton and Washington is set to begin soon. An elderly guide to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy notes its safe, non narcotic use for coughs and colds. Local business men seek touch with a committee to discuss road building feasibility and route selection.

Strick Lumpkin Street Clayton Washington Anderson Here

Controversy Over Women Riding Astride Draws Fire

Atlanta society women denounce Dr. Lyons of Nashville for disparaging riding astride. The piece notes military orders restricting astride riding at Chattanooga and reports that many Atlanta riders, including Brookwood Hunt Club members, mostly ride cross saddle. It quotes Lyons claiming refined ladies avoid side saddles.

Atlanta Daughters of the Confederacy Dr. Lyon Nashville United Confederate Veterans J.P. Wickman Tenion Chattanooga Lyons Brookwood Hunt Club Dr. Lyons Woarest Washington New York City Jon

City Dog Catcher Initiates Rounds in June

The dog catcher begins rounds on Monday morning June 2. City clerk and treasurer sell tags at one dollar each to keep dogs out of the stockade. Many dogs are caught and not redeemed. owners are urged to buy a tag now to extend their pet’s life.

District Demonstrators to Meet at State College

The regular meeting of district demonstration agents under the extension system, headquartered with the State College of Agriculture, will be held here tomorrow. Agents will confer with Dr. Soule, president of the college, and Mr. J P Campbell, extension superintendent for Georgia.

Government Extension System State College of Agriculture Soule College J. P. Campbell Georgia

Annual Meeting of Southern Mutual Insurance Policy Holders

The annual meeting of the policy holders of Southern Mutual Insurance Company will be held on Tuesday June 3 1913 at 11 a m in the company office in Athens Ga. A E Griffith secretary.

The Southern Mutual Insurance Company Athens A. E. Griffith

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