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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1914
Page
7
Fragmentary ad text appears to promote a product for infants and adults, mentioning Semel Polat, Agern Anna, and Feocaene. The copy hints at relief for weakness and fatigue with a druggist recommended Cardus in plain wrapper.
Lot of old school books five and ten cents paper cover novels five to ten and fifteen cents all go at five cents Clayton Street Athens Georgia with toys magazines and stationery items included in the sale
A flood of 1914 Clarke County notices announces candidates for Georgia General Assembly seats and Treasurer. Names include O H Arnold Jr J F Rhodes L C Brown H H Gordon H J Rowe W J Speer and others soliciting Democratic primary support.
The first carload of Georgia peaches for the 1914 season ships from Byron to Atlanta and then moves on the Southern Railway to New York. A meeting of railroad and fruit officials arranged handling for 5000 carloads, with 15 to 20 peach trains from Atlanta at peak. Athens displayed early samples of the Vitiga variety.
Detroit reports that Kansas City replaced heavy municipal cars with Ford models. A letter from city comptroller M A Flynn cites lower first and upkeep costs, noting 62 machines in use with two thirds being Fords. Eleven heavy cars sold for 3 657 50, a loss of 18 092 50 in depreciation, while officials say Fords meet all municipal needs.
Tom Goodwin a former mayoral candidate announces he will run for city recorder at the next election. His candidacy amuses Atlanta police reporters who rely on recorder court humor for daily stories.
The Baptist Simultaneous Evangelistic Campaign moves to Athens with Pastor R. E. Neighbour of Athens Tabernacle leading both Sunday services. Evangelists Dew and Scholfield join from Atlanta. Dew is noted for converting from Catholicism. Scholfield and wife, famed singers, will assist with music and promote their new song book Manuel's Praise.
In the American League New York lost to Philadelphia 2 to 6 in the first game and 0 to 3 in the second. Boston defeated Washington 6 to 5 in the first game and lost 0 to 1 in the second after 10 innings. National League games include Pittsburg 2 Cincinnati 3, Brooklyn 0 New York 1, Philadelphia 3 Boston 1, with Chicago Indianapolis rain noted. Strong showings occur in the Southern League with Birmingham 7 7, Atlanta 6, Nashville 9, Mobile 1, Chattanooga 13, and Montgomery plus Memphis 2 New Orleans 6 results. the South Atlantic League features Albany 18 Augusta 7 and Macon 13 Charleston 7, with Jacksonville 5 Savannah 3 and Columbus 8 Columbia 1.
Two weeks of services at First Baptist in Atlanta featured the visiting evangelist who led a gracious revival at the Tabernacle a year earlier. Athens residents expect a full house Monday night as the preacher returns with Dr. Dew who will conduct meetings in Florence South Carolina. Mrs. Dew will speak to women at 5 o'clock and the program includes a forty minute song service each night led by the Scholfields and the Dews.
Advertisement notes James C Mell offers fire insurance services from his office over Athens Savings Bank Building. The item also references police reporters building a second edition and a coroner’s bench, indicating ongoing press activity.
Industrial Index reports growing prosperity in the Southeast with Florida bond sales, Atlanta bank clearings, and Birmingham gains. Twenty one new corporations form with $1,061,000 minimum capital in mining, textiles, real estate, and jewelry, while multiple construction projects and plants begin or award contracts across Georgia and neighboring states.
Mrs. J. C. Van De Lande of Kirkland Michigan credits Electric Bitters with keeping her from breaking down while nursing two relatives for three months. The ad promotes Electric Bitters as a spring tonic for tiredness, loss of appetite, and digestion issues, claiming relief or money back and pricing at 50 cents and one dollar at local druggists.
Mr Albert Walker of Precious West Virginia suffered stomach and right side pain for fifteen years. Eight or ten physicians diagnosed liver trouble but offered no relief. He was cured by Chamberlains Tablets. If you have stomach or liver trouble these tablets will help. For sale by all dealers. adv.
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