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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1916
Page
3
Burt Leigh and Hazelle Burgess present The Girl Who Smiles a musical comedy praised for a hummable hit Teach Me To Smile and four other strong numbers. The show, costumed with splendid scenery, promises a delightful evening. Date announced for Monday evening December 4th.
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a cure for constipation and fatigue. It promises quick relief after taking one or two pills and urges readers to buy a box from their druggist for 26 cents.
May Irwin, famed singer and actress, will perform at the Colonial in No 33 Washington Square Tuesday night. Reviews from Charlotte praise her Matilda role, humor, and songs, noting her engaging personality and the play's witty plot about Mrs DePeyster and her maid Matilda.
An ad-like fragment touts Dr King’s New Discovery for hacking coughs in forty years. It claims relief by soothing pine tar and natural ingredients to heal irritated airways and reduce coughing.
Special to the Banner Major William F Slaton pioneer Atlanta citizen Confederate veteran and educator dies at his home 336 Courtland street Saturday morning at 10 30 o'clock He would have turned eighty six on March 6 next His death shocks family and Georgia Alabama communities where he was known and loved He had been slightly indisposed for a week yet remained fully alert to the end The deceased is father of ex Governor John M Slaton and Prof W M Slaton
The week ending November 25 saw the border troops sick rate rise to 2.50 percent with four deaths, up from 2.46 percent. regular troops at 2.53 percent with two deaths, down from 8.01 percent the prior week. An advertisement for Foley Kidney Pills claims relief from back pain and kidney issues.
Mrs Thomas Casey of Geneva New York reports her husband suffered years with indigestion causing stomach pains and distress after meals until taking Chamberlains Tablets which relieved him. The ad notes availability and timing.
In El Paso soldiers at three Army YMCA camps Pershing Stewart and Cotton avoid profane language thanks to a small printed card. When profanity arises a secretary quietly hands the card and the hint typically persuades self control. If needed, paper and pencil backs the card to secure compliance.
Havanna reports incomplete official returns from the November 2 presidential race. Diario de La Marina had said Alfredo Zayas led as Liberal candidate but later announced Menocal was re elected with a majority in four provinces.
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for incurable catarrh and extols Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsers vouch for F. J. Cheney and company, with claims of nationwide commerce and internal blood system action. Price listed as 76 cents per bottle. endorsement text warns of constipation side note.
Weather forecast notes Athens and vicinity will be partly cloudy and cooler on Thursday while Georgia shares the trend. Widespread cloud cover and rain are expected from the eastern cotton belt as a moderate storm moves down the St Lawrence valley. In the west conditions are clear and colder with no strong cold wave.
An advertisement touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as a plain old fashioned medicine that acts promptly on the bowels without pain or nausea. It promises to keep the stomach sweet, the liver active, and banish biliousness and indigestion claiming relief from sick headaches and sour stomach. H. R. Palmer & Sons advertise the product.
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