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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1916
Page
3
A vintage ad touts Knowlton's Dandeline as a solution for dandruff and hair loss. It promises revived scalp health, lustre, and new hair growth after several weeks with a 25-cent bottle.
Two travelers in the Vosges mountains were struck by lightning while seeking shelter under trees. They were initially thought dead but survived after medical care. Each man bore lime tree leaf imprints on his back extending to the thighs, preserved from the strike.
An advertising alert urges relief from a cold with Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey. It claims to ease inflammation soothe cough loosen mucus and prevent bronchial irritation. The laxative tar syrup product is advertised as a guaranteed helper available at druggists.
The Protestant Episcopal Churchmen from across the United States gather in St Louis for the triennial convention to decide changes in law ritual and constitution. Key issues include a proposed Negro dioceses amendment and a divorce canon while prayer book revisions and centralized administration loom.
The general convention gathers at Christ Church Cathedral with a morning service at 10 30 and opening at Moolah Temple. Bishop Tuttle directs services and preaches on his fifty years in the episcopacy. The women’s auxiliary and Daughters of the King host meetings. fraternal delegates from England and Canada attend. The House of Bishops will select two missionary bishops for South Dakota and Western Nebraska.
On October 18 the parish will present a pageant illustrating the church history. More than 2,000 people are expected to participate in the event hosted by St Louis Church.
An advertising blurb promotes Cascarets as a 10 cent remedy for children and adults alike. It links torpid liver and clogged bowels to bad breath indiges tion sallow skin and headaches. It promises a thorough cleansing overnight and ongoing benefits for stomach liver and bowels.
An old advertisement promotes Dr King's New Discovery as a pleasant syrup for coughs and colds. It claims long use by loyal customers and guarantees money back if not satisfied.
A public query asks readers what preparations they have made for an apocalyptic event. The piece frames the issue as a personal and communal readiness test.
Wednesday offers Sport ing Blood with Dorothy Bernard at Strand and The Matrimonial Martyr at Elite, Ramona at Colonial, plus Ringling Brothers Circus matinee and evening shows. Thursday features Thoroughbred with Dennis Keenan, Maria Rose at Elite, and Strand titles Little Lady Eileen and Grip of Evil No 13.
Monroe Georgia October 10 Mr J W Snow known as Bud Snow a prominent planter farmer miller and merchant died suddenly at his home Snows Mill six miles from Monroe He was about fifty years old survived by two brothers a wife and a daughter funeral set for Wednesday at Mount Carmel church Walton county The notice notes his wide community work and business leadership.
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