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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1912
Page
3
Disrupted text hints a Louisville church union effort led by Campbell and now a large membership. Delegates arrive and a commission prepares a report on unification along unified lines, with a goal of broader inclusion and a formal conclusion forthcoming.
The exposition offers exceptionally low round-trip rates to Columbia for the event highlighting educational exhibits and a grand Southeast gathering. Low fares also apply from Columbia to South Carolina points, with many towns declaring a homecoming week tied to the exposition. Posters available from exposition management in Columbia.
An advertisement touts Hot Springs Liver Buttons as a cure for constipation headaches coated tongue foul breath and stomach upset. Claims include gentle safe renovating of liver and bowels and improved complexion nerves and energy with a 25 cent price and free samples via Hot Springs Chemical Co. Athens agents listed.
Feeble with age but retaining old zeal the Louisiana division of the United Confederate Veterans gathers in Baton Rouge for its annual three day reunion. Many Daughters and Sons join the event as the city decorates and prepares comfort and entertainment for visitors. Business sessions and main social events are set for tomorrow. Fortunes In Faces. Dr King’s New Life Pills are advertised as improving health and beauty and are sold at local stores.
The article notes General Clifford Lu will resign next Monday and a successor will be chosen by field officers of the Georgia National Guard under the provision law. The senior colonel of the 2nd regiment, Colonel Harris, is mentioned as a likely candidate, though no law strictly dictates a single choice.
A man named Vinton explains a yearlong social experiment on women to Louise, revealing his aim to marry a calculated match. He discloses that his theory tested seventy eight times, leading to an ultimate confession that the invalid he visited was the intended wife, while he had fallen in love with Louise.
A vintage advertisement extols PARISIAN Sage for preventing baldness. It features a social joke about a 38 year old man appearing older and promises to stop hair loss, banish dandruff, and soothe scalp itch with a money back guarantee from H. R. Palmer & Sons. The ad weighs in at 50 cents and targets male readers everywhere.
Albany October 15 A formal dedication ceremony for New York State Education Building draws distinguished librarians scholars and educators from across the country The day inclines toward Thursday's main dedication with speakers Law Reid Henry Osborn William Maxwell and John Scwab The article also includes an advertisement for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy by Enos Lollar of Saratoga Ind Burst of notices spans the education building event and a druggist endorsement.
The note suggests drinking a glass of Blunwine at meal time or after meals to aid digestion. It implies timing guidance for consumption without detailing medical claims or alternatives.
Cheyenne Wyoming hosts the annual Wyoming Federation of Women's Clubs convention with a three day program. Highlights include daily cooking demonstrations for clubwomen and speeches by prominent speakers.
In Atlanta on October 15 the Georgia Democratic committee notes a Judge Longley resolution. It says any voter who supports the Democratic ticket in the general election will gain the right to participate in the Georgia primary two years later. Bolting the national nominee may bar future participation. Republicans planning to vote for Wilson are welcomed into the Democratic fold.
Atlanta reports the trial of Judge Fite for contempt by the court of appeals is the second such case in English speaking courts. Only once before in American history and never in British courts has a trial judge faced a review for contempt. Rumor says Judge Fite may apologize if the $500 fine is reduced.
The twenty third annual Massachusetts Sunday School Association convention began in Lawrence with denominational rallies. Missionary work moral hygiene and temperance were discussed across three sessions this afternoon as the event runs for three days.
Morgantown W Va Oct 15 delegates arrived for the ninth annual convention of the West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs. The opening session was at the First M B Church with state president Mrs John Ruhl presiding. The event includes business sessions and entertainment throughout the week.
A promotional note claims headaches stem from a troubled stomach and urges taking Chamberlain's Tablets to cure both. Sold by all dealers.
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