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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1913

Page

5

Hon R E Davison Visits Athens for Family Ties

Hon R E Davison chairman of the prison commission and Hon Thade Hawes inspector visited the city yesterday for a family wedding and to confer with Professor Strahan on a state road supervisor. Davison learned of a nephew's death and left for Woodville to attend the funeral.

R. BE. Davison Prison Commission Thade Hawes Davison Albert Davison Miss Cobb Joe Davison Atlanta A. H. Davison Georgia Woodville

Representative from New York Visits Athens on Rail Way Plans

Mr. Robert Meyer of New York, a representative of H. L. Doherty & Co., is spending several days in Athens on business related to the street railway system. He is impressed by the city’s improvements and progressive spirit during his first visit.

Robert Meyer New York H. L. Doherty & Co Athens

Masonic Lodge Plans Regunar Communication Tonight

Mount Vernon Lodge Free and Accepted Masons announces a regunar communication tonight in the usual meeting place. The agenda includes work in the entered apprentice degree. All qualified brethren are invited to attend.

Mount Vernon Lodge

Devoe Paint Ad Highlights Value and Education

An advertisement from Talmage Hardware Co. touts GOOD PAINT as cheap and superior, noting Devoe is among a dozen quality options and likely the only good choice in town while warning that many paints are inferior and overpriced. It stresses long-term costs per square foot and per year.

Devoe

Detroit Moves to End Disorderly Resorts

Detroit officials set a midnight deadline, closing gambling houses and red light establishments. Police Commissioner Gillespie plans a strict crackdown with a public moral squad of officers and women workers to enforce the order, aiming to make Detroit a viceless town by tomorrow.

Detroit Mich Gillespie Cau

Athens Adopts Commission Charter Bill Amid Georgia Debate

Georgia's 1913 act aims to replace Athens mayor and council with a three person commission. It outlines terms, salaries for mayor and two councilmen, department structure, recalls, audits, and city recorder court power. Voters to decide on the charter at a special election within 60 to 90 days.

Athens Clarke County Georgia General Assembly State of City of Board of Health Nice Department of Finance Public Safety Board of Mayor Anddinary United States Commission John M. Slaton State OF Georgia Secretary of Philip Cook Capitol Atlanta United States of American

Grove's Tasteless Tonic Promises Health Boost

An old display ad touts Grove's Tasteless Tonic as invigorating to the pale and sickly, improving strength and aiding malaria recovery. It claims to enrich the system and assist children, priced at 50 cents.

Grove

Modern winter wraps rival gowns with smart lines

The article notes winter wraps now match fashion of gowns, featuring new coats with the one piece dress silhouette. It highlights materials like heavy sacking, ratine, suede trims, and bright colors for sports coats, plus warm, practical options for juniors and children, with pattern coupons and yardage details.

A Simple Matter of Shirring Distinction in Dress Ease

Indoor frocks of dark silk gain brightness from touches of lively color on girdle and tunic. The trend favors shirred detailing with combinations for street wear and afternoon dresses, highlighting fine Brussels net and light ribbons. The article notes specific design features, sizes, and fabric suggestions for achieving a modish, refined look with shirring accents.

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R. E. Davidson Prison Commission Board OF the State Electric Company Devoe Talmage Hardware Co Hichester Lamond Brand National Biscuit Company Board of Mayor and Council Clerk of Council New Orleans Proprietors NEW and NS Thorn
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