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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1913

Page

8

Athens Savings Bank Leads With 4 Percent Deposit Rate

The Athens Savings Bank offers four percent interest on savings deposits compounded twice yearly each January 1 and July 1. Deposits start at $1.00. Also notes on shoe repair services by Martin Bros on Clayton Street with a guarantee to extend the life of last winter’s shoes. Public stenographer contact via phone 1255. eod-51. Detachable Evinrude rowboat motors shown by Ben Sarrow. eod.tf. For rent an apartment with four connecting rooms and bath at 126 Dearing. eod-2w. Griffith & Welch advertises a new survey and cheap tea cart. W anted district agent for Rome area for Fraternal Insurance Co. State Organizer W. E. Jones, P.O. Box 750 Atlanta, Ga. Lost a little girl’s gold bracelet Friday night at Opera House or on the street. Reward offered.

Opera House Banner Office

For Sale and Rent Notices in Banner Classifieds

Several classified items including a nine room house for sale on Cloverhurst Avenue with furnace and garage, an insurance contact inquiry between Lipscom and Jester, SKAT paste soap promotion, newly furnished room and bath for rent, Freemen's Paper-shell Pecan Nursery trees for sale, stock sale of Georgia National Bank and American State Bank shares, and a request for inexpensive Negro houses. Also references to Davison-Nicholson offerings and location near Milledge and Lumpkin streets.

Cloverhurst Avenue Milledge Otis Johnson Insurance Freemen’s Milledge and Lumpkin Street Georgia National Bank American State Bank D. P. Haselton A. H. Davison

California Syrup of Figs ad warns against fakes

A dated advertisement urges mothers to give California Syrup of Figs for children's constipation. It claims a teaspoon clears coated tongues and sluggish digestion, promising quick relief and a return to playfulness. It warns buyers to ensure the bottle is from the California Fig Syrup Company and priced at 50 cents.

California California Fig Syrup Company

Rheuma5 Free Bees From Narcotics Relieves Rheumatism

An advertisement claims Rheuma5 Free Bees from narcotics cleanses the whole system, relieves rheumatism, and is kidney and skin safe. It quotes a testimonial from J. R. Crocker of Columbia, S. C., who says the product cured his rheumatism after two days and allowed him to throw away crutches.

H. Ro Palmer & Sons J. RB Crocker Sumter St Columbia, I. C

Prospect for New York Yankees to Train Here Again

Athens may join the Southeastern League for next summer. A promoter connected to Tommie Stouch aims to form a regional circuit across South Carolina and Georgia and bring the New York Yankees to Athens to train in spring. Local streetcar grounds at Chase Street Park would be made available free while the city builds needed improvements.

Athens Banner Greenville S. C Tommie Stouch Georgia South Carolina Callaway Chamber of Commerce Wonder Schang New York “Yankees Chase Street Park Ito National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues Columbus Ohio National Association New York Yankees

Fourth Quarterly Conference at Oconee Street Church

The fourth quarterly conference of the Oconee Street Methodist church will be held tomorrow night at the usual meeting hour. The presiding elder will be present and every official is expected. Reports of the year's work are to be made.

Oconee Street Methodist Church

Parisian Sage hair tonic boosts scalp health and shine

A 50 cent bottle Parisian Sage ad promotes a scalp tonic that nourishes roots, removes dandruff, stops hair loss and itching, cools and invigorates the scalp, and adds gloss. It claims safe use, non greasy feel, and pleasing fragrance, with H. R. Palmer & Sons selling it now.

H. R. Palmer & Sons

Congressmen push for recess amid currency reform hold

In this note writer reports Congress members tiring of duties. They face pressure to recess but the president insists lawmakers stay until currency reform passes. A local sports tease mentions a Greenville meeting and potential major league training in Athens with hopes of attracting Yankees.

Congress

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