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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1912
Page
5
The Palmer & Sons and Prince Ave Pharmacy advertise D D D Prescription for eczema and itching. A 25 cent trial bottle is offered, with a full size bottle guaranteed to relieve itching immediately or it costs nothing.
Experts blame stomach disorders on hasty eating habits and carelessness. John Lind of Oneonta New York says after fifteen years of trouble two bottles of Vinol improved digestion and weight. Vinol strengthens tired digestive nerves and is easily absorbed. Try a bottle with money back guarantee from H R Palmer & Sons Athens Ga.
A. G. Dudley declares for the Democratic primary as a candidate for the office of alderman representing the First ward. He states his intention to seek action through party processes and public support.
longtime parents recall harsh castor oil and calomel while ads claim now the childhood revolt is justified. Syrup of Figs with Senna is promoted as a safe, pleasant remedy that cleanses the bowels without griping, promising quick relief for fretful, poorly eating children, with directions and full name on the package.
Washington Oct 21 special to the Banner officials say a new policy by Secretary Meyer has commanders of all naval stations yards and Guantanamo met at the navy department to discuss administrative improvements and plan biannual conferences to coordinate yard operations.
A North Carolina family credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with saving a 14 year old boy's leg after a severe ulcer from a bruise resisted other treatments. The note says the salve cured burns boils skin eruptions and piles and lists local dealers W. J. Smith & Bros. and H. R. Palmer & Sons selling it for 25 cents.
An Athens advertisement claims RHEUMA removes the poisonous rheumatic buildup within one day, easing swollen joints, sciatica, gout and lumbago. Priced at 50 cents a bottle with a money back guarantee from H. R. Paumer & Sons, it promises rapid kidney and bladder cleansing and urges readers to buy even if not satisfied.
J C Sims of near Commerce Georgia testifies to severe back pain and scant urine yet reports complete relief after using Foley Kidney Pills. He claims full customer satisfaction and that the product delivers all promised benefits.
The chapel crowd lit up a mass meeting with speeches by Chancellor Barrow Professor Morris Hugh Gordon and Captain Peacock. Georgia fans praised the team for bravely facing odds with twenty players in the game against Vanderbilt and urged better travel seating for the November 16 trip to Atlanta.
A big street parade and two morning performances by Howe's Great London shows arrive tomorrow. The act features Cecil Lowande the champion rider, Mil'e Nellie Ryland the famed equestrienne, the Uneyo Royal Yeddo troupe, the Millettes in aerial stunts, the Sylvesters on flying trapeze, and 60 acrobats offering high risk feats and somersaults.
At the YMCA boys department two games captivated fans with the Midgets led by Max Cutler facing the Yellow Jackets under D D Quillian and a Brownies versus Billikins clash captained by Lythgoe Weir and Thos Burns. Billikins won 11 to 3 as Burns scored all eleven for his team. The Midgets triumphed 6 to 5 in a close finish. Next Thursday the Billikins meet Blacks and the Grey Hounds face the Bull Dogs.
Special to the Banner reports H. B. McWaters testifying in superior court that Atlanta faces a laundry trust. He says residents can have laundry sent to Athens or another Georgia town, shipped back by express, cheaper than local door-to-door service, due to a protective local wall and trust-like practices.
Miss Jennie Arnold visits Commerce for a few days. Miss Lydia Griffith spends the weekend in Atlanta with Miss Bertha Moore on Myrtle street. Mrs. Barrett Phinizy returns from Nashville visiting her parents for weeks. Minnie D. Rowe of Buford to represent the Bill Arp chapter of U D C at the state convention here next week. Miss Clara Barrey in Pelham. Mr. and Mrs. Charles A Scudder and daughter Susan travel to New York. Mr. and Mrs. Alva Harris return from Woodville. The Forbeses return to Cobb street after summer at Miss Junie Hudgins home. Mrs. Charles A Dozier expected from Gainesville to visit. Mrs. T. J. Vincent and companions hosted by Mrs. T. A. Branch in Decatur Journal. Miss Jennie D. Harris returns from Athens with Miss Marjorie Bobb from New Orleans. Athens younger set join Georgia Vanderbilt game in Atlanta, including Miss Eu-
Genia Ivy and a group of debutantes led by Miss Louise Dorsey Miss Louise Vincent Miss Marion Hodgson and others including Miss Mary Turner Miss Callie Lumpkin Miss Jennie Arnold and Miss Eleanore Lustrat were escorted by chaperones Mrs Steve Upson Mrs Ivy Mrs Vincent and Mrs John Morris highlighting a society gathering reported in the Journal.
Judge Brand appoints Dr E C Kinnebrew to fill the registrar post left vacant by B F Woods resignation. Kinnebrew, a long time local lawyer and former United States Commissioner, is expected to serve effectively while Woods continues council duties.
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