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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1916
Page
4
The Georgia Bulldogs have won every game so far this season. Their victories include 6–0 over Citadel, 26–0 against Clemson, 21–0 versus Florida, and 13–7 against Virginia. The article notes Georgia’s strong defense and line across these matchups.
The Athens Woman's Club urges admission of women to the University of Georgia junior and senior classes. The Banner argues coeducation is impractical now, proposes buying Lucy Cobb Institute as a state women’s college alternative, and warns against opening UGA to women.
Murphy G. Smith, a Memphis sailor on the steamer Ferdtterold, says Tanlac cured malaria, boosted his weight by fourteen pounds, ended headaches and rheumatism, improved digestion and energy, and made steering his boat easier. He praises the remedy from Citizens' Pharmacy in Athens and The Kroner Co. in Winterville.
Master Edwin Dozier son of Mr T H Dozier Jr fell while playing on school grounds yesterday morning and broke his collar bone. He was taken to the hospital where surgeons set the fracture and he rested well last night bearing the ordeal bravely and cheerfully.
Dozens of misdemeanor convicts recently sentenced by Judge Brand in the superior court were removed from the county jail to begin their term on county roads. Felony convict movements to state facilities are pending after prison commission notification. The piece also critiques presidential foresight and notes the Federal Reserve Act aiding farmers via longer farm mortgage loans and six month farm paper maturity.
In prose-poem praise, D. G. Bickers extols a woman described as radiant and pure. The piece credits her upbringing and home environment as the source of beauty, character, and refinement, asking what factors shaped her when the answer is simple: her HOME was where she learned to LIVE.
Hartwell Ga October 23 The Gregg Shoals decision recalls Simpson vs State a Georgia case later appealed to the Georgia Supreme Court The white defendant Simpson fired from the South Carolina side at a Negro victim Sadler in a boat three ten yards from Georgia The treaty of Belfort and jurisdiction were central issues Judge Samuel Lumpkin ruled that the bullet followed the law and jurisdiction attached to the shooter
Lillian Gish wears more than $5,000 worth of jewels in Diane of the Follies. Most gems are loaned by Brock Jewelry Co of Los Angeles for filming. Burglars may as well not bother as the gems belong largely to the loaning firm and will be kept in a vault nightly.
Crain Wilber, familiar to cinema patrons, headlines shows at the Elite theater today with a musical act titled Eahnimetl Thia. The performance promises entertainment as part of the theater’s current program.
Fatty Arbuckle appears at the Strand in Fatty and the Broadway Stars, described as one of his best comedies and a top return date. The show is shown alongside a Lillian Gish feature at the Strand today.
A mix of advertisements and political notices appears, promoting Lydia E. Pinkham’s remedy, a mortgage loan service, and political candidacies. It includes claims about health tonics, money lending on property, and alderman campaigns in the Democratic primaries.
A nostalgic ad recalls childhood doses of castor oil and calomel, arguing mothers should switch to California Syrup of Figs a gentle fruit laxative. It claims it cleanses the liver and bowels, sweetens the stomach, and suits babies to adults, warning against counterfeit products.
Governor Harris announces a proposed constitutional amendment to raise judges salaries. It details adding Clarke Floyd Sumter Muscogee to counties paying extra to Superior Court judges and outlines ratification steps and publication requirements.
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