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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1915
Page
3
Mrs. Wm. F. Bubolz touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick relief for children's colds with no after effects. The article recommends Poleys Honey and Compound as a reliable cough medicine for coughs colds croup and throat irritation.
Atlanta Oct 25 five guards and deputy wardens were removed and one resigned at the state Prison farm. Warden Smith and Superintendent Burke remain. The commission cites increased efficiency, and friction had been rumored due to lack of cooperation among staff amid recent unusual dismissals. Further changes may follow.
Dr. Leszynsky and Dr. Juettner warn of functional nervous disorder caused by coffee, termed neurasthenia or chronic caffeinism. They cite hundreds of cases among travelers, brokers, merchants, actors, writers, and newspaper staff, noting symptoms like headaches, anxiety, insomnia, tremor, and digestive issues. The note adds Postum as a coffee substitute gaining popularity.
The Red Book from Austria Hungary details negotiations with Italy before Italy declared war on Austria Hungary. It includes telegrams and letters showing Italy’s threats of blackmail and Austria’s assurances of German support if Russia entered the war. It outlines Articles I II IV and discusses Italy’s neutrality and territorial claims.
Rev C M Knighton of Havanna Wisconsin reports three months of kidney and back pain. He used Foley Kidney Pills and claims the pain disappeared and he gained vitality. The ad also mentions rheumatism backache sore muscles stiff joints. H R Palmer & Co. ads.
Davison-Nicholson Co presents suits in navy African brown Belgian blue Russian green and black with sizes 16 to 44. The collection includes long coats three-quarter length coats and sport coats in sizes 14 to 44. It promises the greatest values of the season and features full range of styles and materials.
The Georgia State Fair begins tomorrow in Macon running through November 5. The State College of Agriculture Athens showcases livestock exhibits. public sales of Shorthorn cattle November 2 and Hereford cattle November 3. D. Witman manages the sales and exchange department. The fair promises a premier harness racing program, a top poultry show with 25 silver trophies, and free acts and fireworks daily including a Looping Kathleen Stinson aerial display.
A persuasive ad recalls childhood aversion to calomel and castor oil and champions California Syrup of Figs as a safe effective cleanser for stomach liver and bowels. It urges mothers to buy the 50 cent bottle made by the California Fig Syrup Company and to beware counterfeit versions.
A series of political announcements from Athens candidates for mayor and alderman across four wards. Names include E H Youngkin, Robert O Arnold, Eka Hild, A Dudley, T Jago, Harold Tuck, Vincent Mathews, Frank Hodgson, Albert E Davison, Hugh H Gordon, Be K Lumpkin Jr, and B Dunaway. Each declares candidacy subject to the Democratic primary and requests support.
Recent experiments show oats in the regular diet improve the mentality of school children. The reason is oats are rich in av6, one of the best brain and nerve tonics known, providing notable cognitive boosts in some cases.
A dubious tonic called Bludwine claims to contain avenine from bats and other extracts. It urges daily consumption of three bottles for three weeks and asks users to record changes in feelings and vitality.
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