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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1915
Page
6
A historical notice lists candidates for mayor and city alderman in Athens. Names include E H Youngkin and Robert O Arnold for mayor, plus Ward 1 through Ward 4 contenders such as K A Hill A G Dudley T E Jago Harold T Tuck Vincent Mathews Frank Hodgson Albert E Davison Hugh H Gordon and E K Lumpkin Jr.
J W Nix of Cleveland Georgia reports his two children suffered croup and nearly could not breathe. He treated them with Foley's Honey and Tar and they recovered completely with no opiates. The product cuts phlegm and opens air passages. H R Palmer and Sons advertise locally.
Milledgeville notes a tough path to beat Auburn after a hard loss to Virginia while G M C prepares for Riverside with a strong local roster. Riverside, a Georgia boys lineup, travels to Athens for the G M C game as Alex Davison stars at fullback in a memory of 1912 showdowns.
Colonial presents an excellent production of The Winning of Barbara Worth with Barbara Worth as a symbol of Western womanhood. The piece extols her purity strength and integrity guiding Willard Holmes to battle with nature and proving him worthy of a desert daughter.
A noted Riverside player who proved one of the best to come from R. M. A. is praised for his hard driving defense. A larger crowd than 1912 is expected to travel Saturday on the Gainesville Midland special train to the game.
Athens resident Mrs. M Williams of 180 Barrow St credits Dean's Kidney Pills with easing back pain and night trouble after a three year kidney issue. She says a box from Palmer & Sons' Drug Store relieved pain and prevented recurrences. price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY, makers.
G. W. Roberson of Wichita Falls Texas praises Foley Cathartic Tablets as the most delightful, saying they cleanse the bowels and keep the stomach sweet. The ad from H. R. Palmer & Sons promotes the product as beneficial for liver activity and alleviating bloating and headaches.
Athens High School football heads to Commerce to challenge a larger opponent after a win over Madison High. Spirit runs high as a send-off tops an undefeated mood with coach Dezendorf keeping lineup tentative. Backfield includes E Jackson C Burpee Crane Quillian Cason. Line includes Wier Eberhardt Bailey Youngkin Rawson Nicholson Bicker Lumpkin Wingfield Stevens Calloway White Head and Bob Burdee.
The advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a proven cough remedy used for 46 years. It claims to soothe coughs and lung troubles like pneumonia when treated promptly and offers a money back guarantee with a 50g size or $1.00.
Advertising copy touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a stimulant that eases coughing and strengthens the throat against cold germs. It urges families to keep a bottle on hand and lists a price of 25 cents.
A classic 19th century style advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills relieve constipation without griping. It warns that neglect of a clogged system can cause serious complications and promotes taking the remedy tonight for a happier tomorrow, priced at 25 cents per bottle.
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