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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1916
Page
5
An old advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle bowel cleansing for children and adults. It claims a single dose relieves stomach and bowels, promising a well and playful child, and advises checking for the Genuine brand by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Private news from Athens reports Frank Jackson died at his Kirkwood home Sunday night. A 72 year old War Between the States veteran and Third Georgia regiment member, he is survived by his wife, four daughters, a sister Nel os, and several brothers and relatives in Athens area. Funeral and interment are set for Tuesday at Jackson burial grounds near Bethabara church in Oconee County.
Athens citizen J L Byrd reports back pain dizziness and frequent urination from labor at Athens Pottery. After using Dean's Kidney Pills he found relief and lasting cure. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn & Co Buffalo NY sponsor.
A compact Epigraph reflects that active service dispels cobwebs and people weave webs of various kinds in life as cited by Anthony W. Thorold D D.
Mothers and wives across towns attest to health gains from Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound after months of illness. The ad claims many women rely on the remedy for female ailments and restoration of strength.
Georgia football reports Wingate out with a broken shoulder and Germany lost for the season while Reynolds McDonnell and Donnelly are nursing injuries but may return. Columbus prepares for the Georgia Auburn clash with alumni meetings, travel plans, and a large advertising push to draw a big crowd and secure rail service.
Druggists praise Vinol made from beef and cod liver peptones iron and manganese peptonates and glycerophosphates with a mild wine tonic. Mrs Mason of Trenton reports improved strength after one bottle. H R Palmer & Sons Athens offers money-back guarantee. Available in Georgia towns.
An advertisement urges readers to mail five cents to Foley & Co Chicago Illinois with name and address to receive a trial package. The offer includes Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets claiming relief for bronchial coughs colds croup and comfort for stout persons.
gym classes attract many students and a basketball league will be formed. teams depend on sign ups with games on Monday Wednesday and Friday around five o clock. call to report names to the gym instructor J F Johnston to join and improve for varsity eligibility.
Michael's advertises abundant coats dresses suits and millinery with a large stock of wool and silk sweaters. Buyers secured special lots shipped in summer to keep prices steady and stocks complete. Women’s all wool sweaters range 2.50 to 12.50 while silk and fibre options run 4.50 to 17.50 and children’s sweaters price 1.50 to 8.50.
Two models from stock are shown with additional selections available. The store highlights rapid replenishment, fur trimming, and elegant combinations of Serge and silk with Georgette sleeves. Michael's dresses are promoted as popular and richly accessorized with gold and silver lace details.
Local shop showcases wool blankets from $5 to $20 in full and twin sizes. Cotton and down filled comforts cover with silkoline sateen and silk. Two special cotton filled comforts priced at $5.50 and $3.50 feature silk and sateen covers. These low prices aim to ease buyers amid high costs.
A fur retailer advertises a full line of furs including black fox lynx wolf and red Poiret taupe fox natural badger lynx Australian hare beaver Hudson seal and more. It also features fur coats with fancy collars and plain flare models and promises competitive pricing.
An advertisement proclaims Michael’s hats as stylish and becoming with expert milliners to pick flattering styles. It markets Phipps hats, asserts affordable options at 3.50 4.50 and 7.50, and urges readers to visit before their next purchase for satisfaction.
The shop highlights a fresh arrival of stylish suits in blues blacks burgundy prune green wisteria and plush. Many are fur trimmed or plain tailored with extra sizes available and a wide range for juniors misses and full stock. Special prices on several suits welcome quick fitting before the season advances.
A Saturday arrival introduces fur and cloth coats in several styles including plush, Bolivia and mixed fabrics. The dealer touts heavy demand and a strong showing with fur collars and cuffs, promising a quality selection even for customers who previously struggled to obtain coats.
Local items report many residents spending weekends in Atlanta for games and visits. Frank Danson Carlton Theus Charlie Phillips Frank Holden Howard McCall John Elder Marion Hatcher George Shewford Miss Mattie Wilson DuBose and others traveled or hosted in socially varied events including luncheons theater parties dinners and picnics. Several Athens visitors attended the Grand Lodge in Macon. Miss Gertrude Collins shows improvement after illness but may have to pause studies. Pinkney Snelling traveled to Atlanta for the game and returned. Grove’s tonic advertisement concludes the column.
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