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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1913
Page
2
A collage of society items from Berlin marriages to local gatherings, noting galas, luncheons, and promenades. Reports include Miss Sallie Cobb’s impending wedding, champagne tables, guests from Athens and Atlanta, and upcoming music classes, church notices, and social visits across town.
The entire stock including wallpapers borders paints varnishes floor stains waxes wall colors and brushes will be sacrificed for twenty days at 225 Lumpkin Street. Jos H Lumpkin, Trustee.
Maha Vajjiravudh of Siam has begun reforms to curb ancient practices, abolishing harsh traditions and limiting royal excesses. He educated in England, governs a vast royal household of 600 wives and thousands of relatives, and uses neck tags to identify royal kin. The king also faces the challenge of handling royal concubines and the yearly ritual of presenting beautiful maidens to the harem, while promoting modern reforms.
A Athens citizen recounts kidney trouble with back and hip pains. After using Doan's Kidney Pills she finished three boxes and recovered, noting no serious kidney issues since. The ad promotes sale by Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo and urges readers to remember the brand.
An 19th century advertisement claims deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tubes and catarrh, promising 100 dollars for any case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It notes the remedy is sold by druggists for 75 cents and urges readers to request circulars and take Hall's Emily Pills for consumption.
Berlin rumors linked Princess Patricia to Prince Adolf Frederick before a London denial. The young royal, known as Princess Pat, remains popular for her frank views and beauty, having attracted many suitors but insisting she will marry only the man she loves. Also an advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for weak kidneys with a San Francisco testimonial.
The article notes new gown silhouettes favor soft folds of net tulle or lace, with high collars rare and necklines enhanced by sheer overlays and a crape frill. It highlights waistcoats of net or mousseline, white china silk accents, and dresses with fringe edging, emphasizing a Medici style neck.
Mrs. Sarah E. Duncan of Tipton Iowa credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with ending her sons severe cold, while Dr Kings New Life Pills touted as a safe laxative for women claim quick relief and no pain. Endorsed by W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons.
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