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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1916
Page
10
Classified notices list rental offers, board options, and assorted services. Entries mention apartments rooms and houses for rent at Prince Avenue and nearby locales, with contact phones and addresses. The column notes confidentiality and advertiser anonymity, urging readers to respond via the listed contact points.
Athens Savings Bank advertises 4 percent interest on deposits with compounding each January 1 and July 1. Deposits from $1.00 accepted. Also mentions local merchants selling Georgianne Cooking Oil claiming 33 percent less lard usage and OLIVE oil style purity. Other notices list rental properties, loans, second-hand stove, and housing needs.
An advertisement by Mrs. M. Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers a free home treatment for bed wetting and related urinary difficulties. It claims a constitutional cause and urges mothers to write for full instructions without sending money. The copy notes the method also helps adults and aged people with daytime or nighttime urine issues.
Constipation the father of many ills, many afflictions begin with irregular bowels. Keep bowels regular to avoid issues. When a laxative is needed, take Chamberlain's Tablets. They move the bowels improve appetite and strengthen digestion. Obtainable everywhere.
Hodgenville Ky September 2 The Lincoln farm of 110 acres and the log cabin where Abraham Lincoln was born will be presented as a gift to the nation next Monday by the Lincoln Farm Association A memorial hall endowment fund of 50000 dollars and ceremonies with President Wilson and Secretary Baker are planned The deed of gift will be presented by Robert J Collier to Secretary Baker and accepted by him An address by President Wilson will follow Details are organized by a Louisville committee led by Henry Watterson and William Marshall Bullitt The site dates to 1806 when Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks Lincoln settled near Nolin creek in LaRue county and Abraham Lincoln was born February 18 1809
Athens remains the hub of Bludwine production with 97 104 bottles sold in August and the local plant established in 1907. Plants in Augusta Columbia Greenville Florence Norfolk Lynchburg Pittsburg prepare to begin bottling as demand rises nationwide.
The pale cream Georgette blouse features a deep collar and reversible bound edges with taffeta. Skirt in striped serge accompanies it, with medium size bust 34 to 42 inches for the blouse and 24 to 40 inches for the skirt. material yardage specified and prices listed at 15 cents each.
The Paris couture trend favors combinations with frocks made from multiple fabrics. The featured crepe Georgette dress uses wide satin hem bands and satin folds on the elbow sleeves, with a chiffon lace vest. Materials listed include crepe Georgette, lace, and satin. waists 34-46 inches with a 15 cent price.
A Brevard Banner report from Ila Georgia says the Baptist church series ended with Rev J S Settle assisted by Rev W H Faust drawing large crowds. Thirty-one new members were added. T C Hays of Carnesville led the song service and the old hymns were enjoyed by the congregations.
Athens Banner reports the Young Men's Christian Association appeals to citizens with unpaid subscriptions on May 1912 building fund notes. The note seeks immediate payment to complete furnishings and equipment and to have the new plant ready by mid fall. The association urges paying at the bank to save time and expense and thanks loyal supporters.
Sandersville Georgia September 2 Governor Nat E Harris readies for return to Atlanta confident he will top the September 12 vote and likely win a majority. He trails badly weeks ago as Dorsey hard fought but Harris surged with daily speeches and renewed ties. Prohibitionists shift to Harris while Dorsey support wanes. Pottle appeals fade as voters weigh the contest and the Harris band wagon gathers speed toward Election Day.
In a brief exchange Mrs Outlate asks what became of the cuckoo clock. Outlate replies the cat ate it, delivering a swift, humorous resolve to a light domestic riddle.
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