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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1915

Page

3

Georgia Red and Black football prospects in 1915

Georgia coach W A Cunningham previews the 1915 Southern football season. He notes shifts among major programs, potential contenders, and Georgia’s own returning veterans and promising new players. Practice begins soon with Athens set for Virginia Auburn and Clemson clashes, aiming to restore Red and Black prestige.

Vanderbilt Alabama Tennessee Clemson Auburn Sewanee Miss. A. & M Tech Georgia Mercer Chattanooga Citadel Miss. College Florida Southern

Gratitude for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy

Mrs. T. N. Witherall of Gowanda New York credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with quick relief from severe summer complaint pain. She states relief came almost immediately after the first dose and urges others to use the medicine. For sale by all dealers.

T. N. Witherall Gowanda N. Y Adv

Where Parents Lack

The Houston Post argues that stronger home teamwork would shape daughters into faithful wives and sons into devoted husbands. It urges parents to raise children by hand and guide them to use their powers rightly.

Houston Post

Health and Happiness Depend Upon Your Liver

An old advertising column promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills claiming liver relief boosts mood and digestion with a 25 cent price. It also advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co with a money back claim and circulating testimonials. Additional notes urge Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Dr. King

Athens Young Men’s Christian Association Defeats Bowman Nine

The Athens YMC A boys from preparatory and intermediate depart ments routed Bowman on Sanford field as rain halted play in the fifth inning with Athens leading seven to nothing. Key hitters were Harold Hodgson Eddie Rawson Alban Hodgson and Arthur Cox with two hits each. Bowman plans a rematch next week in Bowman. Attendance reported at 1.08.

Athens Young Men’s Christian Association Bowman, Ga Sanford Field Athens Bowman Association Harold Hodgson Eddie Rawson Alban Hodgson Arthur Cox Jack Allen Rawson Allen Hodgson Burnet Alban Hodson Guy Murray Albon Hodgson Pound Webb Grady Crow Joe Bryant Arthur Wood R. H. E. Mewbourne Ened Wickliffe Joe Cardele Ae Sone Barton Pullian J. T Wickliff Cf Cardell J. C Val Murray Guy Tee Nese Quillian D. D

Team set to practice and play at Sanford Field

All members are asked to be present at 4 o clock for practice work and a game on Sanford field to prepare for the Bowman game.

Sanford Field Bowman

Care of Good Clothes in Fine Fabrics

The article warns that higher quality fabrics require more care not less. Fine threads are weaker per thread and damage from dust grease and acids accumulates, so airing and regular attention are essential to preserve wear, especially for finer materials.

New York American

Ribbon of the Garter changes tone in 1022

The article notes the Knights of the Garter adopt a darker blue ribbon in 1022. It references mentions of Charles Lay Wamdyke and quotes from a London Mail column with Mrs Kelly and Mrs Flynn discussing neighborhood noise from the elevated train.

Self-Delusion Over Whiskey to Gin Remedy

A Milwaukee Sentinel quips about a man who after a doctor warns that 20 daily whiskeys ruin his kidneys switches to 20 daily gins claiming gin is good for kidneys. The piece highlights self-deception and misplaced faith in medical advice.

Milwaukee Sentinel

Lamps of Ancient Times Use Primitive Skulls and Shells

Early lamps used animal skulls with fat and sea shells for illumination. As pottery and metal emerged, the basic lamp principle persisted in ancient Egypt Greece and Rome and in stone cups and boxes of northern nations.

Honeymoon Cloud Kick Ends With Taxi Ride

A newly married couple leaves after registering their vows and signing the marriage book, then humorously notes the taxi meter as the place to register a kick.

Woman in Suit Over Promised Marriage Breach

A defendant asks if a man can change his mind about an engagement. The Buffalo Times notes the implied restriction does not apply when the matter involves a woman. The column discusses al leged breach of promise and social double standards.

Buffalo Times

Escaped Convict Hid in Chimney in Father’s Residence

Will Riley, an escapee wanted for highway robbery and sentenced to 15 years, vanished after leaping from a convict wagon. A long search failed until officers pried open the fireplace chimney to reveal Riley dangling feet from the flue. He was recaptured with handcuffs restored, and had apparently had his shackles filed off before his dash.

Will Riley Riley Prince Avenue Oak Street Scores Craft and Whberhardt

Labor Day Holiday Set in Georgia Banks to Close

Tomorrow is the annual Labor Day holiday recognized by state and federal governments. Gov Harris plans a proclamation declaring the day a holiday in Georgia. Banks will observe the day by remaining closed all day and opening 9 a.m. Tuesday. The post office will also observe the day with one city delivery in the morning and windows open 12 to 1. No rural free mail delivery until Tuesday.

Harris Georgia Postoffice

Falls From Ladder Causes Repeated Injuries

Mr. Richard Kay again sustained injuries after falling from a ladder while painting his home. The prior incident occurred during a Woodmen of the World convention when decorating his business, resulting in a broken jaw and weeks of recovery.

Richard Kay

Report From State Reunion Of Vets

Cobb Delaney camp Confederate veterans met at city hall for its monthly session. Members reported on the Fitzgerald reunion and paid dues maintaining good standing with the general organization. President Pound of the State Normal School is invited to speak on the first Saturday in October.

Cobb-Delaney Camp Fitzgerald Pound State Normal School

Under Fifty Dollar Bond to Keep Peace in Community

Rufus Gunnells was yesterday afternoon placed under bond in the sum of 50 dollars to keep the peace. The process against his mother was dismissed. The warrant was taken out against Gunnells and his mother by Mrs Fannie Gunnells Smith. It was charged that young Gunnells had fired a pistol at Mrs Smith and threatened to commit other acts contrary to the peace and good order of the community.

Rufus Gunnells Gunnells Fannie Gunnells Smith

Practically In Same Boat Says Luck Fades In Time

A columnist argues that those who credit luck or hard work and advertising share a common fate. The piece contrasts people who claim perpetual misfortune with those who build success through effort and promotion.

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