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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1914

Page

4

Local boxing card to open season at Auditorium

Local fans will see boxing return September 16 at the Auditorium with Kid Brown meeting Atlanta favorite Spider Britt in a ten round bout at 116 pounds. The pair, long time rivals, promise an exciting opener with Brown aiming to fill out the card with additional matches and thirty rounds of boxing.

Kid Brown Brown Spider” Britt Atlanta Britt Macon Kid Young Jimmy Grant Meyer Pries Kid York Young Goldman Kid Wonder Battling Kelly Joe Superior Ecord

Besmade Sox Offer and Local Remedies Ad

Men cut walking costs with Besmade Sox priced at 1.50 per dozen and money back guarantee. Collections and orders left at M. & M. or Poss’ Place or Means Hosiery Co. 409-410 Holman Building. Favorite remedy for diarrhoea Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy praised by Mrs May Higgins Peru Ind after long illness. For sale by all dealers.

Poss’ Place Hosiey Co Holman Building Chamberlain

Look It Straight in the Face on Athens Charter Vote

Walter G. Cooper of Atlanta urges Athens voters to scrutinize the city manager plan on September 15. He warns that the charter shifts power to five managers and a sixth appointee, threatens recalls and tax changes, and could raise taxes while eroding local control.

Athens Walter G. Cooper Atlanta Commission Government Commission Dayton Woodrow Wilson

Housekeepers Will Find Us Ready to Supply Needs

Housekeepers can source Kitchen Dining Room Pantry Bed Room and all home needs from this supplier. The note emphasizes ready availability and broad product coverage for household housekeeping.

Fine china dinnerware and glassware on sale in Athens

Open stock and made up sets in fine china. Beautiful crystal glass tableware and enamelled cookingware that will not chip. Aluminum cookware, woodenware, silver plated ware, cut glass. The only people in Athens carrying genuine items.

Athens

Ocedar Promises Prompt Delivery and Services

Ocedar advertises map and polish telephone orders with promise of prompt delivery and direct in-store assistance.

Athens City Debt Trim Under New Charter

The present Mayor and Council since January 1 1914 have reduced Athens‟ debt by about half and repaid bond money in the general funds. By June 1 1915 the city will owe only bonded debt and current expenses, with municipal functions performed without stint despite opposition to the new charter.

Athens

Prof J C Martin Named Rural School Inspector

The Georgia Department of Education adds Superintendent J O Martin to rural supervisor ranks. The Newton county leader gains the inspector post, replacing M L Duggan who shifts to a statewide survey role. Outside supporters fund 3500 dollars yearly to aid the program as many counties seek early benefits. Prof Martin is noted in Athens for his school work and is brother to Charles E Martin of the Banner.

Atlanta State Department of Education J. 0. Martin Martin Newton County M. L. Duggan Duggan C. S. Parrish Hancock Department of Education Friends of Education Prof Athens Charles E. Martin The Banver

Stop That First Fall Cough

Fall cough or cold threatens serious lung trouble. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey promises quick relief for all ages, soothing throat and lungs, loosening phlegm, antiseptic action, and immune support. 25 cents at your druggist.

Dr. Bell

Citrolax Laxative Drink Praised by Green Bay User

A Green Bay Wisconsin user, M. J. Perkins, calls Citrolax the ideal laxative drink after trying pills oils salts and finds it satisfactory. The ad touts Citrolax for sick headaches sour stomach lazy liver and congested bowels. H R Palmer Son advertises Citrolar as ideal.

Citrolax M. J. Perkins Green Bay Wis H. R. Palmer & Son Andy

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