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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1914

Page

5

Georgia Readers Praise Mayr's Stomach Remedy

Letters from Atlanta residents tout Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy as cure for stomach and intestinal ailments. Testimonials claim relief, improved appetite, and strength after short courses, with warnings about counterfeit imitations and a call to purchase through local druggists or contact Geo H Mayr for a free book.

Georgia Mayr B. Duncan W. Peachtree St Atlanta, Ga Salista Thomas la France St United States MIAYA

New YWCA Physical Director Arrives in Athens

Miss Mary Leah Thomas arrives as the new physical director of the Athens YWCA from Anvoy New Jersey. She brings strong recommendations from the National YWCA board and has begun work with the association’s classes. Miss Laura Blackshear, the general secretary, cannot yet return to meet the art classes but arrangements are planned for Monday.

Mary Leah Thomas Young Woman’s Christian Association of Athens Anvoy N. J Athens Y. W. C. A. Board Blackshear Laura Blackshear

Let Us Not Be Impatient at Faultfinding

A letter from Athens urges patience with the city council amid wartime anxiety about Kaiser Bill and the war’s impact on cotton and living costs. The writer defends council decisions, condemns harsh criticism, and quotes Prov 29:2 while praising the council as guardians of the town’s stability.

Kaiser Bill United States Bill Europe Paul Alexander Athens Decatur

Dobbs Brother Attends Marietta Marriage

Mr. O R Dobbs left for Marietta to witness the marriage of his brother Marion Dobbs to Miss Henrietta Black of Marietta. The groom, a University of Georgia law graduate, has practiced law in Marietta for three years.

0. R. Dobbs Marietta Marion Dobbs Henrietta Black Law School University of Georgia

Bedspreads and quilts theft suspect arrested

Mamie Harris, a Black woman, was yesterday arrested by police and turned over to the county sheriff on a warrant charging her with stealing several bedspreads and quilts.

Mamie Harris

White man sought for alleged board jumping in county

Athens police arrested a young white man named Alex Chesterman on a charge of jumping a board bill. He was held by Union Point officers yesterday and later turned over to the county sheriff for further action.

Union Point Athens Alex. Chesterman Contlain

Personal and Social News from Athens Highlights

Mr and Mrs Sidney Boley and son return from abroad to a cordial welcome. John N Weir arrives from Murfreesboro and will stay with Mrs J W Weir on Cobb Street until October 1. R L McWhorter Lucila McWhorter and Will Pope of Woodville visit Athens. Walter Bishop, after time in Altapass, NC, now visiting Peoria Illinois. Robert McWhorter departs for Charlottesville to enter the University of Virginia. Also a health ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for biliousness constipation and stomach upset.

John .N. Weir Murfreesboro, Tenn J. W. Weir Cobb Street R. L. McWhorter Lucila McWhorter Will Pope Woodville Athens Walter Bishop Altapass, N. C Peoria, Il Robert McWhorter Charlottesville University of Virginia

Critique of Athens Charter and local government form

J M Hodgson questions the Athens charter arguing it wastes tax money and harms local representation. He contends ongoing growth, education funding, and public employee costs complicate reform while warning against further public criticism harming city credit. He urges tax cuts and preservation of local governance principles.

Treasury Athens J. M. Hodgson

School Book Notice and Book Exchange Offer

Buy your school books now and avoid rush on opening day. Complete grade lists available and orders filled. Exchange second hand books you have, or sell them. cash only on purchase. Opening days bring high activity so no credit. Citrolax ad: laxative drink praised by M. J. Perkins of Green Bay for sick headaches and digestive relief. Citrolax touted as ideal laxative.

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

Auction House in Athens Sells Shot Gun Tonic and Liniment

Dr J A J Davis advertises at the Athens corner of Thomas and Broad selling Shot Gun Tonic and Liniment and kidney back spine remedies. Each bottle is guaranteed with money back if relief is not found. Prices 25c and 35c. Free treatment offered.

Athens Thomas and Broad Streets Atlanta

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