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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1914
Page
5
Multiple candidates announce for alderman seats in all four wards subject to Democratic primaries. T Wright pursues First ward, H R Palmer Second ward, J Z Hoke Sr Third ward, J L Deadwyler R O Arnold and J A Pitner Fourth ward, J F Tibbet.
Dr Roy E Curtis resigns as associate professor of applied economics in the school of commerce at the University of Georgia. The trustees accepted the resignation. Chancellor Barrow is authorized to fill the vacancy. Curtis arrived in Athens two years ago to lead a new department focused on finance and business administration.
iN. K. Smith, editor of the Constitution's Firing Line, visits Athens and shares an optimistic view on cotton. He argues cotton will rise, notes growing demand, and suggests cotton could replace leather in shoes with a cotton canvas and shellac treatment. He criticizes the New York cotton exchange and describes credit as a protective financial circle.
G Eorgia man T A Lewis of Woodstock Route 13 faced long stomach troubles and failed remedies. After trying Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy, he reports marked improvement after the full treatment and urges neighbors to consider it. The ad touts the remedy as cleansing the digestive tract and aiding stomach liver and intestinal issues with claims of life-saving effects. Public notice also advises caution due to imitators and directs readers to H R Palmer & Sons or Geo H Mayr Mfg Chemist for more information and free literature.
A weather bulletin notes showers tonight with Friday clearing in Atlanta and Georgia. A coastal storm moved northwest over southern Georgia with 29.76 inches pressure at Thomasville, causing rains across Florida to the Atlantic coast and heavy rain in places like Charleston and Savannah while Des Moines reports a 4.86 inch local total. The system should move northeast or fade, with fair and warmer weather in central regions. C Fyon Herrmann, Section Director.
The Y W C A board met Monday Sept 14 at eleven in the residence. Miss Rutherford led the Bible lesson and prayer as minutes from the prior meeting were approved. Miss Blackshear reported strong interest in four weekly art classes and a 27 member Glee Club. Ten new members joined in the past month. A social service committee for Athens Manufacturing Co was proposed under Miss Blackshear. Miss Payne reported hosting transients and boarders. A letter from Miss Madeline Clarke of Kentucky praised the YWCA. The board regretted the resignation of vice president Mrs J W Hart who moved to Canada. Appreciation was expressed for Mrs Walter Childs and Miss Callie Lumpkin for beautifying grounds. Miss Leah Thomas was welcomed as physical director with plans for department growth. At an early date Miss Starkweather and Smith of the National
The New York Follie is the next attraction for Morton Theatre led by Dan and Emma Michael. The fourteen person company, featuring a celebrated New York quartette, opens Monday night September 21. The troupe has a record of drawing large audiences and comes highly recommended.
An Athens citizen testifies to kidney pain relief after using Dean’s Kidney Pills. Mrs. R. B. Bailey of 240 Barrow St. Athens describes dull kidney ache, drowsiness, headaches, and rheumatic pains, then says the relief began within days and has lasted eight years. Sold 50c at Palmer & Sons Drug Store. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
A brief board meeting adjourned with no further business after a short report. Recording Secretary Cobb Lampkin signed off as QRS and the group noted an invitation to advertise wants.
The prudential committee of the board of trustees of the University of Georgia elected Mr. R. W. Wesley, a leading student, to be student assistant in the psychology department under Professor Dr. L. R. Geissler after yesterday’s noon meeting.
The ad claims diet and fresh air aid lung trouble and that a tonic called Eds Alterative improves cases. It cites multiple hemorrhages between 1906 and 1909, a Denver trip, and weight gain after treatment. Also mentions a child helped by Chamberlain's remedy for cholera morbus from green apples.
A short colonial style advertisement urges readers troubled with sour stomach to take Chamberlain's Tablets, follow directions on each bottle, and promises benefit with a trial. Sold by all dealers. Ad copy inserted by Ady.
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