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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1914
Page
8
Short notes advertise the largest savings bank in Athens with deposits from $1.00, plus a stenographer position for experienced women with references. Also two room offers for students with furnished baths near Milledge avenue, one half block from Milledge and two Meigs Street contact.
A collage of classifieds from Lipscomb listing insurance and real estate items. Includes offers for fire insurance with J C Jester, bank savings at Clarke County Bank, Butter from Blue Valley, room-mate wanted, hog purchases by the State College of Agriculture Veterinary Dept, rentals on Franklin Street and Milledge Avenue, and shares for sale in the Anderson Banking Co. Also an Orphans Work Day notice urging donations for Georgia Methodist and Presbyterian orphan institutions across Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina with date guidance.
For rent, elegant room, bath, big closet, good neighborhood, half block off Milledge car line, easy walk of business section. Phone 947, before it is taken. 13 For Rent Well furnished room all conveniences cor North Milledge Nantahala Ave. Phone 565 11 Wanted One or two rooms in A 1 neighborhood by gentlemen State location and terms Permanent care Banner.
The Colonial presents The Queen of Queer Street by Field Players described as up to date with a love story and strong plot plus a big matinee for children with candy. Also coming Friday is To Day a vivid drama by Broadhurst and Schumer about New York life with a sharp reveal of a selfish wife and a thrilling climax. Cast includes George MacQuarrie Helen MacKeller Helen Judson Chas N. Greene May Herbert Amelia Mayborn Frank Kimball Hazel Bowden.
M. J. Perkins of Green Bay Wisconsin reports Citrolax as the ideal laxative drink after trying pills oils and salts that were disagreeable. The notice also endorses Citrolax for sick headaches sour stomach lazy liver and congested bowels. H R Palmer and Son ad.
A Chicago Daily News correspondent notes The Hague's 130 charitable institutions enable widespread beggar activity. Many locals hesitate to refuse handouts, while law enforcement struggles to convict itinerant beggars posing as salesmen. Government studies seek causes and fresh programs to prevent future generations from joining the idle poor.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports on a provocative claim that men are superior to women because a man always knows where his headache comes from. The column probes gender stereotypes and medical myths, reflecting early 20th century attitudes.
Alfred Henry Lewis, a Shanley's regular, observes life with irony. In a humorous New York Letter to the Cincinnati Times-Star, he recalls Manuel the cigar man recounting his wife’s two sets of shoes and her remark that she is the most stupid woman ever leef.
Athens shop advertises open stock and made up sets including fine china and beautiful crystal glassware. It features enamelled and aluminum cookware that resists chipping, woodenware, silver plated ware, and cut glass, claiming to be the only local seller carrying genuine items.
Ocedar Maps and Ocedar Polish Telephone advertise prompt delivery with clear assurances to customers. The message emphasizes quick service and urging readers to place orders or visit for immediate fulfillment.
Local business H. T. Huggins and Son announces services from the China House address. Phone contact listed as 125 for inquiries and orders.
The under sixteen Athens pianist Beryl Rubenstein returned from Germany and is touring the country with strong notices from real musicians. He recently appeared in Asheville to great audience acclaim and will perform in Columbus, Cleveland, Nashville, Montgomery, Mobile, Memphis, and other cities as part of a growing schedule. The Asheville Gazette-News praised his flawless technique, dynamic tone, and expressive musicianly temperament, highlighting Chopin’s A minor etude and a complex Blue Danube Waltz arrangement.
Yesterday noon a blaze in a rubbish pile near Winnie Davis Memorial Hall on the State Normal School campus threatened the building. Smoke filled corridors but there was no panic, and city firefighters arrived quickly, saving the structure with only minor smoke staining.
Owicex reports a decline in South American hides by 3c per pound and now pays 1¢ for green hides while Galfsking remains unchanged. Athens Hides Co. 786 Brod St.
Freshmen at the university faced a fresh wave of hazing as sophomores used shears to clip forelocks, removing red caps marks and leaving many heads partially shorn. The planned freshman election was eclipsed by fear of retaliation as groups gathered after dark and the incident spread into the class of 1918 and beyond, with reports of dozens clipped and masked by the night’s actions.
Mr C A Rowland will address the First Methodist church Sunday School at 10:40 AM on his recent travels in foreign mission fields. He is noted for extensive study of foreign missions and invites all interested readers to attend and hear his insights.
Miss Minnie Phillips fourteen died yesterday morning at nine o clock from fever at her parents home near Barnett Shoals. Funeral today at four in Barnett Shoals with Rev. Davis officiating. She was a consistent Sunday school member and beloved by all who knew her.
At the Classic today two reel feature For The Secret Service stars Robert Leonard and Ella Hall along with a crackerjack comedy Snookee's Disguise with Ford Star ling. Tomorrow the Trey O'Heists Flower O' The Flame opens as a fifteen story master problem play. Tickets 5 and 10 cents.
Mr I F Tibbetts, president of the Southern Manufacturing Co, enters the aldermanic race for the Fourth ward after a large citizen push. He is a well known business leader active in city affairs and would be a capable council representative if elected.
The Associated Press reports the Department of Justice denied claims that Attorney General Gregory would not consider a general marketing organization of naval stores factors and operators in violation of the Sherman law. The department’s stance will depend on the organization’s character and actions. Also notes a Bryant aide’s trip to Homer, Banks County.
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