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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1914
Page
6
A public appeal from The Tree That Owns Itself invites Athenians to write letters sharing thoughts and dreams about the town. The tree promises to publish letters from readers who sign with their names, though the newspaper will not reveal authors.
The Athens born horse John R. Dillon driven by Dr. D. L. Peacock won the Nashville 2:16 trot in three straight heats before a 15,000 strong crowd. The chestnut horse, son of Sidney Dillon, is trained by Peacock and has notable lineage including Miss Grattanwood.
A Christian exhortation urges generous giving as a duty, citing scripture and a parable of a stream feeding a droughted land. It compares the widow's sacrifice to the rich and warns against hoarding for a hypothetical rainy day while stressing that God blesses true, cheerful giving.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetarian alternative to calomel for liver relief. It claims calomel weakens the liver, may cause salivation, and promises no bad after effects with Dodson's. The ad notes a fifty cent bottle and a money back guarantee.
Hartwell Georgia on September 28 Col Parker Skelton a leading local attorney rushed into a burning home to save valuables from Mrs. M L Satterfield residence. He acted to recover items as flames threatened the property and while in peril he carried them to safety. The event coincides with Miss Montine Alford's upcoming October engagement.
Mr John D Moss received a message from Congressman Tribble noting that while the general war revenue tax act passed the house it did not pass until the 25 cents tax on warehouse receipts for cotton was eliminated. Moss had urged lawmakers that it would be hard on small planters. The Banner editorially supported modifying that portion of the tax plan.
Ad advertises Parisian Sage hair tonic claiming it removes dandruff stops scalp itch and stimulates growth. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and drug counters with simple home use and delicate perfume.
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