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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1908

Page

6

Fads and Fashions of Interest to Ladies

New York readers learn that the automobile dust coat is waning in favor as the motor coat gains ground in colors and materials. Rich fabrics like rajah and foulards shape stylish frocks and trims, with copper and horn jewelry replacing gold and silver. Central Park fashion rules face new restrictions on car and dog carriers, while hotels like the Wolcott and Plaza adopt pet care and in-room musical services for guests.

New York Sone Wolcott

New York Theatre Scene Touts Heat Fueled Shows And Bare Toes

New York in August faces heat as Broadway opens new productions by autumn season. Vaudeville vies for sensation with Salome dances while authorities eye reforms under Anthony Comstock. Bare toes trend shows girls cooling in Central Park revealing clever shuffles to hide stockings.

New York Broadway Third Eighth Avenues Anthony Comstock Central Park

Governor vetoes extended school book contract in Georgia

Gov. Smith vetoed extending the school book contract two years. He cited a five year limit and concern the state would be at the mercy of book companies if extended. He noted other reasons as well. The book commission will meet this fall and the new adoption will take effect January 1.

Atlanti Smith Book Commission

Aaron Cohen Returns as Chas Stern Co. Announces New Stock

Aaron Cohen of the Chas Stern Co has returned from New York with a vast stock of goods. The outfit will open a fall clothing department at the Athens store with an expert tailor and cutter. The firm promises the finest department of its kind and top quality workmanship for the city and surrounding area.

Chas, Stern Co Aaron Collen Charle Stern Co New York Collens Atheds Chas Stern Co Chas Stern Company Athens

Auxiliary cruiser Buffalo sails with vast supplies for fleet

The auxiliary cruiser Buffalo sails today from San Francisco carrying a huge cargo for the Atlantic battleship fleet in Australian waters. The load includes 600,000 pounds of flour and 20,000 pounds of potatoes with canned meat and dehydrated vegetables. Fresh meats will be bought at ports visited.

San Francisco Cal Tuffalo

Bride Chooses Husband Over Family in Court Custody Case

In a Watts county session Judge Brand ruled to grant custody to Jim Autry and his wife, Jane Maxey Autry, despite parental opposition. The 30 year old groom and 15 year old bride faced questions about marriage under pressure after elopement at Fledges Mill.

Brand James H. Autry Jim Cour. Va Piel Telde Lin Hin Maxey Jim Autry Mr. Darton Autry Mr. Bartom Col W. M. Smith Amvi'rs Oconee County Overby

Youngest Crew Set to Sail on Mersey Clipper to Sydney

The clipper ship Mersey of White Star Line will sail from the River Mersey next Thursday bound for Sydney with fifty to sixty boys as cadets. An educational staff will train them in naval architecture, engine basics, cargo handling, and seamanship to prepare officers for a steam fleet.

Liverpool Mersey Sydney New South Wales White Star Line

Esperanto Congress Opens in Dresden With International Delegates

A large group of American delegates joins others arriving in Dresden for the International Esperanto Congress to begin the next day for a week. Dr. Zamenhof will preside as the language’s author. services and a Goethe adaptation in Esperanto are planned, with an Esperanto village at Weisser Hirsch for delegate entertainment.

Dresden Zamenhof

Judge Stark Publishes Noted Southern Life Novel

The book by Judge W. W. Stark of Commerce draws nationwide praise and strong Georgia interest. It blends romance with vivid scenes of Southern life, politics, and university life, tracing the love story of Guy Hunter and Maude Earle amid social and regional tensions.

W. W. Stark Commerce Georgia Critlc Guy Hunter Maude Earle United States University of Georgia Oglethorpe County South New Orleans Paris Guy Lund Judge Stark Lnter

Ten Years In Bed Kidney Cure Testimony

R. A. Gray of Oakville Indiana says ten years confined to bed with kidney disease, unable to move part of the time, found no relief with best medical skill until Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended. He calls it a Godsend and notes it is for sale by all druggists.

R. A. Gray J. P Oakville Ind Foley

Trustees Battle Over Martin Institute Tuition Case

Judge Brand hears injunction dispute between Jackson county residents and Martin Institute trustees over free tuition for Jackson County students. Court revokes restraining order. injunction denied. Plaintiffs and defendants will seek further action in higher court.

Brand J.P. Harrison Va. H.W N. Holder Jackson Martin Justry Jefferson Jackson County Cs Supreme Court W. W. Stark Conia al J 8 Ayers Martin Institute Juderment

W. Tuck & Co Opened Office Here

Mesars J. W. Tuck & Co opened offices in this city for the rough and dressed lumber and laths. Mr J W Tuck will be at the Turk billie on Clayton Street to transact business. Offices are at inter Ville and Barnett where the plant is located. Orders mailed to either place will receive prompt attention. Telephone number at the office is 28.

Mesars J. W. Tuck & Co Hase J. W. Tuck Clayton Street Bs Inter Ville Barnett

Hay Fever Cure Ad Shows Medical Claims In Vintage Notice

An old ad promotes Foley Sloney and Tar as a remedy for hay fever and summer colds promising quick relief and healing of passages. The text notes genuine product in a yellow package and claims widespread pharmacy availability. A separate LA birthday piece details the 1791 founding of Los Angeles by Felipe de Neve and the origin of El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles.

Foley Sloney All Drisks's Los Angeles Felipe de Neve California San Yesba el Pueblo de Nuestra Se Ora

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