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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1915

Page

5

List of Prominent Men Make Up Membership Pill Beta Kappa

Yesterday evening at the University of Georgia Phi Beta Kappa night marked the first chapter event since its winter inauguration. Gen Peter Meldrim spoke, noting the semi centennial of his earlier commencements and praising higher education while urging state support and teacher pensions.

Phi Beta Kappa University of Georgia United States American Bar Association McPherson J. P. Campbell R. P. Stevens L. R. Geissler 8. M. Salyer Barrow Dean Bocock Dean Gnelling Hendre Hooper J. Lustrat John Morris J. M. Reade H. C. White Phillip K. Yonge Pensacola Fis Wm. A. Blount Fla Ralph Peters New York Samuel B. Adams Gavennah William M. Slaton Atlanta Sylvanus Morris Athens Fred T. Myers Tallahassee Fila Joseph Henry Lumpkin A. R. Lawton Savannah Andrew J. Cobb Jas C. Hinton Macon Basinger Kansas City Wim J. Shaw Rome Prank Harwell LaGrange Marion Moh Hull Samuel H. Sibley Union Point A. Halsey Charleston OF Hall Moreno Palo Alto Calif Nat B. Stewart Milan Italy M. Harrington J. Yow Lavonia Walter A. Harris Jas. H. Porter Atlant Homer van Y. Black H. Boggs H. R. Hunt Powder Springs Frank S. Jones Bainbridge Thomas B. Connor Walter 8. Cothran Marion DuBose James W. Mason U. HH. Davenport Chas Harrold DuPrea Hennicutt Garrafil Glenn Meldrim Telford Phi Beta Kappa Society Meldrom Gen Carnegie Foundation Sparta China Persia Massachusetts

Neighborly Advice From Athens Woman On Kidney Remedy

Mrs Louis Smith of 91 E Broad St Athens narrates relief from back pain kidney trouble and sleepless nights after using Doans Kidney Pills twice. She praises lasting benefit from the same remedy first tried years ago and recommends getting Doans Kidney Pills at dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY advertises the product.

Athens Louis Smith E. Broad St Dean Smith & Brothers’ Drug Store Doan

Georgia Farm Survives War Unscathed Says University President

Andrew M. Soule reports Georgia State College of Agriculture at Athens earned 16173.60 from farm and 6562.60 from the dairy totaling 16736.20 in receipts with net profits of 2847.04 from the farm and 2554.60 from the dairy. About 200 acres and 34 cows were active. cotton reduced farm receipts by 161.86 while dairy rose about 500. A complete accounting system backs figures.

Georgia Georgia State College of Agriculture Athens University of Georgia Andrew Mi. Soule

Palmer Sons Advertises Poison Preparations

Fragmentary OCR text describes H. R. Palmer & Sons selling a preparation claimed to neutralize poisonous matter. The wording is garbled but suggests a claim of quick acting safety. No clear event date or location is provided in the readable fragments.

Volton Rowgin Noby Rma Ag H. R. Palmer & Sons

Baccalaureate Sermon by Rev John D Mell D D

Dr Mell delivered a keynote baccalaureate sermon in the University chapel using Philippians 3 8 to exalt knowing Christ over worldly gain. He described Paul as a model witness, urged personal religious experience, and spoke of God forming a temple in the skies with Jesus as its crowning stone.

Jesus John D. Mell Mell Wok Ag Phillippians Christ Jesus Paul Apostle Jesus Christ Dr. Mell

Tax Equalizers Report on Clarke County Realty Values

The Clarke County tax equalizers report that realty values in city and county held up amid a weak mood and most taxpayers prefer no change in assessments. They praise the receiver J H Dorsey for thorough work, note a countywide value increase of about 260000 due largely to new city buildings, and thank the receiver and board members Cobb Lampkin Palmer and Davis for their service.

Board of County Commissioners Board of County Commissioners of Clarke County Board of Tax Equalizers J. H. Dorsey

Soule Reports Growth and Need for Support at State College of Agriculture

President Soule seeks legislative action to secure Smith Lever funding to expand extension work in Georgia. The college reports 712 students and growing programs in engineering, agriculture, and veterinary interests, with extensive extension outreach, county agents, and co operation with federal and state bodies.

Soule Georgia College of Engineering and Science College of Agriculture Smith-Lever Forestry Service Bankers Association Acre Chambers of Commerce Uncle Sam Federal Department State Agricultural Department Athens Macon Columbus

Prohibitionists Enter Speakership Contest in Albany

The Anti-Saloon League led prohibitionists announce a candidate to oppose Hon. W. H. Burwell of Hancock county for speaker of the next house. Burwell, praised for independence in committee selections, faces a factional challenge from Hon. J. E. Sheppard of Americus and swift party critique from temperance allies.

Albany Herald Anti-Saloon League W. H. Burwell Flancock County House of Representatives Burwell J. E. Sheppard Americus Herald

Not For Men Only Indigestion Relief Ad Claims Universal Benefit

An ad argues women suffer indigestion and constipation as men do and need Foley Carthartic Tablets to keep the stomach sweet, liver active, and bowels regular. It claims the tablets are wholesome and non gripe causing and popular with stout people seeking full relief from clogged feeling.

H. R.palmer & Sons

Columbia Fire Insurance Reinsures With North British

The Columbia Fire Insurance Company reinsured all in force fire policies with North British and Mercantile of London and Edinburgh effective June 5, 1915. North British has $10,000,000 assets in reserve to guarantee losses and assures continued policy validity with enhanced protection at no extra cost. Local agent Erwin & Company confirms continued handling of payments transfers endorsements from the Columbia office.

Columbia Pire Insurance Company North British and Mercantile Insurance Company London Hiburgh Mable Georgia Columbia North British Mercantile North British and Mercantile Columbia Fire Insurance Company Andrew ©. Erwin Ross A. Creekmore Erwin & Company Avery Ud- Tumbia North British and Mércantile Ban

Largest West Point class graduates with top honor men

The United D. Arthur from South Carolina was among five honor men in the largest West Point class ever graduated. Arthur ranked third overall.

West Point Academy West Point United D. Arthur South Carokas Arthur

Foley Kidney Pills advertised by H. Palmer Sons

A health ad urges relief from rheumatic pains by Foley Kidney Pills. It claims the pills restore kidney activity, restore health, and make one strong, targeting readers who cannot travel to health resorts.

Foley Palmer Sons

To Sleep Well In Summer Slight Infammation Cough

A brief note describes how mild bronchial inflammation causes a distressing cough during warm months and may disrupt sleep. It suggests rest, hydration, and seeking care if symptoms persist or worsen.

Woley H. R. Palmer & Sons

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