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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1914
Page
1
A letter from Mrs Hall recounts a twelve year battle with stomach and heart issues described as catarrh. After reading Peruna books she began treatment, improved after two and a half bottles, and by eight bottles felt like a new person nine years ago. She endorses Peruna as a universal remedy and notes Peruna Tablets as an alternative for those who object to liquids.
State Bank Examiner Anderson spent the day examining the books and accounts of Citizens Bank and Trust, aided by bank officials. The thorough work will take several days, amid widespread rumors about the bank's affairs and possible reorganizing plans by prominent moneyed men pending the unwinding of the present tangle.
The Electric Shop celebrates Hot Point Week with an eye catching window designed by Ms. Sam Woods. A night photo captures the display entered for a prize for best window display and another prize for the most effective newspaper advertisement.
Builders Wright Cutler and Cutler complete a city abattoir between Barberville and the brick yard with cement floors and water from a sixty foot well. The facility, inspected by the board of health team including Mayor Dorsey and city officials, will be city controlled and subject to regular health inspections to ensure sanitary conditions. Large dust and fly proof wagons will transport meat into the city.
The Plum Street Baptist Church in Atlanta moves to retain Rev. B Ragsdale after he admitted accepting $200 to sign an affidavit about Jim Conley in Mary Phagan murder case. He says the document was drawn with lawyer Arthur O Thirman and others, and he reported the payment to Solicitor General Dorsey. His health has declined since a past stroke, and he now appears mentally diminished while earning only 35 a month.
Deputies and possemen searched William Bumgardner’s property near Fort Lamar Madison County and found empty whisky kegs and a woodpile with four near full kegs of North Carolina blockade liquor. Bumgardner paid $37.50 for last year and half of this year.
Shippers told the commerce commission that railroads can cut freight costs with modern handling and transportation methods. They argued the five percent rate increase by eastern lines should be rejected, noting railroads have not reduced service despite rising business and better facilities.
Washington reports general Carranza accepts mediation in principle and envoys from Argentina and Chile will mediate between the United States and Huerta, broadening to a full Mexican conflict settlement. Armistice urged. U S case details include Piedras Negras seizure and Vera Cruz handover plans. Rebels press Tampico and Salina Cruz actions, with US forces involved along the coast.
The city enforces a new pool and billiard room ordinance banning all minors, with plainclothes officers at doors to halt underage entrants. Police will compare names with parental reports and university registrars, and offenders may face tax listings and penalties. enforcement follows months of debate and mixed early responses.
Memorial Day exercises were held in Clarksville with Col. Claud Bond as orator readings by Mrs. J. H. Goodey and music by the A and M College band. Graves in Clarksville cemeteries were decorated. Habersham primary race May 1 lists several offices. In Demorest Academy Hall Memorial Day program featured speakers H Swindell Gus C Edwards and B P Gaillard with a flag drill by fourteen girls. Glee Club and Piedmont College Band provided music. dinner for veterans and families followed.
Atlanta readers see Huerta and Caruso on front pages amid Mexico crisis and Atlanta opera scenes. Caruso enjoys Italian meals away from home as Atlanta hotels hire NY chefs to satisfy visiting stars. An Italian chef leads the kitchen this week while the chautauqua thrives as a local highlight.
Spring laxative and blood cleanser promises to flush winter waste and poisons from stomach liver and kidneys. Mild non griping laxative cures constipation and makes you feel fine. Take no other. 25 cents at your druggist. adv. Advertise your Wanta.
The Senate Canals Committee ordered the Panama Canal tolls repeal bill reported to the Senate without recommendation by a 6 to 2 vote. An amendment states nothing in the act shall affect any U S treaty or right. Administration leaders expect passage after the amendment. Senator OGorman hopes to finish the business and begin debate tomorrow.
Widely used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is advertised as a trusted medicine for coughs and colds. The ad claims popularity in Canada, Australia, South Africa, and at home and notes it is for sale by all dealers.
Special correspondence from Atlanta reports John King a prominent life insurance agent attempted suicide by swallowing three bichloride of mercury tablets. He was rushed to Grady Hospital where stomach pumping was performed. Doctors say recovery possible but a hard battle lies ahead, with melancholia given as the motive. An unrelated ad promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic for stomach and nerve issues.
Fire crews rushed to Lumpkin and Strong streets after an alarm from Box 41 late at night. An outbuilding in the rear of the Scudder lot caught fire but the blaze was quickly extinguished.
An old advertisement fragment discusses colds and contagion with cautions against kissing children when sick. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe and effective. Additional lines tout Foley Kidney Pills for kidney issues and include a merchant testimonial. The text also contains unrelated phrases about vocational training and cosmetic descriptions.
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