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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1920
Page
5
A testimonial advert from a local shopper praises Ziron iron tonic, claiming it strengthens blood and nerves. The letter notes Ziron’s iron salt and hypophosphated formula, urging readers to look for the Ml Ziron label on bottles and buy today.
Weather and road guidance notes persistent mud and runny places on Wednesday through Friday hinder travel. Some routes remain passable though with rough patches. Macon corridor fair but with concrete construction delays. Savannah and beyond show improvement after last Sunday’s storms but include bumps. No major improvement expected until clear weather returns.
A brief health observation discusses a ball player who appears vigorous and fit for his age yet shows anemia. The note notes his high energy in gardening, susceptibility to fatigue, and constipation, affecting performance more than a typical healthy man.
The April issue features the big cotton convention set for Montgomery Alabama from the 13th to 16th. It includes profiles of J B Wanamaker M C Allgood W R Greene Harvie Jordan J J Brown and Martin V Calvin with photos of Montgomery City Auditorium and Alabama Cotton Association staff. An editorial argues Southern resources and counters claims of hoarding cotton while Col Harvie Jordan defends growers against profiteering charges.
Fragmentary text describes Premier Miller and allied leaders sending a note about troops in the Ruhr region. It mentions terms of entry into the neutral zone north of the line and confirms occupation proposals remain unauthorized.
Historic menu lists 60c dinners including Goffee Brown Beef Stew or Roast Beef with cabbage bacon stewed corn hot Eyebread and potato pudding tea and milk offered as plate dinners. The item descriptions emphasize hearty midcentury comfort meals.
Senate military committee authorized Chairman Wadsworth to propose an amendment to the army reorganization bill creating a separate unit for up to 10000 American Indians. On discharge they would retain tribal rights and gain citizenship rights.
Brooklyn Federal court Justice Garvis rules whiskey found on a person with a burglary kit is admissible in court when officers act under a valid warrant. The decision ties concealed liquor on a suspect to precedents involving burglars tools.
All American Red Cross workers held by Bolsheviks in Siberia have been released except Alexander Twee die of New York who is reported ill with typhus. National Red Cross reports say all prisoners are well treated.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sara M. Anthony age 66 who died yesterday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Wiley H. Lester in Winterville will be held Sunday afternoon in Winterville. Interment will be in the family burying ground. She is survived by four sons Thomas Anthony Louis Anthony Winterville W H Welford Milledgeville A E B Welford Clarkesville and one daughter Mrs Wiley H Lester Winterville four sisters Mrs Fannie Palmer Monroe Mrs Hattie Lee Columbus Mrs T W Palmer Athens and Mrs Jerry Anderson Extonton.
Greenaboro Ga April 2 committees named to arrange the Eighth District Federated Clubs meeting to be held in Greensboro May 11 12 at the Methodist church The larger slate includes decorations transportation program invitation credential reception ushers pages luncheon and luncheon committees with chairmen and members from Greensboro clubs and three local clubs providing the organizing slate.
Montivedio April 2 report says Washington Rel 4, editor of EL Pais, was shot by Jose Battley Ordones former president of Uruguay. The duel occurred this morning with formalities and surgeons in attendance. Pistols were used. Rel 4 was shot in the breast and died shortly after. Battille had deemed statements in EL Pais offensive.
Floods after heavy rain damaged rail lines in Tennessee. Ten miles of the Little River Railroad track in the mountains above Knoxville were destroyed, with another twenty miles damaged. Knoxville and Augusta Railway lost two trestles, and both the Southern and Louisville Nashville lines suffered washouts disrupting service.
Tupelo Miss April 2 John E Marshall 70 was found guilty of murder as accessory before the fact and sentenced to life in prison by an effort court for the killing of William Miller an infant and three other Mille family members slain at the home of Robert Miller near Armory January 15 1898
Mrs Watson and Sir Coy William J Hughes, aged sixty nine, has been admitted to the Pennsylvania bar and will retire to Philadelphia. Hughes passed the examination with flying colors ahead of over a hundred younger aspirants. He has been a tiler sailor and factory inspector and is the proud father of thirteen children.
In a terse exchange Henry returns home to a quarrel about a letter his wife opened. She reveals a postscript begging him to forward a message to someone else, triggering a confrontation over insults and family loyalties. The scene centers on a tense domestic moment and a hidden plea within the opened letter.
Elizabeth Haldine, sister of the Lord High Chancellor, is noted as one of the seven Women Justices of England.
Thompson Bros. rapidly finish a newly built up to date garage and gas station in Winder North Georgia. The commodious building sits in the business heart on Athens street convenient to Bankhead and National highways. The young firm aims to serve traveling public with full facilities.
Essen reports a peaceful holiday with residents strolling boulevards and expressing relief at peace. Red guards are surrendering arms as the city stays orderly after the news.
A six foot dark yellow poisonous snake slithered from a Panama shipped banana bundle at a freight car in Atlanta. The reptile scared several workers and was killed with batons before injuring anyone. The fruit arrived from Colon, Panama, with the snake likely from the bunch.
Commerce Georgia April 2 to April 5 the annual city census to aid city administration has been completed and turned over to the city clerk. The local tally confirms the accuracy of the national census.
Voter declares age over 21 in Klehth Congressional district and demands confidential ballot handling as candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination are discussed in a fragmented notice. The text reflects a local ballot request with unclear names or dates.
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