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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1920
Page
5
NY women complain daily of their complexion and general ill health all tied to constipation. Women are more prone to congestion, leading to lusterless, sallow, pimply skin and fatigue. A mild laxative like Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin trains the bowels to work naturally and is safe for babies. Over 6 million bottles sold yearly. send name and address for a free trial to Dr W B Caldwell, Monticello, Illinois.
Market notes show ruling prices for Orleans and New York cotton. Middling prices listed with opens highs lows and closes across futures contracts, including January May July October and December assessments. Data reflects daily exchange figures and readiness quotes.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a safe overnight remedy for bilious feelings and constipation. It claims the product cleanses toxins, improves skin and stomach comfort, and avoids harsh laxatives like calomel or salts while you sleep.
Multiple obituaries outline funeral arrangements for Mrs. Florence Johnson Mrs. Anna Elder and Mrs. Nellie Merck plus notice of death of Mr Calvin Bridges. Services set at Center Bogart Comer and Hull with interments pending and survivors listed including spouses children and relatives across Athens Madison Clarke and Oconee counties.
Presbyterian Agricultural Missionary Sam Higeinbottom will be in Athens on Tuesday April 27. He will share a remarkable story about conditions in India and U S interests, promising instruction and interest to local residents.
The Georgia Scout Rally program is released to all troops. The event runs three days in Macon at Central City Park with precent demonstrations and inter troop contests among Georgian units. Engraved certificates will be given for demonstrations and contests and a silver loving cup will honor the best overall troop.
Lawrenceville April 6 Candidates have passed the wire and are off for the final dash ending Tuesday April 20. All announced candidates except one paid their entrance fees and names will go on the ballot. Mill for Lawrenceville T D Hoskins reports a cotton oil mill prospect from New Medford Conn may move south to Lawrenceville with modern machinery for spinning yarns at the oil mill site.
Lawrenceville reports the highway commission allocated forty thousand dollars to Gwinnett county for road construction per plans endorsed by the government engineer. The funds are to be used on projects approved within the Georgia highway program.
The article describes a dark blue tricotine tunic blouse with an open neck and black satin collar. Embroidery in red blue and black trims the front sides, a removable shield visible through the slit front may match the collar or embroidery shade. Sleeves and skirt are plain. medium size uses 3 1 2 yards of 54 inch tricotine and 1 4 yard satin. ages 16 to 20 years. price 25 cents.
After severe influenza the body feels wrecked with fatigue low mood and weakness. The article urges rebuilding the blood supply with S. S. S. to restore vitality, prevent recurrence, and improve disease resistance, advising readers to seek free medical advice from the Chief Medical Advisor at Swift Laboratory Atlanta.
Mr. Harry Rhodes of the Athens Overland Co receives a letter from F W O Farrell traveling representative of The McGregor Co praising the new Overland Four. The tester reports 5000 miles of driving since January first with excellent ride gas mileage durability and tire life, noting no punctures on the 5000 mile set and readiness to run another 6000 miles. The letter concludes with gratitude and best wishes for continued sales.
Winterville residents report a busy week with travel to Atlanta by Mr. and Mrs. W A Jones and Mr. and Mrs J L Coile. Mixa Marion Coile leaves for Washington DC to join the census department. Lois Pittard, age eleven, admired for her Steinway Baby Grand, while Marion Jones of Camp Gordon visited over the weekend. Mrs. W A Dunlap visits her daughter in Augusta. A sick list includes Mrs A T Harper Mrs Fred Dawson Miss Ella Dawson and Mrs Walter Suddeth. J T Pittard hosted an oyster supper with a drawing contest awarding Karnes Gilmore a blue silk tie and Obbie Dawson a red bandanna. Frank Watson went to Atlanta on business. Mrs J R Haynes spent days in Crawford. Mrs Virgil Bone returned home from Atlanta after a visit.
Mrs. W J Chandler and others visited Athens and Atlanta guests hosted by Mrs J W Watson. A birthday cake for Miss Dorothy Watson sparked delight as pink and white decor graced a party with music and games. Attendees included Misses Percell Delia Williams Gladys Colle Mattie Chandler Edith Freeman and others, plus Messrs. Leonard Miller and several named Athens residents.
A fashion note outlines skirts and blouses with embroidery and twin belts, listing Blouse No 8721 and Skirt No 728 with sizes 24 to 44 inches busts or waists. It mentions pieced transfers in blue and yellow, priced around 20 to 30 cents, with various item numbers and measurements.
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