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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1920

Page

7

Boy Scouts Organize at Lavoniathie Includes New Leaders

A special to The Banner reports Lavoniathie forms a Boy Scout troop with 30 members. Rev J C Adams is scout master and J P Ferguson is assistant. Advisory committee includes W B Sud deth Rush Burton Bird and R A WA banks. Candidates for membership listed include Harold Adams Darby Cannon John Chappelear Boyd Cox Hubert Haley Edward Holland Phil Hubbard Gus Jones Taft Jones Clay Loehr Edwin McDaniel Tomee Daniel John Morgan Dwight O Kelley Carl Parker Hugh Parker Darby Pierce Charles Ray Rob Richardson Harold Sewell John H Sewell Ralph Sewell Harold Vickery George Williams Harrod Bayell elected treasurer and John Henry Bowell scribe. Hartwell organizes another troop with 30 members led by J W Moore scout master and Hi Bates W E White assisting.

Aprilleas Troup Boy Scouts Lavoniathie Pice First National Bank J. C. Adams J. P. Ferguson W. B. Suddeth Rush Burton Bird R.A. WA Banks Harold Adams Darby Cannon John Chappelear Boyd Cox Hubert Ha@ley Edward Holland Phil Hubbard Gus Jones Taft Jones Clay Loehr Edwin McDaniel Tomee Daniel Harrod Bayell Trassurer John Henry Bowell Intwell Hartwell Hi Bates W." E. White

City unveils bold plan with 1 million dollar buildout

The new administration led by Mayor Roland W. Parker announces major improvements in Madison and nearby areas. Officials include Al foramen W.H. Adams J.T. Hollis W.T. Baugh and M.H. Higgin. Construction advances total about 1,000,000 with more projects in progress.

Roland W. Parker W.H. Adams J.T. Hollis W.T. Baugh M.H Higginae Madison Mee

Inventor John Calvin Merril Dies at 84

Hayward California March 11 John Calvin Merril, credited with the invention of barbed wire when farming near Dubuque Iowa fifty three years ago, died here recently at age 84. The obituary notes his key contribution to farming and fencing.

Associated Press Hayward Cal John Calvin Merril Dubuque Iowa Eh Pote

French May Force Marking of Goods

Importers of American machinery fear a new French law requiring labeling of all foreign products. The move would affect harvesters and sowing machines shipped from foreign countries. The American British Chamber of Commerce and the Importers Union have urged the Finance Minister to exempt harvesting equipment, as Parliament debates the bill.

Associated Press Paris France British Chamber of Commerce Importer's Union

Aspironal Elixir Promises Fast Headache Relief

An advertisement touts Aspironal Elixir as a quick, safe remedy that removes headache causes by acting on the liver. It guarantees relief within two minutes or a money back offer at the drugstore, claiming heart safety and additional liver benefits.

Fluctuation rule onExchange may not be restored

The Associated Press reports a public release from New York April 17 detailing that the Federated Bureau of Markets and New York Cotton Exchange agree the daily 200 point fluctuation limit may not be reapplied to maturing futures. Vice president Leopold Bache explains enforcement strictness and cites a 25 point penalty for unintended defaults.

Associated Press New York Federated Bureau of Markets New York Cotton Exchange Sepetbanener Exchange Bureau of Markets Leopold Bache Keingsto Selene Livingston Beyinl

Alborum Foot Bath Fights Germs for Foot Ailments

Painful cracked and swollen feet with corns bunions and ingrowing nails arise from skin germs. Alborum antiseptic soothes cleanses de odors and heals drawing out inflammation. Dissolve in warm water for a foot bath or use as home antiseptic. Sold by H R Palmer & Son for 35c.

H. R. Palmer & Son

Card of Thanks for Mr C J Bridges of Hull Ga

We express sincere thanks to friends and relatives for loving kindness during the recent illness and death of our beloved father Mr C J Bridges of Hull Georgia. Miss Mattie Bridges, Mr and Mrs J M Delay.

C. J. Bridges Hull Mattie Bridges J. M. Delay

Printing and tax notice from Dorsey tax receiver

State and county tax returns are due with books closing on the 1st. J. H. Dorsey, tax receiver, announces the filing details. The notice also mentions a new telephone number 1198-W for KD Stone Press printing services.

J. H. Dorsey Stone Press

Ziron Medicine Promises Strength and Health

An advertisement touts Ziron as a powerful tonic combining iron and other elements to treat anemia and related weakness. It claims improvements in pale, weak, and nervous conditions, with promises of weight gain and digestion aid. The ad urges readers to consult a local pharmacist who offers a refund if the bottle does not satisfy.

Zion U. S Sid City Ala

Short course for fertilizer salesmen across the southeast

Plans by J N Harper director of the Southern Soil Improvement Committee call for fertilizer salesman schools at state colleges of agriculture. Sessions run August to September, starting in Montgomery and Auburn and continuing at Florence, North Carolina, and Charleston in cooperation with local institutes and Clemson College. The program targets Mississippi Louisiana Texas Arkansas South Carolina North Carolina and Virginia sales groups.

Atlanta Gap Southeast State Colleges of Agriculture J. N. Harper Southern Soil Improvement Committee Montgomery Auburn Alabama Institute Goor Florence South Cas Southwest Mississippi Louisiana Texas Arkansas South Carolina Charle Clemmon Apts Lege Weat Raleigh North Carolings Coffolke Virginia North

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