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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1920
Page
4
The Athens Banner announces its morning publication schedule from The Banner Publishing Company at 175 Lumpkin Street Athens Georgia with H J Rowe as editor. It lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions and requests prompt notification of delivery issues to the business office.
The text asserts exclusive AP rights to republication of all news dispatches and local news published, with reserved rights for special dispatches.
Speech heavy article attacks Senator Hoke Smith as dirty campaigning aimed at Georgia voters. Mentions Atlanta Journal campaign managers, Lodge influence, and calls for upholding Democratic Party integrity ahead of election day. Names Hoke Smith and Lodge referenced with strong political stakes and constitutional trust implied.
The Chamber of Commerce launches a city and county wide membership drive to build a stronger commercial organization. President Jarrell and Secretary Johnson urge citizens to enroll, volunteer, and boost growth, stressing that a robust chamber benefits all and requires broad participation.
A compilation of trivia prompts asks who Georgia was named for and when, Georgia's state flower, the seven deadly sins and sources, the seven cardinal virtues, gold shipped to Argentina in early 1920, Hohenzo llern rule in Prussia, the end of Hohenzollern rule, world rivers crossing mountains, the meaning of facade, and Bath Maine’s 19th century fame.
A morning verse describes daily effort toward personal growth and yielding benefits by seizing chances. It contrasts a humble path with the idea of evolving toward greatness, ending with a brief vignette about a Hybrid posing as high bred and the illusion fading.
A fragmentary report notes an incident involving a rubber band thrown by a child, with a smoker and a pipe referenced in a faded OCR line. No clear names, locations, or dates are readable from the text.
Ad for Restol claiming it relieves sleeplessness without forming a habit. Describes gentle relaxation and morning wakefulness. Priced at 60 cents and guaranteed by druggists.
A short sermon on home religion and true Christianity. It argues the home tests faith more than public life, noting many are virtuous in business and church yet fail at home. It urges religion to make home life radiant with unselfish joy, reflecting heaven on earth.
A collage of reader questions and brief answers covers tartar sauce ingredients and serving tips, a flat iron repair dilemma with advice to contact the manufacturer, and queries on Army engineers, watch terminology, legal fees, Dauphin of France, and medical and liquor topics.
Harriet Boewig cites Ohio Pub-Nc Health Journal urging prevention of contagious childhood diseases. Emphasizes quarantine, avoiding exposure, and keeping sick children apart to protect the uninfected, noting infections can be prevented rather than endured.
A physician endorses Rheuma as a superior rheumatism remedy priced accessibly. The ad claims Rheuma clears poisonous secretions through the bowels and kidneys and offers lasting relief. H. R. Palmer & Son guarantees a full refund if relief is not achieved.
An internal remedy is promoted for piles by Dr Leonhardt. The Hemroid tablet is claimed to nourish circulation and steady blood, with 1000-page testing before approval. Sold by H R Palmer & Son and druggists everywhere, guaranteed or refunded.
A nineteenth century health snippet advises women to improve beauty with age through hatha, diet, and exercise and by keeping the skin, eyes, and bowels in good order. It suggests indigestion and sluggish digestion cause paleness and yellow whites, and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a corrective.
A Decatur Illinois resident Mrs. Benjamin F Blakeney reports Chamberlains Cough Remedy is the best medicine for cold coughs and croup in her family She notes giving it to her children and praises its effectiveness endorsed by several grateful users
J J Brown Georgia commissioner delivers at the American Cotton Association convention in Montgomery. He praises hospitality, recalls wartime cotton struggles, cites the 1917 marketing board, and urges fair markets, price setting, and united Southern support for a new industrial system and equal rights in cotton distribution.
A Cincinnati inventor markets Freezone as a quick, painless cure for hard and soft corns and between the toes. The tiny bottle claims to remove calluses without soreness, irritation, or pain, with a simple drop applied to the affected area.
Vernon Lodge No 33 F L O Elmo K of P and Williame Lodge gather at Claras street in Classic City building. Meets weekly with visiting courts invited. Oliver Encampment No 14 and W C meets Friday nights. visitors welcome. addresses show Max Joseph Building and Odd Fellows Hall Clayton and Walts.
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