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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1919
Page
8
Advertisements carry a technical address for response and avoid personal identity queries. Items include Lipecomb's Specialty Fire Insurance and The Athens Savings Bank offering 4 percent on deposits, plus local wants for room, wood, phonographs, and farm stock. Also notices for employment and services with contact details in Athens.
For Sale lists 125 cords of pine wood with phone contact 940 W. For Sale also offers a 38 1 2 acre lot one mile east of Neese Georgia with a four room house and a building, accepts Ford or Dodge as cash. J L Moore Athens Ga phone 1537. Opportunity to sell several cottages at reasonable terms and May account on goods bought today by A H Davison of King Hodgson Co.
An old remedy claims Sage Tea and Sulphur can turn gray hair dark and glossy. The Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is described as easy to apply with a brush to a strand at a time to restore natural color by morning and deepen with repeated use.
The first installment of city taxes is due from April 16 to May 1. Taxpayers who fail to pay by May 1 will incur a $1.50 cost on file, which will be issued again for all delinquents. G. B. O’Farrell, City Marshal.
LODGE DIRECTORY. Mt. El Mo Lodge No 40 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays at Castle Hall Jes ter Building Clayton Street Phone 126 L Visiting Knights invited Mt Vernon Lodge No 23 F and AM meets every Thursday night in regular communication Max Joseph Building Mt Vernon Lodge No 23 lists officers and attendance encouraged.
Thomas R. R. Cobb, Atlanta’s notable young citizen, comes home after a year overseas in the army and diplomatic service. Denied army duty by eye injury, he joined the state department and served at the Stockholm legation before enlisting in the American army in London. He discharged in England and traveled home aboard the Olympic via Halifax arriving April 21. He visited Athens relatives last week.
Advertises Mother’s Friend as a long standing remedy to ease pregnancy strain and nervousness. Claims softer nerves, reduced nausea, and smoother labor with fewer hours, urging readers to request the Mother Book and buy a bottle from The Regulator Company in Atlanta.
The Strand offers Jos Barrymore in The Test of Honor and Sibley Mason in The Rescuing Ansel plus a Luke comedy Go ing Going Gone. Elite screens Bray Cartoon Breezy Jim with additional features and Pegsy Hyland in Caught in the Act.
A New York Cafe owner, James Jones, found a lost marriage license issued by Madison county judge A H Long. He turned it in to the Banner for owner identification and redemption. The license names are withheld to avoid hindering a possible runaway match. Also noted are local social guests visiting Milledge Avenue.
Pearl White stars Elite’s Tom Mix in Fighting for Gold on Saturday. Bessie Love leads Fox’s A Yan xee Princess and Lady Sell-Hops Secret. Pauline Frederick appears in Sold at Elite. Wm. Duncan features in The Man of Might.
Recorder Thornton warned speeders after issuing fines in Athens. In yesterday morning’s court session twelve drunks, three disorderly acts, one speeding case, and several whiskey violations were disposed of, totaling 182.50 in fines and forfeitures.
Extra fine slips available by request. Phone Mr. Parr at 793 715 North Jackson Street for orders and details.
New York City shows strong early response to the Victory Loan drive with rising purchases at all stations. Active agents report broad participation and high enthusiasm as residents back the war effort without coercion.
Atlanta April 28 John K Hines special attorney for the state railroad commission announced he would recommend tomorrow that injunction proceedings be instituted to prevent enforcement of revised Georgia telephone rates ordered by Burleson and effective May 1.
The friends of Lieutenant Hoyt L. Welchel of Comer learn he has landed at Newport News with a recent contingent of overseas troops, debarking in the Virginia city Sunday.
An advertisement touts Rheuma as a strong remedy to drive rheumatic poisons from the body and end misery. It claims proven use over seven years in America, no-cure no-pay terms, and affordable large bottles with a simple daily dose.
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