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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
8
A collage of local notices includes insurance offers, bank deposits at 4 percent, sales of houses and stores, used cars, room rentals, job ads for office assistants and sales positions, fruit and plant suppliers, stock investments, and medical professional listings. It reflects a mid-century small-town business and employment snapshot in Athens.
A compact grocery page lists fresh produce and staples including lettuce carrots turnips spinach beans cabbage cucumbers apples bananas oranges celery and more. It notes multiple Milledge Avenue stores King-Hodgson Co Costa’s Delicatessen shop Piggly Wiggly and Kingan’s Armour’s bacon and hams with daily fresh shipments and May account charging.
Advertisement touts Parisian Sage as the cure for dandruff and itchy scalp. It claims to stop hair loss, promote new growth, and offers a money back guarantee if not effective. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Son and druggists nationwide.
The Colonial Theatre performance of The Wanderer draws praise as a humane, history rooted production. Florence Auer Jether Robert Fraser Henry Duggan and others deliver moving portrayals, making the prodigal tale resonate with forgiveness and family ties. A fire destroyed a dwelling of F. T. Rivers in Sant Athens causing over $1,000 in damages.
The first installment of city taxes is due from April 15 to May 1 inclusive. Taxpayers who pay after May 1 owe a $1.50 on file cost. G. E. O’Farrell, City Marshal, 1198-W, is the contact for printing services.
A vintage newspaper blurb highlights California Syrup of Figs as a trusted laxative for children. The ad notes pleasant taste and easy use, appealing to parents seeking gentle relief for young stomachs.
The American circuit reports St Louis 6 Detroit 0 and Cleveland 5 Chicago 4. Philadelphia 7 Boston 7 with 14 innings, New York Washington game called off due to wet grounds. National Chicago 11 Pittsburg 1. Southern New Orleans 2 Atlanta 3 Mobile 0 Birmingham 2 Little Rock 2 Chattanooga 4 Memphis 8 3 Nashville 6 3 second game halted at darkness after eight innings.
A Buffalo speaker urges families to buy a large Peterson's Ointment box and promises a full refund if it fails to help eczema, old sores, running sores, salt rheum, ulcers, sore nipples, and other skin conditions. A testimonial from Mrs. F. E. Root credits the remedy with curing a decade-long leg infection. Local officials and visitors include Tate Wright and Mrs. C N Sisk planning grand opera attendance in Atlanta.
A Clayton Street property sale closed yesterday with buyers J. T. Anderson and B. Wilkins purchasing Julius Cohen’s corner across from Welsh’s warehouse for around 30000 dollars. The deal confirms activity in local real estate on the street.
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