Keeping The Record Straight on 1920 Democratic Convention
The Greensboro Herald Journal notes the September 1920 Democratic convention nominated Congressman Brand and rejected endorsing the national administration led by Woodrow Wilson. The piece calls the event a burlesque and mentions an endorsement resolution by Hon. Thomas Mell of Clarke County, aiming to correct the record.
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Brand
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas
Mell
Clarke County
Greensboro, Herald-Journal
666 Cures Malaria and Fever Ad Claims Help
An advertisement touts 666 as a cure for malaria chills fever dengue and bilious attacks claiming it kills the germs and cures multiple illnesses.
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Advertisement
Pretty Bridge Party at Palm Garden Reveals Local Social
Sylvester social scene centered on Miss Grubbs hosting a refined bridge party at the Palm Garden with guest Blanche Ridley and numerous local Attendees. After the game, refreshments were served as the crowd notes visits and departures including Mrs. McHatton, Miss Park, Miss Moss, and Mr. Eltars en route to New York for study.
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Garden
Blanche Ridley
Sylvester
Palm Garden
Grubbs
Li van - Ilton
Kovneng
Bob Twitty
Hugh Welchel
Pat Swift
Briar Hodges
Katherine Park
Cartersville
Mary Peeples
Sam Filot
Mount Airy
James Harbin
Geo. McDorman
Mary Gary Smith
New York
Qtate
James E. Harbin
Isaac Swift
Sarah Swift
Atlantic City
Susan Moss
Tallulah
Boulevard Sewing and Bridge Club Socials Highlight Athens Entertainments
Mrs. George Acree hosted Boulevard Sewing Club with garden decorations and an ice course after a social hour and work bags. Several visitors attended including Mrs. Walter Anthony and Mrs. Heinz of Atlanta. Next meeting planned with Mrs. Earnest Potts. Mrs. Grady Crawford entertained her Bridge Club on Henderson Ave with floral decor and a salad course, awarding a top score prize. Numerous local residents and visitors were noted in attendance and on the move to various events and visits around Athens.
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Boulevard Sewing Club
George Acree
Grady Crawford
Henderson Ave
Clearance Sale of Summer MES Arthur Burch
Arthur Burch announces a clearance sale at the Holman Building for Summer MES items. The event highlights discounts across household goods and fashion as the store clears seasonal stock. Local shoppers are invited to visit for bargains and limited-time offers.
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MES
Arthur Burch Holman
Jack Wilkins Takes Short Vacation Abroad
Mr. Jack Wilkins of the Savings department of the Georgia National Bank plans a ten day holiday at Isle of Palma, C. and Charleston. The note mentions China’s 50,000 miles of telegraph lines and that the shin bone is the longest in the human skeleton. Names Scott Holland, Ralph Thaxton, F. appear without clear context.
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Jack Wilkins
Savings Department
The
Georgia National Bank
Isle of Palma
8. C
Charleston
China
Scott Holland
Ralph Thaxton
Private secretaryina salk over royal match in Athens gossip
Miss Meta Mall, a blase private secretary linked to ira hall and a noted local political figure, seeks H. B. H. Prince of Wales in a sensational Athens social rumor. She boasts the prince would value influence and recalls a past reception where he allegedly smiled at her, as Athens society reacts with royal anticipations.
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Ibn
Ira Hall
H. B. H. Prince of Wales
Meta Mall
Nere
Athens
Athens Smart
Summer School Diplomas Highlight Diploma Mixup
Dr J S Stewart awards 47 summer school diplomas but two graduates share nearly identical names Nina Crimp and Nena Crimp from Garnersville. Their similar spellings and nicknames raise risk of diploma confusion unless the announcer distinctly pronounces the i and e sounds to separate them.
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J. S. Stewart
Nina
Nena Crimp
Garnersville
Birds expelled air become heavier than air when diving
Aquatic birds expel air from their bodies to sink underwater. The process makes them denser than the surrounding water, enabling them to dive. This mechanism helps them reach prey beneath the surface and return to the air to breathe.
Special Clearance Sale Millinery Deals This Season
Mrs. Arthur Burch announces a special clearance sale of summer millinery. Extra values priced from 50 cents to 8 dollars 98 cents each.
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Arthur, Burch
The Great Buyers Strike of 1920 21 Advertising’s proven power
A historical inspection notes the buyers strike of 1920 21 showing that branded and nationally advertised goods captured most sales while unbranded items lagged. It argues advertising proved essential, shaping consumer preference and driving production, with firms urged to trademark and sustain campaigns.
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John Witte Morton
North Georgia
T. H. McHatton
Freedom Dodge
Miss Lilly Rogers
Atlanta
Mary Uzzell
R. P. Stephens
Newberne
N. C
Grover Frederick of
Columbus
Walter Hodgson
Mrs. Howard Goss
Chattanooga
Van-Nil
Mr. and
Mrs. Morton Hodgson
Robert Woodruff
E. R. Hodgson
Lake Kanaga
K. G. Brabaten
A If Pitner
Wye
Anne
Tate
Bevin
Hisses
Rosemary Whittiker
Iris Jarrell
Mollie Whitehead
Mabel Andrews
Grantville
I. C. White
Freedom Lodge
Lilly Barnett
Sharm
Lucy Linton
Raymond Eltars
sFitz- Rerald
Columbia University
Mrs. George Acree
Olivia
Launa Cook
Clayton
Eijleen Gober
Marietta
Walter Sams
HM Street
EB. F. Porter
Milwaukee
Harvie Jordan
St. Mathews
D. C
T. J.wooster
Wooster
Rogers B. Toy
Anstley Park
Journal
Alvin Hardeman
Hazel
Greensboro
Roy Brooks
A. H. Davenport
Herbert Fleming
Milledgeville
Bessie Fleming Calloway
Slater
Son
Mr. Barrett Phinizy
Anne Morris
Sylvanus Morris
Misa
Charleston B. C
Malcolm Fortgan
Charles H. Phinizy, Jr
Mra. Monro Goodwin
Mra. A. P. Dearing
Brooklyn Eagle
Harold Hinton
Helen, Ga
Malcolm Fortson
Savannah
Billups Balotey
Little Jeanor Spalding
Nell Johnson
Stewart Broya
Jo Johnson
Royston
Annie Mae Smith
Commerce
City
Mrs
Ben Luther
Macon
Allen Mewbourne
Ellberton
EB. 2
Geraldine Hood
William Howell
Grover C. Moon
W. CG. Chambers
R. Reynolds
Seed Ville
Rubye Woodruff
Winstler
Agnes Eberhart
D. W. Freeman
Valdosta
Fannie Holmes
Augusta
Misa Otte Vincent
Mary Lyndon
Yadkin Valley
J. H. L. Gerdine
Korea
South
Thornton’s
Geer
Susie Wells
Clayton Street
Hubert M. Rylee
Holman
Willians
MEG. GO
Motor Truck Builders
Fa Farm, Machinery
E Kay
Miss Meta
Seaty
Herald
Banner-Herald
Georgia
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