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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1922

Page

2

Danderine Hair Cure Advertises Bold Promises

A vintage ad touts Danderine as a cure for bald spots and dandruff. It claims to fix oily itchy scalps, promote long thick hair, and boasts of being the world’s largest selling hair tonic.

Former President Presby terial Dead in Commerce Georgia

Mrs Sarah Frances White Simpson wife of Rev J A Simpson died December 6 after a ten day illness. Daughter of Hon Ben White of Danielsville Ga she joined Danielsville Presbyterian Church in youth and became a leading church worker in Commerce. Funeral was held December 7 in Commerce Presbyterian Church with several pastors attending and interment in Danielsville cemetery. She left two sons John A Jr and Ben White and was praised as a devoted Christian servant.

Commerce Sarah Frances White Simpson J. A. Simpson Simps Ben White Danielsville John A., Jr Samuel J. Cartledge Prince Avenue Yterian Chuch Athens E. L. Hill First Presbyterian Church Athena Hill Panter Virginia Oroheysbyterian Church Langford Danielsville Presbyterian Church Gee Boswell Simpson

Florida-Atlanta youth gets suspended sentence for auto theft

Harry Kramer a 19 year old New Yorker who travels with a troupe had his one year jail term suspended after confessing to stealing an automobile in Atlanta. The judge R N Hardeman ordered a subscription to raise money for his transport home to his wife and unborn child. Kramer said he is an actor and the troupe had recently gone broke. He was arrested in Virginia and brought back for trial. The court quickly approved the plan to send him home with travel funds.

Atlanta Harry Kramer New York Gotham Town Young Kramer Kramer Virginia R. N. Hardeman

Double Murder News Cost 100000

New Brunswick New Jersey newspapers spent over 100000 to staff about 80 reporters and feature writers during a three month probe into the murders of Rev Edward Wheeler Hall and choir singer Eleanor Mills. Telegraph dispatches from the city exceeded one million words.

New Brunswick N. J Edward Wheeler Hall Eleanor R. Mills

Progressive party conference ends with defeated resolution

Delegates finishing the second conference of the Progressive political action depart Tuesday after a long debate. They criticised both major parties as Wall Street financed. The resolutions report urged progressives to back elected senators and house members as a people bloc and to organize once the new Congress convenes.

Cleveland Ohio Associated Press Progressive Wall Street Resolutions Committee United States House Congress

Fewer Cattle Fed For Killing

Fewer cattle are being fed for slaughter in Georgia this year, down about 1 percent from last year according to the local statistician for the United States Bureau of Agriculture Economies. Declines are widespread though less severe in the central boll weevil region. feed shortages and high prices are cited along with financial conditions. About two thirds of cattle fed weigh under 750 pounds.

Atlanta Georgia United States Bureau of Agriculture

California Fig Syrup Ad Promises Quick Relief for Constipation

A vintage advert touts California Fig Syrup as the swift cure for sour bile and bowel blockage in children. It urges mothers to buy only the genuine product, warning against imitations and noting dosing details printed on the bottle.

California Ijn Chiet Tower

Race For Kiwanis Presidency Heated In Athena

The Athena Kiwanis club presidency race pits "Busy Billy Barnett" against "Ablus" J Wier amid playful jabs and club politics. Campaigning at Costa's, each candidate boasts support while noting rivals and a busy path to victory. Wier warns of female influence though Kiwanettes cannot vote. The vice presidential race is mentioned but not detailed.

Athena Andy Gump Athens Kiwanis Club Billy Barnett Ablus" J. Wier Ple Kiwanis Jollies Billy COSTA Candiaces Porary Eadquarters Banner-Herald Barnett Bob Spuck Happy Wier Bird Captain Barnett Kiwanettes

Board Election Amid Silent Campaigns At Club

Aspirants for a place on the board of directors face a quiet campaign as they struggle to secure an audience with club members. The election is scheduled to proceed next.

Patric

West Legion to Announce Convention Committee This Week

Legion officials plan a big Georgia gathering with Clarke county hosts and aims to attract many delegates and visitors. Allen R. Benning post commander Henry H West will name the convention committee at the post meeting, with July dates likely July 2 3 4 and National Commander Owsley possibly attending.

Henry H. West Allen R.bening American Legion Clarke County Legionnaires Georgia Owsley

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