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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1919
Page
5
Wartime strain weakens many. claim iron deficiency drains strength. Nuxated Iron promises quicker recovery by boosting red blood cells. Test strength before and after two weeks of two fregrain tablets three times daily. Manufacturer guarantees results or money back. Available at H. R. Palmer & S, Smith & Bro, and other druggists.
Yesterday’s ruling cotton prices show tone steady across cities with New Orleans at 27.75 cents, New York 27.45 cents, Savannah 29 cents, Atlanta 26.95 cents, Augusta 26 cents, and Chicago listings follow. The report summarizes regional quotes and notes steady market conditions.
Clarke county commissioners at their meeting yesterday chose not to join in the statewide petition urging the governor to call a special session. They will, however, send a letter pledging approval of any action the governor deems necessary. The board weighed a request from the Georgia automobile association and others to endorse the session. If the governor sees extra session action as speeding highway improvements and securing federal funds, the board would support it, but would not press him to act against his judgment. The group also handled routine matters. Also ads note a bile headache remedy with Chamberlains Tablets for biliousness and nausea.
Liberty bond prices in New York on February 4 show the following final figures: First convertible 48 at 93.00, Second 4 at 92.82, First convertible 4 1-48 at 95.58, Second convertible 41-18 at 94.40, Third 41-48 at 95.40, Fourth 41-48 at 94.38, with overall 3 128 at 99.00.
Undigested food delays in the stomach fermenting and souring like garbage in a can. Indigestion is blamed on hyper acidity with excess hydrochloric acid, causing belching, heartburn, and gas. The remedy suggested is four ounces of Salts from a pharmacy dissolved in water before breakfast for a week, plus steps to neutralize acidity and promote digestive juice flow.
An advert claims Ely's Cream Balm clears nasal passages instantly. Apply a small amount inside the nostrils to soothe inflamed membranes, relieve congestion, and stop night breathing difficulty from colds or catarrh. Buy from a druggist.
Athens Baptist women under Mrs. F L Davis organize four committees to back ten men’s teams in a $4,000 victory week drive. The statewide effort runs February 16 to raise remaining funds for a $500,000 debt fund to free Baptist institutions. Judge Andrew J Cobb chairs the executive committee with representation from Athens churches. Captain roles and dinner committee details are given, with plans for campaign dinners in the Young banquet hall.
The Men's Christian Association schedules daily canvassing at 2 p.m. from Monday February 10 to Wednesday to finish the Athens Baptist campaign in two days. Campaign director W. T. Forbes reports the effort as the easiest organized and the quickest assembled of all campaign groups. The aim is a strong finish for this vital religious work.
Many women report constant tiredness headaches backache and nerves pushed to the limit. They may turn to Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to restore health and strength and relief from the blues.
Deep regret is expressed in Athens and across the state over the deaths of two eminent University of Georgia alumni. Judge Robert D. Bush of the class of 1894 died in Atlanta from illness contracted during overseas YMCA work. Judge J. B. Geiger, class of 1890 and former Camilla city court judge, died there. Both are mourned by Athens residents and University circles as steadfast friends of the institution.
Mrs. F. W. Olsen of Marysville Missouri reports her little boy Jean suffered dreadfully from a severe cold and cough for days. After trying many medicines, Chamberlains Cough Remedy relieved the cough immediately and cured him after one bottle. She calls it just fine for children.
An old advertisement appeals to mothers to give Cascarets to children for cleansing the stomach liver and bowels. The copy promises mild relief for coated tongues biliousness and constipation and touts a dime price with a cheerful tone aimed at kids.
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