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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1920
Page
12
Doctors warn simple colds and mild influenza can lead to pneumonia and complications. They promote Calotabs as a safe laxative that clears the liver, claiming one tablet at bedtime with water cures the cold, restores appetite, and purifies the system. Sold only in origin sealed packaging for five cents. druggists guarantee refunds if not delighted.
Market reports show Athens and Atlanta holding steady with 39 and 38 cents respectively. Newark and Philadelphia trade around 38 and 38.25 cents. New Orleans and Galveston show steadier tones at 38.50 and 40.36 cents.
Advertises Dr Hitchcock's Liver Kidney and Blood Powders claiming to relieve biliousness in a third of the time by toning the liver and stimulating the kidneys to purify the blood and boost healing.
An advertisement promotes Dr Hitchcock's Liver Kidney and Blood Powders as a remedy for biliousness indigestion headaches rheumatism and similar ills. It claims liver kidney and blood issues can cause illness and promises quick results by morning with a money back guarantee and a 25 cent price for a large tin box.
Mr J Van Stratten returning today from New York where he’s been under treatment and improving in health. Read as a local health notice, mentioning catarrh and a patent remedy claim with early 1900s medical advertising style.
The Banner received a telegram from Congressman Charles H. Brand announcing an unexpected West Point vacancy in the eighth district. An examination will be held in March for entries, and interested young men should contact Congressman Brand immediately.
Mr John Epps of Athens Engineering Co was injured yesterday morning while making electrical connections at the city waterworks plant His companion attempted to pull wires away and received a severe shock in the process Epps was resting comfortably last night and doctors expect the injuries to be not serious
An advertisement asserts Rheuma relieves rheumatic pain within two days and dissolves poisons from the body. It markets a 75 cent bottle, guarantees money back if not effective, and notes no narcotics with agent R. Palmer & Sons and UTGT-W for job printing.
A testimonial from Clayton Wooten of Scottdale Georgia says Ziron Iron Tonic restored vitality, increased weight by eight pounds, and allowed him to enjoy three meals a day. The ad promises a full refund if the first bottle provides no benefit and urges readers to try Ziron through their druggist.
An old advertisement touts Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general strengthening tonic for adults and children. It claims to purify and enrich the blood, building up the whole system and aiding feeble elderly and pale, weak children. The price listed is 60 cents.
Mt Verrot Lodge and Mt Lernon Lodge No 32 F AM meet weekly in streets vicinity. Knights of Pythias St Ei lodge No 0 holds Monday meetings at Castle Hall Clayton Street. Williame Lodge No 18 meets Monday nights in Fellows Hall Max Joseph Building. Classic City Camp 292 also meets weekly in mass hall.
Dramatizes Armenian refugee plight and calls for American relief. Armenian survivors in the Caucasus and Syria depend on US aid as food clothing medicines and shelter are required. The speaker urges Americans to respond with charity and national resolve.
An old newspaper ad promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a quick, simple solution to early croup signs in children. It notes many neglect to keep the remedy on hand and urges readiness to act promptly. The piece reads like an advertisement urging parents to buy and use the product.
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