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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1920
Page
4
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A Georgia columnist contrasts Senator William Harris with Senator Smith, praising Harris for backing Democratic policies and focusing on Georgia's development. The piece highlights his push to protect hog-raising interests, arguing Georgia could lead meat production and strengthen the South's economy.
A regional appeal calls for a total $300000 quota for the Jewish War Relief Campaign to aid 6000000 starving Jews in eastern Mu tops and Palestine. Atlanta seeks $100000 with the rest prorated statewide. Athens quota uncertain but community expected to exceed targets. The appeal notes immense hunger and child famine and urges public support.
A murky note promises a county backed investment with high dividends and rewards. The text emphasizes confidence in returns and a pledge to residents.
Trivia questions cover iguanas obsolete words gourmands and gastronomes explorers and artists. The list asks about Tamerlane Hebrides Castilians Carot handwriting on the wall and new questions on biblical strength absence Jacobian furniture Landseer Hindustan Cody Eiderdown Ozarks and professional ethics.
The piece argues that Friday the 13th is a superstition and not inherently unlucky. It notes that many months have happened with similar coincidences and that fear stems from ignorance. The author suggests counting five Sundays as a possible comfort during the lunar phase.
A sermon-style reflection cites Genesis figures Joshua Joseph David and Solomon to praise faithful service in ordinary life as preparation for extraordinary trials. It warns against self pity, urges looking to God, aiding the less fortunate, and trusting a loyal leader whose words inspire policy and national salvation.
A reader asks about Constance Talmadge and Theda Bara rumors and true names. The column lists gossip on engagements and marriages, plus home remedies and miscellaneous Q A items followed by a Commandery notice for a Masonic event in February.
H G Hastings, president of the Southeastern Fair Association and the Georgia State Chamber of Commerce, says Southern farmers earned real money in 1919 despite boll weevil and poor seasons. He credits high cotton prices but adds lasting profits came from growing home food and grain, a practice he calls safe farming, and warns against gambling on cotton in 1920.
Idaho legislature ratifies the federal woman suffrage amendment becoming the fifteenth state to do so. The action took place in Boise on February 11 and marks Idaho as the fifteenth state to ratify.
Georgia prepares to organize cities over 2000 population for the Jewish War Relief Campaign beginning February 22. $400,000 in state funds will aid suffering Jews in Eastern Europe as part of a national $35 million drive. Augusta leads. Christians join, with reports of 6 million Jews starving and dependent on American aid.
A fragment describes a family remedy for colds and coughs with a Dr King’s New Discovery style claim. It mentions a cough and throat relief and lists a price of $1.20 per bottle, noting high quality.
An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills restore regular bowel function and cleanse the system of gaseous impurities. Bottles are priced at 25 cents and available at all druggists.
Acknowledges the passing of Mr. E. R. Hodgson in Athens. He is praised as a leading citizen, influential in social and business life, with a strong character and generous deeds especially toward Rabun Gap school. He and his wife celebrated a golden wedding, and their daughter Dorothy married Bolling Jones II of Atlanta.
A voice explains that Hemroid, discovered by Dr. Leonhardt and sold by H. R. Palmer & Son, promises lasting relief by removing the internal cause and freeing blood circulation in the lower bowel, with claims of safety and avoidance of surgery.
The Dolly Sisters danced through routines in Oh Look at the Colonial Athens drawing a full house and widespread applause. Critics praised their lively numbers and clean show, while the cast delivered tuneful lyrics and entertaining dancing, boosting the sisters’ fame.
Fred T. Van Duzer of Hartwell Georgia died at Pine Breeze sanitarium near Chattanooga Tennessee after service with Company F Hartwell. He was thirty five, single, son of the late Iran Van Duzer Hartwell attorney and Siberton and Miss Anna Hodges sister of Judge Walter Hodges of the northern judicial circuit.
Mr. T. F. Brown southern district manager of Oldfield Tire Co with Cleveland factories spent yesterday in Athens with local dealer B. & S Sporting Goods Co handling Oldfield tires exclusively. He has visited since September and is impressed by the city and reception from motorists and dealers.
The wife of Matthias Borland is seen entering a pawn shop and later pawning her jewels, puzzling investigators as her husband is wealthier than needed. Ben Bodet, a business detective, probes the motive as she hides movements and visits a dingy lodging house. Cosmopolitan previews Will Payne detective fiction and other works by noted authors.
An advertisement touts Rheuma as a fast acting remedy for rheumatic pain. It claims rapid relief within days, with poisons driving from joints and muscles, and guarantees money back if not satisfied. H. K. Palmer & Sam offer Rheuma with a supply guaranteed.
Hartwell Ga February 12 Special to Banner announces Rogers of Alberton a prominent attorney and current House member from Hilbert entering the State Senate race for the district including Hart Madison and himself. The nomination aims to represent the district with experience and leadership.
The report from Atlanta Georgia on February 12 1920 notes that rain overnight will degrade northern roads with mud slickness and holes. Unimproved highways are expected to be practically impassable within two days and automobile traffic should cease unless necessary. Small streams may overflow bridges and approaches.
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