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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1922
Page
2
An old advertisement warns that soaps with high alkali dry the scalp and make hair brittle. It promotes refined cocoanut oil shampoos as mild, greaseless cleaners that rinse clean and leave hair soft, lustrous, and manageable. A prepaid tip that a pharmicist can supply a long lasting, inexpensive supply for the family.
An advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as a remedy for eczema old sores skin diseases and rashes. It includes a testimonial from Mrs F E Root of Buffalo New York claiming 13 years with running sores cleared after using the product and notes mail orders are filled by Peterson Ointment Co Inc Buffalo NY.
Thousands with piles can get quick and permanent relief only with internal medicine. Dr J B Leonhardt found HEMROID effective in 98 percent of 1000 cases and offers a money back guarantee. Don’t waste time on outside applications. obtain HEMROID from Palmer’s Drug Stores today.
The Palace theatre hosts Pitroff, the Miracle Man, today with his dramatic sawinduced woman in half illusion. A live volunteer is strapped into a box as assistants reveal two halves, then the performer reassembles her before a startled crowd.
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes to revive worn outfits from skirts to draperies. It promises rich, fadeless colors with simple directions, guarantees no streaking or running, and instructs buyers to specify wool silk linen cotton or mixed fabrics to their druggist.
A noted skin specialist endorses Mentho Sulphur for breaking out skin conditions including eczema rashes pimples and ringworm. It claims to destroy germs and soothe irritations quickly with visible improvement, available from druggists.
A cinema program this day will include the operatic stunt Sawing a Woman in Half following the Constance Talmadge feature. The promoter promised no advance in ticket prices and highlighted the unscathed outcome of the stage illusion.
Flora Finch returns to screen with Constance Talmadge in Lessons in Love at the Palace theatre. Finch plays an elderly maiden aunt as a capricious heiress creates a miller of romance and mistaken identity prompting the hero to favor the servant over his uncle’s choice. The film drew large audiences yesterday and last night and will be shown again today for the final time.
Washington officials said Secretary Mellon, based on legal advice, believes he has not contravened the law barring treasury secretaries from engaging in commerce. They cited that authorities consulted found no violation in his ownership of certain sausage shipments amid discussions of a cabinet invitation and remarks by Senator Watson.
Officials say Andrew Mellon had only limited private business ties before becoming treasury secretary, having served on several bank boards and resigning from those posts prior to entering the Harding cabinet. They contrast his record with A. T. Stewart, linked to Grant era nominations, and note Mellon argues under Watson’s interpretation no secretary would be eligible unless paid solely from salaries.
Mrs Hamby led a devotional during the union program while Mrs Jarrell read the social service report. Atlanta figures including Dr Elizabeth Broach presented resolutions by prominent women calling to reverse a drift toward lower standards and moral decline since World War I.
The Georgia State Federation of Women’s Clubs debated social hygiene and single standards for women, praised Bishop Lambuth, and heard Emm Lester discuss China’s urgent situation. Officers were elected with smooth, harmonious proceedings as plans for next year were discussed and China’s native church progress highlighted.
Press juice of two lemons into a bottle with three ounces of Orchard White from any drugstore, shake to make a quarter pint of lemon bleach lotion. Marketed as harmless and delightful for softening rough hands, claimed superior to glycerin and rose water, and used by stage stars for a clear rosy-white complexion.
The fragment mentions a Robt. Morrison centenary conference with native Chrisans leading discussions for two days and doctors Yui and Cheng handling duties. An artist, Mrs Anna E Hughes of Chicago, recounts her health improvement after Tanlac, praising the remedy after years of nervous weakness and fatigue.
No-To-Bac is promoted as a simple aid to stop smoking or chewing by placing a tablet in the mouth. The ad promises immediate relief from cravings and a complete break from tobacco, with a money back guarantee if cravings persist.
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