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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1920
Page
7
Chero-Cola bottling operations extend from the Southeast to the Middle West with millions invested in equipment and thousands employed in distribution. Starting with a single plant seven years ago, the beverage now shows immense popularity as a pure wholesome drink sold in bottles to ensure cleanliness and uniformity.
Princeton honors 146 men listed as serving in the nation's military. The tribute notes their late war service and commemorates their contributions during the recent military mobilization.
Detroit February 17 The American Bottlers of Carbonated Beverages, representing major soft drink makers, plan concerted action with the U S Department of Agriculture to oppose saccharin use in beverages. At a February 24 executive board meeting in Washington officials will discuss cooperation to maintain product standards amid sugar shortages and cheap substitutes. Saccharin is deemed nonfood and health harmful, with bans or strict limits in many states. its use is illegal under the Food and Drugs Act in the states where prohibited.
The Seaboard Airline Free Traveling Libraries announce the death of former Superintendent Mrs Eugene B Head. Mrs J Y Swift daughter of the late superintendent remains in charge at Rose Hill Plantation Middleton Ga with a new reference branch to be started at the Y M C A in Harlet N C under General Secretary D W Glover. Libraries extend access to employees families clubs communities and schools via station agents. The program received a gift of books from the American Library Association.
An old ad text touts Ely’s Cream Balm as fast relief for nasal congestion and sinus irritation. It claims the fragrance antiseptic cream soothes swollen mucous membranes and clears air passages, with a sample claim about immediate relief for old catarrh sufferers.
Doctors tout Cheney’s Expectorant as best remedy for colds and coughs. The ad claims 30 years of sales growth, relief for sore throat asthma headaches and flu prevention, urging readers to keep a bottle handy.
Petitions to place John J. Pershing on the Nebraska primaries ballot have circulated statewide. Signatures are being gathered across precincts and will be filed with the secretary of state within ten days to secure Pershing's name on the ballot.
A renowned authority warns meat lovers that excess meat fosters uric acid, taxing kidneys and risking bladder and urinary trouble. He advises daily four ounce of Salts dissolved in water before breakfast to flush and energize kidneys, claiming the grape and lemon acid mix with Lithia neutralizes irritants and is inexpensive and safe.
Mrs Alice Johnson of Marksville Louisiana writes that a year of back and side pain kept her awake at night. After taking Cardus she regained strength and could straighten up, with pains nearly gone and she praising Cardus for recovery from illness tied to female complaints and widespread use by women.
The article reports R B K Madsen of Ranger Texas the world’s tallest man at seven feet one inch showing in Athens for a three day engagement He notes no overhead expenses and jokes about marriage as he tours forty states amid doorways and roofs He claims a lifelong habit of activity and no illness since childhood sharing Danish heritage and growing taller since youth.
Advert says gray hair can be restored to even dark color with Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer. It promises soft, lustrous hair in weeks and cites thousands of praise from users. Available at drug stores or by mail for 75 cents plus address in Memphis Tennessee.
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