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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1922
Page
4
The article argues sympathy for the Russian people despite condemning Bolshevik rule. It cites famine, famine-related disease, and high mortality, notes limited transportation protected peasants from wider epidemics, and predicted gradual improvement under Lenine era while urging humane concern for civilians and acknowledging future hope.
The article urges urgent reforestation after decades of forest neglect. It calls for organized planting to replace trees cut down, warns that waterpower suffers from deforestation, and urges community action with guidance from the state's forestry department at Athens and the State College of Agriculture.
The article notes a twenty six percent drop in U S death rate for under one year olds over ten years and credits health departments for improved infant care. It highlights declines in disease groups such as tuberculosis typhoid and Brights disease and links gains to sanitation and maternal child services. It also references statewide road tests during bad weather and the positive resilience shown.
Athens October edition reports the Federated Missionary Societies meeting in the Christian church with Miss Mille Rutherford presiding. Mary Stennis spoke on Young Women in Our Work, followed by Mrs. John H. Wood on Women and Missions. Mrs. J. W. Barnett led a song and light refreshments were served.
An explainer on how the pulse reflects heart and blood vessel condition. It notes normal rest rates for men and women, age variations, and how factors like exercise and emotion affect pulse. Practical tips for counting pulse and assessing rhythm, force, and regularity are provided.
The Georgia Division Daughters of the Confederacy will convene in Cartersville on Tuesday with an excellent program. Notable speakers include Misa Celeste S. Parrish and Miss Mildred Rutherford. Lectures follow on Wednesday and Thursday evenings on themes of the Old South, the New South, and Old Plantation Days. Last night, about 200 Georgia students serenaded football coach Mr. Cunningham at Mrs. Burnett's on Hill Street after Georgia’s victory over Tennessee.
A Lubin film of unusual merit will be shown at College Avenue tomorrow in Woman's Vanity or the Hobble Skirt. The Lyric has arranged to show only the best American films moving forward, promising up to date, entertaining, and racy entertainment.
Judge B B Russell of the Georgia Court of Appeals celebrates the arrival of a new son at his home near Winder. It marks the seventeenth child in the judge’s large family as friends send congratulations.
A Georgia editorial mocked police who feigned felines to trap operators at a private gambling house, suggesting gamblers believed the stake was returning to play. The piece also laments corn prices, noting high costs and concerns over selling price per bushel.
The Augusta Herald notes three prominent city women plan to run in three city wards in the upcoming primary. It highlights Augusta Macon and Athens as early adopters in women serving on civil service and in city departments. The piece discusses shifts in women voters and the potential for greater female political participation across Georgia cities.
A shuffled mix of quips and headlines notes wartime sentiment and social trends. References include Dempsey marriage rumors, a joke about a socialite vamp demanding $100,000, and quips on badges, hard times, and jazz prohibition. The tone is playful gossip fused with wartime hints and pop culture asides.
A vintage ad urges avoiding winter colds with Gu de s Pepto Mangan for children and adults, offered in liquid and tablet forms. It promotes regular use to build strength, says bottles are available from druggists, and advertises feeling better with continuous purchases.
Disjointed clipping mentions disarmament, breakfast in New York schools, divorce driving house shortages, swindlers, bandits stealing seven thousand five hundred dollars from a doctor's safe, and remarks by Borah Fall and Harding about Alaska and the war.
A local advertisement warns that calomel is dangerous and treacherous for the body. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute that cleanses the liver without causing sickness or salivation and guarantees a refund if it fails to work. It also suggests giving it to children.
In Atlanta the father of Frank DuPre asks the public for donations to fight for his son's life. He argues life imprisonment is sufficient and hopes Athens readers will help raise money for higher court appeals. He signs as B NuPre and provides a mailing address for contributions.
Cleveland observers report Johnny Kilbane to be the guest of honor at a banquet by friends and admirers to celebrate his tenth anniversary as featherweight world champion. Kilbane's supporters gather Wednesday for the event honoring his reign and boxing achievements.
A fragmentary report notes Vernon California promoter or bout is tied to Welter champion Jack Britton as a top contender and mentions invitations to participate. The garbled text references other names and a broad claim of dominance in the welterweight arena.
A vintage advertisement touts Mahdeen as the ultimate dandruff remedy. It urges readers to repeat the name, promises guaranteed results after few applications, and offers refunds if unsatisfied. The copy targets men women and children and mentions direct mail and department store availability in Cogdoches Texas.
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