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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1922
Page
2
An advertisement claims a remedy can drive rheumatic pains and twitchings from the body with a small dose and two days use. Drug stores guarantee satisfaction or money back, offering a no-risk trial and nationwide availability.
College head declares 1922 a stronger proving year than anticipated. Despite echoes of prosperity, the report notes notable progress across departments and plans for continued growth under President Soule.
Dr. Andrew M. Soule, president of the State College of Agriculture, says Georgia's improving year benefits from psychology and calls for a balanced crop mix: one third cotton, one third foodstuffs, one third other crops, plus livestock. He urges use of Georgia products and notes 18,000 attendees at state markets meetings with strong cooperative support from southern agricultural agents and the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
The Earl of Cathcart and Lady Catherine are amid a divorce in England. Lady Catherine, about 30, is described as one of the most beautiful women in the country and daughter of the late John Fraser of Capetown. She was widowed from Captain de Warter and married the Earl in 1919. The Earl of Craven inheritance notes appear in a separate archival line.
A damaged OCR style notice explains that washing a child’s hair with too strong shampoo or alkali can dry and injure the hair. It recommends a mild oil based shampoo and suggests checking store prices and monthy costs. The fragment mentions Muleified and related products in a period advertorial tone.
Clarke County Georgia notices. Probate citations for admin discharge and letters of dismission. Divorcement order for Clara Branch Jones vs William L Jones. Appraisal for twelve months support for Wilson Brown. Guardianship for H Pat Lester and Lula Morris. Permanent admin. sought for Mrs Helle Johnson Anderson. Administration for Luvenia Brown. sale of Clarke County property near Athens by auctioneer. Contains numerous dates in February and March 1922.
A Clarke County sheriff announces a sale of property to satisfy a lien, with a January 1922 court action against Cecilia Bell and others. Separately, Mrs. Mary L. Hale seeks a court order in Athens to compel S. Michael and M. G. Michael to grant warranty titles for the Cobb street property to the Hale heirs, with notices set for March 1922 in the Court of Ordinary. A second Sheriff’s Sale describes a tract fronting Prince Avenue extension near Athens with specified boundaries and description.
Levyed property of George W McLeroy sold under execution in Athens City Court to satisfy judgments for Sophie Myers and others. Describes two brick stores formerly Callaway Brothers and C Yarbrough with wares and improvements, including sidewalks, and notes deeds and chain of title through McLeroy and Minor W Brown to James McLeroy. Written notice given February 9 1922.
Advertisement lists a sheriff sale of a five horsepower Hercules gas engine to satisfy a Woodruff Hardware Co. judgment against H D Jackson Jr on March 7, 1922, and a libel for divorce for Jeptha Atkinson vs Worth May Atkinson. It cites Clarke Superior Court proceedings, a Hillcrest Avenue property at 249 Athens, and Lynwood Park lot No 28 Block 21 with dates February 8 1922 and April term 1922 fulfillment details.
The description cites a warranty deed from F. C. Owens to J. W. Fowler dated March 11, 1908, recorded in Clerk of Georgia Book 1 Page 375. The land, levied by Sheriff W. E. Jackson on February 10, 1922, was to satisfy a purchase-money exaction issued February 9, 1922, by the City Court of Athens in favor of J. W. Fowler against J. K. Wells.
A bold advertisement claims a bottle of Mahdeen stops dandruff after only two applications per week. It guarantees relief or a refund with the empty bottle, advertising a 15-application guarantee through barbers and the Mahdeen Company in Nacogdoches Texas.
Calotabs promise quick relief from cold and flu symptoms by purifying the system and clearing the liver. A single Calotab with water is claimed to prevent sickness, with next morning energy restored and appetite returning. Sold in sealed packets for thirty five cents with refunds if not satisfied. Also a note urging readers to file city tax returns.
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