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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1920

Page

8

Clarke County Georgia announces several re election bids

A series of notices from Clarke County Georgia activists declare candidacies for reelection to local offices including Clerk Superior Court Sheriff Tax Collector Tax Receiver Ordinary Treasurer Coroner County School Superintendent and Surveyor. All filings reference the Democratic primary set for April 20 1920.

Ierk Clarke Mnty Georgia Sceritf Clarke County Walter E. Jackson TOR Nereby Souiseveiver J. H. Dorsey R. C. Orr EL. L. Smith, BR N. Weatherly T. H. Dozier, SR B. H. Barrow

Preventing Flu and Colds with Vicks Vap rub Advice

The article promotes preventing flu and colds through good health, air passage care, and Vicks VapoRub usage. It explains inhaling vapors, applying VapoRub to the chest throat and neck, and using warm cloths. It notes Vicks claims to release vapors via body heat and cites rising sales to 17 million jars annually. It lists price options 30c 60c and 1.26.

Atill Vicks Vapoliai North Carolina Vicks

Printing ad updates telephone number 1198 W now

A brief ad states the number 1198 W is now the telephone line for E. D. Stone Press and invites readers to call for printing services.

E. D. Stone Press

Representative of U S Chamber Visiting in Athens

Q T. W. Hearn of Washington arrived in Athens yesterday morning and will stay several days in the Interest of the Nation's Business. The visit aims to secure better cooperation and closer teamwork among businessmen to bolster civic affairs. It is hoped he will remain until the Chamber of Commerce directors meet tomorrow afternoon. He expects to go to Atlanta from Athens.

Q T. W .Hearn Washington, D. C Athens National Chamber of Commerce Steen Legius South Efor Heart Chamber of Commerce Atlanta

Pepto Mangan Advertises Blood Builder During Flu Season

A vintage advertisement warns that influenza weakens blood and urges readers to take Pepto Mangan, a blood builder endorsed by physicians. It promotes Pepto Mangan and Pento Mangan as effective tonics, available in tablet form from druggists, with a note to demand the genuine Gude’s Pepto-Mangan.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for Croup Protection

A historical notice praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as essential for protecting children from croup amid fever and emergency. It urges ready access to the remedy at the first sign of croup and emphasizes mothers should not hesitate to obtain it.

Cuamberlain Croup Ft. Chamberlain

Ziron Iron Tonic Promises Health Benefits

A testimonial-style notice cites Mr Clayton Wonten of Scot Anu Gia using Ziron Iron Tonic. He reports improved appetite strength and better digestion after taking the tonic as directed. The ad claims eight pounds gained and encourages readers to try a bottle, with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails to benefit.

Clayton Wonten Scotanu Gia TE O

Cannot Alternate Benefit of Order Case Summary

A fraternal benefit order cannot substantially alter benefits of its policy even if the insured accepted the policy with a proviso that it be governed by the order. In Eppes v. Eminent Household of Columbian Woodmen the order amended its constitution to raise premiums and cut total disability benefits from 2500 to 1250, prompting Eppes to sue for full premiums plus interest. The Fulton Superior Court awarded, and the Court of Appeals affirmed.

Court of Appeals EB. Eppes Fulton Superior Court Eppes Columbian Woodmen Putton Superior Court of Anreals Atlanta Journal

Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Gray Hair Elegance

An old remedy details brewing Sage tea with sulphur and alcohol to darken hair, claiming Gray strands disappear after several applications. It promotes Wythe's Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easier ready to use preparation sold in drug stores for a youthful look.

Wythe

Original of Dickens Character Is Dead in Rochester

John Hoodley 83 longtime assistant verger of Rochester Cathedral and original of Dickens character Stony Durles in The Mystery of Edwin Drood has died. He was known for tales about Dickens visits to Cade Hill and for recalling the author’s wish to be buried near Rochester Castle.

Rochester England John Hoodley Rochester Cathedral Stony Durles Dickens Edwin Drood Cade Hill Rochester Castle

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Ky Drugist

J E Jones a well known druggist of Coburn Ky says he has used Chamberlains Cough Remedy in his family for the past seven years and regards it as the best cough medicine he has ever known.

Hart

List of Persons Aiding Lucy Cobb Mortgage Drive

The chairman of the committee of citizens raised to pay off the Lucy Cobb Institute mortgage announced the full success of the drive. He listed Athens contributors at a meeting where Mildred Rutherford, president, explained Lucy Cobb’s condition.

Billups Phintzy Lucy Cobb Institute Athens Lucy Cobb Mildred Rutherford M. Atkinson Ora Hart Avery D.c.barrow Hodgson Trust Fund Miss Howell Leila May Hall J. C. Hutchins J. A. Timnlutt J. Carlton Fisher Jake Joel Johnson Shoecom- Thumes RL Lampkin R. We. Lesaphin Cobb Lampkin Milas Annia Linton Fla Tipscomb BE. . Liempkin John White Morton Martin Bros Michael Bros Audley Morton W. J . Morton S.J. Moss McGregor & Co H. Nickerson Palmer & Sons Billups Phinizy H. HL. Price C. N. Phinizy S. PY. Reaves

Calfornia Syrup of Figs Advertisement Promotes Child Laxative

An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as the best and most harmless laxative for children. It emphasizes the fruity taste, mentions dosage directions on each bottle, and urges mothers to call for California to ensure safety.

California

Masonic Lodge Notice Calls Meeting for February 26

Mount Vernon Lodge No. 23 FP A M will hold a called communication in Masonic Hall Thursday evening February 26 at 8 oclock The Fellowcraft degree will be conferred All qualified brethren are invited By order of I A NIX W M MO G QUINN Secretary

Mount Vernon Lodge No. 23 A. M Masonic Hall I. A. Nix W. M. MO. G. Quinn

Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Sent to Chicago Woman

A Chicago reader testifies that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash resolved displacement and irregularities. She says she can now do housework, has three healthy children, and recommends the remedies to other women. The ad notes 40 years of use and offers free advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn, Massachusetts.

Chicago Lydia E Pinkham A. Kwancinski W. Oakdale Ave Ill Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass

Monument of Kaiser Moved to Berlin Club

The Kaiser Wilhelm monument once hidden under potato seats at Hadersleben Schleswig by the French has been relocated to a private club in Berlin where it remains concealed from public view.

Kaiser Berlin Associated Press Hadersleben Schleswig

Dr Hitchcock Liver Kidney Powder Promises Quick Relief

An old patent medicine claim promotes Dr Hitchcock's Liver Kidney Powder as a cure for biliousness. It asserts the product tones the liver stimulates the kidneys to heal the body and purify the blood, urging rapid improvement in a third of the time.

Dr. Hitchcock

Dr Hitchcock Liver Kidney Blood Powders Ad

An old advertisement touts Dr Hitchcock's Liver Kidney Blood Powders as a remedy to purify the blood,renal and liver support, with a 25 cent large tin box and a guarantee. The note also mentions Mrs. James R. Tuck ill at her Lexington road home and advertises GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC as a strengthening cold-season tonic.

Lver James R. Tuck Rene Mozier Lexington Road Aang Grove

Shamberlain's Tablets Restore Digestion For Any Food

A dated advertisement touts Shamberlain's Tablets as a cure for sour stomach and indigestion. It claims many readers have been restored to work and can eat any kind of food again, highlighting relief from dyspepsia and related woes.

Shamberlain

Fragmented line hints at troubled troupe with risky conduct

A damaged OCR fragment hints at a theater troupe or group facing problems amid nervousness and decline. Names, dates, or places are unreadable, but the text suggests internal tension and possible undermining behavior within the ensemble.

Also Mentioned on This Page

B. J. Crawford Www A. Mallory Alwaye Pears U. S. Chamber of Commerce Ntluenza THE Thalian Dramatic Club University of Georgia Mary Lyndon Colonial Theatre Ain Ati Mrs. Kwarcinski Randown
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