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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1920
Page
5
The University of Georgia resumes after a strong fall term with September registrations setting records. Registrar Reed handles the influx of students returning to complete two terms. The Athens campus welcomes back the Georgia squad as preparations start for the first game Friday under Coach.
Stegeman's Red and Black face Auburn in a season opener described as a classic battle between storied rivals. The matchup features a strong Auburn quintet and promises intensity despite early-season form.
R E Denard, a Barnesville resident, stopped at the navy recruiting office yesterday and said he recently finished two years in the navy. He noted improved education health and income and listed travels France Italy Spain England Scotland Azores Cuba Haiti San Domingo Panama Mexico and many U S states. His enlistment expired in California and he plans to reenlist soon.
Local resident J. R. Beil of Oconee Ga reports Ziron improves his blood iron and nerve strength after using the tonic. The ad promotes Ziron as a medicinal supplement with iron, hypophosphite and soda claimed to renew lazed nerves.
A capacity Colonial Theatre crowd enjoyed Flo Flo a revived cabaret style musical comedy with Miriam Magon as Flo Flo and George S. Kinnair providing top charm. The revue featured lavish lingerie laden numbers like Lingerie On the River Nile and Zelgifield Girl plus a strong chorus of 36s and comic bits from Sam Howard Isador Moser and Ross and Francis.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Hitchcock's Liver Kidney and Blood Powder as a three part remedy in one. It claims to cleanse the liver stimulate the kidneys and purify the blood likening the body to a car tripod. It promises bilious symptoms headachy dizziness and rheumatism improve by morning for 25 cents with money back guarantee.
The Athens forecast warns of below freezing highs for most of the day with a coldest winter day yesterday. Bursting water pipes and frozen items disrupted daily life as Washington reports low temperatures and unsettled weather with possible rain by midweek.
W G Wood aged 18 from Athens enlisted yesterday in the United States Navy and will go to recruit training soon. Chief Petty Officer Simmons local naval recruiting officer announced the enlistment.
A. A. England manager of Dixie Sign Co. advertises signs house painting interior decorating and furniture repainted with contact at 1360-W Clayton Street. Published in February 1 edition, inviting readers to place wants ads in the Bann.
J M Saxon of Columbus Georgia says he could not work for nearly two years until starting Dreco a root and herb medicine. He reports improved digestion regular bowels better sleep quiet nerves and no dizziness after finishing one bottle. Dreco is sold nationwide by druggists and highly recommended by H R Palmer & Sons in Athens.
The article advises taking Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets in larger doses than for ordinary grip to prevent illness. It stresses not waiting until sick and promotes proactive use to ward off influenza-like symptoms.
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