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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1922

Page

5

Wise Fools described as a lively psychological comedy

The Imperial stages a lively production of 3 Wise Fools detailing three elderly men ruined by routine who reconnect with youth through a daughter, a forged escape, and a nephew’s wealth. Teddy Fladley stars with Dr Gaunt and Judge Trumbull delivering strong turns, while Hazel Sexton as Sidney Fairchild earns early star potential. The play blends mirth tragedy and romance with ample scenery. It’s praised for its naturalism, lack of obscenity, and engaging pacing.

Gruts John Ransome Teddy" Fladley Burke Clarke Richard Gaunt Harry Foreman James Trumbull Robert Keith Gordon Teddy” Fladley Hazel Sexton Sidney Fairchild Miss Sexton

Margie At Colonial Theatre A Deli gious Musical Comedy

A single American company led by Elmer Coudy performs Margie at the Colonial Theatre next Wednesday. The box describes a haunting score, captivating comedy, swift dances, luxurious settings, and the prettiest girls, promising a tonic and inspiration and urging audiences to see it. The McGreg Company, Inc. manages the American production.

Margie Colonial Theatre Amercian Company Elmer Coudy Coudy McGreg. Company, Inc

Highways Warned of Slippery Roads After Storm

A strong weather system moved from northern Louisiana into eastern North Carolina by Wednesday morning bringing general rains to Georgia. Rain amounts were light near the coast and far south, leaving many roads wet but not muddy. Paved roads remain passable with chains, while country roads are bad and cross country travel should be delayed. Winds over the next two days will dry roads quickly and warm weather is expected to follow.

Louisiana North Carolina Georgia Anonth

Dalton Creamery Begins Operations with 350 Pounds Butter

Dalton, Ga. The new Dalton Creamery plant started with its first churn producing 350 pounds of butter. The firm seeks a charter with 25 000 capital, features a 900 pound churn and full creamery equipment. Ice cream planned soon as 75 farmers pledge cows and butterfat, with depots to follow in adjoining counties. Representatives from Cleveland Tennessee and the State College of Agriculture attended the opening, signaling strong regional impact.

Dalton Dalton Creamery Company Cleveland, Tenn State College of Agriculture

Goat Meat Confused With Lamb or Mutton In Markets

The article notes goat meat rarely appears under its own name, with 1916 to 1920 slaughter averages at 141487. In range-adjacent cities Angora wethers are sold as goats and eaten like mutton, fetching about 60 percent of sheep prices. Farmers Bulletin says Angora goats can be distinguished by a characteristic sweetness.

Farmers’ Bulletin

Experience in Palace Opens Two Day Run

George W Hobart stage hit Experience opens at the Palace for a two days engagement in a Paramount screen production. The cast features Richard Barthelmess Marjorie Daw Nita Naldi Sibyl Carmen John Miltern Betty Carpenter Edna Wheaton and Kate Bruce among others in a story of Youth pursuing happiness with beauty and romance.

George W. Hobart New York Athens George Fitzmaurice Paramount Palace Theatre

Ath ens Chamber Of Commerce Opens New Year With Heavy Agenda

The Athens Chamber of Commerce holds its first 1922 meeting in the Hinton building this Thursday. New committees will be appointed by President Julian Goethius as officials discuss plans to curb junking of the Gainesville Midland railroad and a major effort to stage a Northeast Georgia fair in Athens this fall. Secretary E W Carroll outlines a five year plan to coordinate commercial and agricultural interests, aiming to boost local business and progress. Local civic groups Kiwanis Rotary Woman's and Advertising club back the fair initiative and early spring action is planned.

Athens Chamber of Commerce Hinton Julian Goethius Gainesville Midland Railroad Chamber of Commeore Chamber of Commerce Athens Kiwanis Rotary Woman's and Advertising Club Georgia E. W. Carroll Carroll

Fire Destroys Three Stores at Norcross

NORCROSS Ga A late night fire destroyed two grocery stores and an undertaking establishment in Norcross and for a time endangered the Bank of Gwinnett in an adjacent building. Loss ran to several thousand dollars and only the Settle establishment was fully insured.

Norcross Bank of Gwinnett

Photographic plates advance in Germany and UK industry grows

Photographic plates of paper superior to glass are being produced in Germany. The artificial flower industry in England employs over 10,000 people. England's death rate has fallen by 60 percent since 1870. Government services take 23 percent of England's income.

Germany England

Color Your Pale Cheeks With Pepto Mangan

A vintage advertisement extols Gude's Pepto Mangan as a permanent health tonic. It promises improved color, strength, and vitality by increasing red blood, noting physicians have prescribed it for 30 years. Available in liquid and tablet forms from druggists.

Nature Gude

MonthS of Suffering in Baltimore Maryland Backache Relief

A reader letter describes months of backache and weakness relieved by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The writer praises the product and suggests other women try it, noting it features medicinal roots and herbs and helps with nervousness and lack of ambition.

Baltimore Maryland Pinkham Lette Praia E. Pinkham

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