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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1922
Page
2
Advertised as a safe pleasant constipation remedy, Liver Salt is claimed to prevent serious diseases by flushing the intestinal tract and aiding bile flow. Sold by druggists for 88 cents a bottle, touted as superior to calomel and oils.
A reader from Oregon shares how Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound helped with back pains, irregularities, and fatigue. The testimonial claims improved health, ability to do housework, and washing, urging others to try the remedy.
A Georgia farmer explains how a diversified small farm, owned and worked by the operator, builds wealth. He describes 80 cultivated acres, livestock, crops, and a well kept homestead, plus co operative marketing as the path to prosperity and community success. The piece argues Northeast Georgia benefits from favorable climate, rolling land, good roads, and strong schools, urging cooperatives to lift prices and local markets.
In Buffalo Erie County a 22 year old deputy sheriff Miss Florence Momberger from Hamburg is described as a capable officer who carries a firearm and handles handcuffs. The piece notes her wartime service with the Navy bureaus and Civil Service work before returning home for her deputy role. An advert then promotes Dodson's Liver Toner as a safe calomel substitute.
Big Reduction Sale at Goodman’s draws large crowds with bargains on drygoods shoes clothing and toys. The Eye Opener sale promises low prices on m brand shoes as well as underwear and other wearables for all ages, urging early participation before the sale ends.
An article describes Montreal's inland port handling vast railway traffic and cargo volumes. It notes millions of miles of rail service, a surge over the previous year, and growing Canadian cattle shipments. Passenger steamers and cargo ships are planned to connect Montreal with European routes, highlighting its economic importance and strategic location for trade.
Advert says Diapensin or Pape's Diapenzin provides fast relief from stomach misery gas indigestion sourness and acidity. A few tablets give almost immediate relief and let you eat favorite foods again. Sold cheaply at drug stores with millions helped annually.
New York actress Miss Mary Moore who suffered a broken spine and skull fractures in a November auto crash near Babylon Long Island has returned home convalescent after dramatic recovery. Doctors including Dr Adolf Lorenz assessed her, and she refused grim prognosis saying she would live to be an old lady. She was treated at Broad Street hospital and later moved to a farm house in Babylon before a morning home arrival.
Jacques Bergue and brothers Jean and Jacques Landry plan to summit 14 408 foot Mount Harter near Seattle next Thursday in a winter first. They will use skis for part of the climb with light packs and dried provisions. Army Signal Corps will provide base support and communications. Bergue cites weather as the major danger given proximity to the sea and potential storms.
Washington the White House postpones a reception planned by the Ohio Society to observe President McKinley’s birthday due to national grief after the Knickerbocker Theatre disaster. President Harding notes Washington’s sorrow and opts to omit social events while the city endures the shock.
Washington officials say trains moving through the terminal yards began to regain regular schedules Monday as crews cleared drifts. Southern Railway officials report regular south of Richmond has been maintained and the system will shake off storm delays. reports of major delays in the Carolinas or further south are incorrect.
H. C. Carithers aged 66 died Sunday at 1 45 PM at his home 424 Nachoochee street Athens after a three year illness. Funeral Tuesday at 11:30 AM at Davia cemetery Madison county with Rev Chandler officiating. He was a Baptist church member, resident of Athens five years, survived by wife and five sons and a brother and sister. Bernstein Brothers in charge.
Brigadier General Fred W Sinden, commander at Fort Sheridan, was appointed to head West Point starting next June. He will command the cadet corps and depart for the Philippines assignment after his tenure.
Larry Gantt notes he paid yearly support for Center Methodist Church near Stephena long before moving to Athens. The Antioch name persists for the Steph ena Baptist church. The county’s early churches include Mell monarchs with Dr. P. H. Mell long served. his son Rev. John D. Mell has followed in ministry.
A reader expresses enjoyment of the Banner-Herald’s editorials and notes they have preserved many past columns from the publication. The message highlights long engagement with local church life and community writings.
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