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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1920
Page
2
A notice from Alabama cites Rev. K. McKenzie of Route 1, Ala, praising Ziron as a remedy for poor appetite and stomach distress. The testimonial claims one bottle cured stomach trouble and restored appetite, with a guarantee and directions for use.
Ex Gov Nat E Harris chairman of the Tech Board of Trustees says a Georgia Tech land gift of 5000 acres near western Texas oil fields is located 90 to 120 miles from any oil, a barren area rainfall scarce. He warns the land may fetch only about 30 dollars per acre if sold, leaving Tech to seek other funds to support its standing.
Special to The Banner from Atlanta Georgia July 16 The Georgia senate refuses a bill to allow churches to manufacture wine for sacramental use Senator Wilkinson says current prohibition harms worship rights Other senators warn the measure could invite abuse of sacramental rights
Atlanta census figures show women at 104 063 and men at 96 553 in the city population of 200 616. The disparity grows since 1910 when men outnumbered women by 5 837, with ten year gain for women of 1 673. About 57 685 men are old enough to vote in the coming primary.
Atlanta July 16. Georgia Senate committee on privileges and elections approves enabling acts to grant women the right to vote in the Democratic primary and fall elections if the Federal suffrage amendment is ratified. The acts allow women to vote if poll tax and voter requirements are met. they take effect only with ratification. Many Southern states have similar enabling acts.
The Circulation Department announces a 4 Complaint Service for subscribers. If a copy is not received, call 76 before ten A M and one will be sent immediately. Report negligence or irregularity by carriers for immediate adjustment. Our motto remains THE PUBLIC BE SERVED.
Atlanta July 16 Vigorous warfare on the boll weevil is sweeping Georgia as the state agricultural department reports. Chambers of commerce in Putnam Burke and Bibb counties sponsor rewards and premiums to entice catching the pest, with rapid declines noted and campaigns spreading statewide aided by the Georgia Division of the American Cotton Association.
In Atlanta on July 16 a tall beautiful blonde, already eyed by police, robbed a man of 250 dollars from a street car platform jostle. Detectives trace several pickings to her, believing she heads the local gang. Police describe her as well dressed and refined, with a citywide dragnet likely to capture her soon.
Baby sleep is key to health with nine tenths of time for newborns and naps until age four. A pediatric expert warns against harsh laxatives and promotes Baby Ease as a safe non irritant remedy for indigestion and digestion disorders in babies and children.
The second installment of City Taxes is due from July 15th to August 1st inclusive. Tax payers who fail to pay on or before August 1st will incur a $1.50 cost on fi. fa. issued against delinquents. G. E. O FARR ELL City Marshal. 161 Society notes published free of charge when accompanied by sender s name and address. Subscribers urged to phone all complaints before 10 a m.
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