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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1921
Page
2
Pieces from Athens society pages describe judge grounded in duty, scenes of innocence, and a long list of social visits. Garden Club announces a June 5 meeting at the Woman's club with Dr T H McHatton speaking on Fall Gardens and a sweetpea exhibition.
The Athens Art Association invites members to meet Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. at Miss Laura Blackshear’s home, 629 Hill Street. A full attendance is requested as officers for the year will be elected and other business will be transacted.
The Associated Press notes US fighter Jack Dempsey and French champ Georges Carpentier compare in size with Dempsey taller by six inches and heavier by about 30 pounds. Experts foresee a fast battle with heavy power from Dempsey and agility from Carpentier, both likely well matched in speed and cleverness.
Description of a redingote frock made from Canton crepe and satin featuring embroidered trim on the overdress and flare sleeves. Rolled fronts form revers with buttons. satin collar links to the underdress. Medium size requires 314 yards of satin and 3 yards of crepe. Pictorial Review Dress No 9158 sizes 34 to 44 inches bust. price 35 cents. transfer options blue or yellow 30 cents.
The article surveys heavyweight boxing history from the 1890s to the early 1900s, comparing boxers by height and weight and noting how size correlated with title outcomes. It highlights Corbett, Sullivan, Jeffries, Sharkey, Fitzsimmons, and Johnson in notable bouts and eras.
The narrative praises a former world heavyweight champion noted for his height at an estimated 6 feet 2 inches and 250 pounds and his advantages over Johnson after the 1915 Havana victory. It recalls a later meeting with Dempsey where those advantages failed to prevent a rapid knockout in the opening round.
Walton County Christian churches held their annual rally at First Christian church Morroo Athens Sunday. Rev Bruce Nay presided. Mrs J Turner sang solos. Speakers included Dr Stanley R Grubb Rev R Moore Rev Parrigh and Rev JT Slaughter. Dinner by Monroe church members followed by evening supper.
A testimonial from Mrs Carrie Williams of Ohio claims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved her pre and postnatal discomfort including backaches headaches and fatigue. The ad asserts decades of use and widespread familiarity with the product and invites readers to try it via The Banner.
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