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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1920
Page
4
H J Rowe editor note states second class mail status for Athens Banner at Athens Georgia. It lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday issues and urges prompt reporting of late or missing deliveries. Mentions Associated Press rights and republication restrictions for dispatches and local content.
The piece analyzes the 1920 Republican nomination, arguing the Old Guard supports a conservative Harding model similar to McKinley and Taft era policies favoring big business. It contrasts progressive demands with party leaders and forecasts another GOP defeat if progressivism remains restrained. It credits Coolidge as law and order, comments on Boston police strike, and predicts Democratic odds with McAdoo and Glaze.
A Georgia and Texas discussion notes the boll weevil's arrival causing alarm yet farmers plan to continue growing cotton. Scientists search for effective control while farmers adapt with new practices, expecting to mitigate damage. The piece also mentions sweet potatoes as a profitable regional crop and notes ongoing resilience in the agricultural economy.
A quiz page lists definitions and questions with brief explanations. It covers clan meaning the Trail of the Lonesome Pine author John Fox Jr and IWW initials. It adds facts on howdah copper and Boreas, plus Grant's Tomb location and more.
The Red Cross served at its highest usefulness in war and did well, yet its work did not end with the armistice. The pause showed the debt to humanity and indicated a broader field for aid in years ahead. A wise maxim urged youth to keep with youth and associate with those wiser, reinforcing ongoing service to others.
An advertisement asserts outside remedies fail and draws focus to internal treatment prescribed by a specialist Leonhardt Mr D. Claims hemorrhoids are cured through internal methods after trial in 100 cases. The ad promises refunds and urges consumers to buy the product through druggists every other day.
Sermon excerpt by Elam Franklin Dempsey D D titled Hope That Will Not Disappoint Its Possessors notes the present fruits of faith. It argues the love of God is shed in believers hearts and that transformation proves hope is grounded in reality. It cites becoming new creatures in Christ Jesus and faith that will not disappoint.
A reader asks about fourth class mail matter defined as all non handwritten items such as books newspapers and merchandise with no written message, and the standard postage of one cent per ounce unless sent as parcels post. The letter also references freckle cream marketing and army enlistment ethics with unclear concluding questions about Geraldine Far.
Answers by Carolina Jewett discusses crime and intoxication as a potential defense, noting it is not a defense though madness from liquor can lessen punishment. It also lists ballroom dances approved by a dancing masters academy and a range for banjo prices along with an opinion on Caledonia Gold Mines shares.
Dr Wa B Doughty extols prayer as the central Christian service shaping community, nation, and world. He quotes about surrender to Christ, ongoing obedience, and prayer as essential to awakening, noting a Methodist example of urging missions and revival across continents. Many use noon hour for state-wide revival.
Market roundup shows yesterday’s ruling prices for New Orleans cotton with closes near 33.30 to 34.72, and spot market prices across major cities like Athens 44.5c, Atlanta 43c, New York 39.5c, New Orleans 41c, Savannah 42c. New York cotton prices opened higher with January at 33.80 to 39.80 range, March at 39.98 to 33.38, ending around 33.40, reflecting a mixed session and steady to firmer tones in most centers.
Capatone the Liquid Aspirin is promoted as the best form for fast headache relief. It claims no opiates or chloral, safety for heart or stomach, and is water-free and ready to use. Each bottle bears the J Homer Coller signature, with 30¢ and 60c prices at drug stores.
A letter from Emma lina Mutschler, a Finger Lake region student, asks Mayor Andrew C. Erwin to visit during vacation. She writes 16 000 pupils across the region are writing to American city mayors inviting them to spend part of their break in Finger Lake. Erwin has not decided whether to accept.
An old advertisement touts Calotabs as a superior calomel tablet for biliousness indigestion headaches and constipation. It promises a tasteless dose at night with no nausea or griping and a morning liver cleanse. Sold in sealed packages for thirty five cents with a druggist guarantee.
Ruling prices in the exchange yesterday are listed with figures including 88.00 and 8.74 for Liberty bonds. The snippet notes closing prices on Liberty bonds for the day, reflecting market activity in the era.
Teachers in this section will hold institutes at Bishop this week and at Union Point and Tignall next week. W. B. Dillard announced programs promise progress and value for all sessions. The Bishop schedule includes Devotionals, departmental talks, training, and district organization on Saturday and Sunday with multiple presenters led by Miss Parham, Miss Downs, and J. M. Pound. Sunday features Sunday School, church school talks, and work council discussions led by Dillard and Morton.
A Jacksonville man testifies that Plank's Blood Medicine cured his kidney disease and bad blood, enabling him to work again. He urges others with kidney, liver, stomach or blood troubles to try one bottle. Signed A. W. Tiencken, 46 E Fifteenth Street, December 31, 1919. Available at H. R. Palmer & Son and other drug stores.
The Blues narrowed the Reds lead in the YMCA Membership Contest, closing within 54 points at the finish. Reds 58% points, Blues 63.4 points, with new joiners including Robert L. M Whorter and H. D. Crawford among others as clubs push membership drives.
An advertisement touts Ambition tonic as a cure for nervous trouble and low mood, claiming energy and improved digestion within days. It targets men and women, promises a refund if no benefit, and urges readers to buy a 60 cent box from H. R. Palmer & Son or authorized dealers.
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