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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1922
Page
6
A vintage ad urges girls to banish skin problems with Ironized Yeast tablets. It promises a clear youthful complexion by taking two tablets daily, offering a free three day test and mail order from Ironized Yeast Co. Dept 84, Atlanta, Ga. It claims druggists guarantee the product.
City of Athens Ga will sell bonds July 6 1922 at 12 noon by sealed bids. Bonds total 176000 for school, 50000 for street and bridge, 30000 for sewer. A 1 percent bid deposit required. City reserves right to reject any or all bids. For details write treasurer James Prrow Athens Ga.
Alfred Barker of 1061 Ondale St, E Liverpool, Ohio, reports his boy’s eight week bronchial cough improved after using Foxs Honey and Tar. He says the remedy soothed and healed, and he would recommend it to others.
A camp rally for Boys and Girls camps at the Athens Y M C A is set for Wednesday at six. Parents and prospective campers are urged to attend for final camp details and updates. About 48 boys have signed up with expectations of surpassing fifty as out of town attendees join.
Mrs Len Swall wife of Illinois Governor Small died about 8 am Monday after being stricken with apoplexy Saturday night during celebrations linked to the governor’s acquittal trial at Waukegan Illinois. She was with Gov Small and their three children Leslie Bud Small and Mrs A E Inglesh. Physicians gave little hope after collapse and stress from the trial is noted. Born December 17 1861 in Livingston County Illinois, she married Gov Small in 1892.
A reader from Shadwell Virginia recalls severe kidney related symptoms and says Foley Kidney Pills relieved pain after three bottles. The testimonial claims recovery from rheumatic pains backache swollen joints and bladder weakness and urges others to try the product sold everywhere.
Gainesville and surrounding routes listed with daily and Sunday-exception departures. No. 2 to Gainesville leaves TaBom daily. No. 13 to Gainesville departs Sundays, 10:45 a.m. No. 1 arrives Gainesville 6:20 p.m. No. 1 daily ex Sunday arrives 9:10 a.m. Georgia Railroad A1 from Union Point to Augusta and Atlanta via Upton Depot.
Six boll weevil specialists met at the courthouse Monday with Frank Ward of the Agricultural College and local demonstrator Jones Forcel to discuss control work. They noted high demand for calcium arsenate and that farmers are actively fighting pests across the area while following government guidelines and using dust methods. The meeting stressed farm demonstrations, group attendance, and continued efforts with no liquid formulas or favored machines.
New York stock market opened with Mexican Petroleum surging amid a stock exchange investigation. First 100 shares at 184 2 showed a 3 1 4 point gain. by noon it crossed 200, reaching 204 1 4, with Pan American shares also rising and A Tone up 3 points on B shares.
New York boxing article notes veteran welterweight champion Jack Britton will face Benny Leonard, the lightweight title holder, in a 16 round decision bout at the New York Velodrome scheduled for Monday night.
An eight course Sunday School Teacher Training program runs July 8 8 at the State Normal School grounds in Athens under the Methodist Church. Courses cover Beginners Primary Junior Intermediate Senior and pedagogy plus administration. Extra summer school courses for teacher-training students available from 8 30 A M to 1 30 P M with regular summer rates. Mrs E H Dorsey visiting Cobb street.
A profile of actor Conway Tearle tracing his rise from supporting roles to leading man status after his powerful performance as Hugh Cotman in The Oath. The piece notes his pre film career with stage legends and his securing a contract to helm his own star company, highlighting his perseverance and development.
The article notes the ongoing popularity of high class western photoplays led by Tom Mix at the Elite Theatre with The Fighting Streak. It praises Mix as a versatile star who brings fresh plots and heart, action, and thrills while delivering distinctly Western drama and romance.
A story continues about A Bruce Bileski, an American figure linked to oil holdings near Mexico City and Tampico. George T. Summerlin alerted Cuvenas authorities and notified the federal government. Secretary of War Serrano ordered nearby troops to pursue the bandits.
Frank L. Sample urged U S state department to press Mexico for immediate release of A Bruce Bieleski held by bandits. Consul reports Bieleski captured by Mexican bandits as authorities urge swift action, with Summerlin directed to secure release.
A testimonial to Ha gan's Magnolia Balm claims it improves complexion after freckles and blemishes. The ad urges all women to try Hquia face and toilet powder in white pink and rose red at 75 cents, available at druggists or by mail from Lyon Mfg No. 4 South Fifth Street Brooklyn New York.
James A Holcomb, a prominent planter and Hull resident, died Sunday at his home after months of illness. A Baptist church member, he left a large family of four daughters and seven sons along with his wife. Funeral held Monday at 2 PM at Hull Baptist Church, with Rev. Frank Chandler and Rev. John Stewart officiating. burial in Hull Cemetery. Bernstein Bros. managed arrangements.
Greenville Del letters from mothers and daughters praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. A Greenville reader credits the product with improving health for herself and her daughter, noting others in the community also value the medicine's benefits and recommend it to neighbors.
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