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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1922

Page

5

Comer GA to form local Chamber of Commerce

Athens Chamber of Commerce plans to help Comer Georgia establish a local chamber. Leaders including W. E. Henslee as president and B. F. Holcomb as vice president outline a tentative structure as Comer diversifies crops beyond cotton amid a 1922 good year, seeking ready markets for farm produce.

Athens Chamber of Commerce H. W. David Comer Athens Julian Goethius J. W. Carroll Mater Citi Gan Athens Trostay Carroll Chamber of Commerce Comer Chamber of Commerce David Mr. David

Ministers Guests of Athens at Rotary Dance

A large delegation of ministers and prominent laymen attending the Northeast Georgia Bible Conference were guests of the Athens Rotary Club at the regular weekly dance on Wednesday at the community hall.

Northeast Georgia Bible Conference Athens Rotary Club

Gainesville Railroad Schedule Changes Effective July 24

The Georgia rail lines announce updated Gainesville departures and arrivals. The schedule shows two daily Gainesville departures with limited service, three daily freighter-like runs, and specific arrival times. The Seaboard Air Line and related routes list northbound and southbound leaves from Atlanta, Richmond, Memphis and other points with evening and afternoon times.

Seaboard Airline Railway Atlanta Montoelo Memphis-Bum Shaw Richmond

Rotary Club Meeting Highlights In Athens Georgia

Dr G Campbell Morgan and Dr Len G Broughton preached at the conference and were invited to attend Ripcheot though Dr Broughton could not due to illness. Morton Hodgson of Athens Rotary spoke on Rotary and ita meaning as President Abu Nix led. Most club members attended and discussed Athena club representation at the Savannah convention with many expected to go to the seaside city.

Gordon Tatke G. Campbell Morgan Len G. Broughton Broughton Morton Hodgson Athens Savannah

Athens Drives War Relief Drive for Ten Thousand Dollar Goal

The Athens campaign to raise ten thousand dollars for the American Jewish War Relief Fund begins March 20 to 26. The fourteen million dollar fund aims to provide bread clothing and shelter to 300 000 war orphans and 400 000 destitute refugees. An extensive Athens committee led by M G Michael and C H Phinizy oversees the effort with an executive group including D C Barrow Jake Bernstein and others.

Athens Lena M. G. Michael C. H. Phinizy John W. Morton Max Michael David B. Michael Publi Ity D. C. Barrow Jake Bernstein S. Bernstein W. H. Bocock Abe Joel B. Joel Frank A. Lipscomb T. Mell Simon Michael S. V. Sanford Abbit Nix T. H. Nickerson Lloyd Alt. I

Gude's Pepto Mangana Tonic Ad Promises Health

A vintage advertisement touts Gude's Pepto Mangana as a doctor's favorite tonic for run-down people. It claims indigestion, fatigue, and despondency improve by building blood richness. Sold in liquid and tablet forms by druggists, it urges readers to restore strength and vitality.

Gude

Relieved Rheumatism Pain Advertised Drug Store Claim

A nostalgic advertisement promises relief from rheumatic pains with Pal mer's Drug Stores offering a no cure, no play guarantee. The faded copy presents a sales pitch typical of early 20th century drugstore hype aimed at anxious readers seeking quick relief.

Palmer’s Drug Stores

Mulsi fied cocoanut shampoo praised for hair care

An old notice warns against alkaline shampoos and endorses Mulsified coconut shampoo as pure cheap and effective. It claims the product cleanses thoroughly with rich lather, leaves hair soft and fresh, and lasts months when used with small amounts.

Mrs Gould Seeks 45000 A Year For Living Costs

New York—Counsel for Edith Kelly Gould, ex-wife of Frank J. Gould, told Supreme Court Justice Newburger she needs 45000 annually for living expenses. Items listed include clothes, apparel, cars, rent, food, entertainments, medical and dental care, and dancing. Attorney Gustavus Rogers asked the court to grant 160000 for board, clothing and maintenance since her allowance was cut off nearly four years ago.

New York Edith Kelly Gould Frank J. Gould Supreme Court Newburger Gustavus Rogers Gould Allowante Ion

Attempt to Amend For Power Pact in Senate Debate

Senate renewed effort to amend the four power treaty to invite outside nations with Pacific interests into conferences. A new amendment by Senator Ittman Nevada limits participation to interested nations for consideration of the subject. Earlier proposals used broader language inviting all outside powers for consideration and adjustment.

Washington Pacific Senate Ittman Nevada

Opposition to increasing the Federal Reserve Board

Secretary Mellon told the House Banking Committee that expanding the board to eight members to add agricultural representation is unneeded and could hinder efficiency. He argued the current board already serves commercial and industrial interests, opposing adding an ex officio agriculture secretary seat.

Washington Federal Reserve Board Senate Mellon House Banking Committee Melton Reserve Board Treasury Ba Miade Etrotic Republi Kansas

Married 73 Years Couple Celebrates in Iowa

NEW MARKET IOWA By the Associated Press Mr and Mrs Alex Duncan of New Market celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary with children and friends at their home two and a half miles northwest of town. He is nearly 96 and she 91 both in good health. They married March 15 1849 and their 160 acre farm has never changed hands or mortgage. They reared eleven children ten of whom survive. Duncan a Civil War veteran has voted for every Republican president since 1847.

New Market Iowna Assocated Alex Duncan Here Duncan Sage Mr. Duncan

Escaped Convict Nabbed in Florida and Returned

John Harns, a negro who escaped Clarke county convict camp over six months ago, was located in Jacksonville Saturday night and brought back to Athens Tuesday by Officer Saye. He had escaped from the camp three times in six years and had earlier been found in Jacksonville months ago before another return to Athens.

John Harns Clarke County Jacksonville Athens Saye Oscars Ofcer Frank Wood Werereee Gn

Registered Bonds Worth $25,000 Found in Coal Bin

Winchester police and bank officials investigated at Waterlock after $25,000 in registered bonds were discovered in a coal bin by R. A. Mitchell, Southern railway agent. Bonds appear linked to the Grotto and State Bank burglarized June 30, with several registered to I. L. Crosby, prominent figure.

Winchester Waterlock R. A. Mitchell Southern Railway Grotto and State Bank I. L. Crosby

Commute of Alabama killer reduced to life imprisonment

Montgomery Ala The sentence of Tom Lambert condemned to die on the gallows was Wednesday commuted to life imprisonment by Governor Kilby after a pardon board recommendation. He killed Martha Gil Island, his sweetheart, in Jefferson County in 1920. Lambert had previously lived in Troup County Georgia.

Montgomery Ala Tom Lambert Kilby Pardon Board Martha Gil Island Jefferson County Lambret Formarly Troup County Gear

Cotton market opens steady but weakens amid near month liquidation

New York cotton opened steady then fell as near month liquidation dominated trading. March and May led losses on signs of 27 March notices, while Liverpool and Manchester cables influenced demand. May and July slipped, with October under pressure. Liverpool bought new crop months, and a bullish weekly weather report offered limited support. Spot quotes showed quiet activity as fibers moved through New York and New Orleans, with steady prices overall. Cottonseed oil closed firm, lifting with strong summer yellow and mid-month positions.

New York Manchester Liverpool Weather Bureau Genoa New Orleans Macepeys Shorts Cottonseed Oil

Urge Funds to Keep Up U S Highways

Washington reports that William C. Markham of the American Association of State Highway Officials and the American Farm Bureau Federation urged Congress to provide sufficient funds to continue federal aid highway construction without interruption. They called for at least a three year appropriation as two bills were before the House roads committee proposing allocations for the coming three fiscal years.

Washington Congress William C. Markham American Association of State Highway Officials American Farm Bureau Federation Houss Roads Committee Dunn Presenta! ‘Woodruff Repubican Minnesota

Central of Georgia seeks $825000 in equipment trust certificates

Washington The Central of Georgia railroad filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission on Wednesday for permission to issue 825000 in equipment trust certificates. The issue would carry interest at 6 1 2 percent and proceeds would be used to buy new rolling stock.

Central Railway Washington Central of Georgia Railroad Interstate Commerce Commission

New York Markets Show Mixed US and Foreign Signals

New York call money ease to 4 percent with bids at 3 1 2 and offerings at 3 1 2 while time loans hold firm. Liberty bonds quoted with several issues around 96.7 to 100.7. Foreign exchange steady with Britain and France demand figures and numerous country prices listed. stock market opens higher on short covering, with railway shares and metals leading advances amid uneven midweek activity.

Money Market New York Prime Mercantile Great Britain France Italy Belgium Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Switzerland Spain Greece Poland Czecho-Slovakia Montrael

Chicago Markets Grain and Cattle Report

Chicago price breaks in Liverpool wheat stirred a moderate Chicago reversal with wheat opening 0.5 to 2.5 cents lower and finishes unsettled. Corn mixed around 55 to 56 cents, oats and rye quoted, lard and ribs noted. St. Louis wheat prices shown, Chicago cattle receipts at 10,900 and hogs at 15,000 with market softer. cattle demand weak to lower, beef steers around 7.85, veal and feeders slow, hogs mostly 10 to 15 lower, 9.85 to 10.30 in bulk, sheep and lambs about steady to higher with various top quotes.

Chicago Liverpool Louis ST. Louis

Chicago Dairy and Poultry Prices Lifted and Potatoes Slip

Butter markets rise with creamery extras at 38 1 2 and firsts 33 12 to 38 while eggs hold firm with firsts at 22. Poultry is lower with fowls 26, spring 28, roosters 18. Potatoes weaken with Minnesota sacked round whites 1.60 to 1.70 per cwt and Idaho rurals 1.75 to 1.485 per cwt.

Chicago Minnesota Idaho Wisconsin

Labor Federation Supports Legion Unemployment Campaign

Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor informed AFL headquarters in Indianapolis that the organization will give every encouragement to the Legion campaign to relieve World War I veterans unemployment. He noted AFL members are wage earners and pledged sympathy to those who served the country.

Indianapolis Samuel Gomplers American Federation ‘of Labor American Jon Aboir Wood Legion Mr. Gompers American Federation of Labor Ree American Legion

Government Income to Decrease in 1921 Tax Receipts

Washington Treasury officials expect March receipts of income and profits taxes to fall by more than 300 million dollars from the prior year. Secretary Mellon noted business shrinkage makes the figure uncertain, estimating total first year installment payments around 460 million versus 727 million last year.

Washington—Treasury Mellon

Restore Your Hair Color With Simple Mixture Ad

An old remedy using sulfur and sal tes or other ingredients promises to darken hair naturally. A downtown distiller claims the product makes hair dark and glossy without obvious application. Apply with a damp sponge, reapply as needed for even, lasting color.

Take Salts To Flush Kidneys And Bladder

An old remedy touts a tablespoonful in water before breakfast for five days to neutralize irritating acids from meat intake. Claims say it cleanses kidneys and bladder, relieves back pain and rheumatic aches, and is inexpensive and harmless as a lithia-water drink.

Rron

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