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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1919
Page
5
A Soperton Georgia man recounts a nervous breakdown description from a past period, claiming poor rest hunger and fatigue improved after taking Ziron. The advertisement touts Ziron as an iron tonic that restores strength and health, urging readers to consult their druggist for a guaranteed product.
Associated Press reports Mexico City plans to reestablish the abandoned Las Tres Marias penal colony off Tepic to house habitual criminals rounded up in police raids. A wave of holdups and robberies in Mexico City led to a general cleanup, with about 50 prisoners captured, many escapes noted.
The Australian cruiser Fantome in Malekula Bay led a punitive operation against cannibals accused of murder of a French coconut planter. A force of 65 officers and 18 native guards drove attackers from the hills with machine gun fire and a bluejacket charge, with no casualties reported. British and French residents said the lesson would safeguard white residents of Malekula.
An advertisement notes a bad taste signals faulty digestion and recommends Chamberlain's Tablets to correct the disorder and gently move the bowels. The ad claims the medicine is highly effective and mentions a vehicle price and dealer details from Brooks Motor Co in Oakland.
A period piece discusses preparing mothers for expected childbirth with calm nerves and restful nights. It highlights anticipatory routines, the role of patience, and the value of regular support during the approach to delivery. The writing promotes a booklet or product that aids in maternal comfort.
St Elmo Lodge No 40 meets Mondays at Castle Hall Clayton Street. Williams Lodge No 15 meets Mondays at Fellows Hall Max Joseph Building. Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 meets Thursdays at Masonic Hall third floor Max Joseph Building Clayton Street. Visiting brethren invited. Contact numbers and officers listed.
A party of sixty young people enjoyed a peaceful spring evening at Bobbins Mill. They motored to the site, where three camp fires and a prepared lunch awaited. After supper, groups gathered around fires singing, toasting marshmallows, and chatting late into the night under pleasant weather hosted by Mrs. A L Dearing, Mrs. Hungerford, Mrs. Davis, and Mrs. A R Nicholson. Entitled attendees included numerous young women and men plus professors Fain Worsham Collins Whelchel Childs Hungerford Gridley Westbrook and others.
SCOTT HARDWARE CO invites the public to a range exhibition on display daily until April 1. The event is directed by C D Walker, an expert from the factory, and attendees are urged to bring friends to Clayton Street showroom.
Aged 72, Mr. W H Matthews of Ath ens Ga praises Dreco for relieving back pains and joint stiffness. He reports improved digestion, liver function, and vigor after using the twelve-herb formula from Dr Thorp at H R Palmer & Sons Drug Store. A separate note from Ohio warns clerks against substituting Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy.
Research on boll weevil control shifts from soil feeding to contaminating plant dew and rain droplets. Arsenicals, especially calcium arsenate, applied as a dust via dust gun yield best results when plants are dew-free. Georgia State College of Agriculture plans demonstrations this year and urges county agents to contact local growers.
The article argues demand for dairy cattle and products will rise after the war, driven by exports and shipping access. It notes cattle numbers increased from 20 to 24 million since the war and details European export totals for condensed milk cheese and butter in 1910 and 1918, predicting sustained domestic growth and prices through improved advertising.
Director J Phil Campbell reports that 79746 Georgia farmers worked with county agents of the Georgia State College of Agriculture as demonstrators. They represented the best agricultural thought and practice and cultivated 471857 acres of corn, cotton and other crops for demonstration purposes under county agent direction.
The Dry Goods Economist notes firm demand in western farmers areas for high grade floor coverings and cotton goods, with retailers resisting price drops and prices shaded to move stock. Southern trade shows renewed upward momentum in cotton, while overall buying remains conservative and retailers avoid locking in future needs. Woolens, silks, linens stay firm or scarce, ready-to-wear sees active spring demand, and trims, ribbons, and gloves show strong movement amid labor and wage uncertainties.
Athens resident P H Ginn, a traveling salesman, testifies to using Doan's Kidney Pills about ten years ago for kidney trouble and gravel. He credits one box with complete cure and states he has had no return symptoms since, urging others to use the same remedy. Price 60c at dealers. Doan's Kidney Pills by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
Advice column style note suggests slow eating and thorough chewing for sour stomach. Recommends avoiding certain foods and taking Chambersalp's Tablets before bed if symptoms persist. Emphasizes moderation and basic home care.
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