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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1922
Page
2
A reader letter from Sabina Ohio describes prior illness, ineffective doctors, and relief after using Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The author says the tonic restored energy and enabled performing housework, urging others to consider the product for tired, weak, and anxious symptoms.
The Georgia Bulldogs host Auburn Tigers Friday and Saturday in the season closer at Sanford Field. Auburn rides a two win streak in Alabama. Georgia eyes four straight wins. Friday's start is 4 30 pm and Saturday at 4 pm. Grant and Moulton pitchers slated to face Frost Pantone or Sale. Tickets at Costa's Thursday 3 pm. grandstand seats $1, about 5000 available.
The American Legion in Athens, Ohio, aims to host a full day of events on July 4th drawing five to ten thousand visitors. A committee, appointed by Commander Frank Holden and Adjutant Frank Miller, will plan and arrange the national holiday program. The 4th of July has been quiet in Athens, but this year the Legion seeks a more active celebration starting in the morning.
The ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache rheumatic pains stiff joints sore muscles and other kidney trouble symptoms caused by waste buildup. It claims the pills help the kidneys throw out poisonous waste matter and notes wide availability.
A series of athletic contests on Sanford Field will be followed by a national figure’s speech and an afternoon exhibition boxing match between noted Southern boxers. A challenging baseball game between two strong teams, daylight fireworks at dusk, and evening Mass auditorism rounds out a day of entertainment. Commander Frank Holder says the Abjen R. Fleming Post backs events for Clarke County and Athens with county citizen cooperation.
Stillwater authorities continued a Wednesday inquiry into the shooting of Beckham Cobb a 23 year old government student of Oklahoma A and M College Cobb was shot by Earl E Gordon 26 a fellow veteran Cobb had been forcing Gordon to accompany him home after an alleged insult witnesses say Gordon fired Cobb stepped in front of Gordon before the shots Mrs Cobb said Gordon insulted her on the street Cobb's body was to be sent to Birmingham Alabama for burial with Mrs Cobb to accompany him tomorrow
Washington High School defeated an opponent 5 to 3 on Monday in a tight game. Hartwell starred on the mound allowing few hits and striking out several batters. Scott and Graham New contributed for Washington as key players in the win.
New York The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Wednesday announced an increase of profit per gallon in the price of gas. The new price is 26 cents. Similar advances were noted by Consolidated.
BARMA Ont A duel to the death between husband and wife armed with a butcher knife and axe in the presence of their three small children was investigated by a coroner’s jury after the bodies were viewed. Joseph Lambert aged 88 and his 29 year old wife fought yesterday in their Bikton farm house near Port Huron Michigan Edward aged 4 and two younger children were in the house with Mama who cut herself and then tried to hurt Papa. Joseph Jr aged 56 and a 6 year old sister returned from school to find their parents dead in a barnyard pool of blood. The three younger children sat sobbing in the barn.
Genoa report says the Russian reply to the Allied memorandum was not delivered as expected. M Tchitcherin reportedly left for Saint Margherita to consult Russians, while Schanzer indicated no immediate communication. The situation remains unsettled as officials await further notes.
The Russian delegation delayed replying until Thursday after returning to Santa Margherita at 2 p m. The delay stemmed from M Tehitcherin visiting Signor Schanzer, a sign of possible favorable tone. Meanwhile the French delegation indicated France will likely remain firm on property rights, urging Premier Poincare to defend foreigners property as French industry fears loss of investment and public funding if rights are not protected.
Dr. John D. Mell and Dr. J. C. Wilkinson will depart early next week for Jacksonville Florida to attend the convention of Southern Baptists. Both are noted leaders in southern Baptist affairs and will participate actively in the gathering. Dr. Mell serves as president of a prominent southern church and pastor.
B R Bloodworth, Ath ens prominent business man, appointed district manager for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. covering Clarke Jackson Madison Oglethorpe Oconee Barrow and Madison counties. He opened offices at 224% Rives street to handle general insurance and Northwestern agency duties. The company, one of the oldest in America, has many local policyholders and Bloodworth is the first direct agent here in years.
Mrs Hammond Johnson, president of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Allen R Fleming Post of the American Legion, announces an upcoming meeting likely at the Woman's Club building to complete the auxiliary. Currently Mrs Johnaga is the only officer elected as hopeful members seek all eligible women related to ex service men.
Squeeze juice of two lemons into a bottle with three ounces of Orchard White from any drugstore for a few cents. Massage this fragrant lotion into face neck arms and hands daily to achieve a fairer white complexion. Advertisement touts stage beauties using the mixture to lighten freckles sunburn and tan.
The Allen Fleming Post has prepared the program for May 30th National Memorial Day events and related activities. The post urges participation in memorial ceremonies, banquets, and observances.
A damaged ad asks readers to mail 5 cents with a slip to Foley & Co. for a package of cough and cold remedies, kidney pills, cathartic tablets, and other tonics. It promotes Honey and Tar cough syrup, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for a range of ailments.
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