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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1922
Page
15
A fragmented ad copy claims Nuxated Iron strengthens blood by increasing iron content and improving vitality. It references endorsements from physicians and the Pope in Rome and promotes the product as a remedy for weak nervous conditions and pale watery blood.
The fragment describes women seeking relief from ailments using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It notes repeated doctor visits with no improvement and claims the remedy offers difference and safety, mentioning Miner and ongoing trials without clear outcomes.
Henry Grady denounces political office and public funding while stressing journalism as a calling. He says his ambition is simple: to build a prosperous Georgia through industry, growth, and national esteem, hoping his son sees a thriving state.
Larry Gantt praises E G Tribble for efficient farming and soil improvement. Tribble plans tractors to break stubble, grow peas, and double crops while selling pork weekly to cover farm expenses. He boasts 625 acre farm, 400 acres highly cultivated, and aims to reduce cotton to five acres while expecting bales per acre. He predicts a bumper corn yield of six to seven thousand bushels.
The Pioneer Club of the University of Georgia elected officers for the year 1922 23. President Nell Upshaw Vice President Gertrude Stith Secretary Sallie Fannie Daniel Treasurer Nellie Young Historian Marguerite Beale. The club aligns with the Federation of Women's Clubs and sent delegates to a state convention at Madison Georgia.
A university notice explains letters for athletic teams and managers. About forty letters were awarded this year to players across football baseball basketball and track, with five letters for managers. The process requires years of service and merit to keep the coveted G.
An old advertisement touts Santa Bains Fig Syrup as a gentle remedy to cleanse baby’s stomach and bowels. It claims to soothe sour stomach, coated tongue, and feverish breath, with directions for infants in arms and children. It urges mothers to say California to the druggist and avoid imitators. A line about a Montreal flour mill is noted.
An Athens resident reports relief from kidney pain and fatigue after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The testimonial notes quick improvement and no further trouble, with a recommendation to obtain the remedy at local druggists.
The article laments the lack of tennis courts on campus and notes the university’s delay in providing adequate facilities. It mentions plans to build twenty courts around the old central location and that courts will be placed at the gymnasium to serve academic and agricultural students.
Coaching courses will be added to the university summer school with sessions on pitching, game management, signals, field tactics, hit and run, bunting, baserunning and more. Male students may attend from 6 30 to 7 00 P M on Monday Wednesday and Friday for recreational athletics and exercises. Prominent coaches from major institutions will lecture on coaching aspects, enhancing both athletic and academic workloads for students.
The Girl Reserves of College Avenue School host a Friday evening program to raise funds for sending girls to the Girl Work Conference at Camp Highlands near Atlanta from June 20 to 30. The event will feature readings songs dances and instrumental music.
Judge Andrew J. Cobb of Lumpkins School delivered the farewell address to seniors and Phi Kappa Literary Society members. The ceremony featured notable graduates and a distinguished speaker, marking the annual farewell event.
The Athens High School junior debate capped a strong fall season with the girls winning a unanimous decision over the boys in the annual event. The affirmative argued for metering the world war in debate with Misses Figuaori Call to Me Whorter Emily Daugherty leading the effort. Negative debaters included Marcus Bryant Lyle Stynchéomb Roger Higgins. The junior quartet also performed vocal numbers with Lila Cox at the piano, marking a notable first public appearance for the class.
Georgia closed its track season at the A A U Invitational in Atlanta. The Bulldogs impressed in a thrilling relay tie run in record time around a 52 second per leg average. Freshmen formed much of the quartet, with captain Fitts hoped to return to lead next year.
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