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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1922
Page
6
Larry Gantt discusses the strain on the Normal School from crowding and rising profits. He argues more dormitories are needed, land must be purchased, and supervisors should present the issue to the next legislative session for expansion.
Health advertorial notes that women seek beauty through cosmetics and fashionable dress but may suffer behind a cheerful mask. Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound is promoted as improving health and happiness, making a woman more attractive than gowns or cosmetics.
Jimmy Murphy of Los Angeles led from the start to win the 500 mile race at Indianapolis. He set a world record time of 5 hours 17 minutes 30.78 seconds and collected 35000 dollars plus other prizes. Har ry Hartz Addie Hearne Ralph de Palma Jules Elligboe Jerry Wonderlich and J. P. Fetterman followed.
W T Harrison, chief clerk in the Georgia comptroller general's office, found extra letters between Governor Joseph E Brown and President Jefferson Davis among his late father's papers. The letters include Davis's claim that the conscription act was constitutional and Brown's argument that Confederate congress lacked power to conscript soldiers. A Beauregard note requesting leather for shoe production and Davis's lengthy reply to Brown are also mentioned. The documents will be sent to Richmond headquarters for preservation.
Doris May draws strong crowds in Athens as she returns to the stage at Fahiriterive theatre. The performer’s debut drew enthusiasm and the current run promises further sold out shows with high fan demand.
A fragmented grocery advertisement highlights produce such as celery Iceberg lettuce green beans turnips and sweet potatoes from Hodgson Co and Piggly Wiggly selection including peeled strawberries in a dated catalog style notice.
Reports detail teachers assigned to white city schools for new term, with names and grades across multiple grammar schools. Commencement plans set for three Athens schools with about 40 seventh-graders to graduate, programs to include certificates from College Avenue and Baxter Street, plus remarks by Supt. Bond and Mayor Thomas.
An old advertisement recalls a testimonial from May 1918 praising Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy for stomach trouble. The writer credits four bottles with restoring health after weight loss and returning to work. The copy promotes the product as harmless and claims one dose convinces or money back, with sale through druggists.
The College Avenue school lists 42 graduates with a program including prayer song history prophecy and delivery of certificates. Limited auditorium space allows only parents of graduates to attend and receive seating.
Officials record events including Funkenstein and Hallie Cox in a valedictory moment and the distribution of certificates by the mayor. The fragment mentions em pain of and names associated with civic proceedings.
Swedish school children of Lind province will this summer learn charming folk games and dances once enjoyed by their great-grandmothers. The program aims to boost education with traditional activities preserving cultural heritage.
The White Sox plan to bid on minor league players and a Coast League club for potential additions. Sources note a possible $100,000 price tag for a key pitcher and additional arms, with trades led by Harry Grabiner and other club officials.
W. T. Peters of Lynchburg Virginia testifies that Tamac cured his stomach trouble and rheumatism after months of illness. He says he could hardly answer a call and faced losing his job, but now he has gained ten pounds and can eat well.
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