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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1918

Page

5

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Philadelphia Woman

Mrs. Margaret Ness of Philadelphia reports seven years of bodily irregularities and pain improved after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad urges women with displaced organs irregularities inflammation backache headaches or the blues to try the remedy and contact Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. for guidance.

Philadelphia Lydia E. Pinkham Margaret Ness Hazzard St

Private family board offered for three of four

A private family seeks board for three of four adults. For information call 1482. dh

Hoover outlines 1919 food conservation program

The United States Food Administration spokesman urges nationwide self denial to support the war, detailing reduced sugar, coffee and fruit imports, increased bread and meat cuts, and stricter controls in public eating places to ensure Allied sustenance and victory in 1919. He stresses protecting milk for children and asks hotels, restaurants, and dining facilities to adopt stricter measures.

Atlanta Hoover France United States Touchstone Ald Shipping Europe Far East

Nervous Wreck Claims Cardus Cure for Headaches

Mrs. G. H. Schill of Texas City reports three years of severe head pain and exhaustion followed by a permanent relief after three bottles of Cardus. The ad promotes Cardui as a remedy for female troubles and urges starting NC-1 today.

Texas City Tex G. H. Schill Cardus Cardui

Appeal to reduce food use and waste nationwide

A national appeal urges households to cut consumption and waste of all foods. It advocates voluntary action, individual responsibility, and focusing on staples, with the aim to support Allies by providing surplus and avoiding broad substitutions or meatless days.

America United States

Liberty loan work eclipses politics at Georgia convention

Reports from the Democratic State convention in Macon show leading Georgia men prioritizing liberty loan campaigning over politics. Hotel bookings were largely by alternate or last minute substitutes rather than official delegates. The Atlanta committee, with 100 members, vowed not to quit their offices until every person on their list subscribed or given a valid reason.

Atlanta Macon Georgia

Georgians Named in AEF Casualty Lists

The commander reports Georgians among casualties. Died from wounds Corporal Shepard Jordan of Augusta. Severely wounded Bonill Trapnell of Metter. Missing in action William Cleveland of Braselton. Killed in action Norman Pflager of Augusta. Died of wounds Colonel Joseph Cavender of Cairo. Privates Vernon Slade of Talbotton and Gus Williams of Metlval.

American Expeditionary Forces Shepard Jordan Augusta Bonill ‘Trapnell Metter Marine William Cleveland Braselton Norman cC Pflager Joseph W. Cavender Cairo Vernon EK. Slade Talbotton Gus Williams Metvalt

Shortage of meal hits Clarke County farmers hard

Clarke County farmers face a looming meal shortage as ammonias rise and demand for mixing meal grows for fertilizer. Manufacturers absorb available stock, with the Food Administration setting a fixed price of 53.00 without tags or 63.20 with tags per sack. Farmers urged to exchange seed for meal at mills promptly.

Clarke County Food Administration Farmer

Red Cross to Help Control Flu Epidemic

Atlanta Georgia October 3 The American Red Cross in cooperation with the Federal Health Service appoints W Frank Persons to lead civilian relief and aid public health efforts against the influenza epidemic The Southern division mobilizes nurses and chapters to register applicants with allotments of 75 dollars for graduate nurses 50 dollars for nurses with extended training and 30 dollars for practical nurses and aides.

Atlanta American Red Cross W. Frank Persons Southern Division Red Cross

Drink Hot Water With Limestone Phosphate Each Morning

A health column urges drinking hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate before breakfast to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims this internal bath removes poisons improves vigor and prevents illnesses while noting limestone phosphate is inexpensive and nearly tasteless.

Harris Opposes Cotton Price Fixing at Nomination Speech

W. J. Harris reaffirmed his stance against cotton price fixing during his acceptance speech for the senate nomination at the Macon Democratic convention. He argued it would be better for the president to fix a price than Congress from the north and west. The platform backs the president's war actions and pledges support for needed victory measures. Watson's interest was withdrawn from the convention.

Associated Press Macon W. J. Harris Senate Congress Thomas E. Watson Watson

Cotton firm to subscribe $10,000 to Fourth Liberty Loan

Manager Brothers Company cotton merchants of Newnan Georgia authorize their Athens representative FP Porter to purchase 10000 dollars of the Fourth Loan. Porter is a leading cotton man and is commended for his activity in the Fourth Loan.

Manger Brothers Company Newnan Georgia Athena Porter Athens

Nervous Run Down Woman Praises Vinci Tonic

Mrs H H Goodwin of Duked Tenn says a nervous run down condition improved after using Vinci. She claims the remedy supplied beef and codiver peptones iron manganese peptonates and glycerophosphates to build strength. Palmer & Sons and druggists advertise the product.

Vinci H. H. Goodwin H. R Palmer & Sons and Druggists

Constantine Palaeologus on Liberty Loan Demand

The Florentine Republic urged citizens to fund war by buying Fourth Liberty Bonds echoing Machiavelli’s appeals. The piece recalls Constantinople’s fall and the emperor’s plea that revenue alone could not avert disaster, as wary citizens later rushed to pay once danger loomed.

Constantine Palaeologus Florentine Republic Monsey Machiavelli Constantinople

Accidental Death of Lexington Lady

A Lexington area woman, 82, fell from her porch at home six miles below Lexington and died from a broken neck. Survived by three daughters, Mollie Dudley Minnie Dud ley, and Augusta Scar borough. Funeral held yesterday afternoon conducted by M. S. Weaver with interment in Lexington cemetery.

Lexington L. J. Brags Mollie Dudley Minnie Dudley Tia Augusta N. Scarborough Comer M. S. Weaver Lexington Cemetery

Harmony Ladies Society to Meet Monday Afternoon

Called meeting of Ladies H B Society and Auxiliary at Harmony on Monday at 4 PM. Full attendance requested.

Harmony

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