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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1920
Page
5
An old ad describes Capatone as a compound solution claimed to be heart safe and stomach friendly. It touts Capatone for colds grippe flu headaches neuralgia rheumatism earache and lumbago with a 30c or 60c bottle and money back if unsatisfied. It also notes Chamberlain's Tablets curing distress after eating and constipation.
A questionable 19th or early 20th century ad urges readers growing deaf or with head noises to visit a druggist for Parmint double strength and mix with hot water and sugar, taking a tablespoonful four times daily, claiming quick relief though wording is garbled and dubious.
A widow recounts nine years of illness after her husband’s death. After typhoid, stomach and liver trouble, and constipation persisted despite doctoring, Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy restored regular bowels and overall health. The ad claims the preparation removes catarrhal mucus and intestinal ailments including appendicitis, with a money back guarantee after one dose.
Washington Oct 7 Department of Agriculture reports bulletin 880 on curing pork without cooking to destroy trichinae. New methods cut curing times while ensuring safety for sausages pepperoni and hams through salt curing drying and smoking. Results show safe consumption possible with proper process and temperatures.
The family thanks friends and those who showed kindness during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother Mrs J A Payne. Sincere gratitude from J A Payne Florence Payne and the Payne family, Minkfield and Meena Aiken.
The Athens Young Men's Christian Association board of directors will gather in the Directors Room this afternoon at six o'clock for their first meeting in months. A supper at seven provided by the Ladies Auxiliary will follow. After supper the conference resumes to review the summer activities and discuss key decisions.
Special to The Banner. Capt John O Keefe a well known Atlanta man was killed in a recent automobile accident. He had requested reinstatement of his war insurance earlier that day and his death prompted many ex service men to visit the war insurance bureau. His widow will receive 13800. Dr Folsom reports a surge in reinstatements after the news.
Major General P C Harris announces 89 new army chaplains from 300 applicants who served as officers in the war. The selection follows the men reorganization law for 240 chaplains. Denominational mix is 25 percent Roman Catholic, 70 percent Protestant, 6 percent others.
Washington October hearing urged to consider quarantine of Alabama because of the Mexican bean beetle threatening bean and cowpea crops. Federal and state actions discussed include local quarantines in Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Bibb, Tuscaloosa, Blount and others to permit movement of articles with inspections and certificates.
In Atlanta on October 7 the trial of Frank B McDonald, linked to the death of Mrs Cara Bel Holley Smith during a crusade against reckless driving, was delayed after the indictment was ruled faulty. The six count indictment charged murder and reckless driving. the case may return with a new true bill.
Wanted several reliable boys desiring to make good money with a little effort. See J. O. Jones at Banner office.
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