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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1921
Page
5
Court records show WMTGAIN SPRINGS INC facing a jury trial as a proceeding unfolds. The text references dates in November and mentions litigation steps, but details are obscured by damaged OCR. Individual names and specific actions are not clearly readable.
An advertisement denounces calomel as dangerous and treacherous, claiming it wrecks digestion and bones. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable substitute that cleanses the liver without causing salivation, suitable for adults and children.
An old time notice touts a remedy for catarrhal deafness and ear inflammation. It claims focal applications cure the condition, reduce inflammation, and restore hearing, promoting a medicine brand and company prominent in the page.
Hopkins Minn housewife testimonials Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound for relief during menopause. Letters from Mrs Rep Block and Mrs Modidge Lynn cite hot flashes and nervous symptoms improving with the product. They encourage others to write for letters answered by Lydia Pinkham.
In Indianapolis a federal court postponed a hearing after an application to consolidate wage agreements between union miners and nonunion operators. The dispute involves 60 nonunion operators and workers, with the union seeking reorganization and the operators seeking to prevent wage collection. The case tests whether the United Mine Workers is a lawful organization and whether wage agreements can be enforced during the dispute.
Democratic leaders seek a vote on revised tax measures early next week as Republicans and Democrats negotiate a compromise. The plan centers on graduated income tax for corporations, reductions for individuals under 15,000, and elimination of the excess profits tax. Senate and House leaders differ on 14 1/2 versus 16 percent corporate rates with the main clash over a possible 32 to 50 percent top income surtax. Democrats oppose certain conference terms and expect Republican support from the agricultural bloc for changes.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as the surest relief for indigestion gas sourness fermentation and stomach distress caused by acidity. A few tablets give immediate relief and allow eating favorite foods again. Large case costs only a few cents at drug stores with millions helped annually.
Washington. The American delegation to the conference on limitation of armament and Far Eastern questions began work on policy formulation Wednesday at the State Department. Secretary Hughes leads the four delegates who will brief President Harding and prepare memoranda for the talks, with President Harding expressing cautious optimism about achievable limits.
Phi Kappa and Demosthenian Literary Societies held their meetings Wednesday night with large turnouts. Many new members were received and the Freshman Impromptu tryout is set for next Wednesday evening at both societies. The main debate will occur the following Wednesday at eight in the University Chapel.
Prue and I attended an alumni banquet with plans to wear evening dresses and charm men. We discovered two lessons: charm comes from giving a man something good to eat and that the time for talking is over. Prue summed up the reflection in time.
In Athens, Abu Nix and True urge action after a dinner speech urging everyone to contribute their share to a million dollar goal. They compare teamwork to sports and declare the time for talk is over, calling for collective effort and a shouted go Georgia.
In Cleveland Marian McArdle 20 daughter of Eva Catherine Kaber was found not guilty of complicity in the murder plot involving her stepfather Daniel Kaber. The jury of nine men and three women deliberated from yesterday afternoon and released Miss McArdle as a free woman immediately after verdict.
London reports that in the latest election in the South division Lady Nancy Astor will be joined by Mrs. T. Wintringham, both women entering Parliament. Mrs. Wintringham sits with the anti Government Liberals while Astor remains a government supporter. Earlier there was Countess Markievicz elected Sinn Fein in Ireland who refused to take her seat.
The widow of a late district representative won the Liberal seat aided by sympathy and support. A former teacher and wartime nurse, she organized aid for the homeless after the Great Flood and supports prohibition. She leads the Louth branch of the British Women's Temperance Association and remains active in local civic life. The Athens Art Association invites members to a Saturday lecture and offers free instruction from visitor lecturer Anklin, with sketches submitted for admittance to the Sketch Club.
Classified notice for a 4 horse farm near the city offered by U. H. Davenport. Property includes halls and barn to be built for a suitable tenant. Classified line appears in the banner ads but deemed too late to classify.
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