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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1920
Page
5
In a patriotic move Henry Ford lowers prices to pre war levels admitting temporary losses. The tactic aims to ease hardship across industries while not reducing Ford car sales. The piece praises Ford as a national wonder whose wealth surpasses late federal revenue. Leslie's
Atheng 24.26 good middling in Atlanta steady 21.40 New York quiet 20.75 New Orleans steady 20.76 Savannah steady 22 50 Augusta steady 21.25 Galveston steady 22
Mr. H C Anderson president of Bludwine Co returned from weeks in New York and the East by way of Ashville to Athens praising road quality. He noted guards patrolling newly graded roads to slow motorists to two miles per hour, and witnessed several hold ups with seven more reported nearby.
The piece warns that thousands of American women sacrifice their health at home to keep duties, with Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound promoted as a long running remedy. It urges readers to “Read The Banner” for news and suggests the product can restore women’s systems.
The American Red Cross offers first aid training to men and women to administer prompt and intelligent care in emergencies. Trained laypersons can aid communities when physicians are unavailable, reducing suffering and deaths. The program includes classes through Red Cross chapters, high school and college courses, and affordable books and equipment.
The American Red Cross reports over 5 million spent aiding Poland's stricken population. Nearly 200 workers operate four relief bases and eleven mobile units. In twelve months, the group helped reestablish a million refugees at cost over 1 million for general relief. Winter aid aided half a million war orphans, with new orphanages planned. Polish officials credit Red Cross for preventing mass deaths from disease exposure and starvation. The effort must continue for another year.
Financial studies estimate the average man loses three days yearly due to colds inhibiting work. Early treatment when first symptoms appear can reduce this loss. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is noted for pleasant taste, prompt relief, and growing sales.
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