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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1920
Page
8
Short notes of interest advertise Lipscomb's fire insurance and the Athens Savings Bank offering 4 percent interest compounding biannually. Various local services follow including plumbing auto repair and household goods for sale or rent, with contact details and dates from the era.
Historic notice lists reduced grocery prices and specials from King Hodgson Co and Arnold Abney & Co. Fresh oysters, evaporated fruits, tubers, celery, lettuce, peppers, and melons promoted alongside bread and bakery items. Also advertisements for housing, lost dog, and newspaper circulation jobs.
A vintage luncheonette menu from October 16 1920 features dinner offerings including Baked Trout Celery Soup Gravy Roast Beet or Turnip, Baked Yams Carolina Rice-Pone Corn Bread Light Bread and sweet treats. The ad promotes parties and banquets at the Georgian Hotel Cafe with emphasis on affordable lunch and dinner options and contact phone 1171.
The second installment of City Taxes is due from October 15 to November 1 inclusive. Taxpayers who fail to pay by November 1 will incur a 1.50 fee to be issued against delinquents, as announced by City Marshal I G E O'Farrell.
The speaker, T. L. Mitchell district manager of Equitable Life Assurance Society in Athens, touts sixty years of service, five years with the town connection, and a complete circle of high class insurance. He highlights cheap money assistance for 300 Athens families, non cancellable policies protecting salary, and life income bond guarantees ensuring monthly checks continue even in old age. He invites residents to talk with him at the Holman Building Athens Georgia.
A motorman recounts severe stomach trouble and bloating from which he suffered daily until using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He states one dose convinced him and a money back guarantee is offered. Sold by H R Palmer & Sons and druggists.
Associated Press reports no clues on ownership of 600 sticks of dynamite found in a wooden crate on Buck Head Island. Details unavailable as investigators review the discovery and potential sources.
New York October 14 two major textile lines of bleached muslin will cut prices tomorrow. One line drops from 35 cents to 20 cents per yard and another from 3 1/2 to 19 6. The Associated Press reports agents for the lines stated the reductions to be implemented next day.
A reader is advised to visit a druggist for Zetommonen or Parmint double strength and mix with hot water and sugar. Take one tablespoon four times daily to relieve head noises and nasal congestion. The note claims quick relief and easy preparation at low cost.
A Called conclave of Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery No 14 Knights Templar will be held in Sebua this evening October. All Sir Knights are urged to attend. A L Harper and Jno G Quinn are recorded as officers.
There is one great drawback to recovery for a person who has been ill and weakened. If city residents who suffer would realize Wind's value to enrich the blood, revive appetite, and restart strength, druggists could not meet the demand. Our local druggists H R Palmer & Sons guarantee Wind for delicate children and feeble elders.
Ashpta October 13. The Willingham concern Shippe Inpress Company seeks authority to raise compression rates. Standard compression from 76 cents to 1 per dale, high density compression from 61.10 to 1.35 per dale. Hearing set for November 6.
A 1920 settlement proposal outlines a creditor committee to receive claims against John W Welch and distribute $150,000 plus $50,000 from trust arrangements. heirs and family contributions total $160,000 to replace cotton value, with conditions to avoid reducing participant claims and to finalize by October 15, 1920.
Atlanta residents rally to support the Advertise Georgia Enterprise pledging to raise 300000 dollars with the Advertising Club in charge. Backing comes from the Chamber of Commerce Rotary Kiwanis and other groups as county and city officials anticipate substantial appropriations. Governor Dorsey calls the project state-wide and vital for Georgia agriculture and population growth.
A detailed, still unsettled proposal outlines that settlement depends on all creditors consenting and waiving actions against John W Welch, with 160000 paid to the creditors committee and an audit funded from estate costs. Separate notices announce candidacies for city alderman across wards and urge Democratic primary support.
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