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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1921

Page

8

Experience of a New York Woman with Tanlac

Mrs. Clara Lehman of Rochester credits Tanlac with a dramatic recovery from ten years of nerv ous indigestion and weight loss. She reports improved appetite, strength, and a gain from 85 to 108 pounds, saying she would not trade the remedy for any amount. Tanlac is sold in Athens by Warren J. Smith & Bros. and other druggists.

Tanlac Clara Lehman Bristol Rochester N. Y Athens Warren J. Smith & Bros

Rheumatism and Blood Waste Broken Down

An advertisement promotes S. S. S. as the cure for rheumatism by removing waste products from blood. It claims blood circulation nourishes the body and eliminates toxins, urging readers to begin taking S. S. S. and request the 66 page booklet Facts About the Blood. Chief Medical Director offers free personal medical advice.

Swift’ Specific Co S. 8. S. Laboratory Atlanta, Ga All Good Drug Stores

California Fig Syrup Advertisement Targeting Mothers

An old time ad urges mothers to give California Fig Syrup to soothe and cleanse infants and children. It claims a teaspoonful can prevent sickness tomorrow, listing remedies for constipation bilious feverish and colic. It warns to ask for genuine California Fig Syrup with proper brand spelling on the bottle.

California

Rules Committee Witness No More in Klansman Saga

The wizard Simmons testifies before the Rules Committee reopening inquiry into alleged Klansman ties and his collapse. Campbell clashes with Simmons over alleged faking while Upshaw seeks fair play. Simmons attacks the New York World and Hearst papers, claiming staged crime and newspaper schemes for circulation gains. The inquiry surfaces numbers on Ku Klux Klan membership and finances prior to 1920, with exhibits cited.

Campbell House Rules Committee House Mr. Simmons Simmons Crim Rodenberg Ilnois Upshaw Democrat Georgia Representative Upshaw New Orleans Tem Representative Pou North Carolina Pou New York World Ku Klux Hearst Ku Klux Klan

Conference report on wage cuts to rail workers in 1920s

Report notes plan to seek immediate appeal to the United States Railway Labor Board for wage reductions to erase July 1920 increases, aiming for about ten percent cut for train service workers and lower pay for other railroad workers across territories where conductors operate. The document also mentions rate reductions and a political vote line.

United States Railway Labor Board Labor Board

Station Employes Likely To Strike With Major Brothers

The Brotherhood of Railroad Station Employeds, an independent group, will probably order a walkout with the big four brotherhoods, according to president P. J. Coyle. Ballots are being counted with no indication from the Jesuits yet.

Tation Boston Brotherhood of Railroad P. J. Coyle

Manufacturers Move to Aid Railroads Across States

The national conference of state manufacturers associations Monday wired members in eleven states to form temporary organizations to supply materials and advocate enforcement of laws. They urged support for railroads in proposed wage reductions. Entities include Illinois Indiana Connecticut Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota New Hampshire New York West Virginia Washington Wisconsin. J C Smock said Erie Railroad plans wage cuts from 37 1 2 to 30 cents an hour for maintenance of way and shop workers in 30 days, while the railroad denied any such notice.

Chicago National Conference of State Manufacturers’ Associations Illinois Indiana Connecticuts Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota New Hampshire New York West Virginia Washington Wisconsin Erie Railroad

Small Garage Fire Threatens Major Loss in City

A late Monday fire in the City Garage started by escaping gas near pumps and apparently sparked by a grounded wire. Flames reached the second floor front near a storage room with oil and combustibles, but quick fire department action kept major damage from occurring. Two pumps and middle front windows were ruined. total loss not yet estimated.

Banner-Herald

Auto Show Plans Being Worked Out By A Committee

Athens automobile dealers plan a November exposition at the Georgian Hotel. A committee including C. & Trunsell, Joel A Weir, and Judy Downs will locate a venue and organize the event. The show, the dealers’ second, aims to be larger and better, with a women’s fair planned under the chamber of commerce ladies division. Attendees included F. J. Lawler and other association and chamber leaders.

Athens Athens Automobile Dealers Association Georgian Hotel C. & Trunsell Joel A. Weir Judy Downs Athens Association South Ladies’ Division The Chamber of Commerce F. J. Lawler Association J. L. Downs C. A Trussell T. F. Davis Joe O'Farrell H. A Huggins

Athens Man Wins Junior Jersey Bull at Southeastern Fair

In a 250 entry field, Athens businessman William MacPherson took first prize and the junior Jersey bull championship. He plans to enter the animal at next week's State Fair in Macon. A judge with national judging experience praised the bull as finer than any shown at national shows, predicting record-breaking potential.

MacPherson Athens William MacPherson Macon

Navy seeks ex service men for enlistment drive

Chief Snider of the local Navy Recruiting Station returned after a three week absence and said the Navy wants former sailors now serving or honorably discharged to reenlist. He noted only those with prior Navy service are eligible, and that current authorization limits acceptance. Also announced: Governor Sproul to appoint Senator William Crow to the United States Senate.

Snider Navy Navy Office Jhief Crow Philadelphia Sproul Ay William Crow United States

Mrs Barkedale Dead At Daughter's Home

Mrs Emily Woodson Barksdale widow of Charles Henry Barksdale of Charlotte county Virginia died yesterday afternoon at her daughter Mrs Andrew F H Milstead 802 East Avenue in this city after several months illness. She was in her 79th year and had lived with her daughters in this city for three years, with time spent with her son Dr J W Barksdale a Greenwood Mississippi surgeon. She was a woman of price culture and unusual literary attainment. Survived by five brothers and sisters including Mrs T J Jargin of Greenville North Carolina Mrs D W Bacon of Varden Mississippi Rev J C Woodson Shelby Dr Louis G Woodson Birmingham Alabama and Byron Woodson Platte City Missouri. The body will leave Charlotte when her son Dr Barksdale arrives probably tonight or tomorrow morning for Halifax County Virginia for funeral and interment there. Local pallbearers include Rev Morrison Brown Dr M A Bland Alfred Brow Walter B Davidson Rawlinson Myers and P Wier. Charlotte Observer

Emily Woodson Barksdale Charles Henry Barksdale Charlotte County Andrew Milstead East Avenue Barksdale J. W. Barksdale Greenwood Migs Mr. Barksdale T. J. Jargin Greenville N. C D. W | Bacon Varden 3. C | Woodson Shelby Louis G Woodson Birmingham Ala Byron Woodson Platte City Charlotte Iksdale Halifax County Morrison Brown M. A. Bland Alfred Brow Walter B. Davidson Rawlinson Myers P. Wier Charlotte Obnervor

Moral Crusade Cleans Out River Row Houses Again

Officials enforce a new order driving prostitutes from Ath ens riverfront districts leaving therow of houses of ill repute vacant. Judge Blanton Fortson warned of strong morals for the youth as revival sermons echo the push for stricter action and a midnight deadline was set for proprietors to remove the inmates.

Athens Blanton Fortson Grand Jury

Change in Date of Bankrupt Sale in Athens Ga

The date for the bankrupt sale of Z. E. Batts stock of goods furniture and fixtures and certain lands was moved from October 20 to October 28. The sale occurs at the county courthouse in Athens under an Order of Referee in Bankruptcy Howell Cobb. Also notices of a funeral and Mason fraternal rites are mentioned with interment near Winterville.

Z. E. Batts Bostwick Athena Howell Cobb Communications of Mount Vernon William Eberhart Winterville G. Story W. Um Ino A Quinn

Rock Island Protests Tentative Rail Valuations In Federal Case

The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway filed a protest against the interstate commerce commission’s tentative valuations of railroad property for rate making. The carrier alleges errors in methods and costs unused in the valuation and seeks withdrawal of the tentative figures and hearings to present evidence.

Washington Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway Commission Rock Island M47

Where The Best Eats Are Today Pork Sausage

National Market advertises pork sausage and assorted goods at 124 Thomas St with phone 747 and features ground bone products and Jones' Little Pig Sausage plus extra select oysters cream puffs and beverages. Arnold Abney & Co offer pancake flour Philadelphia cream cheese Swiss loaf cheese and pimento loaf cheese.

Thomas St Ground Bone Jones Arnold, Abney & CO Philadelphia

Skelton Bakery Deliveries Advertised in Banner Herald

In Sundays Banner-Herald an ad announced Skelton Brothers would deliver bread and cakes to homes, though the firm primarily serves grocery stores, wholesalers, and some hotels in the city. A Boaton Transcript excerpt notes a family scene with Tommy remarking his mother is preparing for action.

Skelton Brothers Banner-Herald Tommy

Ironized Yeast tonic promises quick health gains with iron

Advertising copy touts Ironized Yeast tablets as superior to plain yeast for vitality. It claims faster results, stronger blood, nourished nerves, and increased strength, urging use for a few days. Each package contains 60 tablets for one dollar, sold by druggists nationwide.

Ijronized Yeast Company Atlanta, Ga

Diamond Dye Ad Promises Bright Repeat Color Quick

An old advertisement touts Diamond Dye for dyeing fabrics including wool and silk. It claims simple directions ensure even coloring, warn against dye issues with various materials, and sell a product that makes garments look like new.

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Rules Committee Pres. Harding Dobbs Columbus, Ga Central OF Georgia Railway Monticello Fort Valley Columbus Oenee Makeis G. Sullivan Southern Mutual W. ©. Bolton Central of Georgia Depot Phoie Athens Mans U.S. Navy Mrs. Barkedale Halifax Presigent Harding American Mining Congress Wnoy Phyneiane Rome Skelon Bakery Elevey Crhod Bayer Genifl Pharag Citizens Insurance Co Concordia Fire Insurance Co Great American Insurance Co London Assurance Corporation Rhone Islan Insurance Co Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co Royal Indemnity Co Erwin & Co Fleetwood Lanier Insurance Dept
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