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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1920
Page
8
A dense collection of small notices lists insurance offers from Lipscomb and New York Life, banking deposits at Athens Savings Bank, plumbing and auto repair services, used farm lighting, school bags, rental housing, heater bargains, sash and household goods for sale, lease options, a barbecue dinner, job seeker alerts, and car sales. The notices mention local streets, businesses, and dates, reflecting a bustling classifieds page.
The note outlines upcoming dinner parties and banquets hosted at the Three Georges venue. Details emphasize dates, guest lists, and service arrangements for social gatherings.
Fresh tender corn and okra with turnips and tomatoes offered. Arnold Abney & Co promotes Little Pig Sausage and urges customers to place orders today.
A letter from Mrs Jackson, claiming long severe rheumatism relief since 1893, describes a remedy that cured her and others bedridden. She offers to mail the program free if readers send their names and addresses, with payment only after proven results.
Athens receives a major portion of Equitable Life Assurance Society assets totaling 600 million. The notice touts the mutual insurer’s 60 years of life insurance advances and new member benefits for individuals families firms and corporations. It invites readers to discuss what the company can do for them.
A writer named TL Mitchell pledges to help renters in Athens convert monthly payments into a permanent asset. He claims several desirable homes are available at bargain prices and invites interested buyers to contact him.
The petition of the Shippers Compress Company for an increase in compression rates, previously set for hearing on November 9 1920, is reassigned to November 8 1920. The Railroad Commission of Georgia will convene at 10:00 A.M. in its office to consider the petition. Signed by John A Manget, President.
Forget being ruled by corns or calluses. Get It Wonder promises relief with a money back guarantee if it fails. The ad urges quick action to remove the bothersome corn and avoid discomfort or restrictions.
A historic note touts Geta-It corn remover as a swift relief. It promises instant pain stop, drying of the corn in seconds, and easy peeling with the root. Sold by E Lawrence & Co and Widely recommended by Warren J. Smith, H R Palmer & Bons, Citizens Pharmacy.
An 1800s style notice cites July and August Belfast riots causing about 7,000,000 in damage to Belfast Fourth Ward claims and 4,073,000 in Lisburn. The note mentions Lisburn’s 12,600 population and cites Sinn Fein sentiment amid reconstruction. W C Thornton announces candidacy for the Belfast Board.
Lodge Directory lists Encampment No. 14 I O O B meeting Fridays at 8 p.m. in Odd Fellows Hall with J A Dunaway C P and Harold T Tuck Scribe. St Elmo Lodge No. 40 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays at 8 p.m. in Castle Hall Clayton street with visiting Knights invited. Also Williams Lodge No. 15 I C C F meets Mondays in Odd Fellows hall.
R. T. Dottery announces candidacy for re election to the Board of Aldermen First Ward subject to the Democratic Primary and seeks votes and influence. Also notes bid for Bougge of Aldermen.
Notices from candidates in the Second and Third Ward announcing their candidacy for the Board of Aldermen subject to Democratic primary rules. Includes references to meeting locations at Jews' Hall and Max Joseph building, and various fraternal lodge officers.
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