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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1920
Page
8
A noisy mash of classifieds highlights banking rates, insurance leads, plumbing, auto repair, farm equipment, sale of homes and goods, rentals, lost items, jobs, and a political line. The page lists Athens Savings Bank deposits, New York Life agent, plumbing by W G Tiller, auto repair by Auto Starter Repair Co, sale items, and numerous small notices including lost luggage and real estate.
A district manager in Athens Georgia urges clients to seek permanent rather than short term gains. He promotes long term life and salary insurance and asks customers to contact him for affordable loans and policies to secure home and old age welfare. He closes with a political nod and a local dust comment.
An old advertisement notes bulk groceries and canned goods from The King Hodgson Co including coffee cocoa soups meats and nuts with prices per dozen and per pound. Also listed are fresh produce celery lettuce cranberries peppers beans and fruits, plus shells of nuts and baked goods. Probate notice requests Issaiah T. Epps admin of Adeline Campbell estate in Clarke County with court dates.
A businessman extols the concrete home of Athens Woman's Club as a civic cornerstone, noting its broad impact from the Crawford-Long Infirmary to University life. The club's motto Not for self but for others is highlighted as its guiding principle.
Dr J C McKinney chairman of the board of health warns in a statement that scarlet fever remains contagious for not less than four weeks. He urges citizens and school patrons to cooperate to prevent an epidemic, noting mild cases can still spread and urging prompt medical advice for sore throat and fever.
Luncheonette offers a dinner menu with NINN Chicken with dressing and sides such as mashed potatoes stewed tomatoes and rice. Additional items include smothered chicken hash brown potatoes pearl grits baked beans hot biscuit and cocoa pudding with coffee tea or milk. The card lists light bread cocoa and pudding options and notes a tea or milk beverage choice.
Mount Vernon Lodge No. 22 F. and A. M. will hold a called communication this Thursday evening October 21 at eight o'clock. Fellow Craft degree to be conferred. All qualified brethren invited. Secretary Jnc. G Quinn signs. Health note quotes Mrs Edward Ralfsnider praising Chamberlains Tablets for relief after eating distress and constipation.
Isaiah T. Epps applies as administrator of Adeline Campbell to sell all land of the deceased. The Court of Ordinary will hear the leave to sell on the first Monday in November at Clarke County. October 8 1920. eC. ORR, Ordinary Clarke County.
A widow with two children gains daily nursery care for her kids at the Woman's Club day-nursery, allowing her to work with peace of mind. The article notes the club's library and meeting space, its role in youth activities, and praise from members, while also urging health precautions for scarlet fever and outlining a real estate sale notice for Ward Lucille M. Brooks and the guardianship details.
Clarke County boards approve 1920 state and county levies totaling 208 262 95 with 16 mill state and county levy. Also petition for Hinton Securities Company incorporation in Athens Clarke County to 2600000 capital stock with real estate and loan activities.
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