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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1922
Page
5
An American Medicine discussion cites latest records showing doctors head the list for death by own action among professionals. Dr Dana Hubbard argues medical career pressure, long education, and late-career discouragement drive suicides, with 45 as the average age.
A reader notes hopeful news of a London gold shipment to the United States and a British commission to negotiate debt payments. The piece compares past failed commissions, political shifts between Wilson and Harding administrations, and British diplomacy with remarks on Kipling, Balfour, Conan Doyle, and myths of fairies. It also touches on ancient beer, the mythic Santa Claus, and Breasted's Egyptology findings about an ancient auto used in temple rituals.
In East Athens Potts and Allen mill a stone shattered, injuring millwright Ed Rowe with two head gashes and to nose wound while fellow observer J L G Andrews was knocked down. Rowe to recover after medical care. Also conductor Walter Sanford suffered a hand laceration when a car derailed and jack incident narrowly avoided severe injury.
Osawatomie Kansas Mrs E Keaast formerly of Milola states she suffered years of weakness and nervous distress. After starting Cardul she recovered to wellness in weeks, praising Cardul as a superior tonic for women. Drug stores advertise Cardul for women.
A column urges the mayor and council to create playgrounds citywide. The Parent Teachers Association and teachers back the idea, proposing schoolyard grounds on Harris Street and a director to supervise daily recreation. The piece argues playgrounds would benefit children physically and socially and invites broad support, noting Kiwanis in Athens.
A voiced Athens appeal highlights the Kiwanis Club’s young members as progressive, promising a minstrel performance in early November to raise funds for a Clarke County Fair building. American Legion support backs the effort, urging local businesses to sponsor exhibit space to boost a deserving cause and help life after WWI.
Savannah Kiwanis district convention enters morning agenda at municipal auditorium with invocation, songs, district governor report, secretary report, committee reports, and address by George S Elig. Afternoon sessions planned with unfinished business and club activity reports.
Mrs. Clara Phillips faced trial in Los Angeles on the murder charge against Mrs. Alberta Meadows with remarkable calmness. Jailors described her as the most uncommunicative woman ever before a jury, and she has steadily refused to discuss the charge.
A vintage advertisement urges readers to cut out the slip and mail it to Foley and Co in Chicago for a trial package. The offer promises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Kidney Pills for pains, Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and bowel issues, with claims of broad health benefits and widespread sale.
A formal declaration from Wallace L Bell of Athens announces his bid for alderman in the city election. He states his candidacy is subject to the municipal primary and pledges to veto opposing support.
An observed fashion trend for the season stresses long side panels to slim the silhouette. The design trims the breadth at the hips, creating a graceful hemline and enhancing the wearer’s profile with minimal effort.
Tax notices inform that payments are due by November 1. Failure to prove may incur a $1.50 cost and fines against Al Gon and associated parties. Local officers warn taxpayers to settle assessments by the deadline to avoid penalties.
A long list shows how national advertising expands product variety from safety razors to talking machines, player pianos, massage cream, glass baking dishes, wallboard, fireproof roofing, soap flakes, canned soup, and beyond as marketers extend consumer choices.
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