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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1922
Page
3
An old advertisement touts Bayer aspirin for headache cold lumbago and neuralgia with ready made boxes of twelve tablets and cheaper small packs. It notes druggists offer bottles of 24 and 100 and identifies aspirin as Bayer trademark and product of monoacetic acids or salicylic acid.
Judge Andrew Cobb's Sunday school class of the First Baptist church met at White Hall for a delightful picnic. A basket dinner was the feature of the outing as chaperones arranged by Mrs. John Morris, Mrs. Fred Orr, and Mrs. Robert Hancock looked on.
A long page of social notes lists visits and travel among Miss Marguerite Atkinson, Miss Julia Rogore, and many local residents. It records illnesses, cures, motor trips, teaching assignments, and visits to Atlanta, Raleigh, and Atlantic City with numerous families and tradespeople noted.
An Athens readers' note recounts General William A. Wright of Georgia, once comptroller general, who lost his right leg at the 1862 back home battle and returned to service. He rode with crutches slung, led artillery, was captured by New York scouts, and imprisoned at Johnson's Island before exchange. Wright later served as governor and remained comptroller general for 43 years, sharing a regiment with Jud. John W. Lindsey, the late pension commissioner.
Daily and Sunday train times listed for Gainesville and connections on the Georgia Railroad routes to Union Point Augusta Atlanta. Times include No 2 at 7:45 am and No 12 at 10:45 am. An advertisement offers free tubes with Cord Tire purchases at Franklin Auto Supply Station Athens.
Twenty persons were injured in a rear end collision between two Hudson tube trains. The injured were rushed to hospitals. Eight were taken to Newark City Hospital, one critically injured. The trains were bound for New York.
The regular monthly Court of Honor meeting, planned for Thursday night, is postponed to Friday night September 1 to accommodate Mr. Turner. The change reflects scheduling adjustments for the group.
Will return Friday and his presence is desired at the meeting. Mr Turner has completed an eight six weeks training course at Mercer University. All the Scouts and friends of Mr Turner will be glad to have him back with us.
The Athens city dog tax office reports an end to dog days after August 31 with 619 canines registered. The city marshal declares the 1922 tax seller failed in his duties and the calendar shows September 6 as the end of the period.
A fragment argues about enforcing dog control and race-based prejudice, claiming punishment for those who let dogs roam and inciting fear of minority youths. The fragment hints at legal or social consequences while condemning unrestricted pursuit.
A historical advert promotes 666 as a tonic claimed to relieve constipation and headaches. The brief copy emphasizes rapid relief and general health benefits from this nostrum.
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