This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1921
Page
8
The battleship Alabama will be turned over to the navy at Philadelphia Bay to be towed to Chesapeake Bay for bombing tests off Tangier Redoubt starting around September 20. Army aviators aim to test two ton bombs under war conditions, but no such bombs have yet been assembled.
A health advertisement extols a tonic to boost energy, heart and lungs, digestion and mental clarity. It advocates organic iron, sold as Nurated branded Tron through druggists, claiming two weeks to strengthen weak, nervous, tired individuals and warns to beware substitutes.
Gratitude and health stories pour in from women nationwide praising Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Letters published show relief from ailments and renewed vigor, attributed to the natural remedy used by many readers seeking better wellbeing.
Plentiful funds available for well improved farm lands with liberal amounts and the lowest interest rates. Averages commission around five percent and Hubert M. Rylee of the law offices in Athens Georgia invites prompt loan inquiries before January.
Insurance man recounts a friend’s illness with gall bladder trouble and severe colic. He attributes improvement to Mayr's Wonderful Remedy taken for a year, claiming better appetite and digestion. Product advertised with refund promise and availability at druggists.
A reader recounts using Cardul for years as a tonic to improve strength appetite and mood. The testimonial claims it built stamina eased nervousness and helped another daughter regain health after being puny and tired. The account emphasizes long-standing use and widespread consumer trust.
The game ended 0 0 after eight innings with Bradberry and Hollingsworth in a 6 8 pitch. Umpire McWhorter and Bedgood oversaw a tense tie that could decide the series in Wednesday's 6 p m contest. Anderson and Slaughter listed as probable pitchers for Bradberry and Hollingsworth respectively.
Southern League results show Birmingham 6 Memphis 7, Atlanta 0 New Orleans 8, Little Rock 9-7, Nashville 4-3, Chattanooga 2 Mobile 6. American League games list New York 2 Chicago 6, Washington 1 St Louis 15 Boston 2, Detroit 7 Philadelphia 5, Cleveland IL. National League reports Pittsburg 6 Boston 3, Cincinnati 3 New York 4, Chicago 2, Philadelphia 4. St Louis Brooklyn incomplete.
The text describes a method for growing an unspecified plant, advising soaking the plant in water before planting. It mentions draining, sprinkling a spoonful of salts on the soil, and watering the topsoil the next day. The process is to be repeated monthly.
Under Athens Red Cross, the Milk and Ice Fund distributes milk with ice to over twenty families daily. Denmark Dairy supplies milk at 15 cents a gallon, with Miss Inez Fuller and Miss Dixon coordinating deliveries through Neighborhood House. A tubercular patient shows notable improvement, and a local store owner aided by the relief funds has reopened. The Red Cross secretary pledges continued help to ease suffering and restore livelihoods through milk and ice support. Greenwood business leaders press for swift action against mob violence and liquor-law violations, pledging grand jury backing to curb lawlessness. A citizens’ committee urged immediate prosecution and informed the grand jury after a Monday meeting. A twist candy recipe is provided for home preparation.
Martinsburg W V army contract dispute centers on U S Harness Co of Ransom and two soldiers in government service as beneficiaries, raising public policy concerns. Government seeks dismissal of injunction and a new injunction to bar interference with removal of U S property from the plant. Arguments set for September 20 before the court.
Secretary Davis on Tuesday accused unnamed opponents of biasing the three percent immigration law to discredit it. He echoed President Harding by blaming dishonest steamship lines for excessive nationality quotas and problems in enforcing the law, calling attention to exaggerated stories about the issue.
A compact old time ad listing regional foods and produce from Arnold Abney Co and King Hodgen Co. It promotes Grimes Golden apples salt mackerel Aunt Tillie cakes and Club House Coffee plus fresh vegetables and fruits from The Whitten Gro Co. with items like iceberg lettuce celery tomatoes pears grapes bananas peaches and more.
A department statement coincides with a planned immigration conference to be held here Thursday or Friday attended by Secretary Davis Senator Calder of New York Assistant Secretary Henning Theodore Risley Solicitor for the Labor Department W B Husband Commissioner General of Immigration and Representative Siegel.
Geneva reports brisk electioneering as delegates to the League of Nations assembly forecast John Bassett Moore winning a large majority for a seat on the International Court of Justice. Britain France Japan Italy Canada China and the U K were cited as likely backers along with Wellington Koo. The session sought to finish debate on a secretariat report while ballots for judges loomed.
Observers say the bien list of fifteen juniperes will require lasting effort and sustained focus. The comment reflects general expectations for extended work ahead and potential delays.
Washington reports the pendulum in Congress favors a soldiers bonus due to upcoming elections and unemployment of ex service members. The American Legion surveys unemployment, estimating 600000 to 700000 jobless, with many ex soldiers seeking aid and some enlisting under the Spanish flag to fight in Africa. A Service Men's Pension Act is being drafted, proposing cash bonuses and progressive pensions.
In Winnipeg, United Grain Growers Ltd plans an export cattle company to counter possible U S market closure. The cooperative shipping system would operate as a department of its livestock business, handling cattle for shippers on a pool basis.
Seaboard Air Line Railway reports that from May 1 to September 1, 96.6 percent of its 15 730 trains ran on time. In Atlanta 1 186 trains were on schedule, with overall strong punctuality noted across major stations. Road officials aim to sustain this record into fall and winter and consider possible rate reductions, though no decisions have been announced.
A Riverhead Long Island domino game begun 25 years ago is still in progress with four original players who contribute hours daily. In New York City’s Chinatown a chess game has endured over 400 years, handed down father to son, a sermon on patience. Meanwhile poorhouses brim with champion checker players.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.