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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1921
Page
8
Mrs. Clara Peacock of Beymour Indiana reports relief from stomach sickness and constipation after using Thedford's Black-Draught. The remedy is described as gentle natural and plant based with no bad after effects suitable for all ages and available at druggists.
A judge makes an erroneous forecast about a lawyer in a pending matter. The surrounding text shifts to unrelated sensational ad copy claiming a man improves from morphine and gall stones and a patent remedy promising refunds for catarrhal mucus and intestinal ailments.
Three stages mark a woman’s life care-free girl to woman, motherhood, and change of life. Most misery stems from these periods, yet Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is pitched as a natural restorative and reliable remedy with nearly fifty years of success.
A calls for readers to join the Salesman’s Club and recruit subscriptions to win a fine touring car. The program emphasizes effort over luck, offers 110,000 extra votes per $20, and invites new and existing readers to nominate and participate, promising broader opportunities and immediate rewards.
Athens leaders urge vigorous enforcement of Georgia and federal prohibition statutes amid publicized enforcement difficulties. The Athens Ministerial Association condemns headlines they say misstate enforcement, calls on officials to use available warrants and federal cooperation to curb lawlessness and protect citizens.
On the first day of registration more students enrolled at the University of Georgia than in many years. The comment comes from Col. Charles M. Snelling, dean, as officials discuss enforcement of the law and the need for adequate officer numbers. The editorial urges cooperation to strengthen law enforcement and warns of revolution if enforcement fails.
Officials bustle on campus as registration ramps up at University of Georgia and State College of Agriculture. Opening exercises set for Wednesday at 11 in the chapel with Mayor Erwin and university leaders speaking. War Memorial fund plans an additional million dollars to support new buildings and faculty.
Judge George C. Thomas, a prominent Athens lawyer, confirmed Tuesday afternoon to The Banner-Herald that he will run for mayor. He stated he has been urged by friends to enter the race and will announce formally once the primary date is set.
Clarke County Commissioners met Tuesday at the courthouse to approve road improvements for Newton Bridge Epps Bridge and Jefferson Road. They adopted a tax levy reduction from ten to eight mills and handled routine business and payroll disbursements.
Frank F. Baker grand secretary of the Grand Lodge of Georgia Masons began intensive work for the annual gathering in Macon on October 26 and 27. He expects more than 1,000 delegates from lodges across the state.
Realart celebrates its second anniversary with a special Realart story starring May McAvoy in A Priv ate Scandal at the Palace Wednesday. The ingénue has won fame in Griselda and other roles and now portrays an innocent girl amid suspicion and loyalty in a drama noted for its challenging part.
Fresh corn again this morning plus turnip salad and fresh okra. Cooking apples eating apples Arnold Abney Co. Fresh sound eggs corn turnip salad yam potatoes 20c the pk. Baking apples limited supply iceberg lettuce celery cabbage onions winesap oranges lemons grapes.
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