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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1921
Page
2
Athens Ga report notes Chancellor David C Barrow's remarks on bobbed hair quoted by multiple papers. The Herald reprinted the full interview with added material from The Baltimore Sun date September 2. The Sun framed Barrow as an educator at the University in its coverage.
Mrs C D Cook of 1012 Wiitty Street Houston recounts four months after marriage she suffered severe back and hip pain. After taking Cardui for several days she recovered enough to leave bed and has remained well. She says friends also recommend Cardui for similar troubles. Cardui is described as a purely vegetable remedy that gently aids her condition.
A fragment from a student newspaper recounts Chalwedar David Crenshaw Barrow of the University of Georgia quoting biblical and classical authorities on hair length for women and men. The piece notes northern influence and jokes that "Uncle Dave" will be owed a debt by the world for his stance.
Two Michigan students Manley Verns of Kanai and William Ivoraity of Michigan were killed when their auto struck a tractor on a road five miles north of Hann Harbor. The car rebounded into a ditch after the crash. Both victims suffered fatal neck injuries. Verns was a University of Michigan freshman and Ivoraity a sophomore.
In Shanghai, Captain C. Williams of the steamer Woosdngw allegedly placed his handbag containing $2,000 on a counter at a local bank and turned away. When he turned back, $1,000 was missing and Jan Notvak was found with the money, prompting a police inquiry.
London report notes up cats left unattended on the Broadstairs promenade prompting city council action. A needed enclosure will be provided for them.
May Allison headlines the photoplay adaptation of the stage success Big Game arriving at the Palace Theatre Saturday. The story follows Eleanor Winthrop’s struggle with her husband Larry while he battles fear and a Canadian guide’s coercion during a search for hidden gold. Cast includes Willard Robertson Kilbourn Gordon and Forrest. Directed by Dallas Fitzgerald with Jackson Rose on photography. Lunshine comedy featured.
Miss Florence Peavey and Miss Nettie Smith visited relatives and friends across several towns including Unadilla Pinehurst Cordele and Daw son. Bradwell Hall hosted the Meriwether county club with a mock wedding and an informal feast. The week featured school guests, graveside burial, and campus dinners reflecting campus life at State Normal.
Gilmer Hall hosts a string of visitors and guests from Monroe Colbert Palmetto and Stephens with Misses and Messrs including Myr tle Robertson LaBagare Barnette Lola Bell Hayes Clyde Hale Flora Wiley Sara Malcolm and others sharing Sunday and Monday gatherings at dormitory and homes amid YWCA events and family visits.
Governor W J G Harding at a luncheon with 400 Carolina bankers rebutted John Skelton Williams on salaries for New York Federal Reserve officers. He confirmed Williams’ claim about Governor Strong earning 360000 and cited a 1918 minutes vote backed by McAdoo for the raise. Harding blamed officer retention on banks’ ability to pay more than the parent bank. Opium seizure in Shanghai: two tons valued at 100000 found packed in soap boxes at a suspicious place.
An Athens resident, J. W. Jonason, a city fireman, attests Dean's Kidney Pills cured his kidney trouble after long daily work. He suffered night urine frequency and low energy, bought from Citizens Pharmacy, and reports complete relief. Advertisement by Rotalar Co. Buffalo N Y. Price 60c per box.
Campaign de peur full of extra votes ends Saturday at 10 pm. Members urged to mail subscriptions by 10 p m September 24 to qualify for 110 000 extra votes for each $20 in subscriptions. Early turn-ins earn more votes than waiting until the end, with final deadline Saturday night.
The War Finance Corporation approved advances totaling 4,150,000 to support exports of cotton and tobacco. The funds include 2,000,000 to an exporter for cotton exports, 1,000,000 to a Southern bank to finance domestic warehouse storage, 100,000 to a Southern bank for cotton export, and 150,000 to an exporter for tobacco export.
Airmen from Langley field bombed the old battleship Alabama anchored in Chesapeake Bay off Tangier Island Friday morning. About twenty planes took off, and officials say an attempt is being made to sink the craft. Tests include small bombs smoke bombs and various gas bombs and similar missiles.
Newport News Virginia police patrolman Robert de Korte was killed by his own revolver during a Friday morning arrest attempt on Carlo Meeks. Meeks fled after grabbing the officer’s gun as the two struggled and is being hunted by scores. Meeks, wanted in Hampton for housebreaking, had entered the man’s home and attacked with an ice pick. De Korte, who came from Philadelphia about three years ago, died at the scene.
Law Offices announce quick action on real estate loans. M Rylee Holman Building Athens Georgia invites prompt applications to avoid year end rush.
The advertisement argues skin eruptions stem from impure blood and promote S S S as a blood purifier. It claims purified blood nourishes the body and invites readers to request a booklet and receive free personal medical advice from the Swift Specific Co. with address provided.
An advertisement extols Ironized Yeast as a vitamin tonic for clear skin and improved vitality. It claims benefits for pimples, complexion, thinness, nervousness, and appetite, noting yeast is concentrated brewer's yeast with added organic iron. Each package offers a 10 day treatment for a dollar, with child-friendly specials, from the Tranized Yeast Company in Atlanta, Georgia.
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