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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1922
Page
3
Thousands warned to avoid trimming corns and calluses as it worsens pain. The ad touts Gets-It from E. Lawrence & Co of Chicago, offering a money back guarantee if it fails. Shoes should be worn for comfort, with the product sold locally by W. J. Smith & Bro in Athens.
An advertisement touts Wendell's Fille Ambition Brand pills as a remedy for nervousness fatigue and low spirits. It claims three days to feel better with a money back guarantee on the first box from Palmer Benfon and Elmer & Son.
An item lists a treatment claiming to cure malaria, chills and fever, bilious fever, colds, and la grippe. The note presents a broad promise of relief across multiple illnesses.
Local columns note Circle Three meets at Cobb Street with city missions discussion and readings by Audrey Tatum. Also highlighted: Mrs Parker leads in cook book advertising, Athens Art Association event, and Parent Teacher meetings on Childs Street and Parsonage Circle with a social program.
Mrs. Clarence Chandler hosted an informal bridge afternoon at her Hill Street home with three tables in play, floral decor, and refreshments. A painted bridge pad awarded top score as players enjoyed the brisk games amid a stream of social notices and local updates from Walton News and Sparta Ishmaelite.
Mrs Frederick Morton returns from Asheville N C to occupy home until completion. Miss Mary Conn of New York and Mr Charlie Conn visit from Atlanta to spend weekend with Miss Oale Vincent. Mr and Mrs Robert McWhorter and others plan Macon trip for State Democratic Convention. Mrs George Stone and Mrs F L Center travel to Birmingham on account of the death of their mother Mrs H L Daniel formerly of this city. friends express condolences.
Gertrude Brenn, wife of Harry Brenn, owner of an Oakville garage, vanished after a fire last Thursday. Police question the case as officers search for the missing husband and a potentially linked torso found among the ruins, initially thought to be his but later identified as a woman. Breen reportedly carries multiple insurance policies totaling around sixteen thousand dollars.
In Worth, Texas, a hotly contested series ends with the Bears winning four games to the Pan. Lefty Fuhr, Josefa, Popé, and the Texan pitchers clash as timely hitting shores up a dramatic finish. Local fans celebrate a pennant bid sparked by key plays and standout performances.
A Diamond Dyes kit promises to dye or tint worn garments such as sweaters and skirts without streaking, suitable for home use. The package emphasizes simple application for quick at home results.
The series centers on Mobile and Tulsa for the Western pennant, opening in Oklahoma City Friday to decide the South and West Class A championship. Mobile will travel directly to Tulsa from this site.
The Sunday Y Club of the Athens YMCA will resume meetings next Sunday October 1. The club offers boys Sunday afternoon talks on boy problems and religious subjects led by ministers and laymen. Dr Walter Anthony will speak on Duty.
In Lawrence Kansas a nightly shadow portrait appears under an arc street lamp, showing a life size likeness of Abraham Lincoln formed by tree roots. The curious feature has appeared for more than a decade with hair, forehead, eyes, nose, lips and chin whiskers all visible and nearly unchanged.
An old advertisement touts Ironized Yeast as a cure for pimples and skin blemishes. It promotes toning with vitamins and iron to clear the skin, claiming the yeast acts as a unique substance that purifies blood and reduces eruptions. The pitch urges readers to buy from drug stores and beware imitations.
Advertisement notes a tonic named 666 claimed to relieve constipation and headaches quickly. The fragment mentions a single product with no further details about usage or makers.
A navy or black Marvella Coat in sizes 44 and 46 features a black fox fur collar and self trimming. Large sleeves with extra cape effect, straight cut without a belt. Described as durable for long wear, suited for large figures.
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