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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1921
Page
5
An illustrated column critiques industrial depression and bad management, urging study of production principles and wealth use. It notes war production strains, calls for credit reform, and previews a future piece on Julius Kruttguttchnitt of Southern Pacific. It also surveys a humorous shift in gum advertising and consumption postwar.
The Phi Kappa Literary society began the new year at Georgia with high turnout and a strong program led by Oliver I. Morton. Twenty five new members joined, with more expected. speakers included Earl E. Watson Thornton Stokes L. H. Hill E. H. Dixon and Mr Cohen. After talks the group sang Georgia songs and enjoyed refreshments. The Demosthenian Literary society held its first meeting of the scholastic year with old members addressing the gathering and many new members joining. A. T. Levie presides. A note ends with a remark about heavier smoke in Pittsburgh.
Thomas Dabbs of Virginia recounts how Tanlac restored his wife and his own health after long illness. He says rheumatism vanished, stomach improved, and energy returned, making him feel decades younger. The ad notes Tanlac sold in Athens by Warren Smith & Bros. and Reading Drug.
W. W. Ussery, manager of the Newark Shoe Store on Clayton Street, and W. Q. Williams were arrested Thursday after a cuff in the store. Williams entered to settle a personal dispute and a fight followed an argument. Williams sustained a head gash but injuries were not described as serious.
Advertisement advises a home remedy for catarrhal ear trouble and head noises. Mix Parmint double strength with hot water and sugar, drink four times daily. Aims to relieve nasal congestion, ease breathing, and stop mucus drainage. Suitable for those hard of hearing with ear vibrations seeking quick relief.
Clarke County citizens meet to perfect a campaign to secure signatures for a letter to Sheriff Jackson. The letter, signed by over 300, pledges support to prevent mob violence and promote public respect for law. District committees will canvass eighteen city districts and nine rural areas starting Friday.
Mrs A J Sickles of 328 Oconee street Athens died Thursday afternoon after a long illness. She is survived by her husband A J Sickles, her mother Mrs KF Sanders, three brothers W B Millard and John White Sanders, one sister Mrs WW Marr all of Athens. Funeral services will be held at the grave Friday at 3 PM with A P Nunn of Athens officiating. Interment in the family cemetery in Morgan county. Bernstein Bros. in charge.
Prohibition of chewing gum hurts the gum trade in San Francisco as manufacturers complain of weak consumer demand. The era of cheerful gum chewing seems over as stenographers and other workers switch to tobacco or snuff and the bottom falls out of the gum market.
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