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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1920
Page
8
A collage of small ads and notices including Lipscomb’s Insurance pitch, savings bank rates at Athens, sales of an Overland 80 and a Ford, pig listings in Stephens and W. F. Bowling, multiple plant and seed offerings from Parker Farms in Moultrie, rain coat return notice, Porto Rico seed potatoes, Indian Scout Motorcycle ad, a Klim Powder ad, a stray or stolen Bucks horse notice, and two life insurance agents with local contact details.
A mob of about 500 gathers at Marion county jail in Indianapolis as William Ray, a negro, pleads guilty in city court to the murder of 14 year old Martha Huff. Police use reserves to disperse the crowd, arresting five men amid scattered, disorganized factions planning an assault on the jail.
A readable grocery feature listing vegetables fruits and canned goods available at Williamson's Piggly Wiggly and King-Hodgson Co. notes store hours for Memorial Day and mentions fresh produce, dried fruits, and canned items with prices and brand names. Includes local shop notices and a closing reminder.
At a Thursday afternoon meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms the Community Council of Athens and Clarke county adopted the constitution of the new permanent council with one amendment. Dr A B Edwards presided and announced a survey report ready for pamphlet publication to be distributed among city organizations. The council will cooperate with the Red Cross in wartime welfare work. Representatives from Woman's Club YWCA Benevolent Home public health nursing Y M C A Kiwanis Rotary and other groups attended.
A New York ready-to-wear house touts a deliberate profit cut in an ad headline Why wear over alls. It announces $55 suits and overcoats reduced to 37.50, and $75 garments to 57.50 as part of a move to help lower clothing costs. Thousands ponder profits at original prices.
Washington April 22 Senator Swanson of Virginia collapsed in his chair during the Senate session and was carried out. He recovered almost immediately. The attack was attributed to long standing heart weakness.
In AMERICAN league results St. Louis lost 3 to 11 to Cleveland while Detroit beat Chicago 2 to 8. Washington 8, Boston 5. New York 8, Philadelphia 6 with Philadelphia missing a score against Brooklyn due to rain. In NATIONAL Chicago 4, Cincinnati 3. Philadelphia 4, Brooklyn unknown. Southern results show Atlanta 5, New Orleans 3. Chattanooga 0. Nashville 0. Little Rock 19, Nashville 0. Little Rock 10 over Nashville was noted.
Thornton's Luncheonette offers a 60c dinner featuring baked Spanish mackerel or roast beet with creamed potatoes navy beans steamed rice corn muffins and cake with pineapple. Beverage options include coffee tea or milk. 60c plate dinner 40c.
In Washington on April 22 the floor debate over a sales tax to fund soldier relief legislation drew applause from Democrats as Rep Rainey accused Republicans of trying to buy soldier votes with a $1.25 eight day bonus. Republican Hincher of Kansas fired back that Democrats backing a retroactive war profits tax aimed to win votes.
A promotional note claims a guaranteed prescription Rheuma treatment offers rapid relief for rheumatic sufferers. It promises a full refund if not satisfied, stresses non narcotic, kidney friendly action, and urges immediate start under physician guidance. The advertiser notes R. Palmer & Son will supply and refund if not satisfied.
Mr W J Crowley aged 67 died at his home in Oglethorpe County after thirty years as Justice of the Peace. Puneral services set for this afternoon at Corinth Baptist church with burial in the church cemetery. Survived by two sons and three daughters.
Cumberland Chemical Co advertises a free book claiming to help those with weak nervous rundown and despondent conditions. The notice lists its Nashville Tennessee address at 160 Berry Block and emphasizes satisfactory results and a “mn charge.”
Mrs Ida Bisson wife of J H Bisson died yesterday at 12 30 pm at residence on Cemetery Street after several years illness. Survived by husband a daughter Mrs J A Linenkohl step daughter Emily Bisson son Jas Bisson Jr mother Mrs Henry Pollard two sisters Mrs W M Dillard Athens and Mrs J T Rogers Newberry two brothers Ivey and John Pollard Athens. Funeral at 3 30 pm this afternoon at Oconee cemetery with Rev W M Baye officiating. Libel for divorce Saille Chadwick vs Golden Chadwick July term 1920 Clarke County Superior Court To Golden Chadwick you are to be and appear on the 3rd Monday in July 1920 to answer plaintiff s libel for total divorce. Witness Judge Andrew J Cobb Dated April 14 1920 J Crawford Clerk Superior Court Clarke County Georgia West & West petitioners attorneys.
Vigorous men and women are urged to take Wendell's Ambition Brand nerve tonic. The ad promises energy, health and a two day improvement, with a one box guarantee and refund if not beneficial. Palmer & Son and dealers authorize the guarantee.
Dr Charles Hayes lists his Athens Georgia practice at Eye Ear Nose Throat Offices located in the 511 Holman Building.
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