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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1921
Page
2
Mrs Alice Adams asks that all church and club notices for The Banner be submitted by phone before 6 pm. Notices received late will not be published. Public cooperation is greatly appreciated by the social editor.
A church and community appeal urges Americans to aid starving Chinese children while reporting on club activities. The piece includes a call for donations to be sent to China via Dr. Beacham, praises charitable spirit, and reflects on national Christian duty. Also covered are a Woman’s Club executive luncheon at a club house, Girl Scouts meeting with new officers, YWCA gym classes, and local civic notices alongside visits from various residents and guests.
Mr and Mrs Lamar Fluker of Union Point spent yesterday in the city. Mrs J T Strange of Winder spent yesterday with daughter Mrs Carter Daniel. Miss Alice Meadows is spending time in Winder. Mrs J N Griffeth of Bogart visited here yesterday. Mr and Mrs Gerald Greene spent Wednesday in Atlanta. Mrs Frank Kroner of Winterville visited Georgia Betta in Jefferson. Mrs A M Chandler of Maysville guests of Mrs E B Wood. Mr and Mrs C W Howard of Lexington welcomed as Athens residents. Henderson avenue home of purchase by A G Dudley family. Mrs W G Hayes and children returned to Commerce after visiting relatives. Miss Louise Rogers returned to Newberry SC after guesting Miss Fannie Mae Teat.
A brief, unclear passage mentions rhubarb as part of the buckwheat family and notes Chinese use of shark fin rays for making Belatine. The text mixes botanical classification with a culinary reference and a fabrication-like item.
A surplice blouse and cape form a modern fur and pile fabric ensemble with a gathered neck collar and dolman sleeves. The one piece frock in brown tricoting showcases smart styling with trimmed lines. Medium sizes require yardage in 64 inch material and trim. Pictorial Review Cape No 902 offers models in multiple sizes with modest prices.
Mrs J G Power of 193 Hancock Street Athens reports relief from kidney trouble after using Doans Kidney Pills. She suffered back pain, neuraglia, and leg aches, found sitting difficult, and says the medicine cured her and she has recommended it widely. 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY ad.
An ad promises Aspironal as superior to whiskey for colds and flu, endorsed by European and American surgeons, with a two minute relief guarantee. It urges refunds if relief fails, instructs buyers to mix two teaspoonfuls with water, and claims safety for children.
A column collects milk themed humor from various papers and public quotes. It references cows in heaven, milk prices, adulteration fears, and light banter about dairy life from newspapers across the United States.
The text presents quirky lines about grafting a strawbe plant to milkweed for strawh ries and cream, a punny exchange between a city guy and country lass, and a Cornell widow quip. It notes sound waves detectable by lighting air with an electric spark and that whales have teeth before birth, later replaced by whalebone at birth.
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