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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1920
Page
8
Clarke County Grand Jury reviews county roads bridges schools and finances. Commends cooperation between county and Athens authorities, urges repairs to school buildings and courthouse, recommends modern accounting, aviation field study, and stronger enforcement of weapons laws.
An ad praises Ziron as a health tonic to strengthen blood and nerves. It features a testimonial from J R Bell of Ocene, Ga, claiming it improved his blood and energy. The notice touts Ziron as a medical iron salve with lime and soda and directs readers to buy at druggists with a label guarantee.
The Clarke County Grand Jury endorses re election of Watson Daniel and J D Bradwell to the County Board of Education and appoints E R Osborn as Justice of the Peace and Notary Public in the 1347th district. They recommend paying clerk P L Huggins extra per diem and thank Solicitor General W O Dean for guidance. The message notes the judge's clear charge and safeguards to judiciary prestige. This is filed in Clarke Superior Court, April 1920.
Sealed proposals requested by Clark County Board of Commissioners for a reinforced concrete bridge over the middle Ovonee River on the Athens Bogart and Winder road. Project 48, 378 feet long and 18 feet wide, with concrete, railing, and reinforcement quantities listed. bids due May 28, 1920. Plans available in Athens and Atlanta. work to start June 15, 1920 and complete in 120 working days.
Motorists face the task of choosing a starting and lighting battery amid many claims. The Exide Starting and Lighting Battery, from the world’s largest maker, combines 23 years of fabrication know how with widespread motorist approval. Exide batteries are praised for reliability under varied conditions and compact construction, plus strong manufacturer service through Exide Service Stations ready to support any battery make. Athens Battery Co.
The Knights of Pythias Georgia Grand Lodge will convene in Savannah May 19 to 21 with Athena expected to be well represented. A special feature is the fiftieth anniversary celebration with addresses by Gen. Peter W. Meldrim Bishop Troy Beatty and Hon. Clifford Walker. The program includes rehearsals, banquets, a parade, boat trip, and excursions to Tybee and river cruises, with a full schedule of sessions and activities across two days.
A reader explains that most chronic and muscular rheumatism cases respond to external treatment rather than internal medicines. The text promotes Chamberlain's Liniment as the preferred relief, claiming it coats and costs 25 to 35 cents per bottle and is widely effective.
The ad urges everyone to keep their physical system in top condition to provide for families. It claims most people cannot do much when half sick. It recommends Chandlerin Tablets for ailments like constipation digestion trouble and biliousness, promising relief to return to a full day’s work.
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