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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1920
Page
2
Local society notes cover invitations for Rosa Gillen Sparks Bode wedding. Mrs Willett of Atlanta to host luncheon for Mrs Hays. numerous regional residents travel to Columbus for Georgia Auburn game. city gatherings and visits listed with dates and names. community updates include illness, hosting, and travel plans.
Miss Florence Arnold of Lucy Cabb Is spent the week end with Mr and Mrs Jackson Arnold. Winnie Perry of Lucy Cobo was guest of her parents Mr and Mrs John Wright last weekend. Mrs Lee Barnett and son of Athens visiting Dr and Mrs Eberhardt. Nettie Wall returned from Jefferson after a visit. Louis Betts in Columbus for the Georgia Auburn game. Winterville items note social visits from Augusta and Lavonia. Mrs W Russell Haynes and daughter Miora return home in Cumall after visiting Mrs T Gelthith. Profy M Roffington spent the week end at his home in Oxford. Mrs T R Perry and Misses Mamie and Amanda Merry of Sylvester guest of Mrs C W Brittard. Mrs R O Smith of Gainesville visiting relatives here. Mrs C Spurgeon entertainer at mother Mrs W J Chandler's Wednesday evening for young ladies in Sunday school. District Skule performance well received. Drum corps proceeds to fund local orchestra. Town's first community fair planned for today and tomorrow with exhibits, addresses, stock judging, and a Halloween party. Community dinner and activities outlined.
Advocate A G Dudley enters the race for Representative after J F Rhodes withdraws from the recent primary leaving the office vacant and open for candidacy.
An old advertisement touts Baby Ease as a perfected laxative to relieve constipation and hiccups, promising quicker sleep and a morning recovery from colds or spasmodic croup. It claims suitability for babies and young children with dosages in 40¢ and 5c sizes.
A detailed note explains imitation pearls are built on a bead base coated repeatedly with an essence from fresh water fish scales. Fresh scales from Russia’s elly are fried, powdered, and sprayed on to create lustrous layers. Quality and quantity of the essence, plus number of layers, determine the pearl’s beauty and value.
Public health notice urges readers to maintain blood health to prevent disease, stressing costs of illness and the value of preventive care. The ad emphasizes staying well as a practical financial choice and cites general guidance for healthy living.
An aged advertisement urges readers to improve blood quality with Pepto Mangan, claiming pale tired people suffer from poor blood and that the tonic builds rich red blood. It sells tablets or syrup, warns to ask for genuine Gude’s Proto Mangan, and emphasizes disease resistance.
A Jones Alabama reader recounts recovery after using Ziron a reconstructive tonic claiming a ten pound gain in four months Strong appetite and energy returned following weak oily skin fatigue and nervousness attribu ted to iron deficiency The ad promises money back guarantee and lists Ziron as suitable for all ages with a mild frontier image.
An old advertisement touts S S S as a vegetable blood remedy that cleanses impurities, boosts appetite, and increases energy. It claims the tonic strengthens the system and helps resist disease, urging readers to request full information from Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta.
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