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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1920
Page
4
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The Georgia governor declined to use his name in the presidential primary. The piece argues this stance is timely and wise, opposing a favorite son entry. It predicts Tom Watson will dominate the vote, while Hoke Smith lags, and labels Smith as controlled by national figures.
Georgia farmers increasingly plant velvet beans praised by the State College of Agriculture. The crop enriches soil and feeds cattle hogs and horses, while being cheaper and more productive than cow peas. Authorities credit the agricultural college with elevating Georgia's agricultural standing.
A thunderstorm damaged about 300 telephones yesterday morning. The telephone company crew worked to restore service, with repairs underway and hope to have all lines operational within a few days. Mr. J. W. Jerrell, manager, notes best possible service under the conditions.
A compiled quiz listing with corrected facts on William Smith lapis lazuli Rhodesia Cecil Rhodes epithalamium plastron Pekin Dvoryk and a set of new questions asking about health benefits of onions Pacific Canadian Pacific coast Gatti Casazza Santa Catalina Island Fourth Estate and tartaric acid plus a high-stakes modern game of chance.
A reflective verse excerpt contrasts the day between grief and belief with the Easter resurrection. It speaks of waiting for morning at the Easter gate and finding immortality through faith, hope, and love guiding spiritual renewal. The lines invoke resurrection imagery and the transformation from sorrow to spiritual triumph.
County Agent Tones Paras announces a broom factory plan on Nantabala avenue in Athens. Mr. Purcell endorses the project, saying it could benefit Clarke county farmers. He will visit schools to urge broom corn planting and home market readiness. First notice appeared in the Banner over a month ago.
Markets halted across exchanges Friday as investors observed Good Friday with all sessions canceled and no trading activity.
A sermon notes that holiness is essential to deity and love, arguing that God is holy love. It counters views equating holiness with cold austerity and urges Christians to embrace holy character, citing Psalm 99:9 and the Lord as an exemplar of holy mercy.
The guidance urges washable, quiet fabrics in light colors, sleeves pushed above the elbow, no rattling fastenings, and a sweeping cap changed daily. It recommends simple one piece frocks, easy care, and a long kimono apron for bath or massage tasks. For polish, mix equal parts sweet oil, chloroform, and alcohol. rub on and buff hot, or use equal sweet oil, turpentine, and vinegar with a touch of naphtha.
The excerpt presents Q A items on April birthstone diamonds, Washington disease smallpox misread as Vncumentia, wages for steamer laborers six cents an hour with strikes for a dollar, and the number and cost of public libraries and movie protecting machines. It mentions requests for manufacturers lists via stamped envelopes.
A Daily Health Talk argues drugs are a disease not a vice and urges reform of laws and public attitudes. The piece criticizes criminalization, cites suffering from restricted drug traffic, and calls for collaboration between doctors, legislators, and the public to treat addicts openly.
The New York World endorses Representative Brand’s bill to allow United States Circuit Judges to sit on the Supreme Court when current justices are disqualified. It cites the Steel Trust case, where six or seven justices faced conflicts, risking a partial bench and undermining public confidence in decisions.
J W and Vasco Segars bought the Edd Spain farm near Winder on the Jefferson road for about 100 acres at 175 dollars per acre totaling 17 600 dollars. The land is described as one of Barrow county’s best farms.
Desperate Polish conditions described by YWCA secretaries overseas. The National Young Women’s Christian Association commits 50000 to ease suffering of Polish women and children. Reports detail famine, hospital shortages, orphaned children, and widespread destruction as Poland fights Bolshevik forces.
Mrs. G H Schill of Texas City says three years of head pain left her unable to work and sleeping most the day. After taking Cardus she improved, regained energy, and has had no headaches since, with her son helping at home.
Announcements announce re elections for Clarke County Georgia officials including sheriff and tax collector. Primary dates set for April 20 1920 with procedures and party rules noted.
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