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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1920
Page
4
The Athens Banner details publication information, pricing, and postal status for daily and Sunday editions. It includes a brief, timeless poem about truth and fidelity attributed to D. G. and a short reflection on being true to one’s heart and neighbor.
Hon A Mitchell Palmer attorney general and Democratic leader described as a distinguished American and loyal Democrat spoke in Gainesville praising Democratic policies and criticizing Republican charges. The address framed Palmer as best suited to lead the nation, urging sane conservative policy to restore world conditions and stabilize finance, industry, and labor.
The piece rails at the U S Senate for delaying the peace treaty ratification, blaming Republicans and Democratic renegades for obstructing President Wilson’s plan. It argues the outcome in Georgia on the 20th will prove loyalty to the administration and party, highlighting Hoke Smith’s defeat as an endorsement of Wilson’s policies and national leadership.
A mixed list of quiz items and answers covering topics from anatomy and pineapple antiseptics to literature and geography. Includes notes on tight shoes, Maeterlinck, pineapple use in Cuba, US road length, Sullivan opera, and Captain Vancouver. Also presents new questions on the Eighth Art, dialogue, Columbia River district extent, Ardes Mountains height, ceiling whitewash, benefaction, City of Living Venages, Go Bang origin, and John Augustus Roebling.
A standing room crowd of 4 500 to 5 000 gathered for Mitchell Palmer in a Georgia meeting near Atlanta. About 206 were women, many teachers. Palmer spoke for an hour and a half and then shook hands with a long line of supporters, sharing a warm, friendly welcome with mountain residents who felt a strong affinity for the Pennsylvania Quaker.
A reflective exhortation from The Evangelical Messenger asks readers to examine devotion to God and priorities. It challenges neglect of private prayer Bible study and worship, urging consideration of debts restitution truthfulness and kindness, envisioning a final day before judgment and Christ's possible return.
The item lists gems such as garnet opal pyrite quartz topaz and tourmaline as part of a U S funds collection. It also cites Income Tax Procedure 1920 by Robert H Montgomery CPA and Excess Profits Tax Procedure from The Ronald Press. It reports on marital status of Theda Bara Dorothy Phillips Mary McLaren and Marie Walcamp with corrections and brief notes on their projects.
Answers cover four eclipses this year with dates and visibility across regions and pet parrot care guidance. It notes feeding, bathing, talker breeds, and a publisher location for Country Gentleman.
A famous singer advises beginners to keep a bright smile and a relaxed hand to ease breathing and throat use. The piece argues strain wastes energy and harms mood, urging poise and a cheerful, relaxed face to invite friends and clarity of thought.
Washington reports Minnesota is split by factionalism and non partisanship due to the late presidential preference primary. The state, once a reliable GOP stronghold, shows weakened Hughes support and rising internal dissension over Woodrow Wilson. Proctor and Lindquist stirred conflict over a state loyalty division and an extra legal primary, attacked as a brace game by Lowden and Johnson followers.
The piece describes Minnesota Republicans split by the non-partisan league led by A. C. Townley seeking to dominate the primary and nominate a governor candidate Dr. Andrew Shipstead. It notes Hoover support in Minneapolis and internal divisions fueled by past presidential primary control, with implications for a potential Democratic shift and national election impact.
The speaker criticizes reservations that would derail the League of Nations covenant while praising measured changes. He recalls President Wilson's 1919 Paris covenant drafting, noting proposals from Taft Root and Lowell Lodge, and argues for reservations only if they save the treaty without destroying it.
The piece argues partisan tensions may prompt Senate Republicans to delay amendments, risking collapse of the president's framework. It contends a Democratic Senator should present criticisms to his party leader while changes remain feasible, condemning Lodge’s aim to harm the president and undo his work.
Sherman Texas April 6 Associated Press reports Bishop Joseph S Key of the Methodist Episcopal Church South died at his home here today. Born at La Grange Georgia in 1829 he became a bishop in 1886.
Winder Ga April 6 nearly the entire vote cast at the ballot box yesterday supported bonds to fund anti sewerage work inside city limits. Only 26 votes were against the bonds in the city. A movement is under way to build a white way.
New Orleans April 6 United States army engineers assemble supplies and tools at strategic points along the Mississippi as towns are notified of flood heights. They prepare for rapid delivery to distressed sections once the crest is reached and flood stage surpassed.
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