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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1922

Page

8

Candidate for Railroad Commission Visitor to Athens

Augusta residents Mr. and Mrs. Walter R. McDonald visited Athens to promote Mr. McDonald’s candidacy for the Georgia railroad commission seat to replace retired Hon. G Murphey Candler. McDonald, a lawyer and longtime legislator, studied at Lumpkin Law School and is known statewide.

Walter R. McDonald Augusta Athens McDonald Georgian Railroad Commission G Murphey Candler McDonaid Ig Bean Richmond County Commonwealth Lumpkin Law School

Hughes Opposes Big Naval Cut

Secretary Hughes urged Representative Rogers that reducing naval personnel to 67 000 enlisted men in the naval appropriation bill would drop the U S Navy below the 5 5 2 ratio set by the arms conference and harm American interests.

Washington House United States Hughes Rogers Massachusetts

Cobb to Play Opening AL Game Despite Knee Injury

Ty Cobb will participate in the opening AL season game on Wednesday despite a knee injury from an exhibition. He plans to bat in the first inning then retire, likely for Ira Flagsteds. Urban Faber is expected to start for Chicago against St. Louis with Dick Kerr absent.

Ty Cobb Cleveland Cobb Ira Flagatead Faber Chicago Gleason Urban Faber St. Louis Dick Kerr Iliants Princeton New York Giants Princeton University Yankees Washington Clark Griffith

Cotton market in New York opens steady amid mixed signals

The New York cotton market opens steady with May slipping to 17.72 and October to 17.21 after trading around 17.79 and 17.26 respectively. Liverpool, New Orleans and Wall Street buying supported prices while Southern sellers moderated. Private cables cite domestic mill demand of 524000 bales for March versus 473000 in February, but markets stay quiet as favorable Manchester outlook and India cloth demand limit losses.

New York Wall Street Liverpool New Orleans Manchester India May Magaday Amone Tileas McKay Companies Market Street Railway Wales Earth Woleiion Wee Cart

New York Stock and Bond Market Summary

Stocks edge higher amid gains in steel and electric equities as Liberty bonds show mixed quotes. Foreign exchange rates fluctuate with European demand and cotton markets report varied prices across New Orleans and Liverpool futures.

Chicago Markets Show Mixed Grain and Live Stock Activity

Chicago and St. Louis reports show wheat easing while corn and oats hold firm amid wet weather. hogs and pork prices slip, cattle trade slow with steadier bulls and lighter steer demand. lambs rise at Easter as shorn lambs fetch higher packer prices.

Chicago ST. Louis Mort Elty Butchers Texas Packers

Arbuckle Trial Heads Toward Jury Verdict Wednesday

Francisco testimony in the Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle case concludes with closing arguments planned for Tuesday and a verdict expected by Wednesday afternoon. In Reno, pilot B H Winslow sets a new mail flight record San Francisco to Reno in 1 hour 24 minutes aided by an 80 mile wind and 17,000 feet altitude.

Francisco Roscoe C Fatty

Market Roundup from New York and Chicago and Savannah Notes

New York dairy markets show butter creamery extras and steady cheese with 37 per pound for creamery, sugar unchanged at 3.86 for centrifugal, poultry prices steady in New York and Chicago. Potatoes in Chicago remain dull with graded Minnesota whites at 1 40 to 1 50 cwt, Floridas double headed barrels listed. Savannah naval stores report firm turpentine at 79 1 2 with steady resin and listed grades in clear ranges.

NEW York Dairy New York Chicago Minnesota Idaho Florida Naval Stores Savannah

Russia Protests Over Delegates at Conference Meeting

Foreign Minister Chitelin of Russia protested the presence of Romanian and Japanese delegates at a conference committee on Russian affairs. He argued Romania occupies Desgarbia and Japan occupies parts of Siberia. Premier Facta of Italy presided and refused to alter representation.

Geona Presa Chtteherin Ru la Ahd Romania Desgarbia Japan Siberia Facta Italy

Market shares rise with mixed gains across majors

Unclear OCR reading notes minor price moves among firms including Pan-American and Standard Oil of New Jersey with small gains. Mentions extended activity in otherwise inactive shares and scattered advances in related sectors.

Ican ‘Petroleum Pan-American General Asphalt Standard Oil New Jersey

Knight to Deliver Memorial Day Address in Athens

Lucien L. Knight, noted southern historian and UGA alumnus, will give the Memorial day address in Athens on April 26. A full program will follow after Mildred Rutherford returns from Missil to North. The Cobb-Deloney veterans and ex-service men are invited to attend and join in the exercises.

Lucie Amar Knight University of Georgia Athens Mildred Rutherford M Misil North Knight Algo Beri Dinigr Jekion Cobb- Delaney U. C. Vv

Final in Hodgsom Cup Golf Finale at Cloverhurst

The fourth leg final of the Morton Hodgsom Cup at Cloverhurst Country Club pits Frank Lawler against Ed Porter Tuesday afternoon. Both players hold a 10 handicap and are evenly matched as they vie for a 36 hole title. Harris Jones Thurman McWhorter and Garston Jester won other legs, setting up a four man finish for the cup.

Morton S. Hodgsom Garston Jester Lawler-Porter

Spring cleaning campaign cleans Athens for Easter

Athens households join a city driven effort, urged by Mayor Thomas and the Woman's Club, to clean streets alleys and yards. Proclamations foster cooperation as residents prepare a pick and span city for the Easter season, reducing trash and fire hazards.

Athen Thomas Woman's Club Athena Kerm Dineanes

Ulster Parley Calls Leaders to Dublin Meeting

Lord Mayor O Neill of Dublin invited top Southern Ireland leaders to a unity discussion. Micheal Colling accepted the invitation while Eamon de Valera's stance is unclear. The proposed conference would be held at the Mansion House in Dublin.

Belfast Associated Press O'Neill Dublin Southern Ireland Micheal Colling Eamon de Valera Mansion House

Glee Club Plays Atlanta Tonight on State Tour

The Georgian Glee and Mandolin club performs at the Atlanta theatre tonight as the second stop on their statewide tour. Many members hail from Atlanta and a main skit is written by the noted Atlanta writer Jerre Jones. Brenau girls in Gainesville opened the tour Monday night.

Atlanta Brenau Girls Gainesville Mny Jerre’ Jones

Dempsey Sets Sail for Europe on Aquitania

Jack Dempsey sails Tuesday from New York on the Aquitania bound for England. He travels with manager Jack Kearns trainer Teddy Hayes and friend Joe Benjamin. Among passengers are Walter Kinsella Alma Gluck Harry Whitney and others. Dempsey plans three months in Europe and may meet European heavyweights if offered.

New York Jack Dempsey Aquitania England Jack Kearns Teddy Hayes Joe Benjamin California Dempsey Walter Kinsella Alma Gluck Harry Payne Whitney David W. Griffith Mary Landon Baker Allister McCormick Kinsella George Covey L Dompecy Europe

American Legion Meeting Tonight at K P Hall

The Allen R. Fleming post of the American Legion will meet at the K P hall tonight at 8 oclock. Commander John R. Northcutt urged a large turnout as important matters from the past will be discussed.

Allen R. Fleming American Legion K. P. Hall John R. Northcutt Northcutt

Arraign Man For Reckless Driving In Police Court

Douglas McCommons, a chauffeur for L. C. Brown, will be arraigned in police court Tuesday afternoon for reckless driving. He allegedly drove on the wrong side of Mile lorge Ave and collided with Paul Connolly’s car as Connolly entered the street from his driveway. Neither vehicle was badly damaged and no one was seriously injured.

Douglas McCommons L. C. Brown Mile Lorge Ave Paul Conolly

Salvation Lassie Once Chinatown Gertie Is Dead

New York report on Chinatown Gertie once a Bowery thief who joined the Salvation Army after a 1911 poisoning attempt. She died during a blizzard night in New York after years as a derelict and reformer.

Lassie Chinatown Gertie New York Thi City Salvation Army Wan Mwandasabel Dseane

Gibson-Mercer Loses To Carlton 7-6 In Close Game

Gibson-Mercer academy dropped a tight 7-6 decision to Carlton on Saturday afternoon. The academy led 6-2 entering the seventh when three errors allowed Carlton to rally for four runs. Carlton took the lead and finished with the win while Son-Mercer managed just a single run in the final frame.

Gibson-Mercer Carlton Gibson-Mercer Academy Carlton Baseball Club Academy

Church Launches “Every Day Win One Week” Campaign

Rev. BE Jennings of Prince Avenue Baptist Church inaugurates a campaign to win one soul weekly for Christ. The effort runs April 30 to May 7 with special services at the chapel and weekly sermons titled Winning the Backslider underscoring the goal of many sinners entering the fold.

BE. H. Jennings Prince Avenue Baptist Church Ghateh Jennings Permons Christ Will Renault

Easter Egg Hunt On White House Grounds Monday

President and Mrs. Harding approve opening the White House grounds on Easter Monday for an egg rolling event. Children gather with colored eggs to watch from the South Portico as the First Family hosts guests and attends the traditional celebration.

White House Washington Harding Stona Kénda

Danderine Stops Yair Coming Out Thickens Beautifies

A beauty product claim highlights Danderine as preventing hair from falling while thickening and beautifying the appearance. The item emphasizes scalp care benefits and a promotional tone common to period cosmetic ads.

Daprine Hair Tonic Promises Dandruff and Hair Help

A vintage advertisement touts Daprine hair tonic at 35 cents a bottle. It claims after one application the user cannot find dandruff or falling hair and that hair regains life brightness color and health.

Room and Board at Palace Delights All Ages Today

Constance Binney stars in Room and Board at the Palace, portraying Lady Neverp of Kildoran who poses as a maid to help her poverty and dignity. The wholesome Real art offering aims for family appeal with humor and humanity. Jackie Coogan features tomorrow and Friday in My Boy TM.

Constance Binney Palace Theatre Neverp Kildoran Noreen Jackie Coogan Peck

Minister Praises Remedy For Longstanding Stomach Ailments

A testimonial claims Mayra's Wonderful Remedy cured decades of stomach trouble and constipation. The endorsement asserts the simple preparation removes intestinal mucus causing stomach liver and intestinal issues including appendicitis and offers a money back guarantee.

Local Grocer Ad Promises Poultry Feed and Dairy Items

A brief advertisement lists Pratt’s Butter Milk, Baby Chick Feed, Ground Oyster Shell and Charcoal, Pratt’s and Bee Brand Enkeet Powder, and Peruna Chicken Feed. At Piggly Wiggly store, Freach Sweet Milk and yogurt are advertised with daily receipts noted.

Pratt's Pratt

Unclear drug remedy ad from Nacogdoches

An advertisement promotes a dandruff remedy marketed to men and children from Maudeen or Mahdeen via a street address in Nacogdoches. It claims universal effectiveness and urges trying the product, noting it may “disappoint” if not effective and that it’s not available at usual stores.

Maudeen Nacogdoches

Cardul Promises Renewal for Nervous Women in Tennessee

Fountain City resident Jett Weaver’s wife, described as a well-to-do farmer’s wife, testi es the tonic Cardul relieved long standing fatigue and discouragement. She credits one bottle, then several, with improving her health and urges others with similar symptoms to try the product.

Fountain City Tenn Jett Weaver Cardus Witten

Also Mentioned on This Page

R. R. Commission Mrs. McDonald St. Louis Nationals Cardinals Pittsburgh Mueller Fournier Lavan Prime Mercantile Liberty Bonds Great Britain France Belgium Germany Norway Sweden Denmark Switzerland Spain Greece Poland Czechoslovakia Argentine Brazil Montreal York Jos Allied Chemical and Dyes Allis Chalmers American Can Atchison Atl Gulf and W. Indies Baldwin Locomotive Baltimore and Ohio Bethlehem Steel Canadian Pacific Central Leather Chandler Motors Chesapeake and Ohio Mil St. Paul R. I Pac China Colorado Crucible Steel Erie Famous Players- Lasky General Electric Bn General Motors Goodrich Co Great Northern Td Asa Linois Central Inspiration Co Besa International Harvester Marine Pfd International Paper Invincible Oil Kelly-Springfield ‘Tire Kennecott Louisville Nashville Mexican Petroleum Miami Copper Middle States Oil Midvale Steel Missouri Pacific New York Central Ray Consolidated P. Tron and Steel Hepat Dutch N. Y Sears Roebuck Sinclair Con Southern Pacific Sother Utah Oee Westinghouse Electric Ae Willys Overland Coca Cola Gulf States Steel Een Seaboard Air Line American Zinc Reynolds Tobacco Arbuckle Erial Bryan Siva the Beautiful Seri NEW York Poultry Chicago Dairy Poultry Alive Russia Lucien L. Knight Vienna Glee Club Ben Zachery Seaboard Beusae Heavers Miami William J. Bryan Bena Ae Watestyone Feys Pieide Arte Ae Winder Smyrna Rks Afiun- Karahissar Eski-Shehr Danderine Palace Constance Binney Palace Ferday- Yyy Jin Tennessee Orgian Bagc Transfer Co, Offies Htoreigg Hotel
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