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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1922
Page
4
The debt funding commission begins work to shape repayment terms for debts owed to the United States by Allies. Britain signals readiness to pay interest, while France Italy and Belgium require easier terms. Russia remains nonrecognizable, complicating plans. The U S will not cancel debts despite calls.
The author argues Georgia cannot sustain road bonds of seventy five million nor school bonds of one hundred fifty million. Any tax shift or new levy will hit Georgians, despite claims bonds won’t raise taxes. A practical plan must reflect what the state can reasonably bear and unite roads and schools under a feasible bond program.
National Democratic leaders foresee gains in fall elections and a possible shift in the House, though the Senate remains challenging with a strong Republican majority. The Ohio contest, featuring Senator Pomerene seeking re election, could signal a major Democratic victory if Ohio flips from its Republican tilt. The core issue for Democrats centers on holding Republicans to a constructive agenda and honoring pledges from the last presidential race.
The Georgia Junior State plans to reintroduce a model based on the George Junior Republic in New York. Promoters, with support from Dr L G Hardman who provided land near Center, hope the project will aid boys and girls in Georgia and foster good government and home conditions for needy youth.
In a Washington Globe-Democrat dispute, Woodrow Wilson denies that he praised Senator Reed for passing the federal reserve act. Meriwether says Reed’s letters show mixed support, with McAdoo and Wilson letters cited. Reed defends hearings and edits to the bill. The debate centers on Reed’s role and Wilson’s recollection amid League of Nations tensions.
A powerful cyclone sweeping from the Rocky Mountain region through Iowa Illinois Indiana Missouri and Ohio caused extensive wreckage and heavy casualties. At least 28 killed in Illinois 13 in Indiana and 2 in Missouri with many injured and millions in damage. Warren county Indiana reported twelve deaths and Central Illinois towns Irvington and Plainfield were badly wrecked. Communication lines were disrupted as the storm moved northeastward with floods and cold weather compounding hardship.
Ten people are dead and four injured after a late Monday tornado crossing Champaign and Vermilion counties in Illinois and Warren County in Indiana. Damage is estimated at a quarter of a million dollars. Hedrick Indiana suffered near destruction as four houses and two churches in Pleasant View Corner were razed, and on the Urich Hunter farm near West Lebanon three houses and many outbuildings were destroyed.
Informal negotiations for a merger of three of the Big Five packing houses, forming an estimated 500 million dollar corporation, have been conducted by J Osden Armour of Armour and Company. The leaders would include Thomas E Wilson as president and Armour as chairman. Companies named are Armour and Company, Wilson and Company, and Cudahy and Company, with combined values totaling about 462 million dollars. Senate Interstate Commerce Commission consent would be needed.
Mrs. J G Bowman of Morgan City recounts severe weakness nervous distress and loss of appetite from 1919 Front Street. After using Cardui she gained strength slept well ate better and felt well again. The ad claims Cardui helps thousands of women with run-down conditions.
The piece argues that Armour and Company seeks a successor in Mr Wilson, a man outside the family due to no son. It notes Armour would need to purchase Wilson's company to gain him. The column also comments on domestic tensions and crude quips about marital strife and tobacco use.
The first installment of city taxes is due from April 15th to May 1st inclusive. Taxpayers who fail to pay by May 1st will incur a $1.50 cost on file against all delinquents. G. E. O'FARRELL, City Marshal.
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