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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1922
Page
4
Former Governor Slaton campaigns across Georgia against the proposed income tax. He notes the current system fails to raise adequate revenue and is unfair, while praising the income tax as a step forward. He urges thorough study by the public and legislature before action.
The federal government will conduct a national hog census on May 1 to determine hog numbers and guide marketing plans. Georgia ranks among the top fifteen hog producing states, with farmers and pig club boys showing swine production can be highly profitable. The May census will reveal a large current herd, with expectations of substantial growth in coming years as the industry gains momentum.
The Savannah Morning News notes cooperative revival campaigns across Georgia with Atlanta hosting over 120 churches in simultaneous evangelistic services. Hundreds convert daily and Savannah reports about a thousand converts plus many accessions by letter or profession of faith.
The Supreme Court ruling upholds Georgia inspection fees freeing about three hundred fifty thousand dollars held in trust. Governor Hardwick cites a healthy treasury with debts paid and a substantial balance. Revisions to the tax system, including an income tax, could strengthen the state’s finances and sustain departments while avoiding debt.
An assortment of short, rough excerpts includes social witticisms about elbow grease and marriage vows, scattered lines about fruit and eggs, a reference to a bandit’s knowledge of a cash stash, and a sardonic take on divorce, suggesting a miscellany page fragment with humorous opinions and crime hint.
A jumble of notes: Rev W M D Bond honored, Dozier visiting son, governor staff snub for Athens, Mr and Mrs M Coker visiting, Prof Morrila boasts 17 bright law students, Rev George W Yarborough returns as pastor, Morris to open furniture store January, Capt I J McMahan shifts goods, alderman race heats up, Burnett back from Atlanta aiding Normal school bill, alumni urged to attend University of Georgia events with officials.
A jumble of quips and old-time musings covers topics from robberies in Chicago and European trade to advice on rent collection and daylight saving. The text mixes proverbs, modern slang, and political notes, mentioning Congresswoman Roberts and a looming June diamond market whirl.
A mystery thief stole a corner piece from a carpet in a residence weeks ago and fled with loot. A man named Michison C. Deters of New York is mentioned in connection with anti South rhetoric and a sermon about Union forces. no direct link to the theft is established in the readable text.
A Denver woman, Mrs I J Linton of 1860 West 33d Avenue, credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after years of struggle. She reports improved energy, capability to manage housework, and urges other women to try the remedy. The letter is part of ongoing testimonials published to promote the product.
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