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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1919

Page

2

Victory Bond drive and civic notices from 1919 era

A column of public notices and society items describes a Victory Loan appeal urging citizens to lend to Uncle Sam, a Lucy Cobb gym exhibit for physical culture, and a missionary society meeting. It notes Atlanta hosting dances like the Shimmy and references care for returning soldiers and postwar reconstruction needs.

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College dances spark talk on propriety in Athens

The piece discusses dancing in Athens as preliminaries begin for upcoming district dances. It notes possible shimmy attempts and suggests college authorities and chaperones should openly pledge to avoid any questionable tastes to prevent embarrassment.

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Legend of the Easter Egg and community notices

A village Easter egg hunt story describes color dyed eggs and a queen saving miners, with war and poverty shaping gifts and surprises for children. The page also lists multiple social events and notes in Athens including solfeggio classes, theater outings, and visits by officials and residents around opera season.

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