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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1922
Page
6
Rev Dynaway decries women’s slaving to fashion and lipstick as he preaches on heart cleansing. He quotes scripture extensively, urging neatness without vanity and calling for sincere repentance amid daily revival services through Sunday. Many rise to kneel for prayer. Also notes on marriage record rules for missionaries and a Missouri memorial fountain.
Reports of heavy rains in the Southwest and rising flood fears spark an opening advance in New York cotton. July and October edge higher, with gains eroded by late selling, while Liverpool cables and Louisiana floods influence prices. Spot cotton eases in New Orleans amid further rain and levee concerns. futures list modest changes as traders weigh acreage gains and weather.
New York stock and bond market shows mixed activity with Liberty bonds and various first year issues quoted. Currencies and foreign exchange rates move unevenly as rails and oils lead declines.
Washington reports a more promising outlook for Cuba's sugar issue after months of survey by the commerce department. Reasonable estimates place Cuban sugar output for the year near 2,000,000 tons, with demand and trade influenced by a world sugar market shortage and rising consumption in the United States Europe and the Orient.
Chicago grains show higher closes with wheat and corn firming amid mixed spot bids. Wheat No 2 hard quotes around 1.39 to 1.40, corn No 2 mixed around 61, oats firm, clerical notes on rye and barley. In livestock, cattle receipts rise with actives bids, hogs steady to lower, sheep soft, St Louis grain prices mirror regional edge.
Markets show mixed results across regions with turpentine firms reporting high sales and receipts, while Chicago dairy prices edge higher on butter and creamery products. Potatoes in New York and Florida theatrically fluctuate. sugar remains firm with raw and refined grades holding steady.
State high school supervisor Dr J. 8. Stewart is traveling this week to attend seven district media meetings across Springfield Thom asville West Point Lavonia Toccoa Baxley dates June 8 9 10. He expects the largest attendance in the history of the events.
A street car from West Wild with about 81 persons aboard derailed after jumping tracks, crashing into a trolley pole. Local emergency teams respond. 13 people reported injured with varying degrees of harm. Police and transit officials investigate the crash and assess track conditions.
Special services will be held at the synagogue Friday April 28 with morning and evening prayers. The public is invited to attend and participate in the rites conducted by the temple leadership.
A central news dispatch from Berlin says Germany and Russia will resume diplomatic relations immediately under the Rappallo treaty. Prof. Wiedenfeld will be the German ambassador to the Soviet government, and Leonid Serna will represent Russia in Berlin as Genoa prepares a joint statement on economic restoration to satisfy England France and Belgium.
President Russell B. Lowes Fitchburg address to the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers in Boston cites three causes for the downturn: farm crop prices, unemployment, and rising imports. He predicts the industry may enter better times in coming months with more employment and a stabilized market. He notes wage reductions and compares U S and English labor impacts while urging tariff action to curb imports.
The Junior Cabinet, a University honorary, elected twelve sophomore members for 9022-38. Names include C. A. Anderson, A. G. Hatch, Carter, Sam Cart rage, W. Cooper, A. F. Dean, Everett, A. A. Marshall, M. H. Griffin, C. H. Freeman, and J. H. McGee Athens and Gainesville residents noted. Public valuation exercises set for Saturday during weekend festivities. The sight of neophytes in knee trousers and small hats will be a highlight of commencement.
In Montrose Virginia the prosecution prepared to resume its case Thursday in the murder trial of nurse Sarah F E Knox of Baltimore. Two witnesses testified after opening statements as defense acknowledged a possible insanity defense was considered, prompting objections and court rulings amid the evolving proceedings.
The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad filed to value 7,635,000 in 5 percent equipment trust certificates with the Interstate Commerce Commission. It plans to purchase a large amount of rolling stock led by 3,000 steel coal cars and also acquire various new equipment including passenger coaches.
A fragmented advertisement lists fresh items from KING HODGSON CO and PIGGLY WIGGLY including yellow yams strawberries grapefruit oranges apples flour butter eggs and vegetables such as snap beans squash tomatoes cucumbers lettuce celery turnips and Irish potatoes. Also mentions Relish Tip Top Relish and Fancy Reaper fruit with various fruit and citrus offerings.
Merchant lunch at the Georgian Hotel offered Friday April 28 1922 for 50 cents. Choice of stewed prunes sweet mixed pickles chicken à la king roast loin of pork with apple sauce steamed potatoes escaloped toast es lim a fareans hot corn muffins Vienna bread bread and butter pudding.
Former Governor John M. Slaton attacks Georgia income tax plans advocated by Governor Hardwick. He has spoken to Kiwanis clubs and other publics, vowing to continue his campaign against the measure despite limited recent national visibility.
In Rome the Associated Press reports unknown men fired at a train near Florence on Thursday. A window near the minister of works was hit but no one was injured. Disorder continues with heavy patrols as extremists appear agitated in the city.
A citizen reports back pain eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He describes deep pain over the kidneys and unusual urinary secretions, noting improvement after trying the advertised remedy. The testimonial dates back to 1918 with price information around 60 cents in 1921.
An advertisement touts Parisian Suse as a home remedy for falling hair dandruff and itchy scalp. It promises rapid effects within a few days, claiming to supply nourishment to the scalp and promote fuller thicker hair without disappointment. The copy emphasizes guaranteed safety and broad applicability for both men and women.
A local druggist advertises a No Cure No Pay guarantee for Rheumatism relief with Palmer's Drug Store promoting Rheuma tonic. A patient testimonial from Schuylerville credits five bottles of Thee ma with significant pain relief after a year of illness and prior treatments. Readers are urged to consult reputable druggists for the Royal remedy and consider the Weeks' treatment.
Buffalo resident Peterson proclaims Peterson's Ointment best for eczema and related ailments. Advert says money back if not beneficial and cites testimonials from users like John Scott of 283 Virginia Street Buffalo. Mail orders filled by Peterson Ointment Co. Inc.
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