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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
4
The Athens Banner announces its publishing details at 175 Lumpkin Street Athens Ga with H J Rowe as editor. It lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions including one month three months six months and one year and asks subscribers to report late delivery.
The article repeats that The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republish AP dispatches and special local reports. It asserts exclusive entitlement to use and rebroadcast such material within the newspaper.
A wartime style call urges readers to plant gardens or use nearby vacant lots to grow vegetables. It argues home gardening lowers costs, supports families, and aids national prosperity by conserving food and encouraging thrifty habits. Early closing hours help workers garden.
The Nebraska Senator Hitchcock exits the senate race, breaking a months long tie. Alabama’s Oscar Underwood is pledged to lead the Democrats as party interests unfold, aiming to reelect him despite opposition and urging Alabama voters to back his Senate bid.
A compact list presents yesterday’s Kwiz answers on topics from grains to Roman cities, plus ten new questions asking about Pussyfoot Johnson dowry city names marsh hare saying Helen Tyler Oasis Club firedog paraphrase satrap and the largest carnivorous animal.
O G Bickers reflects on taking a private hour for contemplation and self-examination to balance inner strength with duty. He argues a quiet period of retrospection, planning, and honesty will fortify one for upcoming days and responsibilities. A contrasting note from D G B about fair pay for honest work.
Dr Brannan arrives in Athens for interchurch affairs with meetings planned for May 27 and May 28 in Gainesville context.
A parish-aired exhortation discusses joining the church with six reasons including witnessing God's order and salvation, growing in faith, Christ’s love for the church, and unity with God’s people. It also cites John Quincy Adams on daily Bible reading and a Martin Luther anecdote about a tame robin as tomorrow’s preacher.
A reader poses questions about making white cement and coloring gloves, improving facial appearance, and handling daily care. Answers suggest mixing whiting with egg white, using black ink for gray spots, improving nose shape with gentle pressure, and avoiding large changes by styling hair.
The piece explains early signs of a cold beginning with nasal dryness, warns against rushing to treatment during the runny stage, and recommends nasal douches and steam inhalation as relief. It cautions about avoiding forceful blowing to prevent middle ear damage and suggests pre-bed steaming to combat dryness.
Washington reports Mississippi faces a quiet political year due to bad weather and farming priorities. Southern Republicans eye Chicago for possible leverage with federal patronage if a Republican wins, while Mississippi Democrats feel secure with their current congressional delegation and no senate race this fall.
An advisory on oral health explains that mouth bacteria and germs enter through the mouth and can affect the teeth gums and throat. It recommends daily mouth wash Steroline to prevent trouble and urges prompt dental or medical care for existing problems. The product Steroline is sold by druggists for 50 cents per bottle.
Advertisement touts Shuco Shampoo made from refined coconut and palm oils. It claims to remove dirt and dandruff, leaving hair clean, fluffy, velvety, and wavy with a brilliant appearance. Directions advise applying two or three teaspoons to wet hair to create a sudsy lather that rinses clean.
The Mississippi Democratic scene shows rumors of a May state convention to select delegates for the San Francisco national gathering. Voter sentiment favors experienced lawmakers but shuns long-term Congress members, with possible instructed or uninstructed delegations and aims to back a national figure aligned with the administration.
Georgia fans expect a state track title at Emory University as Georgia, Tech, Mercer, Emory, and Oglethorpe compete. Georgia's team, traveling Friday, seeks first honors after a strong showing against Vanderbilt, a benchmark in the South.
Georgia and Auburn debating teams meet tomorrow at the Agricultural College Auditorium to contest whether the boll weevil will prove a blessing or a detriment to the South. Auburn argues for the weevil as a force for good while Georgia's Herbert E. Woodruff and John J. Branham defend the opposing view.
Marvin Gabriel son of Gus Gabriel died yesterday afternoon at 6 30 at the home of his parents near Smithonia after a two week illness. He will be buried at 1 o clock Friday in the family burial ground at Smithonia. Surviving him are his parents one sister and two brothers.
Four year old Ettie Devane died Tuesday in Cordele and will be buried at Oconee cemetery this morning. She is survived by her father T. L. Devane, two sisters and two brothers.
The article discusses rabies fears from dog bites in Athens and urges veterinary care, quarantine of suspicious animals, and vaccination. It cites England’s muzzle law and strict enforcement as a model and calls for Georgia to adopt similar steps to protect children.
T. M. Booth district manager for the Woodmen of the World met with Classic city Camp 292 to outline a large new membership drive. Deputies and members will canvass areas and organize a large class to learn Woodcraft, aiming to recruit the biggest cohort in northeast Georgia as part of the campaign.
Crawfordville Georgia April 28 man Richards a rural mail carrier at Crawfordville post office was shot yesterday afternoon by his brother Prof Garrett Richards during a meeting with their late sister’s administrator. The wounded man was rushed to Atlanta for treatment.
Captain Will King Meadow will head ceremonies for the Allen R. Fleming Post of the American Legion at a Friday night banquet at 8 oclock at the YMCA. A light snappy program is planned for ex army men with chicken on the menu. Tickets are at Irwin & Company and decorations will be arranged by Athens Garden Club president Mrs. E K Lumpkin. About seventy five Legion members will attend.
Dr. Andrew M. Soule will deliver the speech at Clarke County Rural School Field Day at the State College of Agriculture tomorrow. Superintendent M. L. Brittain, invited to speak, cannot attend. Awards are listed for the field day events and the Swat the Fly contest with prizes ranging from three to fifty dollars from multiple sponsors.
Hartwell Georgia April 25 unofficial returns show Rucker R Brown winning the sheriff race with 1224 votes against W. a , J A Cleveland re elected tax receiver over Oscar A Teasley Jr Teveland with 1143 votes and Ceasley B59 Americans leave Siberia San Francisco April 28 no American troops remain in Siberia and only a few Red Cross workers left as the Stevens party of American engineers prepares to depart by May 1
Miss Lois B Williams and Mr Rus sell Yates were wed Wednesday evening at 8 oclock in the parsonage of the First Methodist church by Dr Dempsey. Williams lives at 390 South Lupkin St Yates is from Athens and formerly Barwick Ga. The bride is charming and well liked. Yates works for the Government and has many friends who wish them happiness.
A called communication of Mount Vernon Lodge No. will be held in Masonic Hall on Friday evening April 20 at eight o'clock. All qualified members and invited guests are asked to attend. By order, A. Nix W M J G Quinn Secretary. The item notes a university bell that may not be replaced until summer vacation.
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