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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1922

Page

2

New Fire: Pumps Helped Control Big Fire Early Tuesday

A 1920s city fire at Klein and Martin destroyed their three story plant, but two city pumps saved nearby structures and much of the warehouse. Firefighters battled intense heat. two men were overcome, with one later recovering. The loss included several autos and the building’s total destruction.

Klein and Martin McDorman H. B. Martin Usiness Central Railroad Klein and Martiuilding Klein-Martin Hodgson Central Aobut Hudson Aaron Cohen Cadillac Jeff Graham N. C. Owen Mr. Owen Mr. Graham H. E. Martin

Everybody Worked But Father

Father suffered chronic stomach trouble leading to weight loss and quit work. His family members left school to support him until Mayr's Wonderful Remedy eased his symptoms. After a month back at work, he regained weight and strength and bought a wood chopper. The ad touts the remedy as harmless and curative.

Mayr

Cotton Carryover Declines for Year

New Orleans—The cotton carryover for the just ended season shrank to 4,904,000 bales from 9,364,000 a year ago, according to H. G. Hester secretary of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange. World consumption rose to 12,804,000 bales from 10,330,000 and the commercial crop stood at 11,653,000 bales versus 11,377,000 last year. Carryover was smaller than traders and brokers had expected.

New Orleans Ih. G. Hester

Lull in Demand for British Coal Delays Shipments

London reports a slack coal market as exporters cannot guarantee early delivery. With little chance of shipments before September, buyers plan to wait. Port congestion persists and plans aim to shift traffic from Tyne to Tees and Weser. Miners urged longer hours or a return to three-shift work pending talks among shipowners, collieries, and rail interests. The question remains if Welsh mines will follow the same stance.

London Associated Press Tyne Tees Weser

Changes in German relief program ends July 31

The American Friends Service Committee, led by Francis Bacon, will cease child relief work in Germany on July 31 per Philadelphia committee decision. Operations in Germany will transfer to the German Central Committee for Foreign Relief. Aimed to last until Sept 30 with 35,452 tons handled. peak reach was June 1921 when over a million children and mothers were fed.

Berlin Associated Press American Friends Service Committee Francis Bacon Germany Philadelphia German Central Committee For Foreign Relief

Improvements Would Be Made If Bond Issue Is Allowed

The Tennessee, Alabama & Georgia Railway asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to issue 2.5 million dollars in first mortgage bonds. Funds would be used to upgrade the road bed strengthen bridges and reconstruct sections of the line. The Norfolk Southern railway was authorized to sell 375,000 in equipment notes. The funds from securities would rebuild care facilities.

Washington Tennessee, Alabama & Georgia Railway Interstate Commerce Commission Norfolk Southern Railway

Is Matrimony a Failure at Palace Thursday and Friday

Laughter fills the Palace as the Paramount comedy Is Matrimony A Failure comes to town Thursday and Friday. The wholesome family film stars T Roy Barnes Lila Lee and Walter Heirs in a modern motion picture told with humor and a laughter guarantee. May McAvoy makes her screen debut in Through a Glass Window a sugar photoplay linked ad style to promote a sugar brand and boost audience curiosity.

Beautiful May McAvoy Palace Buster Keaton Paramount T. Roy Barnes Lila Lee Itois Wilson Walter Calla Star May McAvoy Palace Theatre

Grizel in Barrie play and Buster Keaton at the Palace

Feature notes that Grizel from Barrie’s sentimental drama gains popularity after her screen appearance in Through a Glass Window a Realart release by Famous Players Lasky. The Palace screens Buster Keaton’s latest funny feature with a children’s matinee and a family friendly program promising entertainment in hot weather.

Pepelarey Grizel Barrie Realart Famous Players-Linsky Corporation Olga‘Printzlau Maurice Campbell Raymond‘ Mckee Players Buster Keaton the Palace Buster Keation Funny Man

Tragic Lourdes Train Collision Kills Many Injured Dozens

Forty people are reported dead and fifty injured in a collision between two pilgrim trains near Lourdes France. The wreck occurred early Tuesday near Ville Comisle. Emergency services rushed to the scene as authorities began investigations into the crash factors and safety lapses.

Paris Associated Press Cotte of Lourdes Ear Ville Comisle

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