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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1921
Page
1
Ed notes a series on prosperous smaller towns in Athens territory. The staff correspondent describes prosperity spreading through diversified farming and developing small industries, reflected in the strong growth of many towns.
Danielsville Georgia a historic town with rich ancestry and history is highlighted as the home of a notable benefactor. The piece profiles the community’s pride in its old town heritage and civic significance.
Henry F. Saxon recalls Danielsville Georgia history through old court records. He highlights James Long as Danielsville first clerk of court and honors Dr. Crawford W. Long for anesthesia's breakthrough. The piece reflects on monuments, historic homes, and General Allen Daniels, tying local memory to Georgia’s Revolutionary era.
Governor Harding of the Federal Reserve Board rejected John Skelton Williams's charges in a congressional hearing. The dispute turned tense as Williams accused the board of unsafe lending and misleading statements. Strong pressed for the comptroller to clarify truthfulness as Harding and others urged restraint.
The Athens Advertising Club gathering at the Cen ningham hotel featured Dr. Strauss, praised as a leading southern divine, who urged sincerity and determination in any line of work. Albert Davison spoke on advertising ethics and waste, recounting a sales map tale to illustrate value. Colonel Michael announced Charles H. McIntosh’s world tour and reviewed the 1931 22 educational program for the Advertising Clubs of the World.
Two toddlers within hours and from the same kinfolk died in the early hours Wednesday. Roy Landers Jr died after a three week illness at 1:46 AM, funeral at home with Rev. Jennings, interment in Oconee cemetery. Three-year-old William Alexander Lewis followed at 5:30 PM, cousin of Roy, funeral Thursday with same pastor, interment in Oconee cemetery. Pallbearers named, Bernstein Bros. funeral directors. Surviving are the parents, a sister, and grandparents.
Morton Hodgson dup ark x led the Cloverhurst Inka golf event this week as matches were decided yesterday. Jester beat E H Dorsey Jr 7-5. Harris Jones defeated Siler 3-2. Tibbetts beat T A Anderson 2-1. S A Cartledge defeated D G Anderson 4-3. Ryther defeated Martin 6-5. Play continues this afternoon and day by day until finished.
The Missouri Centennial Exposition will be held in August to celebrate Missouri’s 100th birthday with a two week program headlined by the Pageant of Missouri. A 600 foot stage, an eighty piece symphony orchestra, and 5000 participants are planned with invitations to President Harding and other officials. August 3 dubbed Descendants Day and August 10 Missouri Day will honor governors’ descendants and Missourians nationwide. Congress approves 250,000 Missouri centennial half dollars to be released at the exposition.
Georgia lawmakers debate university funding as advocates press for continued aid to the University of Georgia and other institutions. Atlanta Woman's Club leader B M Boysin urged legislators at a luncheon to boost state support, calling for mothers to lead efforts to secure proper appropriations.
Members of the Ad club were invited to attend the Bend District Press Association sessions in Athens on Friday August 15 and to a luncheon honoring editors hosted by Editor E W Carroll of the Chamber of Commerce.
New York reports that eastern railroads will inform the four brotherhoods and the Switchmen's Union of North America next week about wage cut plans and overtime elimination. A referendum vote and wage reductions under the railway labor board award will be paused while executives seek agreement. They indicated wage restoration would be tied to ending further demands and overtime changes, with no further decreases or schedule revisions unless warranted by living costs. The final action is expected to be announced next week.
Storms center on Smith Lever item with lasting session reach as authorities connect John W. Worthington president of Central Securities with stolen securities. A letter found in Worthingtons office hints shared dealings with Big Tim Murphy tied to Pullman Dearborn robberies. Additional names include Melville Reeves skyscraper burglar and John Henry Stroahlder once jailed for wire tapping fraud against Dr. William T. Kirby.
Georgia House aides approve substantial cuts to university and college funding including University of Georgia from 95 000 to 85 000 and Georgia Tech from 125 000 to 112 500 plus common school funds down to 4 250 000. Senate approves five year discounting of Western and Atlantic rentals potentially yielding 2 500 000 in state revenue and balancing the budget. Confirmed appointments include John N Holder to the state highway commission and G H Howard as special attorney.
The national weather and crop bulletin reports last week saw moderate to heavy rainfall along the Atlantic coast causing increased weevil activity in Georgia and South Carolina. The cotton pest rose in many areas along the Mississippi River, notably Alabama, though rainfall reduced its spread in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
Secretary Mellon is recalled to the House Ways and Means Committee in Washington to discuss expansions of taxation sources and financing. Chairman Fordney indicated questioning will focus on revisions to the original memorandum and possible new sources for taxation, with Monday set for further inquiry.
The first bale of new Georgia cotton sold at the cotton exchange in New York for fifty cents a pound. It weighed 394 pounds and was classed as strict low middling. Proceeds go to charity. The same bale was auctioned at the Savannah exchange for sixty eight cents a pound.
Mron J Wager, age 49, died at 260 Water Street after six weeks illness on Thursday at 1 49 AM. He is survived by his widow and two daughters. Funeral services will be held Friday with interment in Oconee Cemetery. Hernstein Bros in charge.
Daniel Hamil Magill represents the Fourth Estate in the Kiwanis club and works with Athens Banner-Herald. A Georgia native from Hartwell, he studied at Mercer and UGA, served as a sergeant in the 121st Infantry overseas, helped launch a Playground movement, and lives on Cobb Gap Street with Elizabeth Carroll and their child.
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