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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1921
Page
1
Ed Note describes a series on prosperous smaller towns in Athens territory. It notes rising prosperity from diversified farming and small industries and highlights the splendid growth of these towns.
Bogart is a small Georgia town along the rail line near Athens with about 40 residents. It lists its incorporation history, mayoral leadership, a notable school with eleven grades, active church groups and Sabbath school, and fraternal orders including Odd Fellows and Red Men. Local commerce features several stores, garages, a drug store, blacksmiths, a grist mill, and an apiary noted for quality honey.
Washington conference among health officers from twelve southern states reveals split on the severity of pellagra. Some endorse a cautious report, others push to remove clauses warning of greater danger, while critics accuse the Public Health Service of disseminating erroneous reports about famine conditions.
An Associated Press report from Buenos Aires says vengeance for Abdel Krin’s imprisonment by Spin at France’s behest sparked Moorish uprisings. Krin, once neutral toward Spata, escaped prison crippling a leg and swore vengeance, gaining support from religious fanatics to mobilize an army of about 20,000 Moors.
Dr J D Applewhite Athens Clarke county health commissioner says pellagra poses no danger locally with only two county deaths last year and one current case under treatment He urges focus on sanitary measures for broader health protection and cites diet as the disease’s cause. Pellagra conference in Montgomery was cancelled as officials attend Washington briefing.
Paris reports France replies to the United States by Friday and agrees to participate in the conference on disarmament and Pacific questions on November eleven. The agreement sets the date for discussions and signals a collaborative stance between major powers on challenging regional issues.
President Harding and his vacation party leave Lancaster by auto for Portland. They will board the Mayflower for the return to Washington, expecting to reach the capital on Tuesday.
An Atlanta Constitution editorial declares the University of Georgia is starved for funds, risking a reduced educational standard and possible out-of-state enrollment. It notes state leaders and trustees like Henry D. McDaniel and Willam E. Simmons urging liberal support to prevent crippled university facilities and broader damage to Georgia’s higher education.
Washington officials clash over federal outlays and revenue for the current fiscal year. Treasury experts and Republican House leaders put forward differing figures in revision committee briefings. Madden's figures predict a smaller outgo than Secretary Mellon suggested, while income projections vary. Some leaders say a one half billion dollar reduction may be possible, while Democrats doubt reduction is feasible without large year-end benefits.
New York batter Babe Ruth fell behind his 1920 home run pace as he failed to homer in Friday’s game. He had reached 38 homers this season, one short of his 39 from the 1920 season by this point.
The Banner Herald offers a Salesmanship Club campaign with a five dollar gold piece to the first one hundred entrants who secure $20 in subscriptions to Athens newspapers. The program promises substantial pay for top sellers and a chance to win one of three cars and other prizes, with immediate entry and a straightforward pay scale based on performance.
Atlanta readers learn the senate approved a one cent per gallon gasoline tax by a 29 to 7 margin. The general tax bill also adds a five percent admission tax on all places of amusement as proposed by the senate appropriations and finance committee.
An escaped tethered dirigible from Rockaway Naval Air Station touched down Friday night after an infrared search. The craft landed undamaged, with observers noting it drifted for roughly fifty miles before the safe arrival.
Washington reports the Senate Finance Committee is further from final action on the Fordney tariff bill. There is no sign of imminent executive consideration for the American valuation plan or the embargo provisions, and hearings on other provisions have not begun. The measure has been with the committee for about a fortnight.
New York reports a probe expected to yield a favorable report for the highway board. Lou Tellegen files suit for separation from wife Geraldine Farrar, actress, alleging desertion. Tellegen's counsel announced Friday night with no stated reasons for the differences. A joint committee clears the Given Department with a clean bill of health.
A Georgia legislative committee report says the state highway department is in excellent shape with a clean bill of health. The majority report exonerates top officials from wasteful expenditures and approves the department’s work. Critics McMichael and Ua-Vis plan to file a minority report with exceptions.
The Georgia Swine Growers Association annual meeting will be held at the College of Agriculture in Athens on August 11 and 12. An auction sale of six bred gilts from Georgia breeders will raise funds to improve the state swine industry. Speakers include W. Wallace of LaGrange and E C Stone of the American Hampshire Breeders, with sessions on hog feeding, organization of the purebred industry, and disease prevention.
Reports say some Daileireann members may be freed to join peace talks. Government indicates any release would allow attendance at Daileireann sittings when it convenes to discuss peace proposals.
Clovis Gerdise Talmadge son of the late Madge and a member of the Talmadge Pro. Co Wholesale, one of the largest white goods businesses in the region, is a longtime Athens resident. Known as Coke, he runs Mob White and serves as a mediator between local factions, with deep family roots in Athens. He attends the Presbyterian church and lives at 127% Prince Avenue, birthday July 27.
The closing session of the highway department probe saw Attorney Dell defending the department against criticism and urging more publicity. Senator Ellis, chair of the investigating committee, commended highway officials for their cooperation and praised the commission for its work in clearing up the department's affairs.
Madrid twenty Spanish soldiers the last remnant of troops resisting capture of Nay On fifteen miles south of Melilla were massacred by Moors after surrender according to advices Friday from Melilla They held out eleven days against great odds taking refuge and finally surrendered only because tribesmen offered to spare their lives
The War Natce Corporation announced it would advance a half a trillion dollars to a Southern exporter to finance cotton export from Georgia and the Carolinas. The payment will be held in warehouses for export within six months.
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