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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1921

Page

4

Two Good Steps Taken by Georgia House on History and Welfare

The Georgia House refused to abolish the department of archives and history and to discontinue the board of public welfare. Combined annual expenses are under thirty five thousand dollars. cutting them would harm state finances and public welfare. The preservation of state history and welfare work is praised as essential and well executed, with strong results and no better alternative.

House of Representatives Ent of Archives and History Board of Public Welfare House Georgia National Chamber of Commerce Politi Adoore

Better Gardens on the Farm in Georgia

Farmers in Georgia steadily improve garden care, boosting home food variety and family health while easing household food costs. With better gardens, milk cows hogs and chickens, a year round abundance follows if small extras are managed. In tight finances, those neglecting gardens face hardship.

Georgia

Need To Know Facts On State Education Publicity

The text argues for a statewide information campaign to educate Georgians about higher education work. It notes public awareness is uneven, with many unaware of institutions’ activities, and calls alumni groups and supporters to fund and organize clearer, ongoing outreach to justify continued funding and attention.

Fnc War Memorial University of Georgia Through Georgia

Athens Fifty Eight Years Ago From The Banner Of 1863

A Confederate era column from the Tugalo River region discusses Georgia loyalty, Civil War service from Franklin County, and a call for reader input. It includes notes on taxation under Confederate currency, soldier support efforts, and a community Roll of Honor project in Clarke County with names and service details sought.

Answers to Yester day's Kwiz reviewed

A compact list of quiz items with questions on Froebel, English kings, French terms, Bible chapters, Russo-Japanese War dates, city names, birds, plants, the Parthenon, and Robin Hood. New questions cover Rembrandt, nectar, Owen Meredith, Mississippi discovery, Richard the Lionheart, Thomas Hardy, the largest West Indian island, Constantinople’s name, scorpion sting fatality, and sun-earth distance.

Rembrandt Owen Meredith Mississippi River Richard Coeur de Lion Thomas Hardy West Indies Constantinople

Pay to the Members of the Legislature

The pay of members is fixed by law at two dollars per day and four dollars for every twenty miles traveled. Milledgeville Hotel charges ten dollars per day for transient board. sacrifices are urged to cover expenses. A New York World correspondent from New Orleans notes several officials cited to show cause why Uncle Sam should not have their estates.

Confederate States Treasury Milledgeville Recorder New York World N. Orleans Commiestoner Sidell Beauregard Hays Semmes Hymns Grivot Conrad and Villere District Court of the United States

Prosperous Towns Around Athens Continued Story

The article describes the Farmers Bank of Bogart with a $25,000 capital led by President L O Benton Vice President W A Nunnally and cashier J C Cooper. It notes a cotton warehouse at Ho fart with 3 000 bale capacity and automatic fire sprinkling. Early settlers mentioned include T D Jennings and Herbert Thompson.

Bank of T. D. Jennings Herbert Thompson

Notable Bogart Town Leaders and New Industry Report

A Bogart feature highlights local leaders Mrs and Misses active in town life. Mr O H Bradbury expands into large scale rabbit breeding with Flemish Giants and other breeds, plus an orchard of about 600 peach and pecan trees. Earl Griffeth showcases an exceptional oat sheaf yielding 27 bushels from one bushel planted. Building gains include new homes as Bogart grows, aided by a locally owned Bell-connected telephone system run by W A Nunnally and bustling rail service via agent W H Clayton.

R. S. Griffeth J. P. Wise Nancy Sykes Fanny Potter J. J. Cooper O. H. Bradbury Kari Griffeth W. A. Nunnally L. &. Crow C. T. Smith Bl. J. Elder O. W. Lanier Zuber Bradbury Earl Griffeth Bogart Bell System W. H. Clayton

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