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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1922
Page
4
The text states Second Class Mail Matter and identifies the Athens Post Office and Associated Press rights. It notes membership in the Audit Bureau and the Associated Press dispatch credits. It includes a statement signed by HJ. Rowe Vice-President regarding republication rights and permissions for local news dispatches.
The article argues golf is rapidly expanding in popularity beyond baseball, urging public courses and affordable access. It highlights the sport as beneficial for health, fitness, and civilization, noting its elitist origins, the high cost of clubs, and the need for more municipal courses to broaden participation.
In a Prince Avenue residence a young bachelor and expert florist faced theft of prized hyacinths. He rigged a burglar trap with wires and cartridges, causing ten shots and a hasty retreat by four neighbors. The plan, though drastic, aimed to deter future garden thieves as other gardeners consider adopting the method. Nearby society notes include Mr C G Hamilton’s visit and a birthday party for Katie Jester.
A piece contrasts a man who spends no time with his wife and children with a life of purpose. It laments neglect of home, health, and charity, noting the man sacrificed all for money yet dies unused by his kin. The text touches on media, culture, and public life.
The regular monthly American Legion meeting Tuesday night passed a resolution urging Dr Sawyer, President Harding’s physician, to step aside from rehabilitation work. The post has criticized his handling of hospital care for veterans, drawing national protest. Four rounds of colored boxing impressed attendees. Fleet Lanter named service officer. barbecue committee appointed. Rosa Crane, Carl Crogaley and M Bernstein to explore club rooms for the post.
In Merseburg Lieskau a stork returning to its nest was observed with a small bag attached to its neck containing a feather bag and a greeting message from East Africa. The note mentions a farmer named Will Buchs from Nowa on Onan Lake and references Born in German East Prussia.
A garbled page reports candidate notices for the Superior Court of the Circuit seat, a Georgia Eighth District congressional run, and a county commissioner post. Names include Blanton Fortson, C. H. Brand, W. White, and Arnold, with references to Democratic primaries and September dates.
An eccentric Athens figure Miss Chlorine de Lyme emerges as a glamorous contest candidate protected by a manager and press agents. She denounces publicity while claiming roots in Athens and hints at an operatic career with high society noting autographs from notable figures.
In Berlin, former Emperor William and Wieder Von Boetticher won a suit stopping Emil Ludwigs The Dismissal from stage or sale. The court held they may object to a performance or book portraying them personally, granting the plaintiffs a right to block the portrayal.
Readable fragments announce a special sale on tires offering discounts and bargain prices. The notice highlights low rates and limited stock with emphasis on quick in store purchase and featured brands.
The piece argues the buyers strike proved that the public preferred nationally advertised brands over unmarked goods. It claims advertising created consumer preference and that sales plummeted for nonadvertised items while advertised goods continued to sell, shaping future economic behavior.
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