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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1922
Page
4
The Athens Banner presents postal and copyright notices including class mail status, Association of Newspapers affiliations, and Associated Press rights. It lists Bevin H. J. Rowe as vice-president and directs business communications to the Athens Publish.
E.R. Whelte Milton New York station agent retires at 57 and begins a 7000 mile continental journey by Pullman visiting places he has sold tickets to since 1883. The piece contrasts youth and old age noting anticipation matters more than realization and urges young readers to savor life's pursuing moments.
Fragmentary OCR shows mayoral push for a slaughter sale amid concerns over meat supply. Residents debate public health and economic implications, with references to Athens and local markets and unclear figures.
An editorial critique claims the McCumber tariff will raise costs for American workers and families. It argues the tariff burdens daily goods like shoes and food, reducing purchasing power and inflaming opposition ahead of the fall elections. The piece mocks political figures and emphasizes the broad impact on household budgets.
Fragmented notes describe the Commercial Club opening a tournament week starting Monday night April 28 with one hour daily, players arranging handicaps and selecting judges. Also referenced are Harmony Grove officials visiting Classic City, and local court cases including a self-represented suit for $9. The page mentions fishing tales, individuals traveling to Florida, and various local names.
The Athens area plans a premier Colonial season with high class acts booked from Macon to New York. Local booster system and good roads draw strong patronage. insurance firm Southern Mutual seen as a valued Athens asset. Capt. J W Barnett praised for city service amid municipal challenges.
The county board held its regular meeting at the courthouse and reached an agreement with the city and property owners to widen Lumpkin Street from Milledge to Caskey's. Width will vary from 24 to 30 feet, then back to 24 feet to Bokut’s, with 18 feet from Shelnutt’s to the county. Curbs for the 30 foot width already placed.
Federal customs officers confiscated about 100 gallons of liquor in Calexico as extreme heat lit the gutter. A 120 degree shade temperature caused the spilled liquor to ignite, flames leaping along the pavement and prompting a move to pour more into the gutter.
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