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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1921

Page

2

Southern health crisis inquiry urged by Maxey leader

An Augusta Georgia letter reports South Carolina’s health scare and calls for a personal investigation by General Cummings. Gillen of Maxeys invites the General to visit the region at his expense, with locals arguing food policy and public health officials mishandled. The note blasts state officials and urges action amid alleged epidemic threats and dietary claims.

Papi Health Service Gillen Gillen DY Maxeys, Ga Cummings South Mings Willen Maxey Amees Dally Herald Jens College of Agriculture Georgia

Public Health Report Cites Southern Famine and Disease Trends

A government briefing notes rising hunger and disease in southern states including Alabama Arkansas Mississippi Oklahoma Texas North and South Carolina with Alabama Georgia Kentucky and Virginia showing varied signs. Surgeon General Cumming and officials report on 1921 case patterns and ongoing relief efforts from the White House briefing.

Sredtron Associated Press Washington, D White House South Ala Alabama Arkansas Mississippi Oklahoma Texas Big North Carolna Georgia Kentucky Virginia Asi Tades Nish Cumming

10 000 Bales of Cotton in Wilkes Not Encumbered

A Washington Ga writer argues 10 000 bales of Wilkes County cotton are unencumbered and urges merchants to advertise deals. The piece cites farm loans, merchant notes, and cash payments in 1920, predicting a strong 1921 22 business year if fair trading thrives and debt burdens ease.

Wilkes Mentoork News-Reporter Washington, Ga Tee Nws Washington Haa Eye Bank I Perry Agus Sid

Madison county fairs plans larger fall exposition

Morgan county prepares for a bigger and better fall fair opening October 24 with a 6 000 square foot exhibit building. Sixteen districts will each have booths and a center exhibit court while cattle wine poultry and five stock entries fill the livestock zones. Premiums exceed 1 000 with contests for prizes and entertainment geared to cleanliness. Secretary C M Farlow leads the effort with Lee Trammell T M Douglas Carter Shepherd and Julius Atkinson on the executive committee. Dr E W Bugg oversees cattle exhibits C S Hurst handles poultry and C S Baldwin runs swine and horse entries with W S Reid in charge of other exhibits.

Schéchat Madison Morgan County Fair Association Perecotara Iacma Viunter Wrkers Acceasful C. M. Far- 10W Lee Trammell T. M. Douglas Carter Shepherd Junlius Atkinson E. W. Bugg Hurst W. 8S. Reid

Dalton Citizens To Establish Creamery in Georgia

Special to The Banner reports Dalton, Georgia will host the county’s first community dairy plant. A stock company has organized with Mrs M E Judd as president, M Westbrook as secretary treasurer, and Horace Smith Ed Cooper and C P King as directors. The plant will be built just outside Dalton’s northern limits, with plans for more county cheese factories to follow.

Dalion Hia M. E. Judd M. Westbrook Horace Smith Ed Cooper C. P. King

Publicity Chief Returns to Lead University Campaign Effort

Jean C. Quiett of New York City, longtime publicity head for the University of Georgia War Memorial Fund drive, arrived in Athens Monday night after months of travel through the east and northwest. He resumes duties in the campaign offices Tuesday. Also aiding public relations is John K. Drewry, director of the University Bureau.

Jean C. Qulett New York City University of Georgia War Memorial Fund Athens Est Thesday Morning Mr. Quiett John K Drewy University of Bureau

Black Draught touted as gentle liver aid for children

An old promotional excerpt extols Black Draught as a tonic for bilious children and minor stomach issues. It claims quick relief, ease of use, and widespread household familiarity, emphasizing its gentle action on the liver and its preventive value for serious illnesses.

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