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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1921
Page
4
A new Georgia motor vehicle law requires cars to stop behind the rear step of standing street cars. The rule aims to curb reckless driving and prevent accidents. Violations carry penalties from fines to jail or chain gang, with possible heavy punishment.
The public health service defended its Pellagra report saying famine conditions were misinterpreted as food variety shortages rather than a lack of sufficient food. The piece urges careful language, notes historical Pellagra presence, and calls for proper treatment and remedies to prevent spread while denying an imminent epidemic in the South.
The American Chemical Society and others press a five year embargo on German dyes arguing wartime relevance and domestic protection. Opponents warn of monopoly profits and reduced choice, while tariff policy debates color the argument as peace negotiates with Germany.
A South Carolina sheriff arrested three men for murder in a case that sparked a mob crossing into Georgia to extract prisoners. Judge Henry Hammond urged Governor Hardwick to compel SC to surrender the suspects for trial, arguing the incident threatens state dignity and peace. He compared the dispute to cross border sovereign tensions and called for formal action.
The Banner suggests that the shortage of housework girls stems from their work hours overlapping with young men. Readers are urged to check the classifieds for possible help, implying job listings could ease domestic labor. The note adds a curio about sardine packers observing summer crowds on trains and cars for ideas.
From the files of The Banner of October 1863. The steamer Mary Wilson ferrying mails and passengers on the Mobile and Great Northern line caught fire near Blakely while carrying 160 to 200 cabin passengers and 67 bales of cotton. Sparks from the furnace ignited cotton, the crew and passengers escaped to shore with efforts hailed as brave, including the pilot Dan. The vessel and marsh were set ablaze. about 22 lives lost, with reports of a Montgomery woman burned, a drowned child, and praise for officers and Dan the pilot. The disaster prompted rapid telegraph reporting and rescue attempts from Mobile by the steamer Robert Watson.
In Washington Oklahoma congresswoman Alice Robertson met at the White House and stated her visit was not to push a woman onto the U S delegation to the disarmament conference. She said a qualified woman would need to be an international lawyer painter diplomat and social figure with language skills and broad acquaintance and the ability to listen more than speak. Senator Lodge was named to the American delegation and Secretary Hughes was chosen as chairman.
The proposed 1918 revenue act changes in the new administration tax bill would cut the annual tax bill by $29.33 million, says Chairman Fordney. Repeal of excess profits tax and lower surtax rates apply from 1922, with $406.25 million of the revenue loss not showing until 1923. Estimated actual reductions for the current fiscal year amount to about $200,000.
Charlotte report notes the only violence at the Concord Mills opening occurred when a woman and three men seized a special officer at Hartcell Mill and disarmed him before backup arrived. Two men and the woman were arrested. Locke Mills remains under state troops with no change in situation.
An AP report from Omaha says union leaders plan to urge President Harding to appoint an arbitrator to resolve wage disputes if a national working agreement drafted by the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen fails to satisfy packers. The statement came from union president C. J. Hayes on Tuesday.
The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee refused to call William G. McAdoo former director general of railroads to provide expert testimony on the railroad funding bill. A motion by Pittman to summon him failed seven to three with Pittman Stanley and Lacite supporting it. The committee voted to close the hearing and proceed with bill consideration.
DETROIT Mich. Michigan troopers Tuesday were watching for a carload of Canadian whiskey reported to have reached Windsor from eastern Canada for shipment into the United States across the Detroit river. No trace of the shipment has been found this side of the river. Windsor breweries on Monday reported the largest demand for their product in some time.
Constantinople reports the Turkish nationalist government moved from Angora to Caesarea and evacuations of civilians continue as Greek forces push toward the Sakaria river. Turkish authorities vow to make a stand against the Greeks at Sakaria.
Madrid reports El Imparcial details the surrender of Mount Arrul to rebel tribesmen. Of about 1,000 defenders led by General Navarro, a handful escaped, 700 were taken prisoner, and the remainder were killed.
There will be no mid week prayer service held at the First Methodist church on Wednesday evening August 17 1921. R C Stephens Chr Bd Stewards.
An advertisement claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured a woman with severe stomach pain and catarrhal mucus began improving after taking the product. It asserts the preparation removes mucus from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation linked to stomach, liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. The ad promises a dose will convince or money back at all druggists.
A mixed list of quiz items covers authors, figures, terms, and geography. Questions include chemical names, Dorothea Dix, presidential eligibility, Washington state national parks, Hamlet author, Rochester industries, paterfamilias meaning, Dido, US highest point, and the poem starting The boy stood on the burning deck.
A montage of editorials and reflections: Hawaii’s quirks amuse visitors with notes on grass, skirts, and sunsets, while Athens is praised for educational gains and civic spirit. The Georgia publisher urges boosters over knockers, urges work and investment, and notes editor Hugh J. Rowe declines Athens postmastership as newspapers expand locally.
A preface urging careful judgment before cutting public school funds in Georgia. The piece argues against hasty economizing despite state budget pressures, noting Georgia’s wealth and education standing. It suggests exploring other deficit remedies while stressing the importance of preserving education. Tore at first sight, divorce at first bt.
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