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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1921
Page
5
Athens Chief Beusse says officers cannot search homes or other places for liquor without a federal warrant, leaving them unable to act amid widespread violations. He notes three cases on Tuesday failed to yield warrants before liquor was sold and suspects fled, as perpetrators keep only small quantities.
The recorder's court of Athens collected $1,583 in fines by Wednesday for August, more than the same period last year. Most fines were for disorderly conduct, traffic violations, and Habér charges, per Chief Beusge.
The National City Bank of Rome ordered 100 head of cattle to be sold to Floyd County farmers at cost with bank advances where needed. O P Willingham, president of the Rome bank, said dairy farming offers diversification and protection from cotton price drops and boll weevil damage, building a foundation for regional agriculture.
Temporary suspension of the customs ban on intoxicating liquors shipped between foreign countries moving through the United States was announced Wednesday by Secretary Mellon.
Georgia ranks second in cotton peanuts sugar cane and oats and mules while third in cotton and corn watermelons and cantaloupes. Fourth in wheat tobacco apples pears fifth in cowpeas sixth in hay seventh in rice. The value of agricultural products totals 725 million dollars with Georgia boasting the nation’s largest tobacco plantation at 25 000 acres employing 3 600. Bogs valued at 53 million and last year’s cotton crop 107 million with by products from one cotton crop exceeding 72 million. A Rabun county farmer sold 1 400 worth of celery from a single acre in 1913 and a Dougherty county farmer yielded 766 bushels of sweet potatoes per acre. A Lowndes county man produced three watermelons weighing 147 pounds. Per acre profit of 300 to 500 dollars is common. Georgia is described as the largest state east of the Mississippi with diverse climates and an average winter temperature of 48 and summer 78. Notable notes include marble from North Georgia used in major buildings and Lumpkin county gold mines predating 1849. Brunswick is cited as the world’s largest crowdie market. The South holds most iron ore and 75 percent of US coking coal with vast hydropower in Southern streams.
City schools in Athens will begin the 1921 22 session on Wednesday September 7 with principals and teachers at their posts on September 5 and 6. Delinquent students and those needing back exams should report to their assigned schools to complete work before the start. Superintendent G G Bond says most teaching positions are filled and the staff will soon be announced.
The University of Georgia library has placed the popular novel Main Street on a fireproof shelf as demand surges in Athens. Librarian Duncan Burnett notes the book is in high demand and often checked out quickly, reflecting its sensational reception among readers.
Friends of Charles Sanford of Athens report he has accepted a new post with the Lowry National Bank of Atlanta and has moved to begin work there. He is the son of Professor O. W. Sanford of the University of Georgia and a well known Athens young man who graduated last June with a Bachelor of Science degree.
Chronic constipation linked to serious diseases is now said to result from drying of bile and intestinal contents. A pleasant tasting salt blend, Jacobs' Liver Salt, increases bile and intestinal secretions to flush the tract and restore normal liver and bowel action. Sold at drug stores, 35c per bottle. trial sample free on request from Jacobs Pharmacy, Avanta, Ga.
Advertises the Daily Banner news service offering weekly delivery for ten cents with payment to the carrier, and provides contact number 1326 for readers to arrange delivery.
Before the library opens, people line up daily to see Mr. Burnett select the first reader of Sinclair Lewis's Main Street. The novel, recently on the market, portrays a vivid and sensational picture of theft in a small western town, claimed typical of many American towns.
A new state law signed by Governor Thomas WwW makes passing a standing street car a criminal offense. It carries a $1,000 fine, six months in jail, and twelve months on the chain gang. The act was approved earlier this week.
Athens adopts a new state law on street car passage limiting rear-step access and flags offenders for state trial. Previously the city ordinance fined violators five to two hundred dollars. the revised rule treats rear-step encroachment as an offense equal to violating the entire law.
The University of Georgia library undergoes a complete interior refit under Librarian Duncan Burnett. Book stacks are being overhauled and the shelves reorganized as part of the remodeling project.
New fire proof cases arrive to safeguard aging manuscripts while the Athens library receives donations and new books from local supporters. The Chamber of Commerce backs a merchant planning a fall opening for a ready to wear store, signaling potential new business in Athens as tourists from Florida, the North, and the West visit daily, often staying for extended visits to enjoy the scenery.
Athens attracts numerous travelers who visit the Chamber of Commerce for guides and tell Secretary Carroll that Athens is the most wide awake and progressive city they have seen. A merchant from Alabama en route to the mountains of North Carolina voiced a strong impression on Tuesday afternoon.
At the Athens Advertising Club semi monthly lunch at the Georgian Hotel, members planned a barbecue for the South District editors. The notice outlines gathering details and aims to strengthen local advertising networks.
Sebig barbecue on September 10 frames the move to adopt by laws for the newly formed Athens association. The Athens Chamber secretary Carnal and M. G. Michael preside as speakers highlight the need for integrity and accuracy in advertising. J W Jarrell notes a forthcoming press boost from the September gathering and a talk by Mr Michael on advertising ethics.
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