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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1921
Page
16
A fragment notes prosperity for Athens territory driven by diversified farming and developing small industries, reflecting in the splendid growth of many towns as development continues.
Braselton Ga emerges as a rich farming town on the Gainesville Midl and railroad in Jackson County. The article traces the town’s founding by W H Braselton, its incorporation in 1916, current population about 300, and civic life, including a two section school building with 200 students under Professor T C Llewellyn. It notes swamp land reclamation projects, notable descendants, and the town’s progressive governance with a landscape engineer planning future growth.
Athens and Clarke county women show rising political engagement with 452 on city rolls and 650 on county lists. The piece notes potential female candidates for mayor and alderman roles as women prepare to enter city, county, and state government, while detailing registrants by ward and listing many registered women.
In Athens the rise of women in politics grows as Mrs. Samuel J. Tribble emerges as a probable mayoral candidate. Her record aiding her late husband’s campaign and as postmaster in Washington under Wilson underscores her leadership potential. Fellow women leaders are also mentioned as possible entrants. With a new ward and two more aldermen on the way, voters anticipate formal announcements in the city’s political future.
The new Baptist church at Jefferson opens Sunday morning with revival services led by Rev. Massey, pastor of First Baptist in Wavecross. Former pastors expected to attend include Dr. J. A. Bell of Athens and several named deacons and parishioners in a ceremony marking the church’s opening and the start of worship.
Paris reports a Finance Ministry critique titled Economy or how to increase expenses. It cites rises since 1914 in subsidies 2768 percent police 239 percent water 230 percent sewers 175 percent. 1896 French assets stood at 300 million. now they total 26 billion. Opposition lawmakers call for a rigorous investigation.
Readers rush to enter a contest offering a $3,150 touring car and other prizes in exchange for vote coupons and subscription payments. The Banner Herald promotes nationwide voting, with 20,000 starter votes and up to 136,000 votes per year of subscription, urging immediate action from contestants across regions and via telephone or mail.
Judge Walter G. Cornett United States Commissioner outlines federal and Georgia state provisions on search warrants. He cites the Volstead Act and detailed sections on probable cause affidavits examination before service and execution rules citing penalties for obstruction and improper use.
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