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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1922

Page

4

State Auditing Bill Clears House by Narrow Margin

A bill to create a State Auditing Department passed the lower house 107 to 10. It establishes a State Auditor earning 5000 dollars annually, an assistant at 3000, and two clerks. The department reports to the Governor, Attorney General, and finance chairmen. The measure promises annual savings by proper accounting.

Carswell Wilkinsor County House Senate Georgie State Auditing Department

They Die Today and Births Across America

An excerpt discusses mortality and births, presenting statistics on daily deaths and yearly births in the United States. It contrasts 3800 daily deaths with 6900 daily births, notes the global scale, and reflects on humanity, life’s journey, and the vastness of numeric totals.

Earth Esa Siaretiner América

Athens 27 Years Ago Ladies Bicycle Club Forming

Banner Files from 1895 report the Ladies Bicycle Club to be organized this spring with several orders placed. Novices will learn riding before formal organization as community interest grows. Personal notes mention Capt J H Rucker on a business trip, Barrett Phinizy in Augusta, and Rev R M W Black moving to Captain Williams residence. Nearby Barber street residents faced a rock-throwing incident near the switch, with warnings about the offender. Harmony Grove residents Squire Jesse L Smith and John Z Cooper visited, the latter staying with daughter Mrs T B Key on South Broad Street.

Banner Files J. H. Rucker Barrett Phinizy Augusta R. M. W. Black W. M. Williams Harmony Shelor Atlanta Squire Jesse L. Smith Newton John Z. Cooper T. B . Key South Broad Street

Athens Hosts Commendation for Road Growth and Civic Spirit

Clarke county officials push paving toward Princeton road, aiming for top county status. Athens sees population surge near 20 000 before 1930 census, with strong business and education driving growth. The piece urges welcoming strangers, fostering fellowship, and courteous conduct to improve community life.

Greatest American musician praised for world training

The article lauds a renowned American musician who studied at German music centers and top conservatories. It notes his success in major U.S. cities, the ovations he receives, and his dedication to concerts and community musical programs in his home city.

Albany Herald The Herald America Germany Hia’ Peo Pile Eon R. A. Mra Joseph M. Hodgson

Swift & Co denies monopoly charge in plant acquisitions

Swift & Co or Moultrie Georgia and Andalusia Alabama packing plants did not restrain trade or create a monopoly. Louis F Swift said the acquisitions stimulated business and did not violate the Clayton Act or the Federal Trade Commission Act, as the commission ordered divestiture of stockholdings.

Chicago The Associated Was Swift & Company Moultrie Andulasa Swift and Company Swift Federal State’ Commission

Steubenville Ohio Workers to Gain 20 Percent Wage Rise

Independent Steubenville district concerns announced they would follow United States Steel in boosting wages for day laborers by 20 percent. About 10,000 workers in the area are expected to benefit from the pay raise.

U. S. Steel Steubenville Ohilo Associated Press Steuber,ville United States Steel Corporation

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