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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1921

Page

4

Paderewski On Silesia Torch And Poland’s Fate

Paderewski, famed pianist and Polish statesman, laments the fate of Upper Silesia and warns of another Bolshevik invasion of Poland unless famine and Soviet instability are resolved. He emphasizes Poland’s demand for the justice promised by Versailles and Paragraph 88, urging continued national resolve.

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Madam Paderewski Talks of Poland and Plebiscite Fallout

Madame Paderewski discusses the Upper Silesia plebiscite and Polish resistance, blaming German cross border voting for a heavy German victory. She warns delays could risk another European war while describing aid efforts in Poland and her humanitarian projects for orphans and hotels.

Upper Sin Upper Silesia Noone Germany

British Miler A G Hill Retires After Near World Mile Record

British athlete A G Hill shocks fans by retiring after nearly matching the world mile record set by American Norman Taber. The piece recalls earlier cases of swift retirements by track greats such as Charley Reidpath and John Psat Jones, noting how some legends bow out at their peak or after major disappointments.

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Paris cocaine trade runs rampant amid postwar turmoil

Paris faces a widening cocaine problem as dope rings spread beyond Montmartre into all classes. Cocaine sells for 5 000 to 7 500 francs a pound retail with wholesale prices 100 to 300 francs. some limit buyers pay 60 000 francs per pound. Much of supply allegedly comes from Germany, with soldiers on leave aiding smuggling. Aircraft delivery is alleged as new method. ten addresses in Montmartre reportedly offer cocaine quickly.

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Dope Trade in Paris Cafes Exposed

A reporter describes visiting brasseries in Paris where a dope supply operates openly. Dozens of youths and women cluster behind the scenes, with packets of coco sold at 10 to 25 francs a gramme. One vendor warns of the ruin and dangers of the drug, urging the seeker toward self destruction.

Coco

Sports of All Sorts and the Big Babe Bench Return

Athens Herald sports staff go beyond box scores to capture human interest in boxing racing tennis golf and baseball with dramatic moments and inside details that fans crave every day.

Athens Herald Sport Herald

Governor Small Seeks 1924 Re election in Senate Remarks

Senator Richard Meents stated in the senate that Governor Small plans to run again in 1924. Meents claimed the governor faces an indictment including conspiracy and embezzlement during his tenure as state treasurer.

Small Senate Richard Meents Len Reents Mall

Foreign Trade and the Interior Bank Leaders Demand Growth

An article argues that interior banks must develop foreign trade roles to stabilize employment and production. It details how international banks provide broad networks, research, and services. urges communities to create trade libraries, contact trade attaches, and foster chamber committees. It also notes the Edge law enabling long term credits and notes for overseas investment.

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