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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1921

Page

7

Government spending critique dominates August bills

The article argues that the U S Treasury ran up vast outlays in August and compares figures to 1920, blaming persistent over spending. It cites Dawes and calls for taxpayer pressure on Congress and President Harding to curb discretionary spending. It urges readers to write to Dawes and Harding demanding restraint.

Treasury Unicle Sam Ny TN Dawes Congress Stan Harding

Ideals in Business Standards of Practice Emphasize Service

The Associated Retail Advertisers of the Associated Advertising Clubs urges merchants to view stores as semi-public services prioritizing service before profit. It advocates modern management analysis, rapid distribution, and demand-driven buying to boost prosperity through better service and efficiency.

Associated Retail Advertisers Associated Advertising Clubs of the World Pri

Increase in Marine Tonnage After World War I

The article notes the global shipping crisis from submarine warfare, then states that after the war the world’s merchant marine rose to eleven million tons afloat, up from prewar levels. It credits Allied victory to submarine disruption being checked and mentions ships built in the United States and worldwide, moving toward prewar levels in the postwar period.

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Henry Ford’s view on prosperity through reform and thrift

A historical paraphrase of Henry Ford urging postwar caution, efficiency, and labor cooperation. He argues war-era waste harmed bankers, manufacturers, and workers, and that disciplined cost reduction and production study can restore prosperity.

Ford Henry Ford

Fourteenth Division Odd Fellows meet in Elberton

Commerce Georgia report details the Fourteenth Division Odd Fellows meeting in Elberton on August 25 with morning registration at Elberton Lodge 181, a parade to the courthouse, speeches by mayors and grand officers, an afternoon session with further addresses and a degree conferral, prize contest results, and plans for next meeting, noting hospitality of Elberton Odd Fellows and listing officers Cheek Davis and Jewell.

Commerce Grover Cleveland Cheek Elberton Elberton Lodge Oan House C. Cheek D. Lb J. H. Mashburn J. T. Bents Dorsey Davis D G Ashens Col R. L.J. Smith Jesus Z. B. Rogers W. B. Nethers el- Song E. H. Collins Court House Noble Grand T. H. Robertson Gainesville Grand Lodge J. Lord Pocatalligo Lodge Orden Harmony Grove Lodge C. M. Almand Pocntalizo Lodge Thomas ‘B. Bonner Lavonia Banks, Clarke Elbert Green Jackson Lincoln Madison Oconee Oglethorpe Klaferro Wilkes Elverton Odd Fellows of Georgia

Helgoland a British Possession Again, Says National Geographic

A Washington bulletin notes Helgoland’s shifting flags since 1914. It recalls the island’s long disputed status, its Frisian heritage, and its history of control by Denmark Britain and Germany. The piece cites petitions to the League of Nations for neutral protection or reannexation to Britain.

Washington, D. C Helgoland Germany Gibraltar North Sea Hamburg National Geographic Society League of Nations League Great Britain Eibe Sjolland Denmark Englina Europe Iiyu Zanzibar Africa

Apology to Baptist Church and Prospect Church

Letter from W C Fox pastor of Prospect church Ather Ga dated August 20 1921 responds to a notice about a meeting led by Revs W C Fox and C N Hayes claiming two infants were imputed and mislabeling Prospect church as Baptist instead of Methodist The letter defends Prospect church and corrects the record.

Ather W. C. Fox C. N. Hayes Prospect Church Baptist Church

Helgoland Fortifications Rebuilt After War

The Helgoland fortress known as The Gibraltar of the North Sea featured layered gun emplacements and bomb proof terrain covering a fifth of a square mile. Underground passages, barracks, and seaplane hangars were carved from solid rock. Post Versailles, Allied teams dismantle fortifications, a process likely to take another year or two. island fishermen seek a peaceful future and resumed fishing away from militarism.

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