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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1922
Page
2
The notice directs all business communications to Athens 1s Publishing Savey and not to individuals. It specifies that news articles intended for publication should be addressed to The Banner-Herald for proper handling.
The General Assembly, though criticized for scant broad legislation, enacted landmark social measures. The Child Placing Bill bans unlicensed child transfers and requires licensed agencies to place children in vetted homes with periodic visits. The Children's Code Commission will study child-related laws and propose protections, composed of principled citizens serving without pay to safeguard juvenile interests.
Fragmentary piece argues man evolved from parasite on animal and vegetable life. Notes history from animal labor to steam power and rails, railroads, flying machines, and synthetic food. Cites horses, elephants, and diverse beasts as examples, warning of shifting dependence toward mineral and ground-sourced power.
Surprise and disappointment mark the French Debt Mission's return from Washington as they report limited progress on debt issues. The piece argues for a empowered debt commission and notes broader delays in European debt settlements while freight aviation and policy shifts loom, hinting at ongoing strategic tensions in postwar finance and transport.
A compact definition of celibate noting its pronunciation and primary meaning as unmarried or vow-bound to not marry. It cites a Latin root and includes an example from Northwestern University about hiring only celibates due to salary constraints.
A korte sermonette quotes Proverbs 27 22 to warn that even a fool filled with folly cannot rid himself of it though he be brayed in a mortar with a pestle amid wheat and grain This ancient image underscores the stubborn persistence of folly despite forceful effort.
A whimsical poem from Berton Brawle s daily feature muses on cooking for hearty diners. The speaker enjoys preparing meals and feeding the inner man, praising diners who show gusto while politely snubbing the slim appetites. Copyright 1922 NEA Service.
Dr Bishop warns of smallpox as school season nears urging vaccination for children nationwide. He cites wartime vaccination success, stresses early life immunization, and recommends immediate vaccination after exposure if not previously ill.
Miss Frances L. Mitchell retells a Georgia Land and People legend of the Cherokee Rose, Georgia’s state flower. A Cherokee maiden tends a wounded Seminole prisoner, fleeing together at midnight, and she plucks a sprig of a budding plant to plant by her wigwam. The flower, known as Evening Star, grows from memory and love, linking Cherokees and Seminoles.
The University of Georgia alumni are described as leading figures in local clubs, commerce, politics, and legislation. Senator Alvin G. Golucke of Crawfordville is noted for his diligent university support and legal practice. The article also discusses efforts against the boll weevil, beetles, and insect pests, urging growers to continue spraying and crop protection to ensure better yields in North Georgia and surrounding counties.
Be encouraged to continue the fight on the boll weevil. Cotton can be grown under boll weevil conditions and it will be grown with work and application of esirium arsenate to control the pest and yield fair crops. Athens praises Ed Gidley for Palace Theatre management and patronage.
Dr J A Bell surveys famed Allied aviators including Guynemer Gallois and Capitaine Carener, detailing daring missions over Metz Ypres Essen and Paris. The piece recalls their aerial feats, losses, and the Allied air superiority shaping the Western Front.
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