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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1921
Page
4
Publication note states The Athens Publishing Company prints the Athens Morning Edition except Mondays. It is entered at the Athens Post Office as Second Class Mail Matter under act of March 8, 1879. The paper is a member of Audit Bureau and Associated Press.
The writer argues price cuts alone cannot lower living costs due to high wages and production expenses. A combined reduction in prices and wages, while desirable, seems impossible, leaving living standards unchanged. A gradual drop in total prices could empower workers and boost demand for domestically produced goods.
The Georgia Bankers Association will run an educational campaign next year with speakers lecturing in public schools and various organizations. It emphasizes trust in banking, promotes saving, and argues banks stabilize business and depositors are protected when banks flourish.
A report by Georgia tax authorities shows 1916 and 1919 income tax returns and rising revenue. The data compare net incomes, tax totals, and per return figures, highlighting where most filers fall and which income ranges pay the largest taxes.
The return of bodies of soldiers inspires patriotic scenes and community tribute. Friends seek comfort in final resting places as nations honor those who sacrificed greatly. Families deserve pride for the greatest gift to the country and the community should cherish their sacrifice. Local readers are asked to show sympathy for survivors.
The Georgia Jersey Cattle Club formed to promote Jersey cattle breeding and state fairs with $10,000 capital. Members from Clarke Fulton Cobb Morgan and other counties filed the charter in Athens. Offices to be established statewide, profits to fund breed promotion and sales efforts.
Judge Andrew J. Cobb explains his resignation as University of Georgia trustee in a letter to Chancellor Barrow. He cites potential conflicts between roles at Lumpkin Law School and the university, noting past dual duties and his desire to prevent embarrassment while remaining involved as a faculty member and advisor.
The Huff family alleges John Thompson, a Black man, killed night watchman D. W. Huff at the International Agriculture plant. They cite Huff’s dying statement and motive linked to Thompson’s court case, claiming the lantern-lit room allowed recognition of the assailant.
W V Parnell of Athens Ga asks The Journal to help locate his twelve year old son Victor Parnell who left home Thursday morning. The last sighting places them near Sivtels bridge north of the city. description notes blue eyes blue cap blue serge attire and other details.
The Clarke county Board of Education will meet in Athens on Tuesday September 6. No agenda has been announced though the session is expected to discuss matters related to the new school year. County schools plan to open in the first week of September with full attendance anticipated. Teachers have been secured for all schools and officials are pleased with prospects.
A digest of Q A items from a Sunday quiz with historical figures authors and state facts. It includes questions about Florida motto China vs US population piazza fifth president gallery Barbara Frietchie Zeitgeist and the sixteenth president plus care tip on removing candle wax from wool using kerosene.
A collection of quirky quotes and snippets from several Georgia papers. Items reference peach orchards, a movie star, a dress price, and reflections on progress, values, and local governance with brief editorials and aphorisms.
Swainsboro Ga nine Democratic applicants for the postoffice have all cleared Civil Service exams taken at Vidalia. Candidates include G F Flanders Henry Flanders Sanford Sutton John W Giddens Geo Peebles Lester Coleman Wiley Mell Bride Geo Waller and Ira Youmans. They are contending for the vacant postmaster position.
Floyd Osborn Notary Public of Dungannon Virginia reports his child suffered bowel trouble. He administered Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and the child quickly recovered. He adds it is the best he ever used.
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