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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1922
Page
4
A brief notice indicates Prasindas Communications sent a direct to The Athens Banner regarding an advertisement arrangement. The item appears as a publicity note intended for the Athens publication week.
The Ohio Republican convention adjourned without a full endorsement of President Harding or key policies. The platform omits ship subsidy and the bonus, mentions the Fordney McCumber tariff only generally, and stays quiet on rail and coal strikes as well as the President’s Congress message. The event signals cautious public sentiment and a wary party stance in Ohio.
National figures from the Russell Sage Foundation warn wood alcohol poisons kill about 260 and blind 44 per year, with unknown victims likely higher. The report notes smuggling along seacoasts, higher death rates inland, and calls for stronger controls and detection to curb bootleg alcohol.
The Athenean column reports a near disaster in East Athens when a rock fell from Potts and Allgood mill area striking a man on the head and injuring several bystanders. J L G Andrews aided a wounded neighbor near College Avenue. Clarke Rifles announce a crucial meeting tonight at Dupree Cab for security concerns amid theft fears.
The fertile section around Athens including Oconee Barrow Jackson Madison and Oglethorpe counties shows strong crops this year with cotton corn potatoes and tame crops abundant. Cotton is in fine shape and the boll weevil is nearly under control. Notable local figures include former Congressman William M. Howard praised for legal skill and public service. Judge John J. Strickland lauded for community leadership. and Dr. Swilling, part owner of the Georgian Palm Garden, recognized as an active Athens citizen poised to contribute to the town’s development.
A Georgian individual describes himself as benefiting from two families and a positive demeanor while praising Ath. He notes his part in supporting Athens and envisions many more like him working and talking to help the city move forward quickly.
Ford Motor Company announces closure of all manufacturing departments in the Detroit district on September 16. The move follows discussions with rivals about price increases and aims to counteract effects on other manufacturers and households nationwide. Card of thanks sections express gratitude for support during illness and death in families of Childs and Wortham families.
In Marion Illinois witnesses were summoned for the second day of a special grand jury probe into the Herrin mine war. Jurors were expected to hear vivid eye witness accounts of the June 22 Lester strip mine killings and the prior day’s deaths of three union miners as the judge urged careful investigation.
Fragmentary text suggests a focus on accountability for 22 deaths in Williamson County with reference to law and justice. No clear names, dates, or organizations are readable in the fragment.
Gray High School opened the fall term under Supt H Johnson with 183 pupils present. The large auditorium held parents and friends as Rev C T Ivey led devotionals and local officials spoke. Music was provided by student Fannie Moore and others offered remarks.
G Smith and two brothers were served with charges to appear in police court for alleged violation of city ordinance. The group showed enthusiastic support as the case proceeded, with the 10 witnesses noted in court records.
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