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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1922

Page

4

Georgia business optimism grows as cotton and wages rise

Georgia merchants and farmers report stronger cash flow with cotton shipments rising and currency movement surging. Citizens and Southern Bank notes fourfold year over year currency shipments to Georgia towns as Mills B Laney forecasts a large cotton crop and improved trade this fall and winter.

A Sgn SA United States Steel Co New England Ford Geor Mills B. Lané Georgia Tariusne and Southern Bank Lane

Georgia Banks Aid Farmers and Cooperative Finance

Georgia banks pledge cooperation with a farm bureau led movement to finance dairy cow purchases in carload lots and expand creameries and pastures. The aim is to boost farmers’ returns and help set up county wide dairy supply networks through organized lending and supply arrangements.

Ee Fa Sont Eepomanina Io Bureaus Fh Organi Turner ‘Pot Farm Bureau Canl Cme

Athens Residents Debate Dog Control Law in 1806 Meeting

In Athens the discussion centered on whether a police officer should be allowed to shoot dogs on the street if the owner is not present. A child’s plea against killing a dog named Jack sparked broader concerns, with many citizens opposing dog legislation. Some urged no law, noting little need for dog control in their town.

Agg Carbo Athens Jack Speter Jonas New York Ald & Townsman Petr Ler, Jr Atlanta D. W Meadow Madison County L. B. Ty Athens Rm J. D. Price Warmington B.k.lwin City Peat

Athens urged to build unity through team work

The piece extols teamwork as essential for Athens growth, urging Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, and Rotary clubs to form allied teams to back city propositions. It highlights J Warren Smith as a key organizer for educating cotton growers on cal llium arsenate to combat boll weevil and notes swine farming and cooperative selling expanding in Georgia.

Athens Stara Chamber of Commerce Kiawanis ‘Club Rotarians Dt Gyatenery Ema J.warren Smith Georgia National Bank Citi

Local Races and Jobs Highlight Small-Town News

In Lexington a garage mill project by a local firm Roland and Berry surfaces as a business venture. Mrs 1ling and family discuss finances while terms like liberal and $100,000 appear in context of ongoing discussions. Mrs George J. Cunnim dies, widow mourned. her husband served as sheriff and is now road supervisor. Judge Phil W. Davis announces candidacy for the legislature.

Gorbe Ake Lex Roland and Berry Bae Eter George J. Cunnim Ington Sores Phil W. Davis

Franks County News Briefs and Local Notices

Local notes report A B Vickery selected to handle cotton for the Cooperative Marketing Association at Lavonia. A Ku Klux Klan gathering was planned in Boweresville, a fire caused about $2000 damage, calcium usage touted by farmers, and county discussions on crops and telephones. A longtime lady passed away in Winder and a fair was canceled according to The Herald.

A B. Vickery Co-operative Marketing Association Lavonia Dewey Tontana Boweresville

Land Named New Vocational Head in Georgia

F E Land elected director of the state vocational education section under Smith Hughes law, succeeding Dr M M Brittain as head of Georgia Tech administration. The board commended Brittain and praised Land’s rehab and training work. notes on staff assignments and federal funding followed.

David Se Aten Ee Fao de Ba Brittain Land PaPulie Soe Ie Canpon Georgia School of Technology Misa Epsie Campbell Univeristy’ of Georgia Congress Georgia National Board

Doan's Kidney Pills Promoted by Athens Resident

An Athens reader endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble. The testimonial recalls sudden severe kidney pain and nightly urinary issues improved after using the product bought at Palmer and Sons Drug Store. The narrator credits lasting relief and urges others to try the remedy from Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo NY, 60 cents per box.

Taig Dean Athens W. B. Tuck B. Broad Palmer and Sons Foster-Milburn, Co Mfrs Buffalo

Fragmentary note on funds and burial references

A garbled entry mentions a burial for a father named Bwat ford and references Dr. Jaca who lived here for years and now resides in South Dakota. The text alludes to funds and a board's ability to supply but is largely unintelligible.

Bwatford Jaca South Dakota

Tom Irv Invites Friends to Big Cookout

Tom Irwin of Smithonia hosts a large cookout inviting a number of friends to attend the event. The get together centers on barbecue and socializing with neighbors and locals expected to join.

Tom Irv Tom Irwin Smithonia

Barbecue Feasts Noted Attendee List From Oglethorpe Event

A fragmented report recalls a barbecue in Oglethorpe County near Athens attended by notable locals including Mrs Ben Juhan Mrs Johns and Mrs Ward of Winder. The gathering drew many friends who praised it as one of the best ever attended.

Atheng Ty Irwin Oglethorpe Cou Ben Juhan Mra Miss Johns Deny Wards Winder

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