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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1922

Page

4

Reverend Walter Anthony Joins Mulberry Street Church in Macon

Athens friends celebrate Dr. Walter Anthony's acceptance as Mulberry Street Methodist pastor in Macon. The Macon News editorial lauds his magnetic pulpit presence and broad service, noting his storied Methodism lineage, prior Georgia and Atlanta postings, and his fit with Macon's civic uplift aims.

Athens Walter Anthony First Methodist Church Macon Mulberry Street Methodist Church Anthony Macon News Micon South Georgia Mulberry Georgia James D. Anthony Bascom Anthony Vineville Methodist Church Savannah Virginia Old Dominion Atlanta Florida Mulberry Street

Organize Home Food Markets for Southern Prosperity

The Banner-Herald argues Georgia and southern towns waste millions by buying food from outside the state. It urges communities to organize markets and cooperatives including sour cream shipping, egg and poultry stations, potato warehouses, two to three grain elevators, and periodic hog and cattle days to keep money at home, support farms, and combat boll weevil threats. Air travel aside, southern prosperity hinges on local production and cooperative distribution efforts.

Athens Georgia Banner-Herald

Classic City Lodge Conferred Third Degree at Crawford

Classic City Lodge members led by Worshipful Master W I Dorsey conferred the Third degree on two Crawford Masons in a beautiful ceremony. A large crowd from Crawford and nearby areas attended the session. Texas boll worms have damaged cotton, with Georgia crops also affected, as District Deputy Collector Meadow cautions that losses may exceed expectations.

Banner Files Classic City Lodge Aradatha Lodge of Masons Craw‘ford W. I. Dorsey Texas Georgia Meadow

Street Car Support Boosts Athens Kindled by Banner Idea

A Banner column urged Athens residents to ride with friends less to boost street car receipts. Citizens praised the plan as progress for the city’s growth linking homes, business interests, and improved transit. Enforcing traffic ordinances remains vital to public safety while two new school buildings in Chase and Lumpkin streets, to be built under city engineer Barnett, will be one story and funded within bond limits.

Woodlawn Tuday Athens Ood Chase Street Lumpkin Street Barnett Julian Goethius

Salvation Army’s Port Chester property mortgage plan disclosed

In New York a court order reveals the Salvation Army owns Port Chester real estate valued at $15,325,630. The organization may mortgage it for $10,000 to finance a new home. Holze, vice president and armys director, is cited with the armys personal worth.

New York Salvation Army United States Port Cheater Holze

China and Japan Reach Agreement on Shantung Details

London officials report China and Japan are in full accord on treaty terms except for Shantung railway details. Transfer of administration at Tsingtao leasehold and withdrawal of the Japanese garrison are to occur today, with continued negotiations on the railway. An agreement is expected soon to move the railway transfer well before March 19.

London Foreign Office Tokyo China Japan Central News Tsingtao Sfiantung Railway

Wallage Conference Advances Cotton Marketing Plans

Memphis Tennessee delegates of the Southern Cotton Congress focused Monday on boll weevil control and crop pest issues before turning to marketing and warehousing. Henry C. Wallace outlined government work for southern cotton growers and support for extended research in marketing methods.

Memphis Tenn Southern Cotton Congress Neesion Henry C. Wallace Department of Agriculture South Meloy United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Department A. M. McLean North Carolina

Miners and Operators Discussion On Wage Scale

Chicago reports unions and bituminous coal operators met to set a method for negotiating a wage scale ahead of joint talks. No plan was agreed for presentation at the opening conference, as concerns linger over arbitration and the possible march toward a nationwide strike in 1923.

Chicago Minera John L.lewis Seo

Winter Cold Wave Grips Midwest and South

A broad winter cold wave hit Tuesday bringing zero temperatures across the Northwest and plains and dipping readings as low as 13 below in Helena Montana. Sub zero readings spread through Montana North Dakota and parts of Minnesota with Havre four below Williston eight below Grand Forks four below and Fargo below. Forecasters warned of further drops into the tower lake region and into the East with Florida spared. A sharp fall was expected Tuesday and Wednesday from Alabama to New Jersey and Pennsylvania and Illinois after a week of autumnlike conditions with San Antonio Texas down nearly ten degrees.

Chicago Northwest Plains Texas Tennessee Helena Montana North Dakota Minnesota Havre Williston N. D Grand Forks Fargo Rocky Mountains Mississippi Valley Tower Lake Atlantic East Gulf States Florida Peninsula Tuesay Alabama Mississippi Kentucky West Virginia

River coal used to heat homes in Pennsylvania

In Harrisburg, PennsylvanIa, households along Lehigh, Schuylkill and Susquehanna rivers gather riverbed coal for winter fuel. The fine ashless material sells for about $2 a ton and can yield substantial heat with forced draft furnaces. A state tally shows over half a million tons recovered in 1921 from these river beds for commercial use.

Harrisburg Minea Lehigh Schuylkill Susquehanna Pennsylvania Fes

Heart Balm Suit Proceeds In Court In Mississippi

In Oxford Mississippi Governor Lee M Russell faces a demurrer in a $100000 seduction and breach of promise lawsuit brought by former stenographer Frances Birkenhead The court spent Monday arguing over legal sufficiency with Judge Holmes expected to rule soon Governor Hogsell attended the session while Birkenhead did not attend the opening proceedings.

Oxford Miss Federal District Court Lee M. Russell Missignippi Frances Birkenhead Holmes Hogsell Dirkehead

Crissinger Dirt Farmer May Head Reserve Board

Marion Ohio born Daniel R. Crissinger, a Democrat before politics faded in his currency post, is urged for the Reserve Board. A Hardingian with long legal and banking roots, he organized Marion banks, led City National and National City Bank & Trust, helped form Marion Telephone, and fostered civic groups while farming as a hobby.

Daniel R. Crissinger Marion O Daniel R. Crissinge Heding T'adi1al Reserve Board Dick Crissinger Hardingmar Univeristy of Cincinnati Crissinger Tully Township Marion County Caledonia Warren Hearding Marion Buchie College Akron Ella Marion Chamber of Commerce Marion Civic Association Harding

Wallace Reid in The Ghost Breaker at Palace this week

A friend and local preview note how The Ghost Breaker at the Palace is a strong Wallace Reid and Lila Lee vehicle with humor spookiness and excitement. Jackie Coogan appears Tuesday as town audiences plan extended showings and memory of The Kid. Thursday and Friday feature To Have and To Hold with Betty Compson and Bert Lytel in a major extravagance.

Wallace Reid the Palace Lila Lee Jackie Coogan Charlie Chaplin Pock Cad Boy Betty Compson Bert Lytel New York Athens

Variation fragment on corsage relief plannons

The fragment discusses a corsage draped in the back and mentions an occasional variation of relief, with a suggestion that some element must break the plannons of the something denoted by the symbol.

First Clue in 1921 New York Money Robbery

Police traced a lead in the October 1921 New York mail robbery that saw bonds valued at one to two million dollars stolen. A suspect, named James Mullen, allegedly deposited 21 000 in Argentine bonds and then cashed 16 000 before the bonds went missing. The man is described as a fugitive, with ties to a former wife.

Chicago New York James Mullen Mullen Albe Iin

Ganttm Is Praised Rural Leader Harold Hulme

By T Larry Gantt farmer Harold Hulme of 800 acres near Winterville reports record crops before weevil damage. He built a diverse year planting wheat oats corn and three cotton varieties led by College No 1. Hulme sees price support and a cash system improving business. predicts better years ahead as farmers grow cotton and feed their families. He discusses negro exodus and labor, suggesting northern changes may lure workers back once prosperity returns.

T. Larry Gantt Harold Hulme Winterville Hulme College No.1

Calcium arsenate supply and local commerce insights

A Athens area report notes calcium arsenate prices around 15 cents per pound with multiple shipments sold to farmers and expectations of higher prices. Local merchants strive to meet demand while fertilizer prices and seed costs fluctuate. Convicts work on campus projects and merchants anticipate robust holiday trade driven by student presence and cash sales.

Wedges Decorated With Birds Theme In Latest Show

An exhibit features wedges adorned with bird motifs as part of a broader display by the local agency. The event highlights creative craft and community interest, signaling a tentative win for cultural initiatives and festive decor.

St Jacobs Oil touted for quick rheumatic relief

An old advertisement claims St Jacobs Oil quickly relieves rheumatic pain stiffness and lumbago by penetrating joints. The copy asserts instant softening of soreness with a safe skin feel and promises relief for sciatica neuralgia and backache.

St. Jacobs Jacobs

Millionaire Rejects Exchange With Miracle Remedy

An advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a simple safe preparation that cleanses catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation, promising to relieve stomach and digestive ailments. The ad claims one dose will convince skeptics, offering a money back guarantee.

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