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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1921

Page

4

Ireland to be named the Irish Free State and govern by agreement

The Irish Free State will replace arbitrary control with a new government allied to Britain via oath and parliamentary power. The settlement aims for religious tolerance, similar status to other dominions, and a largely peaceful transition, though Ulster’s choice to stay or join remains unsettled.

Hengeforth Ireland Irish Free State Dominion Carnida Great Britain Trish Ofreat Britain Lloyd George George V Ans Parlia Northern Ireland Ulster James Craig Rolland Irish Free

City considers bonds for Athens abattoir to protect meat safety

The Board of Health urged the mayor and council to submit a bond proposal to voters to fund a city abattoir. A fifty thousand dollar estimate is floated, with bonds repaid from user fees and a sinking fund. Proponents argue proper inspection would curb decaying meat and unsafe sales amid widespread uninspected meat peddlers and western meat from uninspected sources.

Board of Health Batot Barnett Athens Ces

A Verse and a Vignette during American Education Week

A short verse by D.G.B. reflects on education and patriotism in American Education Week. It questions who shapes learners and argues mothers and fathers at home lay the deep foundations of truth and patriotic formation for future Americans.

Cotton ginning totals spark mixed US market moves

New York and New Orleans noted a slight cotton market sag after a Census Bureau report showed 7,640,870 running bales ginned through December 1, up from expectations. Gains appeared by midday as demand from Frem en, Liverpool, the Far East, Spain and Havre steadied prices while census figures also detailed state by state ginning, with last year’s total at 10,141,293 bales and a revised innings total of 7,276,364 prior to November 14.

New York Fremen Liverpool Far East Spain Havre 0. S. Census Bureau Washington Catton Sea Island Census Bureau Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Florida Georgei Louisiana Mississippi Missouri Oklahoma Caro Tennessee Texas

Urges Congress to Pass Cotton Tariff Action

Washington hearing before the Senate Finance Committee heard cotton goods manufacturers urge prompt action on a tariff bill. Arthur N. Lowe for the Association of Manufacturers North and South said current Un derwood protections are inadequate while Japan England Belgium and Europe attract cheap labor. He pressed broad protection to spur industry and national prosperity and supported retaining the American valuation plan in the Fordney bill.

Washington Senate Finance Committee Arthur N. Lowe Association of Manufacturers Japan England Belgium Europe Lowe Congress

Cotton dyestuffs duty debate sharpens tariff talks

Mr Lowe criticized tariff levels while cotton manufacturers urged a dyestuffs duty to protect the industry. Stuart W Cramer of Charlotte representing the American Cotton Manufacturers association endorsed the Fordney ad valorem scale but warned rates could rise if the American valuation plan changes. Yarns rates proposed by Cramer could nearly double if the valuation plan is modified.

Stuart W. Cramer Charlotte American Cotton Manufacturers’ Association Cramer

Submarine Lake Torpedo Boat Sunk Off Bridgeport

The Lake submarine 8 48 sank off Bridgeport's harbor Wednesday night during a test four miles off Penfield reef. It lay submerged twelve hours before the crew raised one end to surface and escaped through torpedo tubes. The craft rests in seventy feet of water with the bow above water.

Bridgeport Conn Lake Torpedo Boat Company Penfield Reef

Submarine S-48 Crew Hit by Chlorine Gas Suffer Serious Injuries

Thirty crewmen from the submarine S-48, sunk near Bridgeport, were taken to the New York navy yard hospital for observation. Many were overcome by chlorine gas and three, including Commander Lieutenant Francis Adams Smith, were reported in serious condition.

New York Associated Press Bridgeport New York Navy Yard Francis Adams Smith

Submarine S-48 Sinks Near Bridgeport Before Navy Hand

Washington report states the submarine S-48 sank off Bridgeport Connecticut on Friday night after nearing completion by Lake Torpedo Boat. The vessel, part of a four-boat line, is 193 tons with double hulls and 1800 horsepower Die engines. Crew were rescued, many employed by Lake Torpedo Boat at Bridgeport, and the sub was almost ready for government delivery in early 1922.

Washington Bridgeport Conn Lake Torpedo Boat Company Navy Department

Rescued Crew Tells Story Of Accident At Sea

Fifty one crew members of submarine 848 escaped through torpedo tubes after a nose dive off Bridgeport harbor. They perched on a submerged end for over ten hours until a passing tanker spotted them by matches and rescued them at New York navy yard. Several men and Lt Francis Adams Smith suffered chlorine effects from salt water flooding storage batteries. only three were hospitalized. Salvage ops begun. vessel not believed seriously damaged.

Lake Submarine S3oat Bridgeport New York Associated Press Bridgeport Harbor New York Navy Yard Francis Adams Smith

Soule Speaks In Greenville Conference on Economic Conditions

Dr. Andrew M. Soule president of the State College of Agriculture will speak at a Greenville Maryland conference of farmers and business men Friday. He will discuss present economic conditions and how to meet them with a focus on credit under boll weevil conditions as several hundred leading farmers and businessmen from the region are expected to attend.

Andrew M. Soule State College of Agriculture Greenville D. C Soule

Nutrition plan at meeting told by state college expert

Following a request from officials of that organization, Miss Susan Mathews of the Home Economics Department at the State College of Agriculture has traveled to Lexington Kentucky to address the state conference of extension workers in session there. She will explain the nutrition methods followed by the department and outline practical applications for improving dietary plans. The meeting gathers extension workers from across the state to hear her presentation on nutrition education.

Susan Mathews The State College of Agriculture Lexington State Conference of Extension Workers

Invitations Issued for Georgia State Home Economics Event

Miss Mary Creswell, director in Athens, announced invitations have been issued and received by the home economics department from Florida, Alabama, and South Carolina under the direction at the home in Georgia State.

Georgia State Co Florida Alabama South Carolina Mary Creswell Athens

Unclear OCR fragment on Georgia education and health work

Fragmentary historical note cites Georgia education and health efforts with figures on lectures delivered and children treated, but text is garbled. It references yearly counts of cases, lectures, and outreach across counties, implying statewide public health and schooling activity.

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