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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1921
Page
4
The piece argues that widespread child employment harms education and long term health. It cites two million young workers and describes how worker displacement pushes families to rely on children, deepening labor market competition and perpetuating irregular employment. It warns education should come first, with work only if necessary.
An appeal urges Georgians to buy Georgia grown corn hogs meat and dairy to curb surplus and reduce dependence on out of state markets. It argues Georgia marketing systems are poor and a strong state buy local policy could fit demand, boost cattle swine dairy and grain sectors, and foster state pride.
The piece argues Republicans are gradually embracing a Pacific security pact among four nations and views it as a step toward ratifying a framework akin to the League of Nations. It notes opposition from irreconcilables led by Borah and some Democrats, but predicts broad GOP support and a Senate ratification amid ongoing debates. It ties Article 2 to Versailles and cites President Wilson’s failed League fight as a precedent.
The piece discusses how people view Christmas giving as a mix of sensible generosity and wasteful spending. It suggests even abolishing the custom could shift funds to equally futile uses, noting that many gifts provide comfort and practical value while some money is spent on unnecessary items.
Fragmented OCR suggests anonymous letters threaten investigators into Oconee county deaths. The text mentions investigations, affidavits, and officials working with county and state authorities. Details are garbled but indicate ongoing legal action and the prospect of trials.
Rice’s 1921 season notes three Georgia players among the South’s best. Day, Reynolds, and Tom Reynolds are listed, with Roberts of Centre and McDonagh of Georgia Tech also mentioned. Vanderbilt and others receive high marks for quality, while Rice credits a strong Georgia showing overall.
The brief text fragment appears from an OCR page with garbled words and missing context. It mentions time, breed, and possible references to a seizure of some kind but lacks clear subject, date, or place to form a concrete news item.
The readable fragments show names and a committee scene with mentions of a meeting time. Officials or organizers are referenced in partial form, suggesting a civic or organizational agenda unfolding across a local setting.
Wounded Warden Catlin and Captain Henhennett described after a Sunday riot at Marquette Prison. Detroit men Bob Harper Jasper Perry and Charles Roberts led attackers who slashed Catlin with knives stolen from the prison kitchen. Henhennett was stabbed while helping his father. Guards repelled the uprising and confined inmates to their cells as authorities planned charges against alleged leaders. The incident followed prior escape and unrest, with inmates later reported quiet.
Legion to elect officers for the ensuing term at the Tuesday meeting of the post. Commander John Northcutt to preside as the organization also discusses the Women Auxiliary. Local veterans gather to set leadership and plan future activities.
Verna Elsinger of the Southern Division Red Cross office in Atlanta stated plans for junior Red Cross chapters in the Athens area. Ines Fa Migs Elsinger, secretary, visited the homes with the idea of establishing chapters in Athens, Winterville, and Tucker, suburbs of the city.
George Henry was nominated by President Harding on Monday to serve as collector of customs at Savannah, Georgia, as part of the Washington appointment list.
A torn article fragment reports deadly slides near Aberdeen Washington with two men and a woman involved. It notes possible weather related danger and mentions a Dresey cold remedy advertisement for fever and grippe.
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