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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1921
Page
1
Fragmented OCR recalls 19th century tax and census data for Madison County with names such as James Pittman and Captain Robert vy and references to property values, enslaved people, and local landmarks. It hints at a rural landscape with abandoned farms, stores, and a shifting economy amid taxation and settlement growth.
Clarke county city court proceeds with criminal division docket under Judge Bradwell and Solicitor Rucker. Adjourned term focuses on vagrancy and weapon possession cases with defendants facing jail terms, probation, or fines. Civil docket to run later in term. some defendants held over for contempt or further action.
Walter Anthony of the First Bin led a Masonic funeral for Dr Palmer held Tuesday. The ceremony honored a loyal, respected member known in local lodge circles and beyond. Palmer, head of H R Palmer & Son in Athens, was among the community’s most active and constructive figures.
A defense nurse in Eastlake stands accused of murdering his wife. Prosecutors say testimony will show a fatal act by John Eastlake and Sarah Niores names appear in the joint indictment. The defense contends infatuation influenced the accused and plans to argue during the trial.
The Food Markets conference will be held at the State College of Agriculture in January. Heads of departments discussed plans to invite top U S experts to Athens for a state wide system to profit from diversified farming. The gathering aims to define a clear objective for the conference and promote crop diversification across the state.
A chancery court in Dublin issued a monetary judgment totaling 33410 dollars against the defendant in a Georgia county case. The order names Nat ional Bank of Algeen as plaintiff and references Havre de Rack and other local parties in the scattered OCR text.
Motion for dismissal in F Sinclair's suit against James F Jom over a horse named Man of War. Proceedings mention a yellowing fragment and a claim that Johnson supplied evidence that the horse was not 'ertoli but witnessed to Johnson. Jury to decide the case.
A U S official states the government may provide aid by contracting purchases of food for starving Russians, with a request totaling around 800,000 dollars. The plan involves collaboration with the Food Relief Committee and is to be overseen by the Secretary of the Treasury.
Chattanooga area college discussions reveal plans to withdraw from the AAU due to a one-year rule. Invitations were sent to several peers to join in forming a new association, amid ongoing debate over affiliations and student opportunities.
The piece notes five well known European spinsters and five in America who say they are old maids. It highlights Jane Addams as a leading settlement worker and civic reformer, Anne Tracy Morgan’s civic involvement and vice presidency, and Ida Tarbell’s public option advocacy and publications. Minor figures include M Carey Thomas and others noted for educational or charitable work.
Irish prelates met to consider opposition to the Anglo Irish Agreement. Preliminary talks among clergy revealed there is no unified stance and a pronouncement on the matter was under discussion. The gathering aimed to decide how to respond to the proposed policy.
Senate Finance Committee hearing led by Col Pryor of San Antonio on 20 percent ad valorem tariff for live stock cattle hides and meat. Fordney bill proposes two rates per pound for cattle by age and similar protections for hides. Discussion notes protections against Mexican competition and mentions Arizona publisher Meard amid broader tariff framing.
The charity fund for the Banner Commissary received 115.00 more, totaling 336.00 over two days. Citizens urged to give, open to all, with supporters including King-H Co., Dudley family, Wilking family, Athens Hardware Co., Palace Theatre, and local merchants. The piece notes enforcement of honest work and city morale amid a Baltimore closing fragment.
Treasury Secretary Milon secured the presidents approval for a new thrift bond series. Unlimited total issuance will use small denominations up to 100 dollars to encourage holding government securities by small investors and aid savings. The 25 dollar denomination will cost investors 25 but redeem at 26 after five years with 3 percent interest. other denominations offer price reductions.
Conference likely to send four treaties to the Senate, plus possible Pacific naval base accord. Leaders seek clarity before votes. Dr Stanly R Grubb resigns as pastor of First Christian Church in this town to begin a new post at year’s end.
In New York, Mrs. Liltin admits involvement in a killing following an assault. She says longstanding influence from a physician affected her for years, and that she broke the relationship about a year ago.
The United Railway Labor Board announced a ten hour day rule for railway maintenance of way workers in Chicago. Overtime after the first ten hours is paid at time and a half, but holiday work no longer receives extra pay. The policy aims to avoid force reductions and standardizes pay for under ten hours.
A chaotic text notes a drive to raise funds for wounded veterans with figures around 4300,000 mentioned. It references a national organization, library and librarian, and public run events in Chicago, with aims to support disabled men though clarity is limited by garbled OCR.
Former Mayor James M. Curley was elected mayor of Boxton Tuesday, defeating three challengers in a nonpartisan race. The field included Democrats and one Republican candidate who finished last.
Unclear fragment discusses inlanders as future reliance of the country with mentions of America, D. Lasker, defense, and opal cities. Text is garbled but hints at national defense and inland population support.
Personnel of the navy to be increased by about ten thousand men over three years in a contract that spans three years. Shreveport Louisiana reports the plan and expected costs, with figures indicating annual expenditures. The draft outlines aims to strengthen naval forces and training under new leadership.
Readable fragments urge planning for Christmas shopping as the season approaches. The brief notes highlight holiday preparations and the idea of spreading purchases over more days to avoid crowding.
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