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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1922
Page
2
An informal notice advertises fireworks priced reasonably along Jefferson road with Walter T. Post as contact. The message mentions 50,000 lakes to Newfoundland and invites inquiries.
Examinations end this week at three Athens colleges as dormitories and chapter houses empty and students head home for Christmas. Schools including Wen public and colleges close by year end and resume January amid mid term study and the start of short courses at state colleges drawing new students from across the state.
Carl G. Péare, a 17 year old student at Washington High School, has been awarded the annual University scholarship for best road education essay submitted by high school pupils across the Culledates and its territorial possessions. The scholarship is valued at no less than $4,000.
Judge Lucian Eastin of the World I C O F writes to Grand Representative announcing a two day conference in Atlanta with Grand Officers from Georgia and neighboring jurisdictions. He plans to address themes needing concerted action and a public meeting in honor of his visit to the Gate City of the south.
A vivid description of an emerald green velvet sawn trimmed with silver embroidery and a broad silver ribbon sash. The piece reads like a refined ceremonial garment likely from a period fashion note.
A list features pajamas gloves neckwear canes suspenders supporters hats hosiery shirt rain coats traveling bags cups buttons. The compilation showcases a range of wearable goods and household items relevant to outfitting and travel.
Washington reports a broad rise in employment across states with unemployment near postwar lows. The December labor survey notes expansion in iron and steel, textiles, autos, mining, oil, and construction, despite rail and car shortages hindering some sectors. Strong gains seen in Alabama, California, Illinois, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, and many others.
The Big Teapot oil field in Wyoming continues active through winter with projects in oil tanks, pipelines, refineries and related coal mine transport. Highway work is ongoing. A diamond-studded gold hat insured in Paris for 85000 dollars highlights European luxury. France reports 2000 wild boars killed in one department in 1921.
Wallace Reid, the actor, is in a Hollywood sanitarium in a serious condition. The report notes his health has declined after a long illness and mentions his wife Dorothy Davenport and mother in law Mrs. Alice Davenport.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a festival in the city with references to months and events. Readable terms point to a sanitation concern and an exultant tone about the celebration. Names, places, and exact dates are obscured in the damaged text.
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