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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1922
Page
4
The Athens Banner notes Governor Hardwick's strong stance against threats against the Barrow County grand jury and citizens tied to indictments of night riding suspects. It praises public officials who oppose masked groups acting as vigilantes, viewing it as a threat to democratic government and due process.
A brisk return of German-made toys to American shores is noted with at least a third of Santa’s gifts to be labeled Made in Germany. Imports fell from wartime highs but remain strong as Germany supplies dolls, furniture, and lead soldiers while American toy makers focus on machine-made large-scale products. 1920 imports near 11 million dollars, 1922 likely two-thirds lower. total Christmas spending in the tens of millions, with happiness valued over price.
A Pruden tial Insurance statistician reports that over 10 000 Americans are murdered annually when concealed killings are included. In 1921 twenty eight leading cities with 20 558 770 people registered 1 910 murders. Conservative estimates imply about one in 10 000 Americans murdered yearly. Also notes the vast non murder crime baseline and a rapid Cephei star factoid.
Athens readers recall a festive New Year gathering at the Central Hotel hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Geiger with a sumptuous supper and toasts. The piece notes social exchanges among local figures, including Blackstone era enthusiasts, and mentions residents such as Joe T. Dean departing for Greenville to lead a weaving department and Dr. B. Petrie visiting Hopkinsville Kentucky.
A local column reflects on valued friendships, praising Aaron Cohen for his civic work in Clarke County and Athens, including the court house bond fight and school board service. It also notes a Wall Street junk shop at Wall and Clayton, urging cleanup for safety and improved street appearance.
Sixteen planes joined a Monday search for Pilot Henry G. Boonstra, who departed Woodward Field Friday morning for Rock Springs Wyoming and was feared lost in a Stow storm between East Lake City Utah and Rock Springs. Air mail service between Cheyenne and Salt Lake City was suspended and every plane pressed into service.
Chicago’s three early skyscrapers built on piles settled until they rested on solid bedrock eighty feet below the surface. Engineers note the Niagara limestone underlies the city, with clay above it prone to slow slip, explaining historic foundation shifts. Subways beneath the Loop required innovative methods to handle blue clay and stabilize tunnels before concrete walls could be poured.
The Union Jack left Dublin as British troops departed with the last garrison leaving the city. The Free State replaced them with tricolor Irish flags flying over military posts. Crowds cheered as British colors were lowered and Mulcahy saluted the retreating troops.
The United States Civil Service Commission warned that fraudulent civil service schools falsely claim near term railway postal clerk exams. No exam has been announced and no date is set. Legitimate information is available from local commission representatives or the Washington office.
Dr Oliver Farrington curator of Field Museum geology led a Brazil expedition traveling 3.44 miles through diamond and gemstone areas in Minas Gerais and Diamantina. They found gold, diamonds, emeralds, topazes, and rare earth minerals, with a 26 pound topaz and a 7,000 foot deep Morre Velho shaft. The party observed rich iron deposits and manganese with temperatures at depth requiring cooling, while Brazilian interior residents aided most locals.
London reports show British newspapers skeptical about a German loan but recognizing potential American intervention in Europe. Times notes some factual basis for rumors, Morning Post cites rising US interest, Daily News warns intervention could reshape Europe, and others see hope in US ideals guiding recovery and stability.
In New York the coffee and sugar exchange voted to close on the Saturday before Christmas and New Year. Demonstrators gathered outside the home where he stayed, with shooting and explosions reported late into the night. He criticized the prevalence of American films and appliances, noting cinemas in remote villages showing Westerns.
A damaged, heavily garbled report describes gifts of steplines and a sword to Mustapha Kemal Pasha by Indian Mohammediats via the Central Khalifat Committee. The resolution praises Kemal Pasha and Turkish victories, condemns British policy, and references an Angolan Legion in India and thanks to France, Italy, and Afghanistan for actions toward Hindu unity.
A Savannah effort seeks donations to cover December teacher salaries. Volunteers canvassed residents to raise about 5 dollars per child in escheat to pay wages, aiming to complete the canvass by 1 PM. The Board of Education announced funds shortfall and urged support, noting donations are not loans and are not expected to be repaid.
The passage argues that desire drives business and advertising shapes elemental needs into refined desires for goods. It asserts that public appetite sustains production, while advertising converts basic needs for food shelter and clothing into demand for premium Art and Industry products, underscoring advertising as vital to civilization.
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