Community banker backs farmer aid plan in Athens column
Tarry Gantt quotes HW Gordon of Commercial Bank of Athens urging organized efforts to help farmers market surplus food crops. Gordon, touring nearby communities, advocates elevators, meat houses, and systematic marketing while praising Dr. Soule and the State Agricultural College for farmer education and guidance. He stresses cotton as farmers' primary crop and calls for timely action to counter boll weevil challenges.
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He Gordon
Commercial Bank of
Athens
As Gurdon
Ae Commercial Nk
Isio
Vr. Gordon
Georgia
South
Atlanta
Mr. Gordon
Attibas
Ahern
Gordon
Soule
State Agricultural College
Georgie
Booth
Squlete
Furton
Texas
Lontsi
House votes to take up anti lynching bill amid recess delay
Washington December 20 The House approved 170 to 40 to take up the Dyer anti lynching bill under a ten hour general debate rule but will not seek final passage before the Christmas recess likely to begin Thursday Debated sharply the measure would transfer lynching cases to federal courts penalize negligent officials and force counties where lynchings occur to forfeit 10000 to victims families Leaders said passage before the recess was unlikely with speakers attacking and defending the measure including Garrett Paull Begg and Campbell of the rules committee noting the political fault lines during the session
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Washington
D. C
House
Fess
Republican
Ohio
South
Garrett
Tennessee
Pau
North Carolina
Begg
Citisena
Campbell
Astrologers Foresee Turbulent 1026 Across Britain
London reports the British Journal of Astrology predicts 1026 will bring plagues famine floods fires riots and revolution with Mara and Mercury in conjunction. Six years later Armageddon is seen as a final clash involving Mohammedanism Bolshevism and the Anglo-Saxon world ending in universal fatigue and scant survivors.
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London
British Journal of Astrology
Revolt Breaks Up in Portugal with Severe Casualties
Associated Press reports a revolt in Portugal near the Tagus river causing heavy casualties on both sides. A temporary government formed by Cunha Leek faced an attack at the Cartos barracks forcing him to retreat amid crowded hospitals and chaotic conditions.
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Portugal
Associated Press
London
Tague River
Paris
Cunha Leek
Cartos
Elated search for kidnapped girl Evvie Holbert continues
A statewide hunt began Monday from Athens for 12 year old Evvie Holbert of Arnoldsville and her alleged abductor Parvin Ornton 20 after Evvie disappeared Thursday morning from home Officials say Thornton who eloped with Evvies 17 year old sister Ora on Halloween night had been living with her parents in Oglethorpe County A warrant for kidnapping and a $50 reward were issued local fear centers on possible violence Thornton seen Friday without Evvie fueling concern for the girls safety
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Athens
Evvie Holbert
Arnoldsville
Parvin Ornton
Thornton
Dr Morgan to Speak at Netesa School Tuesday
An announcement from a faculty member states Dr Morgan will address the student body at Netesa School Tuesday afternoon at 6 30. The public is invited to attend the event and listen to his remarks amid a calendar of school activities.
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Morgan Wi
Glens
Netesa
States Hiei In r Picketing Reviewed By Court
The Supreme Court ruled five to four that states cannot use legislative power to bar courts from enjoining picketing in labor disputes. The decision, centering on Arizona law, held that Arizona courts erred by not considering an injunction against certain picketing methods.
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Hiei
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Arizona
Iag
Chicken feed fed horse changes diet in debt tale
A garbled interview scene set at a police station follows Uncle Ezra and a talking horse offended by chicken feed prices. The horse allegedly fed on poultry feed, causing trouble as a neighborhood figure laments debt, a wife in jail, and a threatened warrant over a stolen horse. The tale shifts between dialect and rumor, highlighting social tensions and economic strain.
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Jelsur- Ty
Erza
New Town
Yaoasuh
LePollas
Pictures at bobbed hair styles for fashion picks
This piece shows four historical portraits of women each with a bobbed hairstyle. It asks readers to compare how bobbing changes appearance, noting curls fluffy silk textures and varied dress to gauge personal preference. It invites audiences to judge Justine and Billie style contrasts.
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Ifary Picktor
Atyle
Ler
Justine Johnstone
Justine
Pacl
Ford letter to Weeks may be made public Monday
Ford's letter to Secretary Weeks regarding the Muscle Shoals nitrate and waterpower project was delivered by Ford's engineers. A meeting between government officials and Ford's engineers Monday did little to end the negotiations. It was announced that the contents of Ford's letter and Weeks's reply would probably be published Tuesday.
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Ford
Weeks
Detroit
Muscle Shoals
Treasury Officials Favor Sale Of Wine As Revenue Source
Washington treasury officials on Monday discussed amending the national Prohibition statute to permit beer and wine sales, suggesting it could add about half a billion dollars in annual revenue. They indicated no opposition to the step, though not endorsing any immediate measure, and noted bootleggers divert funds that would otherwise enrich the treasury.
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Treasury
Washington, D. C
More Shopping Days Before Christmas Rush Expands
Fragmentary OCR text suggests an emphasis on shopping days before Christmas and a shift in timing. Names and exact details are unclear, but the piece hints at consumer urgency and seasonal retail activity as the holidays approach.
Extension of appeal time granted in Sacco and Vanzetti case
In Dedham Massachusetts the Superior Court extended filing time to January 15 for a formal petition for a new trial for Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti who were convicted of first degree murder in the South Braintree payroll robbery. Sentences not imposed. the extension follows a six week trial and wide sympathetic demonstrations abroad.
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Dedham
Mass
Nicola Sacco
Bartolomeo Vanzetti
South Braintree
Avere
South Graintree
Old Colony
Bartolomeo Vansetti
Italy
Norfolk County
Europe
Mexico
America
Paris
Myron
T. Herrick
United States
France
Bacco
Vanzetti
South Stoughton
Plymouth
Oernis
North
South America
Sacco
Vansett
Terderthe Frederick Farmer
Warny
Andes erupting ash clouds reach Buenos Aires region
Vast clouds of volcanic ash from the Andes ejecta drift southeast on a southwest wind, reaching San Martin de los Andes and Buenos Aires with a light dust film. Lincoln, 200 miles west, reports sun obscured by ash and poor visibility. livestock grazing areas may face danger as ash settles across the region.
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Buenos Aires
DE Treentina
Andes
Atlantic Ocean
San Plata
Weather Bureau
Ob Gervies
Bus Aires
Lincoln
Here
San Martin Delos
Neuquensiga
Camp Johnson Mentioned as Site for Training University
Washington D C December 20 Director Forbes of the Veterans Bureau is expected to request President Harding approval to convert a former army cantonment into a vocational training university for veterans. Camp Johnston in Florida is among the suggested locations for the new training institution.
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Johnson
Washington, D. C
Forbes
Veterans Bureau
Harding
Camp Johnston
Florida
Burma seeks home rule from British empire
The ninth annual Conference of Burmese Associations drew over 25 000 delegates and more than 1 000 women to urge Burma’s path to independence. Speakers criticized foreign domination while urging steady progress toward the motherland. The event emphasized unity and sacrifice in the national cause despite imperial rule.
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Associated Press
Burma
Prince of Tore
Geverence
Indon
Von
Commisary Fund Relaunches Relief Drive With Donations
The article notes a total of 479 contributed to the Commissary Fund for relief work, with plans to expand this year. It lists contributors including John White, Goldie McCommons, R W Lampkin, Hebrew Ladies' Sewing Circle, Junior Auxiliary, and several couples, while stressing thorough eligibility checks by Superintendent F to aid the truly deserving and deny those not worthy. It also reports the death of James W. Cannon, a textile worker and father-in-law of M. Blair, United States commissioner of Internal Revenues, in Concord, North Carolina, Monday night.
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John White
Goldie McCommons
R. W. Lampkin
Hebrew Ladies’ Sewing Circle
Michael, Secy
Julian Godobirm
J. Warren Smith
Tenebrew Society
A. C
Edwin King-Hodgson ,Co
A.G. Dudley
James W. Cannon
Concord
N. C
M. Blair
United States
Sioner
Y M C A Directors to Meet Tuesday Report
The Athens Y M C A Board of Directors will meet Tuesday afternoon at a specified hour to receive the annual report for the year ending October 31. The association balanced its budget with strict economy, avoiding about 4 990 dollars in excess spend, and closed with processes totaling 1735 dollars in unspent funds. The work highlighted active programs engaging 232 boys and 263 men, with many outside the Y M C A Building participating in varied activities.
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Athens Young Men's Christian’ Association
Association Parto
Eral
Bandle Weema
C. A
Government Wins Hardwood Suit to Abolish Combine
Washington December 20 The government won its suit in the Supreme Court to compel members of the American hardwood manufacturers association to abandon cooperative selling methods and price fixing agreements aimed at eliminating competition and maintaining higher prices. DOJ officials said the decision would set a broad precedent for government policy toward trade associations that exchange price and other information.
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Washington, D. C
Dee
Itesuit
Supreme Court
American Hardwood Manufacturers Association
Department of Justice
Stlake Case Goes To Jury Tuesday In Montross
Montross December 20 The case against a petty officer charged with the murder of his wife will go to the jury Tuesday after defenses completed and witnesses testified Monday night in the defense case.
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Stlake
Montross
Jory
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