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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1922

Page

15

Federal farm credit plan debate in Senate hearing

Washington advocates call for credits to support farm needs and extend Federal Reserve system functions through the Farm Loan Bureau Seaboard Republicans and Southern Democrats argue for widened credit access. Senator Simmons notes cotton farmers rely on loans, urges diversification to lift rural poverty and rural prosperity across the South.

Washington Federal Reserve Syst Farm Loan Bureau Seaflock Simmons Democrat Urelina Billy Sbi Fey Pra Nite Uirir Jenath Serheek South

Table Lamps Curling Irons and More Items Listed

A brief catalog like notice lists table lamps curling irons sewing machines electric irons heating pads and other household goods. The fragment mentions a seller or sale category with assorted items likely available for purchase or auction.

Doctors Chosen to Examine Davis for Sanity

Governor Hardwick appointed Dr. T. P. Waring and Dr. George L. Harman of Savannah and Dr. Roger Swint of the State Sanitarium at Milledgeville to examine Benjamin W. Davis, in Savannah jail under death sentence for murder, to determine sanity with a report on whether he is insane and if so its duration. Davis is charged with the murder of Thomas White.

Savannah Hardwick T. P. Waring George L. Harman Roger Swint State Sanitarium Milledgeville Benj. W. Davis Davis Thomas White

Arbuckle Ready for Screen Return Sparked by Club Opposition

Los Angeles reports Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle prepared for a cinema comeback after January 1 while the Los Angeles district federation of women’s clubs reiterates their opposition. President Mrs. J C Urquhart says despite acquittal at the third San Francisco trial the testimony blocks him from public trust, pledging club women won’t endorse any Arbuckle films. The plan to rehire Arbuckle by producer Joseph M Schenck is noted.

Los Angeles Cal Roscoe Fatty) Arbuckle Los Angeles District Federation of Women’s Clubs Will H. Hays Arbuckle Los Angeles District Federation J.C. Urquhart San Francisco Hays Joseph M. Schenck

Arbuckle in Films Sparks Clergy and City Reactions

Clergymen in Livingston urge leniency but do not back bans. Wenatchee and Walla Walla officials maintain Arbuckle films will not be shown. Milwaukee ministers condemn any return as an insult. Buffalo women’s clubs plan to oppose Arbuckle’s reinstatement, accusing Will Hays of breaking promises.

Fatty Livingston Mont Roscoe Arbuckle R. McCarty Isternal Association Livingston Minorganization Motion Picture Arbuckle Wenatche, Wash Fatty” Arbuckle Wenatchee George Seaman Mimswaukee Wis G. F. Behener Milwaukee Federation of Ministers

Funds pledged to restore Louvain Library carillon in New York state

Hunter College pledges 2590 as first higher education gift to the $1,000,000 Louvain Library restoration campaign. Albany State College also commits 1000 for a carillon bell. Renewal of the Belgium memorial drive began December 3 in New York with canvasses by CCNY and NYU. Public schools in New York City may contribute about 25000 toward the project. Other states plan to join in early 1923.

New York Hunter College United States Louvain New York State College al 4Bany Lbrary Belgium New York State College of the City of New York University New York City

Stop Club in Birmingham Faces Liquor Injunction

United States District Attorney Mackin urged Judge Grubb to restrain the Southern Club in Birmingham from liquor law violations. The petition seeks a one year closure if violations recur, linked to a raid by federal prohibition officials, with past police raids cited as context.

Birrmingham Ala United States Mackminer William Grubb Southern Club Birmingham Fine Prohibition

Meldrim Attacks Liquor Drinking in Atlanta speech

Savannah judge Peter Meldrim, former American Bar president, urged repeal or amendment of the 18th Amendment after delivering an address to the City Club of Atlanta. He argued that bootleggers and drinkers at all social levels are equally violating prohibition and urged enforcement changes. He returned to Savannah Thursday after Wednesday night’s remarks.

Savannah Peter Weldrim Superior Court Chatham County American Bar Association Savanah Atlanta City Club Meldrim Tue City Club of

Mexican Pete Makes Advances on New York Petroleum Stock

A sensational rise in Mexican Petroleum stock led trading in New York to surge with a 60 point gain in under three hours. The stock climbed through multiple price levels as trades shifted from Sire to Pan American Petroleum and Transport, amid rumors of a New Smackover oil property purchase in Arkansas.

New York New York Stock Exchange Mexican Petroleum Eaterday Pan American Petroleum and Transport Company Financial District Smackover Arkansas

Want Nomination Of Butler Soon

Washington reports leaders moved an executive session of the Senate Thursday within two hours after convening to seek confirmation before the Christmas recess of the nomination of Pierce Butler of St Paul as an associate Justice of the Supreme Court.

Washington Pierce Butler St. Paul Supreme Court Senate

Home remedy for coughs and colds quick relief

An inexpensive homemade mix promises rapid relief from catarrh nose and throat trouble. Mix Parmint double strength with sugar and water to half a pint, ready in two minutes, claimed to clear phlegm ease breathing and reduce inflammation.

Southern Conference of Building Owners to Meet in Atlanta

Atlanta hosts the first annual Southern Conference of Building Owners and Managers January 16 17. Fred Schaefer secretary of the new group and Atlanta association official leads plans to promote welfare of skyscraper owners across Tennessee Georgia Alabama and other southern states. Attendees include major owners from Tennessee Georgia Alabama North Carolina Florida South Carolina Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas Kentucky Texas and Virginia with talks by Earl Schultz National Association president and Lewis Ermeling executive secretary.

Atlanta Fred Skaefer Atlanta Association Tennessee Georgia Alabama Neth Crolina Fla South Carolina Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas Kentucky Texas Virginia FE. M.horine George Randolph Memphis T. H. Lynch

Sidman Cigar Ad from Haver Distributor

An advertisement notes Sidman cigars sold by Henson Bros and Full Bright, distributors in Haver with a clear aroma and a price of five cents per cigar.

Sidman Henson Bros & Fullbright

Borah Proposes World Conference On Disarmament

Senator Borah Idaho urges a world powers conference called by President Harding to discuss economic questions and potential agreements for armament reduction and more stable financing and business during debate on the naval appropriation bill.

Washington Harding Borah Idaho

Yale Students Back Prohi Laws At Yale University

Two undergraduate committees from Yale academic and scientific schools were chosen to cooperate in shaping student opinion on prohibition enforcement. The move, urged by President James R. Angel, aims to foster greater respect for prohibition laws. Police Chief Smith noted a drop in student arrests since earlier times, with about two hundred yearly arrests in the past versus now rarely any.

New Haven Conn Sheffield Scientific School Yale University James R. Angel Yale M. Angel Smith Yale Daily News Studerts

Army Revisions Ordered on Reserve Officer Rules

A joint committee of five reserve officers and five regulars appointed by Secretary Weeks will revise Reserve Officers Corps regulations. The panel aims to standardize examinations for promotions and address dual loyalties between reserve and national guard commissions. Current rules require three years service before promotion, with concerns over nonstandard exams and combined national and reserve commissions. The group will also propose clearer tests and standards for filling general officer vacancies and streamline assignments across army components.

Washington Weeks National Guard Harry P. Ward Hamilton Ohio Reserve Officers Commission Fifth Corps G. G. Reinger Asheville N. C Ralph F. Cameron Wichita Kans John D. Seymour Board Reserve Co United States

Roumania Opens Oil Lands to Foreign Capital

London reports Roumania with vast underdeveloped oil lands is ready to grant state oil concessions to foreign capital. A New York construction firm has bid to develop exclusive lands for an internal supply at low cost, with other offers from US, British, and Dutch interests to be considered as production rises.

London Roumania Cupital Dritiva Dalglan Independenne Roumanie New York Excl United States England Holland

Sikorski Resigns as Poland Premier. Wojciechowski Refuses

General Sikorski submitted his resignation to President Stanislaus Wojciechowski after the Narutowicz assassination. Wojciechowski rejected the move, keeping Sikorski's cabinet in power while urging national unity and dignity. He called the former president’s death a political crime and urged harmony and justice for all loyal to the constitution.

Warsaw Sikorski Gabriel Narutowics Stanislau Wojelethowald Poland Sikorak Wojciechowski Hi S

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