New Year Outlook Brings Hope for Prosperity in 1922
A coastal summary of 1921 crop conditions highlights a strong cotton crop stored at homes with no loan against it and minimal warehouse advances. Farmers expect handsome profits with higher prices, abundant food crops, and ample meat. Western grains fetch high prices while Congress funds relief for starving Russia. Banks in Athens report prosperity, with deposits up and dividends rising, signaling better times ahead and encouraging optimism over pessimism.
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Athens
Georgia Highway Commission shows remarkable road progress
The Georgia Highway Commission reports fifteen million dollars in work this year with substantial government contributions. Georgia built nearly two hundred bridges and over two hundred miles of paved roads, plus many sand clay roads. The plan for a county seat to county seat highway system aims for over five thousand miles of premium roads, amid a push for a seventy five million dollar funding issue. Dr. Charles M. Strahan led the effort as chair since formation, with praise for Georgia’s road building and a sense this is only the beginning of a nationwide movement.
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Highway Commission
Union
Georgia
Highway Commissions
Systand
Charles M. Strahan
Athens Echoes of 1904 Prominent Figures and Progress
Reprint from the Athen Banner recounts Athens civic life amid 1904 debates and personalities. It notes Atheneum Club growth under new leadership, mentions former mayoral figures like BE Smith and Dootson, and records Maj. R L McWhorter’s illness alongside local historic landmarks. The Clayton house sale signals progress and the fate of old landmarks as Athens evolves.
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Citu TL
Athenaeum Club
Atheneum Club
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Uhe
Numoeenip CoMcecee
Mesars
J. C. Mell
J. C. Wier Duu
Wd Vienderau
Wae Udes Coie
UC Uf Coe
Blilups Phinizy
J. H. Rucker
Athenaeum
Clayton House
A. H. Davison
H. C. Tuck
Athens
Augustin
Clayton
Judge Clayton
Germany And Poland Can Buy Cotton If They Can Export Goods
A United States Department of Agriculture study shows Germany Poland and other low wage European nations could buy and manufacture cotton if they export slightly less than half their output. Using low middling American cotton at 19 cents per pound and an average bale yields about 191.25 dollars in prod ucts manufactured. Under this system mills stay solvent while exporters accept cheaper currency, sustaining operations despite exchange fluctuations.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Poland
United States Department of Agriculture
A Verse D An A Vignette By D G B
A small verse piece by D G B explores renewal of vows and enduring devotion, contrasting true love with blind justice. The advertisement includes Mr Fred White's claim about rats and RAT-SNAP, urging readers to buy three sizes priced 35c 65c and 125, sold by Citizens Pharmacy.
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Fred White
Mr. White
Citizens Pharmacy
American cancer death rate grows in 1920 report
Washington report from the census bureau estimates 1920 cancer deaths in the nation at about 89,000 based on proportional population, with the death registration area tally near 73,000. The figures indicate a rising trend in cancer mortality across the United States and emphasize the growing health concern.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Engineer Says Tanac Restored His Health and Strength
James J. Goff of Tampa, an Atlantic Ice Co. engineer, credits Tanac with curing years of stomach trouble. He describes severe past symptoms, three bottles restoring appetite and energy, and notes Tanac is sold in Athens by Warren J. Smith & Bros. and leading druggists.
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James J. Goff
Seventh Ave
Tampa
Atlantic Ice Co. Con
Athens
Warren J. Smith & Bros
Cancer death rate in 1920 shows regional disparities
A 1920 cancer mortality report notes an unadjusted rate rise to 2.4 per 100 000 in the registration area from 80.5 in 1919. It uses adjusted rates to compare areas and finds Northern states higher and Southern states lower, with Massachusetts highest and South Carolina lowest. It also says white and Black populations show similar susceptibility, with lower rates in the South.
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Massachuetts
South Carolina
South
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Advertises Quick Health Gain
A reader recounts long illness ending after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. After 15 years of colic and liver trouble, one dose brought dramatic relief and improved health, with a claim of mucous removal and inflammation reduction in the intestinal tract. Money-back guarantee offered at druggists.
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Mayr
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