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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1922

Page

4

Why Times Are Better From Crop Value Increases Across Nation

The article argues better times come from higher crop values in 1922 v 1921, led by cotton and corn gains. It cites Agricultural Department figures showing total crop value at 7.57 billion, up 1.84 billion from 1921, with Texas reports of cotton boosting state prosperity and reduced labor costs aiding farmers. It notes corn remains most valuable, Southern corn gains about 200 million, and overall grain production and prices reflect postwar adjustments.

Agricultural Department Texas South

Absolute zero and the future of cold physics

A discussion on reaching absolute zero as the theoretical limit of cold, its potential implications for motion and life, and how liquid air has become a practical, growing field. The piece contrasts extreme physics with current measurement ranges and hints at civilization’s progress alongside scientific discovery. It also notes a whisky find at Seaford, Colorado, illustrating the value of incentives in enterprise.

Onnes Leyden Holland Ondes Howard Seaford Col

Daily Sermonet Teaches Anger and Patience

A wrathful man stirs up strife while a slow temper appeases it. Proverbs 15 18. Anger is like a hot horse. if let loose it tires the rider. Quoted from Shakespeare with admonitions on self control and restraint.

Shakespeare

Lights at a royal friend's home in Berton Braley poem

The poem describes saying good night repeatedly at a social gathering from living room to porch and car, humorously noting how many times guests bid farewell. The speaker laments the wasted breath and wishes to end the ritual with a single courteous goodbye.

Berton Braley Mger

Puzzle a Day Re o ROYAL eeeaee eLee

Read the scrambled square to form four words across and down like Royal. One solution stamp shows DELAY. two other valid paths exist. Yesterday's answer notes the cornerstone date 1881 despite the stone being reset upside down.

Three men granted 30 day respites for Friday hangs

Atlanta Ga three men were given 30 day respites by Governor Hardwick on Thursday delaying hangs set for Friday in Fulton county jail. The inmates named Roscoe Allen Ollie Carleton John Henry Jones and Robert Matthews face murder charges including killing a white boy and a woman or a relative.

Atlanta Fulton County Hardwick Roscoe Allen Ollie Carleton John Henry Jones Robert Matthews

Negro Held For Woman Victim in New Jersey

In Orange New Jersey William Battles a Black man was held without bail after the Wednesday night idling of Mrs Eleanor L Brigham wife of New York businessman Charles Brigham The body was found in two closet spaces at the Brigham home Mrs Brigham had been choked to death The suspect was identified by Margaret Brigham the deceaseds daughter a former employee at the home Battles denied any knowledge of the crime

Orange N. J William Battles Eleanor L. Brigham Charles Brigham New York

Death Sentence Sought for Man Who Killed Wife

Edgar Frady, Chicago auto man, faces trial in Miami January 3 on murder charges in his wife Lloyd Frady Frady’s relatives engage Lloyd D Heth attorney who says a death penalty will be demanded Frady ill in hospital may appear on a stretcher if required Frady contends his wife shot at him during a struggle over a revolver in their hotel room last February

Edgar Prady Chicago Tral Miami Fla Lloyd D. Heth Miameth John R. Thompson Frady Harry Thompson Uberty Heth

French Millinery Veils and Lace Trimmings Feature Bold Styles

Fashion note highlights new French hats with veils and lace trims. Describes tiny lace edges, straw crowns, ruffles, sash lace, and decorative trimmings designed to enhance headwear with delicate details.

Athens Glimpses From Banner Files 27 Years Ago

Athens residents recall events from the Banner files including James Y. Carithers arrival from Gate City and hopes for an Normal Rock College bill. Citizens committee works on school legislation while luncheon at Commercial Hotel honors Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance reps from Philadelphia. Local figures A L Mitchell and Frank Hardeman travel. P S Arkwright of Savannah to visit Nik Harderian.

Athens Banner Files James Y. Carithers House Committee On Finance Rock College Committee of Athens D. D. Quillian Messrs. S.C. Bolling Charles G. Boz Joseph Parish Tech Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Association of Philadelphia A. L. Mitchell Jon Atlanta Frank Hardeman P. S. Arkwright Savannah Nik Harderian

Had It Ever Occurred to You in New York

A Athens man Jerome Michael son of Col. and Mrs M G Michael has made a mark in New York law practice after leaving Athens University of Georgia graduate and city attorney roles noted. Traffic ordinance enforcement is urged to remain strict as patrols watch for violations and public safety. The article praises improved rail schedules and streetcar convenience reflecting local transport changes benefiting travelers and residents.

New York Athens America Jerome Michael M. G. Michael Michael University of Georgia

Priceless Tutankhamen Treasures Revealed in Luxor Tombs

In Luxor Egypt, treasures from Tutankhamen’s tomb, unearthed by Howard and Arthur Mace for the Metropolitan Museum of New York, were shown to daylight. An inlaid box depicts Tauan and his Queen with jewelry inside, and an alabaster vase believed to hold balm for the dead will undergo further preservation work.

Luxor Egypt Tutankhamen Howard Arthur Mace Metropolitan Museum of New York Seit, I Tauan P Tohea

Vanderbilt Officer Jailed Over Mrs Willbilt Case

Vanderbilt related case shows Footman Jailed amid investigation into a Mrs C Oliver Isélin and her cousin William Malmström. Court actions proceed as police file follow up details in a fashionable home setting.

Vanderbilt Will Bilt William Malmstrom C. Oliver Isélin

Two Farmers Make Good With Cotton in Oglethorpe

Taylor Estes and Jon Powers, large farmers in the Smithonn area, bought part of Col. Smith's plantation. They report optimism for next year despite boll weevil, citing calcium arsenate use, strong corn, hay, and meat stocks, and plans to plant cotton on lighter acreage combined with food crops.

T. Larry Gantt Taylor Estes Jon Powers Smithonn Oglethorpe County Col. Smith Mr. Dunaway Jim Powers Mr. Powers Estes Powers Morgan Gaulding Colbert Galding Calcium Arsenate Trust

Peanuts Draw Mixed Responses From Georgia Farmers

Farmers in South Georgia weigh in on the new crop. Hon J D Price reports planting five acres of White Spanish peanuts as an experiment but yields mostly vines with hulls containing nothing. A well-traveled observer notes that many farmers plant peanuts, yet opinions remain tepid.

J. D. Price South Georgia

Farmers back crops as boll weevil recedes in Hibert county

Farmers say boll weevil damage eased as they shift to wheat and oats with promising yields. Mr Ka from Hibert county reports new crop efforts, while labor supply remains adequate despite some workers leaving. Northen company selling Broad river land signals local power project abandonment, seen as a loss for Athens area.

Hibert County Dead

Death Rate Falls News of the Day

A London dispatch reports fascist and communist clashes across Italy during Christmas holidays. Cairo notes an attack on British officials with lawyer Dr Newby Robson shot dead. In London T W Rhys Davids died. In Washington Col Rufus H Lane nominated adjutant inspector for the Marine Corps. Philadelphia reports Penn trustees elect Dr J H Penniman as head of the University of Pennsylvania. Phoenix Arizona approves a forty million dam on the El Morado river at Diamond Creek.

Cairo Egypt Idth Newby Robson Washington Rufus H. Lane Harding Tov Marine Corps Phoenix, Arie Arizona State Water Commission el Morado River Diamond Creek

Mussolini May Not Attend Paris Conference Meet

Reports from Rome indicate Italian Premier Mussolini may be prevented from attending next Tuesday's conference of premiers in Paris due to internal politics. He expressed a strong wish that the Paris talks achieve progress on the reparations issue.

Paris Ere Mussolini Rome Signor Muso- Mini

Female Ideas on Politics Shown by Marian Hale

Feminist leaders clash over National Woman's Party aims with Belmont pushing for a distinct third party while Hay warns of third party chaos. Goelet, a moderate, supports a united movement and calls for women to participate in political power, outlining the party's 1923 program at a New York meeting.

Marian Hale National Woman’ Party Bretance Oliver H. P. Belmont Alva E. Belmont National Woman's Party Mary Garrett Hay League of Women Voters of New York City Ag Ita Foundation Robert” Goelet Ong Senate House Miss Hay

Japan Population Rise Shows Big Census Increase

Tokyo report from the National Census Board estimates Japan’s population at 57,658,000 or 67,658,000? The figures compare with 55,561,140 in 1920, implying an annual rise near 720,000, about 2,000 daily, or one every 43 seconds, based on the source data.

Tokio Asseicabes Japan National Census Board

Seven Sailors Missing After Tug Disaster Near Lake Erie

Report says a tug with seven crew members vanished a week ago near Lake Erie. Two aviators from the local air field sighted a hull five miles east of shore and near derelict debris. Authorities believe explosion or fire may have sunk the craft as smoke and boiler masts remained above water. The fog and wreckage hinder search efforts. observers noted eerie calm as the derelict drifted toward Buffalo.

Cleveland Ras Erle Great Laking Company Lake Erle Ar Field Eres Buffalo

Paris Arrival Describes New Hair Fashion Trend

A recent arrival from Paris notes the vogue for hair has passed. French girls now arrange hair high over the head with gold lace accents, creating an elevated style.

Paris

Cold Compounds Promote Quick Cold Relief Ad

A vintage advertisement promises a fast cure for colds with Cold Compounds. It claims the product clears head and nose in a few hours, unlike quinine, and warns druggists offer a pleasant, non sickening remedy at low cost.

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