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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1921

Page

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Larry Gantt's Column Bricht Business Outlook Here

Larry Gantt reflects on agricultural hardships and a gloomy outlook for farmers, urging a hopeful view for the country. He cites past depressions, cotton prices, weevil damage, and debt, arguing for cautious optimism and self-reliance as farmers adjust to modern challenges and potential recovery. He notes lower incomes, mortgage pressures, and the need to store crops while markets shift, concluding that next year may require import adjustments yet offers resilience through steady effort.

Raymond Collins Dies In Accident While Hunting Rabbits

Commerce Georgia report of Raymond Collins fatally wounded by an accidental shotgun discharge while rabbit hunting. He tried to reach a hospital after the incident but died en route before surgery. He is survived by his young wife.

Commerce Raymond Collins Collins Lie Mr. Collins Wriar Hem Colthey

Dr H C White Celebrates 72nd Birthday at Georgia

Dr H C White of the University of Georgia marks his seventy second birthday and fifty years of service. He joined the faculty as a chemistry professor in 1872 and is regarded as a pioneer in the field and a beloved teacher and mentor in Athens.

H. C. White University of Georgia White Georgia Athens Art Georgia

Breath Inspector policy joke for Youngstown police

A tongue in cheek notice in Youngstown Ohio announced a breath inspector to sniff policemen every four hours. Mayor-elect George L Oles praised the idea and said he would implement it on January 1. The notice claimed cloves wintergreen or peppermint would be used to mark offenders on the record.

Youngstown Ohio George L. Oles

Worse To Come Is Manhattan Police New Year

NEW YORK The worst is yet to come, say city officials still coping with deaths and injuries from poisonous liquor in holiday drinking bouts. Police seek the liquor source after 11 deaths amid Christmas festivities.

Manhattan Police New York New Ye Eve

Gainesville Midland railway saved by Athens Chamber of Commerce

The Athens Chamber of Commerce will review efforts to prevent scrapping the Gainesville Midland railway after a receiver warns the line faces bad but remediable conditions. He urges local business leaders to route freight through Athens gateways to boost traffic and restore profitability.

Gainesville- Midland Athens Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Athens Gainesville Cenatlemen Athens Panner Ord Gainesville Midland Railway JT. J. Shackleford Larry Gantt Gaineavill Georgia Southern Railway Monroe Gateway Georgia Railway Bauner W. B. Veazey

Georgia Factory Band Serenades Stockholders

The Georgia Factory brass band entertained company owners and officers Friday evening. The visit featured lively music and a segment that highlighted the workers and the factory community.

Georgia Factory Band Georgia Factory Brass Band

Epidemic of child murders shocks Atlantic states

NEA Service reports a wave of child killings across New York New Jersey and nearby areas. Victims range from toddlers to six year olds. many abductors are family members or acquaintances. Cases include Theresa Kucharski Giuseppe Versta Nicola Faba Nathaniel Ingraham and others. several suspects face trials or death penalties.

NEA Service New York Wwen Maiten Anstranger Theresa Kucharski New Brunawick Theresa Gilbert Bean Giuseppe Versta Giuseppe Matipta Russo Moorestown Madison J. Frank Jancarek Will Nicola Faba Paterson N. J Nicola Nathaniel Ingraham Poughkeepstle N.Y Julius Plaovaky Park Ni J Chi Mra Maria Erdelsoy Kota Hen Otebe Lonfenmed Frank Aljlento New Jersey Norristown Blakely Coughlin Jamen Paga

Permanent tariff measure being drafted in Senate

Senate tariff makers plan to start redrafting the permanent tariff bill passed by the house last spring. They aim to have it ready by early February, but the task of reviewing more than 100,000 items may delay it. Hearings nearly finished, with Southern tariff association representatives appearing January 9. The initial finance committee task focuses on the American valuation plan.

Washington Senate House Eir Sims Southern Tariff Association Finance Committee

Plane Flown From Ground By Wireless Control In France

In France an experimental pilotless aircraft was tested using wireless and automated systems. The device started itself after speed was reached, then autopilot maneuvers used a wing fan to lift and control surfaces. Ground wireless signals released a weight to cut the engine and set landing surfaces for a smooth descent. In another run a second plane operated for an hour with a silent pilot aboard until landing was commanded.

Paris France

Three Safes Blown in Auburn on Wednesday

In Auburn Lawrence County Georgia robbers blew open the vault of Flanigan Banking Company and the adjacent mercantile safe of T C Flanigan company. The post office safe was also blown. Suspects or clues were not found.

Lawrencev Flanigan Banking Company Auburn T. C. Flanigan Company

Funeral for Mina O Brien Held Saturday in Atlanta

Mina Camille O'Brien the sole Atlantan among 22 American dead arriving in America will be mourned in Atlanta with a 10 o'clock Saturday morning service at Woolley Memorial Church officiated by Rev J L Algood of the Emory unit. She died in April 1919 in Europe while serving with Emory Hospital unit and will be buried in Greenwood Cemetery with Red Cross Legion doctors and nurses and War Mothers among those taking part.

Banner Atlanta Mina Camille O'Brien Terminal Barclay & Brandon John Randolph Fort McPherson A O'Brien Wooley Memorial Church J. L. Algood Emory Greenwood American Red Cross The American Legion Doctors’ and Nurses’ Fraternity Emory Unit War Mothers Jewish Alliance Miex O'Brien Europe Blois France America Mins O’brien

Conference on Low Prices of All Farm Products

Representatives of agriculture and related industries from across the country prepare to discuss the impact of low farm prices at a Washington conference sought by President Harding and to be called by Secretary Wallace. A tentative date has not yet been fixed.

Hoycapmirs Athens Vivilavar Washington Harding Wallace

Australia seeks 11 million more inhabitants for growth

Associated Press reports Australia aims to add 11 million people as soon as possible to develop resources. Officials note 20 000 UK soldiers migrated under postwar emigration schemes, yet growth is slow and Britain spent 1.6 billion in 1920 on unemployment aid, suggesting funds wasted if idle Britons had been sent to Australia to support themselves.

Associated Press Melbourne Australia United Kingdom Great Britain

Avantians Disclose Survivors In Brief Notice

Avantians note the deceased is survived by two sisters Mrs J H Hubert of Athens Georgia and Mrs W P Har, and by two brothers L A O'Brien of Decatur and Ft G Orpen of New York City.

Debs Granted Clemency by President Harding

Attorney General Daugherty announced Debs was freed from Atlanta federal penitentiary Christmas as an act of grace. Debs remains unforgiven for war law violations, with the text of his recommendation to President Harding disclosed.

Washington Eugene V. Debs Atlanta Federal Penitentiary Harding Attor Daugherty Dobe Debs

All Americans to Have Part in Wilson Foundation

Irvin B Cobb argues that support for Woodrow Wilson and his ideals should be inclusive beyond partisanship. He defends Wilson’s vision of peace and humanity, praising the foundation as a memorial to teach future generations about Wilson’s principles and to extend his ideals globally.

New Wilson Woodrow Wilson Woodrow Wilson Foundation Wodrow Woodrow Paat Woodrow - Wilson Foundation Sehildren Washington

Court Orders Agreement On Trustee Replacement In Boston

Supreme court Judge Crosby urged the Christian Science Publishing Company trustees and First Church of Christ Scientist directors to agree by Tuesday on a new trustee to replace Lamont Howland whose removal was upheld. The judge indicated he would consider appointing a temporary receiver for the church if agreement is not reached.

Boston Supreme Court Crosby Christian Science Publishing Company First Church of Christ, Scientist Lamont Howland Christian Science ‘Faith

British Position Explained By Lord Lee At Arms Conference

The Far East issue dominates talks as Britain faces apprehension over naval limits and carrier plans. American withdrawal from objections to Japan’s proposals signals shifts. Lord Lee clarifies Britain’s stance while a sub committee tackles 20 000 ton auxiliary craft questions amid deadlock on Shantung and broader Far East policy.

Iee Aveerated Press WA! _ Se arms conference SON Ital Ship Pacific Japan Ronal Ig Cadaea White House Far East Shantung Ous Sco Harding Invita Lord Lee Lee Ieee

Fire destroys Atlanta Supply Co building in high winds

The building housing the Atlanta Supply Co. was fully consumed by fire causing losses estimated at 160,000 dollars. High winds spread embers across adjoining structures on Pryor and Hunter streets near downtown, prompting a large fire response and threat to nearby blocks.

Atlanta al Barber Supply Company Pryor, Bama Hunter Streets Avenue

Winder Masonic Officers Chosen for 1922

Winder Georgia royal arch masons select their 1922 officers with W. A. Bradley named high priest and C. C. Bienry? to head the chapter as king others listed for the slate.

Winder Masonic

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Bricht Business Laealty ONDT Commerce Hospital 6. White Youngstown Police Force SES Trade Board Richard Davis Hornby, N Richard Cilbert Kvcharske Blakely Wilich Mms Hubert Camille O’brien ALL Americans TO Have Part Wilson Foundation Fund Atlanta Supply Co
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