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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1922
Page
1
T Larry Gantt writes a personal opinion column for the Banner and Herald. The piece presents his individual perspective on current events and issues as a syndicated daily column.
Letters from prominent farmers on Holloman and the boll weevil debate. J C Mitchell, estate manager for Col James M Smith, praises the Constitution yet critiques Holloman coverage while supporting cotton growers. Mitchell emphasizes careful farming, progressive views, and reliance on trusted guidance from Larry Gantt.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a Georgia state event with references to Alexandra, memories of a memorial, and what appears to be a Wednesday program. It includes garbled names and titles and lacks clear actions or outcomes. The readable bits point to a public meeting or conference in Georgia with civic participants.
An improvised report notes disjointed phrases about Wolhinifi Stebbacs Nas and New York where unclear references touch on teams and a 48 may be involved in a vague event. The garbled text suggests a sports or transport context with no coherent details or dates.
The Georgia Supreme Court ruled counties cannot use tax funds to pay salaries of farm demonstration agents. Fulton County officials plan to seek legislative authorization to allow such payments, amid a Floyd County mandamus appeal that upheld the lower court ruling on the county agent's salary.
A seven month old baby boy named Leroy Thompson has a new home. His plight was featured in The Banner and The Herald this week and drew community support. His mother announced Friday night that he will be adopted, ending the search for care and comfort.
Fire swept through Clearwater college campus Friday, destroying seven buildings. The main structure was gutted while smaller facilities suffered heavy damage. Fire officials say reconstruction plans and temporary quarters may be needed as investigators review the blaze.
The remains of Dr. Nehns who died at Wesley Memorial hospital in Atlanta were interred Friday afternoon in Commerce after a week of spinal meningitis. He came to Commerce from Franklin County, began practice here as a sanitarian partner with Dr. W. Hardman, and was survived by his wife, a son Frank Nelms at Columbia University, a daughter Mildred Nelms at Vanderbilt, and a brother Gordon Nelms of Royston.
In Rome the cabinet faced defeat in the chamber of deputies on a Friday night confidence vote. The Afrochtted Press-Aremiac report notes the cabinet was defeated, signaling political instability and a shift in Italian governance.
Edith Gould describes a lavish lifestyle and high expenses in a bitter court case. She details her former marriage to Frank Jay Gould, recounts luxury estates and Parisian chateaux, and argues that money remained essential to living in harmony. She asserts love as the only true aim, while defending a financial bond forged in marriage.
Fragmentary report notes Phillips addressing Mexican policy in relation to Georgia. The piece hints at broader diplomacy but remains unclear on concrete actions. The source suggests a tension between national desires for improved relations and a sense time is not ripe for progress.
Fragmentary report from Washington outlines ongoing border tensions and partisan chatter. A Republican state committee chair claims the president says all is well amid uncertain situation at the border and related Hebe movement concerns.
Washington reports the Republican chairman of Georgia told White House aides that the movement to build a new Republican party in Georgia under White leadership is progressing satisfactorily. He noted preparations for the November election and said there is no current push to nominate a state ticket or revive past figures.
Washington reports the administration aims to push ARNG treaty ratifications with a Monday briefing to the Senate. Republican leaders of the foreign affairs committee say all eight conference reports are finished, noting strong opposition to the four power Pacific pact and naval armament terms. President Harding seeks Senate guidance on the four power accord as lawmakers question provisions on Guam fortifications and Philippine relations.
Five quarts of corn whisky were seized Friday morning by Athens police under the Negro church on Hancock avenue and Pape street. Indications at the scene suggested the whisky had been consumed earlier. No arrests had been made.
Mrs Lede Mebon received twenty five hundred dollars in a case described as heart balm. The trial referred to involves accusations against Mr and Mrs Desportes, with Mrs McDonald testifying about alleged marital mis conduct at a hotel and the couple’s relationship. The headline notes a verdict or verdict-related action and mentions Desportes as a director and partner in a local business.
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A farmer died from an accidental gunshot wound near Jeff Davie county when a car butt struck him as he spoke with his servant. Official reports say the incident occurred at his home on Thursday, with preliminary findings indicating no deliberate act.
Matison Wis o A Birge replies to assertions of Willkem de Tiryan in a letter to the Governor. He defends modern science and religion, stating he has never found it necessary to justify religion to science or science to religion. He notes both are equally divine and part of the constitution and world.
New York editor John Devoy announces to Michael Collins that he rejects the view that England’s effort to save Ireland via the League of Nations is worthwhile. He says Freemans representatives aim to control Ireland’s fate and says the De Valera campaign must be defeated for Ireland’s best interests.
Washington report says the cabinet discussed the coal situation at the White House meeting with emphasis on cheaper transportation and agitation for lower freight rates. No decision was announced as of press time.
The extended at Chptetian Vine Howe of the Presbyterian church plans a Sunday 7 pm meeting. The program titled Sources of Usefulness invites all to attend and bring a friend.
Cooper told the House military committee that accepting Henry Ford’s Muscle Shoals offer would hinder waterpower development for the South and worsen fertilizer supply. He argued the South needs Muscle Shoals utility power for public use and should not be tied to chemical purchase. He cited army data showing government costs would rise over a century if the sale occurs, while opposing parties urged Ford’s contract and cited Southern support.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee completed a preliminary reading of arms conference treaties except Yap and weed related provisions. No strong opposition to the General Pacific Eastern or Chinese pacts was found, but discussions focused on fortifications status quo in the Pacific and advisory input from naval authorities. President Harding’s delay on the Hitchcock resolution and Hughes return from Europe influenced timing, with Lodge noting the matter hinges on the Secretary of State’s return and the four power Moene treaty conclusions.
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