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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1920
Page
1
George Washington, Father of His Country and Revolutionary War Commander, is cited as the first American advocate of an efficient and sufficient navy. The item frames his naval stance as a foundational moment in U.S. maritime policy.
Remarks on Article Ten and the League of Nations discuss its origin, American authorship, and the Monroe doctrine linkage. Mr. Stovall cites Wilson and Niagara Falls talks, urging approval to safeguard small nations and balance European Latin American interests, with focus on Japan and Japan’s role in the Far East.
In a Georgia State University gathering, Mr. Stovall argued for the League of Nations, praising President Wilson and warning that American action is pivotal to world peace. He cited European perception of Wilson, the St. Mihiel dead, and a student vote favoring the League as indicators of national support.
A description places Geneva as a beacon of beauty and diplomacy, calling it the home of a League of Nations atmosphere, set beside a river and snow capped mountains. The piece frames Geneva as a symbol of world peace awaiting renewed harmony.
Miss June Roberts Danges, famed for charm and grace, returns for a second show of a two day stand. The performance features Old Man Dodge's Daughter, with Roberts Danges presenting tonight to fans eager for her acclaimed dance style.
Miss Roberta is acknowledged as a fine dancer in the south amid praise from critics. Though not the prettiest, she is welcome on stages from New Orleans to Mobile. Reedin notes she is the best girl dancer on southern stages and praises her talent and reception.
Last Jone describes a touring show titled Listen Lester seen by a khaki clad crowd at the Colonial. The reviewer notes the production reproduces the postwar Broadway energy with pop songs, catchy lyrics, and dancing that evoke the soldiers’ homecoming. The cast mirrors early New York acts and the performance stirs recollections of France and the military voyage home.
Wildcats face Atlanta club on Saturday night in Athens with recent losses behind them and Wentmoreland out. The program features Lester impersonations by Ernest Adams and William Penn by Harrison Garrett, with a two night stay in Athens drawing crowds.
Georgia National Bank receives new authority to act in a fiduciary capacity. The bank announces its expanded financial services as part of its ongoing growth and offerings through a locally progressive institution.
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