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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1922

Page

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Calamity Howl Sells Hope in Athens Lands

In a column by Larry Gantt readers are urged to invest now as a market rebound looms. The piece argues that wartime cotton booms and inflated land prices collapsed, hitting farmers hard while hiding money and causing hard times. It predicts a rapid value recovery and promotes buying land, farms, and property to secure profitable returns.

Timor Emmerce Franklin County Howler Athens Tate

Wealthy criminals in jail amid iron bars and pies

Four rich manufacturers jailed for Sherman anti trust violations spend four months at Newark Street Jail. Nobbs Shilstone Shails and Reth, kept in one hospital ward cell, receive pie and occasional better meals via staff and visitors, while observing prison routine.

Newabk. N Richard McQuinchens Newark Street Frank H. Nobbs Arthur Shilstone Albert Shails Hermar Reth Lockwood Legislative Committee New York Morris Canal

Noted writer dead in Speen droatie at Pappaplery

Fragmentary notice reports the death of a noted writer in a Speen droatie incident near Pappaplery, with details unclear but noting the author’s prominence.

Howe TW

Goose hides gold nugget in craw found in Mulvane

In Mulvane Kansas Charles English found a goose that laid an egg containing a gold nugget. The fowl was killed for New Year dinner and the owner noted the remarkable find. He plans to lease the nearby gravel area for prospects.

Mulvane Charles English

Federal Reserve Sees Improving Conditions in December

Washington report from the Federal Reserve board notes continued uptrend in business and gradual return to normal conditions when comparing the current reports with December last year. Net improvement appears despite a recession in activity versus the previous December.

Washington Federal Reserve Board

Business Improvement Forecast Seen in Washington and Nation

A midyear assessment signals improving business and economic conditions across the United States and globally. Analysts point to steadier markets, rising consumer demand, and cautious optimism despite persistent inflation and global tensions.

Argentine Bandits Advancing Toward Meglan Territory

Reported movement of about 300 Argentine bandits armed with machine guns toward Meglan territory raises alarms. Military authorities say the group is advancing through border areas and could threaten regional stability.

Meglan Argentina

Southern Railway Employees Face Wage Reduction and Closure Talk

Knoxville Tenn. shop employees are asked to accept wage reductions amid reports of an indefinite closing of operations at the Southern Railway shop. The announcement signals potential job cuts and a pause in production.

Southern Knoxville Tenn The Southern Railway Comter Snopa

Conference news on Far East charges at arms talks

Reported unofficially by ASSOCIATED PRESS, Far East delegates accused Franco Japanese links over Siberia while French and Japanese deny. Submarine rules and Shantung deadlock dominate discussions as Albert Sarraut denies commitments and Japanese seek settlement.

Abhington Arnaonfere Wan Aten Far Eastern Iufta Siberia Chita Mrty Soteneal Picentacton Albert Sarraut Hughes Sarraut Liberia United States Shantung

Hughes Forced High Plan On Japanese

Washington reports reveal a British spokesman admitting the four power treaty could include Japan proper. The view allegedly pressured Baron Kato by Hughes and Balfour, altering the interpretation of the pact and highlighting surprise moves at the conference.

Hughes Philip Simms Washington Messia Balfour Baron Kato Japan America England France

Corn Aid Purchases Mapped for Russian Relief

Fragmentary report notes a fund in New Orleans and shipments of corn totaling one million bushels. Mentions origins in Baltimore or New York for eventual distribution to famine sufferers in Russia.

New Orleans Russia Baltimore

Ambitions for Athens 1922 prompt civic letters

The Banner-Herald calls Athens residents to mail letters outlining city ambitions for 1922. It urges broadening growth, a healthy community spirit, and frank discussion to identify top needs and spur civic betterment for a year with 355 days of opportunity.

The Banner-Herald Athone Batndr+Herald Aten Athens Benner- Herald

Cordele Fire Destroys Williams Building Services Complex

A Monday night blaze gutted the Williams Building in Cordele housing a service station James B Furniture Company Cordele Top and Harness offices and other offices. Damages are estimated around 100000 with speculation methane involvement during the incident.

Cordele Williams James B. Furniture Cordele Top and Harness Company Dev Triste

Repeal of Luxury Taxes Under Revenue Act of 1922

Tax changes repeal several levies including nuisance and luxury taxes on soft drinks and ice cream parlors effective January 1922. Wearing apparel taxes shift to a 5 percent rate on selected items. manufacturer payable excise taxes apply to specified goods. jewelry sales taxed at 1.6 percent by vendors.

Revenue Act of Paxton

Weather shifts warm across gulf states and east of Mississippi

Readable forecast notes a temperature rise from Florida to the Gulf states and further east of the Mississippi River on Tuesday as conditions warm. The fragmented text references a coastal area and general regional warming trends with no specific cities or figures provided.

Florida Gulf States Miseisiippi River

President and Mrs Harding Hold New Year Reception

Washington President and Mrs Harding opened the White House to the public for the first New Year’s reception in nine years. About 6 500 attended, many waiting in a bitter wind in a long crowd along Pennsylvania Avenue. Officials and military officers led the official section from 11 to 1, as gates admitted a cosmopolitan crowd. Children drew special notice, including four Black youngsters who advanced ahead of their mothers, while the line moved at 34 to 40 per minute under the rule to keep hands in sight.

Washington Harding White House Pennsylvania Avenue Nekroes

Internal Revenue Returns and Tax Payment Deadlines

The text outlines tax payment timing for manufacturers or vendors with the tax remittance to the director of internal revenue by the last day of the month following the month of sale. It references forms and regulations for returns and guidance for collecting offices.

Internal Revenue

Great Inroads Are Made By Edward Thierry New York

In America the narcotics crisis grows with opium heroin and cocaine use surging skyward. Dr. Simon and Chief Oyler warn of rising addiction, high illicit profits, and widespread trafficking from New York to Philadelphia and beyond.

Edward Thierry New York America South America United Beceey Congress Cerleton Simon York National’ Narcotic Police Osonusha Jodo Kansas City St. Paul Oyler Chloean Dyler Philadelphia Europe

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Larry Gantt Mre Geoffrey Soewigt Mel Pshe Innenabk Sherman Federal Reserve War East John Steing U. S. Customs West Cressy Cosleen Simon Werte Mississippi Harding Hold BENG
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