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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1922

Page

4

Unclear bank statement fragment from Georgia official

A partial OCR line from a Georgia county bank-like record shows a cashier named Ciabie I Parker affirming the truth of a statement. The fragment lacks full context, dates, and complete names, making precise details and entities uncertain.

Tot Georgia CiAbie I Parker Department OF Banking State OF Georgia Stern Mell THE Athens Savings Bank

No-Use Making Threats Over French Debt, Peace urged

A congressional resolution calling France to instant payment of debt is criticized as ill-timed and harmful. The piece argues threats breed ill will and war, while the United States seeks lasting world peace and a basis for permanent accord at the big conference. The author notes French submarine plans provoke comment but urges restraint and cooperation rather than forceful demands.

Congress France United States

Athens Chamber of Commerce to Meet in Annual Session

The Athens Chamber of Commerce marks its eighteenth year since organizing in January 1903. The body, led by President Julian B. Goethius, aims to advance local industry, agriculture, and city–country cooperation, with plans for seed programs and school system support shaping a productive year ahead.

Athens Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Athens L. F. Edwards Julian 8. Goethius

Hays Weighs Cabinet Exit For Moving Picture Offer

The article notes Postmaster General Hays may quit the Wilson cabinet to join a moving picture company. It argues officials should be paid enough to deter such moves and suggests Hays, still young, could pursue a film career while others could fill his post.

United States H. Hays McAdoo Wilson Aniis Moving Picture Company Hays Post Officé

American Legion Good Works Across Communities

The American Legion shows broad civic effort with posts funding roads schools libraries playgrounds and memorials. From Missouri to Montana posts organize community centers gravel streets and street cleaning while others promote peace and veteran care.

American Legion Ye Mebely Post Nazoo Mich Dublin Oklahoma Legion Chinook Montana Fayette Eivie

Col James M Smith Sells Cotton At 13 1 2 Cents

From the Athens Banner May 17 1904 Col James M Smith Georgia's largest farmer sold about 1800 bales of cotton for 13 1/2 cents to Macon firm B B Ford & Co The deal closed yesterday the total value near 117000 He had held for twenty cents but markets fell short of that target The sale spared an estimated thirty thousand dollars compared to the best possible price. A steam roller at the Athens Foundry & Machine Works ran into a wall on Washington street causing damage weighing about 15 tons The runaway machine could not be stopped before impact Engineer Harbin remained aboard until impact. Tomorrow at six o'clock Howell & Fost will show the Lakeside Park property at Lake Piraeus with music dancing boating and bathing for Athens citizens.

Athens James Smith James M. Smith Georgia B. B. Ford & Co Macon Athens Foundry & Machine Works Washington Street Howell & Fost Lake Piraeus Yis Pearle & Nf

A Verse and a Vignette and Athens News Snippet

A verse titled A Verse and a Vignette by D G B contrasts with a vignette about confidences and secret sorrows. The text lists an All Georgia baseball selection featuring Georgia and Mercer players. Local notices mention Miss Ulldred Holy Land’s lecture, Professor Wooster’s Nashville address, city hall events, and Athens growth milestones with emphasis on community pride.

Red Cross Health Information on Annual Examinations

The article cites a Red Cross piece arguing annual physicals extend life and recounts a New York City office workers study. It highlights high rates of undetected impairments and risks from alcohol, tobacco, diet, and eye strain, urging regular exams to catch disease early and improve lifelong health.

New York City Irving Fisher United States Bright

666 Will Break S Cold and Grippe Faster Than Any Remedy

A claim states that 666 will break cold symptoms and grippe quicker than known remedies, preventing pneumonia. The snippet suggests a sensational health claim promoting a mysterious agent as a universal cure, mentioning a broader protection against respiratory illness.

Teres Grippe

Broadway Whirl at Colonial Theater Promises Merriment

The Broadway show The Whirl comes to the Colonial Theater on Monday January 9 featuring Blanche Ring and a famed company. Spectacular dances novel effects and catchy songs with the Millionaires Chorus promise a whirlwind of merriment and melody for audiences.

Colonial Theatre Blanche’ Ring Charles Winninger Winona’ Winter Jay Gould Maxson and Brown Nina ‘Penn Virginia Birmingham Grace Cronin

Police Docket Records One Case Before Judge Thursday

A single case appeared in Judge Thornton's afternoon city session. Jessie Smith, a Black woman, was tried for idling and loitering and received the maximum sentence of 51 days or $35.75. Police vow to continue cracking down on loafers as part of New Year resolutions to encourage work and honest living.

Thornton Jessie Smith

Anatol's Affairs Pleases Patrons At Palace

The Affairs of Anatol with Wallace Reid and Gloria Swanson opens two days at the Palace, drawing crowds daily. Star ensemble includes Elliott Dexter and Theodore Roberts among others, with plots of romance and intrigue. Showings today are at 11 1 4 5 7 and 9.

Anatol Palace Screen Wallace Reid Gloria Swangon Twinkle Elliott Dexter He, Daniels Theodore Roberts Monte Blue Wanda Hawley Agnes Ayers Polly Moran Julian Faye Charles Ogle Theodore Kosloff

General Motors Omits Quarterly Dividend

New York report states the General Motors Corporation directors voted to omit the quarterly dividend of twenty five cents per share on common stock. A separate Tribune item notes chemists in Paris claim to produce real rubles and sapphires in their laboratories. An advertisement promotes RAT-SNAP bait for rats and mice with claims of quick destruction and mummification, sold by Citizens Pharmacy.

New York General Motors Corporation Paria Citizens Pharmacy

Red Cross Courier interest from President Harding

President Harding subscribes to The Red Cross Courier and praises the idea of a national Red Cross newspaper. The note, printed in the issue, emphasizes timely information for public welfare and cross‑country service. Also included are historical and industrial tidbits noting Mohammedan scripture, a 1920 ship tally, and iron ore findings near Lake Athabasca.

Harding Red Cross Courier White House Red Cross Carter

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