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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1923
Page
2
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as relief for lingering coughs after influenza. It claims quick relief for coughs from the grip and bronchial complaints and notes opiate-containing ingredients, with notable selling prominence worldwide.
A slight advance in local cotton prices was shown Wednesday with middling at 26 3-4 cents per pound, up from Tuesday. The New Orleans market followed firmer with Oz Liverpool and Manchester data supporting demand, while March futures fluctuated around 26.50 to 26.82, amid ongoing foreign exchange and trade-center activity.
A committee led by Dr. Soule proposed a full plan to boost Georgia cotton yields through soil preparation, heavy fertilization, and calcium arsenate application. Bankers would finance eligible farmers for poison purchases while education and demonstrations would spread best practices across counties. A farmers conference in Athens Jan 22-27 and broad banker involvement were urged.
Blanche Rug and Charles Wih Otars headline a Saturday show described as a premier attraction of the season with top players and a strong vaudeville lineup. The act includes The Four Entertainers with Miss Ring discovered as a standout, plus Edgar Akin in a sled engagement alongside Miss Ring and Mr Winninger.
Announcement notes Michael Brothers forty first woolen sale of interest to women. The item highlights new arrivals and special prices with emphasis on value and selection for shoppers.
The Allen Fleming post of the American Legion, with the wollen auxiliary, held a grand Tuesday night joint meeting at the K of P hall. Commander Henry H. West led plans for the year, with impromptu speeches from Major A. L. McCoy Colonel Ryther Miss Moina Michael and Mrs Horace M Z Holden representing the women's auxiliary. The State Normal School glee club and oratory pupils performed with Miss Esther Benson directing the glee club and Miss Carolyn Vance coaching the oratory pupils. A playlet The Fatal Quest featured Louise Jenkins Mildred Strickland Selma Shadburn and Naomi Boling. Miss Gladys Cory delivered Higher Culture in Dixie in dialect. Selma Shadburn performed That Old Sweetheart of Mine with Christa Shadburn on piano. The evening drew strong support from fraternal members and ended as one of the best Legion meetings to date.
The Star Thread Mills at Barnett Shoals near Athens, led by James White, will add a new carding building and machinery for carding and warping. The $50,000 expansion will boost output and create fifty to sixty new jobs. White, son of the late James White, has led the project after completing his technical studies in Philadelphia. This is the first improvement in planned upgrades for the mill.
Two prisoners are held in Clarke county jail on killing charges. John Mines, African American, drove the truck that killed Reynolds Smith, while Harry Seagraves, a nightwatchman, shot Paul L. Smith. The superior court convenes next Monday with grand jury expected to return indictments or no bills. Mines has not had a preliminary hearing. Seagraves was ordered held after a justice court trial. The session likely handles only jail cases and will last about one day. Juries for Monday have been drawn.
Advices from Luck Now report 172 Indians were sentenced for murder linked to non cooperation riots at Chauri-Chaura in February. Two hundred twenty eight detained. 47 acquitted. two got two year terms. Seven died awaiting trial.
A wholesome musical comedy titled Eve will play at the Colonial theatre Thursday January 11 presented by Geo E Wintz. The production features a lavish ensemble of vocalists and dancers, ornate costumes, and a jeweled illuminated runway with performers soaring over the audience. Carries a famed cast including Nyla Brown John Getz Harmony Quartette Helen Janis Ace Wingfeld Marie Monnot Harry Green Walter Digga Elwood Brown Betty Fairfax Cecil Graham Smiles Rodgers and Baby Richards with a large New York chorus.
W T Collins of W T Colling Incorporated departs Saturday for New York and eastern markets to purchase spring stock. A veteran buyer, he aims to select newest fashions in ladies wear and millinery for Bishings store. He will be away several weeks while choosing upcoming spring designs and announcing the opening.
New York report says Anaconda Copper Mining plans to acquire Guggenheim holdings in Chile Copper, recapitalize to cut interest costs, and pursue a $130 million deal. It would buy 2,000,000 Chile Copper shares at 35 dollars each and redeem certain bonds, creating a major postwar financing.
Boston report says Eamonn De Valera is believed to be in the United States. Local members of the American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic plan to invite him to their state convention on January 28. A separate item notes Clara Kimball Young starring in Copelia the Magnificent.
A Pottstown Pennsylvania professor reports boys in the United States are improving while noting no similar progress among girls. He urges further study and targeted instruction to address continuing gaps in female reading achievement.
Miriam Cooper Gaston Gla and Joseph P. Dowline are featured in The Girl Who Came Back directed by Tom Forman. The presentation highlights early cinema talent with Cooper and Dowline leading performances.
A historical ad style note promotes California Fig Syrup as a remedy for a listless child, claiming it will ease constipated bowels and improve symptoms such as sour stomach breath coated tongue and general discomfort. The copy urges mothers to give a teaspoonful to start the bowel movement.
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