Kiwanis Meeting Covers Popcorn Crop and Local Plans
Athens Kiwanis club hears reader questions on growing popcorn. W P Bray cites J D Power of Smithonia as a prospering popcorn farmer and notes yields of about fifty bushels per acre. He mentions Chicago’s Shotwell Candy Co as a market source and a $5 per bushel price. The column also notes the laying out of Guaranty Trust Bank operations in Athens and committee work on a curb market for farmers. J C Jester wins attendance prize. new member J Moss joins. radiophone lecture by Joel A Wier and remarks on Y M C A work and Wonders of the World.
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T Larry Gantt
Gamer and Herald
Athens
W. P. Bray
Mr. Bray
J. D. Power
Smithsonia
Shotwell Candy Company
Chicago
Bray
Athyns
Banfer and Herald
King ‘Howard
Lexington
Messrs ScHull
Max Well
Clayton Iest. 2
Hardy Hardware. Co
Grid
Guaranty Trust Corporation
Howard
Kiwanis Club
M. L. Manne
J. W. Barnett
Dave Paddock
W. T. Forbes
W. L. Erwin
J. G. Oliver
Jester
C. Jester
Kiwanian
Will King Meadow
J. Moss
Carter-Moor Lumber Company
Joel A. Wier
Wier
I. V. Sanfud
Jere
M.pound
Y. M.C
Newspaper Circulation Notes and Printing Schedule
Last week's circulation combined and daily totals are noted. The Banner was not published Monday morning and the Herald was not printed on Saturday evening, with schedule gaps affecting Tuesday through Sunday readership.
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the Herald
Poincare Defends Military Act With Paris Conference Note
Premier Poincare outlines reasons for France's military move and the Ruhr actions, noting Britain dissented from allies on reparations. He says measures against Germany's defaults are not prejudice to future steps after January 16 to seize collateral for the moratorium. He seeks to postpone foreign affairs interpolations and expects broad support, with extremists opposing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Associated Press
Poincare
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Great Britain
France
Belgium
Italy
Germany
Ruhr
Leals
Sixth Axe Murder In Birmingham Police Probe
Birmingham police investigated the sixth axe murder in twelve months. Joseph Klein, a Northside merchant, died from an axe attack at his store after a similar assault on his 14 year old daughter Ethel the prior night. Klein endured severe injuries but his daughter, struck once, is expected to recover. Most victims in these killings have been foreigners or naturalized citizens.
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Birmingham
Ala
Joseph Klein
Ethel
Klein
Recall of Troops Online Was 10 Show 04 View
Washington reports the decision to withdraw American troops from the Rhine is not tied to leaving the reparations commission. Officials say the move signals disapproval of the French plan and a belief that the program must prove results before an alternative path is possible. The White House cited expediency, with no further official explanation available.
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Washington
Rhine
The
White House
Department Exchanges Oy
Cana New Head of Chile Cabinet
SANTIAGO Chile a new cabinet with Francisco Carces Cana a liberal as premier and minister of the interior was formed here Wednesday evening. The cabinet has not yet received approval from political parties but this seems assured.
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Santiago
Chile
Francisco Carces Cana
Retail Cost of Food Increases and Decreases by City
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports changes in retail food costs across 22 cities for the month ending December 15. Increases ranged from 5 percent in Milwaukee Rochester and Savannah to 1 percent in New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Richmond. Among four cities with decreases Boston led with 2 percent and Portland Maine followed at 1 percent. Indianapolis and New Haven posted declines under half a percent.
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Washington
Milwaukee
Rochester
Savannah
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Richmond
Boston
Portland
Idianapolis
New Haven
Fiorilla Fire Destroys Large City Sections in Georgia
A major fire in Fiorilla, Georgia, devastated most of the business and residential districts, destroying eighteen buildings. Telephone reports from Thursday night indicate substantial losses, with about half insured.
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Florilla
Tlanta
Fiorilla
Quincy Adams Sawyer A Good Motion Picture at Palace Theatre
A Thursday premiere at the Palace Theatre presents Quincy Adams Sawyer a charming photoplay adapted from the novel. Boston lawyer Quincy arrives in Mason's Corner to resolve a legal issue and wins townspeople while opposing Obadiah Strout in a mix of romance and comic situations. The cast features Blanche Sweet Lon Chaney Barbara LaMarr John Bowers Elmo Lincoln and others delivering strong performances in a period rural England setting.
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Quincy Adams Sawyer
Palace Theatre
Pit
England
Boston
Quincy
Mason's Corner
Obadiah Strout
Strout
Blanche Sweet
Lon Chaney
Barbara LaMarr
John Bowers
Elmo Lincoln
June Elvidge
Louise Zenda
Zazu Pitts
Hank Mann
Edward Connelly
Kate Lester
Wiven
Charles Felton
Citizens in revolt in Memel seek union with Lithuania
A revolt has erupted across the Memel district in East Prussia as citizens demand the territory be made part of Lithuania. The telegram from the Lithuanian government at Kovono to the Lithuanian legation in Washington reports the uprising and the call for join with Lithuania.
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Memel
Lithuania
Washington
East Prussia
Kovono
Ex King Constantine of Greece Dies in Palermo
Former King Constantine of Greece died suddenly in Palermo Sicily from a cerebral hemorrhage. He had a tumultuous career, abdicating in 1917, ruling again in 1920, fighting in Asia Minor, and later living in exile in Italy before his death.
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Palermo
Sicily
Associated Press
Constantine
Greece
Hellenes
Turkey
Asia Minor
Italy
Moose to Fight U S Drug Traffic national drive
In Chicago the Loyal Order of Moose lodge with about a million members pledged to aid a nationwide campaign against drug traffic. Secretary of Labor Davis and national chief urged President Harding to convene an international conference to halt drug production and designate a week for anti narcotic action.
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Chicago
Davis
Loyal Order of Moose
Lodge
Harding
Air Mail Service For Cuba and U.S. Inauguration
Havana announces a new air mail link with the United States to begin Thursday. The Columbus airplane of Aero Mail Airways will depart Key West for Havana to carry American and Cuban government mail. Weather permitting the six day a week service aims to connect Havana and Key West with regular flights.
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Havana
Cuba
United States
Columbus
Aero Mail Airways Co., Inc
Key West
Radio sermon crosses miles to reach New Jersey listener
A farmer near Pemberton New Jersey heard R A Torrey preach over a radio 3000 miles away and hurried to join a church. Torrey, famed in Athens for his influence, drew personal friends and noted his daughter Integrala Lawrence Parker in the account.
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Philadelphia
Jane
Jesus Christ
Los Angeles
R. A. Torrey
Joseph Larper
Pemberton
N. J
Dr. Torrey
Athens
Integra
Lawrence, Parker
Ladies Hear Testimony in Bastrop Band Killings Probe
In Bastrop Louisiana an open hearing on the masked band murders in Morehouse parish proceeds with about 20 witnesses slated for Thursday. Testimony links the Ku Klux Klan to the case and names several women allies and relatives of victims among those expected to testify.
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Bastrop
Morehouse Parish
Hugh Clark
Hamilton
Addie May Hamilton
W. E B. Hopkins
John Davenport
J.C. Nettles
Snabnet
Lewis
Groves
Morris
McTiwain
Fred Higginbotham
Conrad McDuffie
John Barham
George Sims
Kelly Harp
R. L. Dade
Joe Davenport
W. R. Norseworthy
Wimnes
T. F. Richards
Hooded Band
Hugh . Clark
McIlwain
Thomas F. Richards
Nellis
Higginbotham
W. C Andrews
Richards
Watt Daniel
Ku Klux Klan
Stampley
Daniel
Young Neelis
W. B. Hopkins
Morehouse
Essen Residents Revolt as French Occupation Begins
Essen residents revolt as French troops advance taking Ruhr territory. Dr Hans Luther, former Essen mayor and German food minister, addresses foreign press urging moral support for Germany and condemning the French move as a violation of humanity and Versailles. Berlin dispatches note German measures after occupation, including halting reparations talks and declaring a national day of mourning.
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Amsterdam
Associated Press
Exchange Telegraph
Berlin
Germany
Reparations Commission
Basen
Exchange Télegraph
Protat
Essen
Preas
Hans Luther
Cuno
Luther
Kaiserpf Ho Col
France
Ruhr
Great Britain
United States
America
Rcch
Pierre the Ete
Epen
Merty
Ther
Rhine
Paris
Presa
Recort
Trooterhoon
Seg and Sone
Gelsenkirchen
Hendya
Éral Simon
Duesse
DeCoutte
Belgium
Italy
Rhina
Ami Mayer
Wilh
Wilhelm Mayer
Berl
Ngon
Athens Stores Spark Confidence Amid Banner Sale
Local merchants in Athens claim thousands of dollars in sales despite competition, as Shoppers rally around banners advertising the event. Merchants report strong demand and Mission store returns, with several outlets noting improved foot traffic during the promotional period.
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Tarry Gantt
S. J. Moss
Joel Wier
Club
Cana
John E. Drewry
EX AG
Thasoy
Moose
U. S
Air Mail Service
U.S
Herusband
Dr Luther
Dusseldorf
Hansa
L'Information
Im Nt
Duisburg
City
Muelh
Ciy
Pple
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