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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1923
Page
6
Cleveland mayor Fred Kohler argues cities can balance budgets if residents reject inflated promises and demand action. He urges citizens to cut political influence, stop costly projects, and focus on practical finances to keep the city solvent this year.
An early 20th century ad touts Aspironal as a superior cold and cough remedy with European and American military endorsements. It claims two minute relief, a delightful taste, and a money back guarantee if relief does not arrive within the stated time, urging druggists to stock and offer refunds at the counter.
Mayor Fred Kohler defends aggressive cost cutting and payroll trimming as city debt turns to surplus. He cites a 1921 deficit reduction to a 558000 surplus, promises further waste elimination, warns political foes, and outlines street paving, a hospital project, and no new bonds while plans shift toward a city manager regime in Cleveland.
Marion Ills Associated Press report says five men on trial for murder in the Herrin riots planned to rest their case Friday after the defense completed alibi testimony. Attorneys had called more than six witnesses to testify about aggression by guards at the Lester strip mine and presented evidence to support alibis.
A London listing describes spring shoes with white kid pumps, a wire strap of patent leather over the instep, and a large oblong cut steel buckle. The excerpt notes four Burns verses found in an old book offered for sale. It also mentions Japan having 2000 newspapers and magazines.
The cotton market opened Friday with strong buying and renewed demand from foreign and domestic interests. May contracts climbed to 27.56 early, then to 27.78 later, as Liverpool’s demand and higher exchange rates supported gains, with all months reaching new highs before settling around 27.46 for May amid profit taking and domestic mill outlooks. NY spot cotton hovered near 27.45, while New Orleans spot held steady with middling at 27.38 and stock nearing 926,298.
Second annual convention of the Georgia Real Estate Association will be held in Macon January 15-16. The state association includes Savannah Atlanta Macon Columbus and Augusta boards with members from smaller cities. National officers and executives will be guests en route to Jacksonville for a midwinter meeting, delivering talks on topics vital to real estate men.
Reformers urged reforms as flappers faced censure for daring attire. The article notes fashion shifts toward tailored yoke necklines, bright color contrasts, and long side panels that nearly sweep the ground, with long peasant sleeves on winter frocks and coats.
A fragmented report notes students favor homespun scarves and dresses in wool jersey or knitted styles. It mentions one and two piece models, tweed outfits, and woolen stockings, with limited wear of plain garments.
Betty Compson tells a visitor at the Ambassador she is not engaged and has no marriage plans while returning to Hollywood for The Ragtime of Silk. She says a woman cannot both pursue a career and a husband, unless she finds a man who is her life and all. She cites Mary Pickford as fortunate to balance both.
Retty Compson stands out more off screen than on with a lively, frank manner that suggests keen intelligence. While not classed as conventionally beautiful, her slight irregular features and notably expressive eyes captivate, offering a piquant appeal beyond a doll-like screen image.
The article recalls Miss Compson and her claim that The Miracle Man propelled her to stardom and that her best work was in The Green Temptation. She prefers melodramas and cites The Woman With Four Faces as a future likely success while praising acting for William Desmond Taylor in The Green Temptation as the peak of her career. Also notes belief that screen stars rarely match early triumphs and mentions swordfish sizes and a historical shoe price paid by Sir Walter Raleigh.
Partial OCR notes percent figures about ships and tonnage on the Great Lakes. Details are unreadable. content mentions American flag ships and lake commerce without clear counts or dates.
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