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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1923

Page

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Athens Daily Column: Road Bridges and Tourism Drive

Larry Gantt outlines River Road iron bridge progress in Clarke County Athens projects include completing bridge approaches and facing fill to height. Three national highways will use the bridge linking Athens to Barberville Hartwell and Elberton. A nearby tourist camping ground near downtown is debated with site options including Mr. Price’s 16 acres near River Street. He envisions a first class camp with grove and spring, to boost local spending. Also notes pecan grove income potential in Hancock County and stores rental rebound for local merchants. Mentions arsenic duty debate tied to cotton and boll weevil era costs.

T. Larry Gantt Sime The Athens Barberville Hartwell Elberton Vhs Clarke County Atens Liberty Mr. Price River Street Price Frank Shackelford Hancock County Aoe OOH Co Lipscomb Bradberry L. C. Brown

Last’s of the A Herald neas follows schedule

The notice lists publication timing for the A Herald and Banner with days noted. It states Tuesday appearance, then Thursday and Friday entries, with no issue on Monday and no Herald on Saturday evening, indicating irregular schedule.

Last A - Herald Neas The Banner the Herald

County Officials Probe Alleged Threat to Blacks

Clarke county officials investigate a Sunday night notice posted at the Jackson colored lodge near the Jackson colored school warning black residents to leave. The county will pursue guilty parties, suspected labor agents driving agitation, with similar cases once reported in Orongo and actions to curb intimidation.

Jackson School Jackson Colored School Danielaville Clarke County Reftogs Orongo County

Paris Vote Declares Germany In Default On 1922 Deliveries

The Associated Press reports that Germany was found to have wilfully defaulted on 1922 deliveries prompting votes in France and Belgium. French high commissioners pressed for collective action amid German refusals to supply coal wood cattle and building materials while others doubted the move.

Paris Preas Commission Ester Gerae Deesi France Kombel Ci Pyles Wlls Louis Barthou Commission Commission de Stabt Pelican Teresentative Roland WB Boyden Janet

Franklin Will Be Honored By Post Office Stamp

Washington reports Benjamin Franklin, first postmaster general, will be honored by the Post Office with an issue of a one cent stamp to mark the anniversary of thrift week and the first day of the observance.

Washington Benjamin Franklin Meral

Investigation of Masked Outrages Moves to Climax

In Bastrop Louisiana the investigation into the seizure and slaying of Watt Daniel and Richard Harp expands as witnesses describe a Bastrop Klansman gathering the prior night. Dozens of subpoenas target state officials and local farmers, with testimony linking Captain Skipwith to masked Klan activity and plans to avert a possible Bonita Mer Rouge clash.

Barstrop Morehouse Parish Bastrop Watt Daniel Thor Richard Mer A. V. Coco Daniel Morehouse Bmith Stephenson J. D. Higginbothem Harry Norris Jack Hayden G. W. Walker Eb’ Morris Robert Lee Harkness Alfred Hill B. M. Gray Byatt Jonas Frank Lewlyn Harry Pipss Dewy Bown C. N. McGowan Sevahal Aitheae Jones James Harp Bonita Mer Rouge Rich Harp J. K. Gkipwith Morehouse Klon Hichara Jonga Skipwith Bastrop-Mec Rouge Cyclops Manvatal Harp Thomas Hardware

Radio concerts in Ga. physics blogs event

The University of Georgia Physics Department hosts Saturday radio concerts when weather allows. Recordings come from eastern cities and nearby towns with stations. All students and readers are invited to attend these programs, which are both entertaining and informative.

Physics Department University of Georgia Ais

Ishby Jones to Address Athens Rotary Club

Rev. Ashby Jones of Atlanta will address Athens Rotarians at the Georgian Hotel. The meeting will feature a splendid program and each Rotarian is expected to bring one guest.

Ashby Jones Atlanta Athens Georgian Hotel

Dollie Show at Georgian Hotel Friday in Athens

The Athens Woman's Club invites children to a Dollie Show at the Georgia Hotel Friday afternoon January 26. Prizes will be awarded for most attractive doll oldest doll best doll dress and best dress by a girl under eight. Admission is 25 cents per doll and adults pay a small fee. Further details and participant names will appear in Sunday's Banner-Herald.

Athens Woman's Club Georgie Hotel N! Fon Georgia Hotel Ealee Folka Wandi Hieaga

Firemen rescue occupant as Norfolk apartment destroyed

Two firemen overcame Sareea te ee Mi firemen wei VErCoescal and one occupant of the building by smoke in a fire that totally destroyed the Norfolk apartment house Monday night. Damage estimated at 100000 dollars. Austin, Texas. Gov Patrick Morris Neff to take oath of office for his second term at noon today.

Wei Vercoescal Norfolk Austin Texas Patrick Morris Neff

Grimival Docket Nears Closure In Court Session

A one day grand jury session handed up eight true bills including voluntary manslaughter and assault with intent to kill. Indictments named Joe Mines for killing Reynolds Smith and other cases covered murder, arson, still on premises, and various garnishments and judgments in the Arnold Grocery matter.

Ving Tee Lin Uate Joeohn Reynolds Smith Paing Easley T. C. Moon Irene Wiche Sallie Wier Willie Rucker Arnold Grocery Company Bedgood and Brooks Justice Court

French Threaten S with Taste of Heal Battles

German and French forces clash over Ruhr occupation with 5000 Reichswehr massing south of Muenster near Luenen while French troops advance to Dortmund and Luenen. Duesseldorf talks aim to secure coal deliveries as German industrial leaders face pressure to cooperate or face stricter measures. French economic mission wary of swift results despite military buildup and stiff German resistance.

Dortmund Agso Reichswehere Muenster Vas Luenen Duesseldorf Associated Press Ruhr Germany Witten Pantral Ob Hattingen-Castro-Breckenhouse Dortieth Rube -Distoit Monetengen Essen Belgium France DeCiontte Stinnes Summ Hend Sasterday

Howard Mell to Speak at University of Geochapel

Howard and Mell named as speakers for an eleen o'clock address at the University of Geochapel. Thomas S. Mell will deliver a notable oration on a subject tied to his reputation as a speaker. Augusta’s Wm.8 Howard will preside, with Washington’s Birthday and a spring vacation noted as context.

Eleen Thomas S. Mell University of Geochapel Mell Washington Howard Augusta Universty

Marketing Saweet Potato Crop Now Definitely Assured

The Cobb-Delaney Chapter Confederate Veterans are invited to the Normal School on January 19 to mark Lee’s birthday with a 12:00 assembly in Pound Auditorium. Afterward they’ll visit Winnie Davis parlors for a social, followed by a dinner in the dining room with Mayor Thomas, Miss Millie, Henry West, Commander of Allen Fleming Post, and Mrs. Hammond as guests of honor.

Cobb-Delaney Chapter Normal School Robert E. Lee Pound Lee Winnie Davis Thomas Millie Henry West Allen Fleming Post

White Heads Trade Body Carroll Secretary

Meeting of the trade body here yesterday announced new officers led by Hugh W. White as president and G Harold Hulme and Frank A. Holden as vice presidents. President White will announce committee appointments Wednesday and weekly membership meetings were approved for the year.

Hugh W. White G. Harold Hulme Frank A. Holden Caroll Pea Geo Ty Ree White Wilkinson J. C D.F. . Paddock

Dead Man's Wife Held As Officers Probe Death

Police interrogate the wife of a deceased man as they investigate his death. Authorities confirm arrest discussions and indicate ongoing inquiries. Names and specifics are unclear due to damaged text but the case involves a spouse and suspected circumstances surrounding the death.

Pandora Will Be Good Volume 1928 At Georgia

The Pandora of the University of Georgia reports to advance the school and student writers. L Bowen editor in chief states the volume reflects the literary effort of the student body and aims to honor the best editing and scholarship.

Pandora University of Georgia L. _ Bowen

Georgian Sweet Potato Plan Adopts Marketing Surplus

A definite program for marketing surplus sweet potatoes has been adopted. The plan outlines processing and distribution steps to balance supply and demand, supporting Georgia growers and markets.

Claud Tuck Leads Late Movement Toward Permanent Org

Claud Tuck was elected president of a group planning a permanent organization to be formed by Tuesday. About 85,000 in market development funds await marketing of sweet potatoes and county crops. Representatives from several counties discussed a market committee with Harold Hulme and J. A. Smith cited among officers and members.

Athens College of At Claud Tuck E. W. V. Carroll Jon Erie

Inidence Promises Bold Planning for Twelve Months

Fragmented ad-like text hints at planning and dividend themes. It mentions timing months, planning boldly, and advertising celebration. Names and clear facts are missing, leaving a vague promotional fragment about financial gains.

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