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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1922

Page

2

Meininger Confesses Bank Shortage at Night and Day Bank

Arthur D. Meininger, cashier of the Night and Day Bank in St Louis Missouri, admits sole responsibility for a $754,000 shortage. He disappeared January 5 and surrendered after telephoning with state finance commissioner J. G. Hughes. Meininger says he did not inform the board of directors and left after realizing the cover up. He also claimed to have paid $68,000 for warehouse receipts for whiskey via cash slips.

Louis Arthur D. Meininigar Night and Day J. G. Hughes Meninger Meininger Belleville Hughes

Doan's Kidney Pills Earn Praise From Athens Resident

Retired express agent F. H. Williams of 601 Thomas Street testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieve back pain and urinary discomfort. He says the medicine helps when kidneys act freely and secretions burn, keeping him comfortable and asleep. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co, New York, advertises the remedy.

Athens Dean F. H. Williams Thomas Street Doan Donn Williams Foster-Millburn Co Huffato N. Y

Fat Less Meat If Back Hurts

An old health note warns regular meat eating may strain kidneys and cause backache, urging readers to try four ounces of Rad Salts daily. It claims Rad Salts, made from grape and lemon juice with lithia, flushes clogged kidneys and normalizes urine, preventing irritation.

Bethera Lea

Community Council Elects Officers At Annual Meeting

The Community Council held its regular annual meeting at the Chamber of Commerce rooms, electing Dr A S Edwards president, E R Hodgson Jr vice president, Dr J D Applewhite treasurer, and Prof James L Sibley secretary. Officers also welcomed Mrs Clinton Bryant to the executive committee. The council praised county officials, endorsed health and sanitary measures, and urged adequate education funding while noting Clarke county’s higher death rate and the success of the Confidential Exchange in relief coordination.

Chamber of Commerce J. D. Applewhite James L. Sibley Clarke County A. S. Edwards E. R. Hodgson, Jr Clinton Bryant

Frisco Considered For Golf Meet By USGA

A telegram from J Frederick Byers, president of the United States Golf Association, states Frisco is being considered to host the 1923 amateur golf championship tournament of the United States. The notice reflects the ongoing selection process and official interest from the national body.

United Statea J. Frederick Byers United States Gold Association

Ashby Jones to Speak at University Chapel in Lee Anniversary

Dr. Ashby Jones, Atlanta minister and Central Avenue Baptist pastor, will deliver the Robert E. Lee anniversary address at the University of Georgia chapel Thursday at 10 45 AM. The event is open to the public and aims to attract citizens of Athens and Clarke County. Special invitations go to Camp De Laney Confederate veterans with a reserved section. other campuses hold separate exercises without public invitations.

Ashby Jones Atlanta Central Avenue Baptist Church University of Georgia Jones Robert E. Lee University Athens Clarke County University Chapel State Normal School Lucy Cobb Institute Charles M. Snelling Confederate Veterans of Camp DeLaney

Campaign cash drive totals announced at midwinter meeting

Nashville reports cash collections from Baptist campaign subscriptions totaling 30,160,843, down from 75,000,000 in two years. Georgia 2,953,660 North Carolina 2,377,733 and South Carolina 2,633,840 were reported. plans to promote campaign interests across the South for spring and summer were discussed. Paris recorded 165 daily traffic accidents in 1920.

Nashville Tenn Campaign Conservation Commission L. R. Scarborough Fort Worth Texas Georgia North Carolina South Carolina South

Genoa Delegation to Russia's Genoa Conference Named

Moscow—The Russian Soviet delegation to the Genoa economic conference will be led by Lenine or Foreign Minister Chitcherin with Leonid Krassin M Rakovsky Maxim Litvinoff Adolph Joffe M Narimonoff M Shifapnikoff M Sapronoff M Vorovsky as members The plan hinges on a US entry and policy shift as Leon Trotzky warns without Washington the effort may fail and the political balance remains unclear

Moscow Associated Press Lenine Chitcherin Leonid Krassin M. Rakovsky Maxim Litvinoff Adolph Joffe M. Narimonoff Counell of Commisars Aderbain M. Shifapnikoff M. Sapronoff M. Vorovsky Italy United States Leon Trotzky Genoa Dded Archimedes Trotzky Russia America

Rate setting attack blocks six percent railroad return

Washington reports an effort to set aside the six per cent rate fixed by the transportation act. Jerome A Hanour, New York banker, warns the move would undermine confidence in railroads and their securities while noting the commission could not fix rates that would yield a six per cent return on property under current conditions.

Washington Transportation Jerome A. Hanour New York

Fragmented Pattern Sizes Mentioned in Unspecific Text

The readable fragment notes cut sizes for ages twelve fourteen and sixteen years and references yardage of forty inch material. The passage also hints at an illustration and purchase and receipt terms but lacks clear names dates places or events to identify a concrete news item.

Dr. Morgan Speaks at University Chapel in Athens

Dr. G. Campbell Morgan, renowned English preacher, spoke to a large audience of students and faculty at the University of Georgia chapel. He has been touring Bible conferences and will remain several weeks in Athens before traveling to another city.

G. Campbell Morgan Athens University of Georgia Morgan Shreveport

Comfort suit pattern for knickers blouse and skirt set

A vintage pattern advertisement describes a Whitcota style outfit combining knickers, a simple blouse, and a smart skirt with buttoned top, suited for golf and general wear. It notes fabric options and sizing details for skirts and knickers, with separate patterns illustrated and available by pattern numbers 3795 and 3822.

King Boris Eyes Sale of Bulgarian Menagerie

King Boris of Bulgaria seeks to auction part of his private menagerie. He offers two elephants and several fine buffaloes from the grounds of his summer palace near Sofia to an American zoological garden or circus. The menagerie was started by former Emperor Ferdinand.

Sofia Boris Bulgaria Ferdinand

City Officials Plan School Inspections in Athens

A special committee including Mayor George C. Thomas and Superintendent G. G. Bond will visit Athens schools Thursday morning to assess needs for improvements. Mayor Thomas supports measured funding and will review requirements before any council decision. The board of education meeting next Tuesday may address school improvements and Peru’s invitation was noted.

George C. Thomas John Mell G. G. Bond C. D. Flanigen Athens Tihiomas Har Board of Education Scheol‘uled

Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Convention Notice

The State Farm Bureau Federation of Georgia will hold its annual convention at the State College of Agriculture on January 24 and 26. Hundreds of members and visitors will attend, with many farmers staying over from the Georgia Markets conference January 23-28. The federation, formed in recent years, has seen rising membership as it works to address agriculture issues amid a low mood.

State Farm Bureau Federation of Georgia State College of Agriculture Georgia Markets Conference Farm Bureau Meeting Farm Bureau Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Farm Bureau’ Federation

U G Intervenes in Chile Peru Treaty Matter

The American government has intervened in the Chile Peru treaty dispute over the execution of the Ancon treaty. It invites the two American governments to study the actions under which the Tacna Arica dispute arose. It is only the United States.

Washington Associated Presa Chile Peru United States

Consolidation Could Stabilize Industry Says Advisor

A New York business figure and chair of the American Council warns that consolidation may curb fluctuations in demand and unemployment. He argues that easing waste and boosting finished goods output could reduce boom bust cycles, advocating changes to antitrust laws to permit consolidations.

J. New York General Oe Channingvigg U States Wileri United States

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