Settle the Chinese Question Now at Washington Conference
The Washington conference must definitively settle the Chinese question and all Far Eastern issues to avoid failure and possible war. Nations endorse the open door in China, with Shantung and the twenty one point treaty to be discussed, while Japan must not be allowed unilateral advantage. The American English and French blocks press for firm action, with real results expected in days.
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Washington
China
Shantung
Japan
Far East
Call for Capital Punishment to Curb Crime Across Nation
A public plea argues hemp and electric punishment to deter crime. The writer endorses harsher measures including capital punishment as a proven curb on thievery arson murder and banditry. Proposes extended use of capital punishment and stricter enforcement to reduce crime rates nationwide.
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Een
Combining the Housewives to Fight High Prices
The piece argues housewives should combine against price hikes but notes retail margins are narrow and manufacturers and labor unions can keep prices high. It suggests indirect influence through selective patronage, cites building industry successes, and calls for a movement to ensure reasonable commodity prices when blocked by combinations of capital and labor.
Campaign to Eradicate Belgian Poppies Across Farms
The piece cites Col. McRae’s poem as immortal while warning that Belgian poppies now infest U.S. fields. Horticultural experts urge extermination before seeds spread unchecked, risking widespread cultivation and crop ruin. It notes the cost of peace and critiques aviation interest.
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Flanders Fields
John McRae
Col. McRae
Belgium
France
BSE Cae
Athens Years Ago Died At Dunlap And Other Local Notes
Obie Hall, age about 26, died at his home near Dunlap after a lingering illness yesterday morning. Funeral at Winterville at 3 PM with many friends and relatives attending. Also notes on Glenn Lodge No. 75 meeting tonight and other local items including a Center Georgia water scare, a Grand Opening for Max Joseph Mercantile Co. and a government bid by Athens Constructing Co. plus various classified notices.
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Dunlap
Obie Hall
Winterville
MAX Joseph Mercantile Co
Broad Street
Max Joseph Mercantile Company
Athens Manufacturing Company
A. L. Hull
T. P. Vincent
Billups Phinizy
A Verse and a Vignette by D G B fiery prophet and furnace imagery
A verse fragment contrasts the idea of God as love with a fiery, consuming fire preached by a fiery prophet. The poem merges themes of purification, holiness, and fear, depicting refinement by fire and the Cross as a feared, yet central, symbol. The text blends biblical imagery with reflective verse on sin, divine judgment, and redemption.
Athens P T A urges bond vote to fund school improvements
Mrs Lamar Scott writes the Banner-Herald urging Athens officials to fund school improvements instead of unrelated city projects. She complains of basements, odor from toilets, poor lighting and reading issues, urging citizens to demand a vote on $50,000 bonds and to restore Athens’ “Classic City” educational prestige.
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Banner-Herald
Athena Parent-Teacher Association
Athens
Broad Street
Parent-Teacher Association
Athens 9
University
State Normal School
Lucy Cobb
Clarke county farm bureau to build potato houses
Officers elected for 1922 with Claud Tuck succeeding Morton as chairman. Clarke county to construct potato spring houses with 100000 bushel capacity this spring at an estimated cost of 25000 dollars. A special salesman will be hired to market Clarke county potatoes in eastern markets. Delegates named for the State Farm Bureau federation meeting at the State College of Agriculture January 24-25.
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Claud Tuck
Morton
Clarke County
Farm Bureau
Clarke County Farm Bureau
Clarke Bureau
Tte
State Farm Bureau Federation
State College of Agriculture
Sage Tea and Sage Sulphur Hair Darkening Remedy
An old time hair darkening remedy promotes using Sage tea or Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound to darken fading gray hair. The advertisement claims natural, even results with simple application, and encourages purchasing the ready-made product from drug stores. It also promotes a January Christmas Savings ad for Peoples Bank with a savings club opening before January 31.
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Wyeth
Peoples Bank
Our
Christmas Savings Club
Clarke County Farm Bureau Expands Potato Movement
Leaders of Clarke county farm bureau hail sweet potato farming as a strong money maker for the area. Harold Hulme reports a 5,000 bushel potato curing house with plans for a 10,000 bushel addition to reach 15,000, while other farmers show similar interest. Officers elected at Tuesday meeting include Claudiu as chairman Annie O Farrar as vice chair W P Brooks as treasurer and A G Goodson as secretary. Delegates J O Mitchell and Claud Tuck will attend the state convention. a membership committee was formed with Morton Goodson and Purcell.
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Harold Hulme
Clarke County
Star New
Clarke County Farm Bureau
Claudiu
T. W. Morton
Annie O'Farrar
W. P. Brooks
and & A. Goodson
Jones Turcell
J. O. Mitchell
Claud Tuck
Clarke County Bureau
Bureau
T. W .Morton
A. Goodson
Jones Purcell
Careless Shampooing Spoils the Hair
An old advertisement promotes Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo as the superior choice to prevent dry scalp and brittle hair. It claims the shampoo cleanses hair and scalp with rich lather, removes dust and oil, leaves hair silky and manageable, and is inexpensive and long lasting.
Clarke County Farm Bureau to Meet Weekly at Courthouse
Har old Hulme, T. W. Morton and J. C. Mitchell named as fertilizer committee nominees. The bureau plans weekly meetings at 3 o clock at Clarke county courthouse for several weeks to handle a large upcoming workload. The article also notes a tip to secure radiator blankets using a screen door spring.
Diapepsin Claims Fast Relief for Indigestion
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as the surest relief for indigestion gas sourness fermentation and stomach distress caused by acidity. It promises almost immediate stomach relief and correction so readers can eat favorite foods without fear. The ad notes large cases cost only a few cents and claims millions helped annually.
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Associated Press
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Bowdre Phinizy
H. J. Rowe
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Athens Banner
Henry F. Saxon
MR. Obie Hall
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J. B. Wilbanks
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G. E. Stone
Southern Railroad
Anniston, Ala
Athens Constructing Company
Howell Cobb
Corner Hill
Harris Streets
J.W. Camak
M. Percival
Inites. C. M
Banner
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City Hall
B. D. Sledge
Ed Bishop
Seaboard Air Line
River Street Bridge
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Washington St
Mrs. Lamar Scott
J. A. Wright
Thomas St
John Golden
Lightnin
New York
Willians Transfer and Storage CO
Broad St
Frank Hofmeister
the Hinton Securities Co. Life Insurance
Prince Ave
L. L. Laboon
von Cannon Wall
J. C. Mitchell
Clarke County Court House
the Hinton Securities. Co
C. x Thurmond Farm Loans
Holman Bldg
Athens, Ga
Shy’s Garage
Phiono
Wilkes Barre
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Caroline
South Street
Ceree
Hubert. M. Rylee
Omer
W. G. Tiller
Armstrong and Dobbs
Oconee Street
Mie Ei
Seyesa
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