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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1923
Page
4
The Athens Banner masthead lists Bowdre Phinizy as secretary and treasurer with editorial leadership and AP affiliation. It indicates traditional newspaper ownership, circulation, and rights statements for the Athens publication.
The piece notes William W. Brandon receiving a diamond badge from Sigma Alpha Epsilon before his inauguration as Alabama governor elect, with plans for similar honors when Clifford M. Walker becomes Georgia governor. It highlights the fraternity’s notable members and past leaders, including William McKinley, and mentions governors affiliated with the SAE.
Citizens in Athens are asked to subscribe to the YMCA maintenance fund for the coming year. The budget totals about 16,000 with roughly 11,000 to be raised from outside sources. the YMCA stresses civic value and broad outreach to needy residents, and highlights programs from night schools to summer camps as vital community services.
A brief devotional note cites First Peter 5 7 urging believers to cast their cares on God The text reflects on finding care amid shadows fading lights and failed friendships invoking Marianne Farningham as the devotional voice in a reflective prayerful mood
An astronomer proposes stars form from masculine and feminine union in space. A comet speeds through space and meets a Plejad, who flirts. they fuse in an astronomical bond. Together they roam the heavens creating new constellations and a bright cosmic bond.
Fragmentary notes describe a fall event in Adwas with officials considering changes to the race track and lot competition. Mentions Georgia State College connections and a large public attraction that may surpass last year’s success, with references to Clarke and County Yale.
Work on completing the University of Cavalry drill field at the Sanford Stadium entrance is rapidly progressing. The feature, located at the stadium gate, will provide seating and vantage points for spectators during games and events, with labor tightening as the hill is shaped.
In 1895 Athens articles recount Robins as winter visitors testing chinaberry trees and dining ideas. Normal School President Bradwell moves his family to town. Athens once hosted top game cocks in pits at Augusta and Columbia, now mainly backyard Shanghai fights delight local children. Bradberry district elects two Democratic bailiffs, signaling gains. Athens tax rate stands at 1.10 percent with ad valorem reach.
An old column reflects on life and kindness urging readers to say something good. It cites James Whitcomb Riley, moral exhortations, and the need for positive speech to lift others amid adversity and disgrace. The piece ties to civic virtues and calls for support of local institutions.
A town report notes a sleeping oil fever and plans to modernize streets with a white way, replacing wooden poles with iron posts for better illumination. Mentions oil land bets in Banks County Nails Creek area and a Hert County well charter. Also covers local commerce, railcar and car-line updates, and farmers adapting post hardship with crops like cotton and popcorn.
A cryptic puzzle article describes forming a word square from letters of meagre and esteem. It narrates a man who had 58 in six bills and ended with 60, two dollars, and two ten dollar bills, keeping the fifty, then dividing the rest equally among his two two dollar bills and a one five bill, and ends with the question WHO IS THE UGLIEST MAN IN ATHENS?
Banner-Herald reports Athens Y M C A leaders from the Maxing of Men program who organized and directed boy and girl camps. Leaders include Buster Patrick Carlton Mell Fain Slaughter Alfred Parham and Edward Ogden who ran sports dining and property tasks. Wilkinson praises their work building a cadre of leaders and friendships among younger campers.
By a 66 to 2 vote the Chicago city council refused to retain alleged Klan members on the payroll. The decision followed a request to suspend William H. Green a city fireman said to be linked with the order. An alderman chairman cited threats from a policeman over anti Klan actions and named Louisiana connections as part of the controversy.
An old style ad touts California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for babies and children. It claims the syrup relieves cold symptoms by flushing waste, never causing cramps, and being loved by children for its taste.
A vintage advert touts Dade or's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to mercurial calomel for bilious symptoms. It promises relief from sour stomach, headaches, and constipation, claiming improved energy and vigor by morning with no bone-damaging mercury effects.
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