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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1922

Page

4

Wise and Unwise Expenditures In Government Policy

The piece argues for disciplined spending that balances waste and parsimony. It contends wise government invests in public works like Muscle Shoals and St. Lawrence improvements to create employment, boost business, and produce returns through growth and taxes, while over-saver bias harms the economy. It emphasizes investing money first to generate income, then saving and reinvesting to reduce debt and maintain prosperity.

Muscle Shoals Ito Henry Ford St. Lawrence Great West Atlantic

Athens Growth and Bank Support for Local Development

Banner-Herald lauds Col. Larry Gantt for urging Athens growth through housing and a grain elevator complex. A plan calls for 300 houses per year, cattle pens and feeding facilities, and a tied factory or cotton seed plant. A York City bank notes readiness to finance municipal bonds and key South Industry funding, signaling a strong revival mood for Athens and region.

Banner-Herald Larry Gantt Athens Col. Gantt York City Athena

Tragedy in Kazan Republic Amid Drought Famine

Reports from the Kazan republic in East Russia describe a famine killing about 2,000,000 people, with only a small fraction expected to survive. Overseers attribute the suffering to drought, not merely a dry spell, noting widespread hunger across the region.

Kazan Russia

Speakers Named for Annual Debate at University of Georgia

The Phi Kappa and Demosthenian literary associations have chosen their speakers for the annual debate. Phi Kappa will be represented by George P. Whitman of Atlanta and J. M. Hull Jr. of Augusta, while Demosthenian will be represented by Mexica W. B. Moore and Walter Shaw. The question is whether Free Trade is a better policy for the United States than a protective tariff. The debate will be held in the University chapel Saturday night of commencement week.

Phi Kappa Demosthenian Literary Association University of Georgia Messry George P. Whitman Atlanta J. M. Hull, Jr Augusta Demostheniana Mexica W. B. Moore Walter Shaw United States University Chapel

Miss Hodgson Entertains Leap Year Club at Prince Avenue

On Thursday Miss Florence Hodgson hosted the Leap Year club at her Prince Avenue home. Porch pit tables were arranged among roses, palms, and ferns. First prize went to Miss Mattie Wilson DuBose for a beaded handbag. Miss Ora Hart won the lone-hand prize, a pair of pictures, and Miss May Hodgson received the consolation white kid belt.

Miss Hodgson Lear Year Club Florence Hodgson Leap Year Club Prince Avenue Mattie Wilson DuBose Ora’ Hart May Hodgson

Athens schools need modern facilities for growing town

In a letter to the Athens Banner, Mrs. E. R. Hodgson Jr. of the Woman's Club Educational Committee argues that Athens must update school buildings and equipment to meet modern demands. She recalls a mother’s nostalgia and notes today’s training must reflect increasingly complex life, urging the new mayor and council to act to keep Athens as a center of education.

Athens Schood Ag Athens E.R. Hodgson, Jr The Woman's Club

Forward Hangs Up Scoring Record In Fort Recovery Game

Jones, forward for the Fort To saversey team, scored a record points in a 100 to 10 win over St. Henry academy at Fort Recovery. The small town game featured high scoring and a decisive Fort Recovery victory.

A Verse a Vignette by D G B

A fragment recounts a speaker praising Dixie’s leader and duty. It contrasts fiery zeal with steady action, emphasizing sacrifice, responsibility, and the value of humble service over fame. The piece lauds the ideal of following duty to a capable man who can both dare and do.

The Sheik Good Picture Opens to Enthusiastic Reception

The Sheik starring Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayers opened a two day engagement to enthusiastic review, with audiences praising Valentino in the Ahmed Ben Hassan role. The desert adventure follows Diana Mayo’s capture, rescue, and romance, culminating in a pledged future together amid peril and passion.

M. Hin Rudolph Valentino Agnes Ayers Paramount Valentino Ahmed Ben Hassan Blakra Saharan Diana Mayo Diana Sachee Omair Saint Hubert Omir

Listen Irene at Colonial Jan 27 starring 35 players

Producer George E. Wints presents Listen Irene at the Colonial on January 27 a three act musical spectacle hailed as a pace maker with 35 players led by Nyra Tow John Getz Helen Janis Bill Barbee Betty Earl Seymour SISTER Tom Morton and The Bike Quartette a dazzling Fashion Girl number features $10,000 worth of gowns and a Broadway style chorus of blondes brunettes and titian haired beauties on a jeweled walkway.

George E. Wints Betty Mabel Colonial Theatre Ite Girh Nyra Tow John G Getz Helen ‘Janis Bill Barbee Betty Earl

Rub My Tism Antiseptic Pain Killer Remedy

A historical ad note promotes Rub-My-Tism as an antiseptic and pain reducer for infected sores tetter sprains neuralgia and rheumatism highlighting its claimed healing properties for multiple conditions.

Crime on Boom in Boom Town

In Mexia Texas during martial law authorities report 149 arrests on varied charges including prohibition violations and gaming. Major Jacob Wolters notes conditions improved but far from satisfactory and highlighting illicit distilling as the main source of seized whiskey amid oil boom unrest.

Mexia Texas Jacob Wolters

Dawson Springs Sanatorium Opens February 22 Open

Washington February 23 set as date for opening of Dawson Springs sanatorium at Dawson Springs rebuilt at a cost of 2 3 million dollars to accommodate 700 former service patients Governor Morrow of Kentucky assistant secretary Clifford and representatives of soldiers organizations to take part in opening exercises Colonel H E B Whitledge former Fort Bayard medical officer assigned as commanding officer at Dawson Springs

Washington Dawson Springs Dawson’ Springs Morrow Kentucky Clifford H. EB. Whitledge Fort Bayard N. M

Holmes to stand trial January 30 in Madison Ga

Robert Holmes former bank president of Sparta Ga and John D Walker former head of a Georgia bank chain are jointly indicted on embezzlement charges. Trial date set for January 30 in Madison Ga amid localized coverage. Historic mentions of Ofen Budapest linked in erroneous OCR context.

Madison Robert . Holmes Sparta John D. Walker Chain of Georgia Banks

Tanlac claims widespread relief and health gains

Melons of people across the United States and Canada report relief from dyspepsia and indigestion after Tanlac treatment. They note rapid gains in weight, restored health and strength, and praise Tanlac as a superior remedy backed by many users and endorsements.

United States Canada

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