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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1923

Page

6

Plans for Citizens Army Training Camps Summer Military Plans

Word from Capt. Dotevan Yeu of the Fourth Corps Areas covers Georgia to Tennessee detailing continuation of government funded summer camps for young men. Camps to be held at Fort Barrancas Fort McClellan and Fort Bragg offer Red White and Blue courses, with age limits 17 to 27 and veterans up to 35. Apply early by mail to Acting C M T Officer Fort McPherson with birth date and prior service info.

Dotevan Yeu U. S Corpa Ares Georgia Ambra Florida North Carolina South Carolina Louigiaia Mississippi Tennessee Fort Barrancas Fla Gulf of Mexico Camp McClellan Anniston Ala Fort Bragg N.C Organized Reserves National Guard Fort McPherson

King-Hodgson Co Offers Fresh Produce At Discount

Oranges 65¢ per dozen? paper shelled pecans 60¢ per pound No 1 English walnuts 30¢ per pound grapefruit fancy apples coconuts cranberries shelled popcorn yellow squash cauliflower methers lettuce celery spring onions tomatoes. We allow 5 percent discount for cash and deliver.

Kiwanis Drive for Washington Road Link to Augusta

In Oglethorpe County Kiwanis promote a road meeting to extend a link to Augusta. Washington hosts the event as local dairies multiply near Lexington with several planned or existing ventures. Charlie Hunter and his full ticket win Lexington mayor and council seats. Mrs. Annie Mae Wood Bryant praised for Women’s Club work in Crawford. Greene County notes include a barn fire with cotton losses, a White Plains beauty, a boy’s radio project, and milk production records by a local Jersey cow. Union Point reports the death of Mrs. Charlie Knox aged 18 years and Ku Klux activity drawing a small Greensboro crowd. Samuel Gentry, one of the county’s oldest residents, is dead.

Oglethorpe County Kiwanis Washington Augusta Wi ‘Cunningham Lexington Op' Be Pasins Charlie Hunter Annie Mae Wood Bryant Women’s ‘Club Crawford Greene County R. Caldwell St State Ie White Plains T.C. Moore Robert L. B The Agricultural’ College Jersey Charlie Knox Thomson Union Point Samuel Gentry

Pretty girl kidnapped after ride in high powered car

In Paris Boise du Boulogne a young woman was seized by several men and placed in a luxury car before being found later at a villa on the outskirts. She admitted a romance motive for inciting the stunt with her sweetheart. The ad promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for stomach relief.

Paris Boise du Boulogne

Bobbed Hair Ban Prompted by London Dance Leader

Bee Hardin, a leading London dancing teacher with branches abroad, urged bobbed haired members of her art to grow their hair as short styles clash with current trends. The poet laureate Julio Florez of Bogot is reported dead as Dent nears official action.

London Bee Hardin Wes Nemand Julio Florez Colum Bogot Bie Dent

New High Cotton Price Record Reached

A local cotton market report notes a new high middling price of 28 1 2 cents per pound as of Tuesday closing, up a half cent from Monday and about 2.50 per bale. The rise reflects market strength in the spot and futures trading, with traders watching for further gains.

New Orleans Manchester Iran

Cotton Exports Rise in Galveston on Week to Jan 19

Galveston cotton exports increased by 14 389 bales in the week ending January 19, per the Cotton Exchange. News from Washington notes Senate passage of the independent offices appropriation bill at 498 211 371 dollars. Paris reports Max Nordau, German author and philosopher, has died. London markets note firm buying in cotton on expectations for global demand and favorable European political news. Several U.S. and European items touch on banking, coal, and wage issues, with stock and commodity movements across New York New Orleans and Liverpool.

Galveston Texas Cotten Exchange Washington Senate

New Army Assn Be Formed Here In Athens

A sector of the Army of the United States is to be formed in Athens as a new organization for reserve corps and the regular army. It aims to foster patriotism, strengthen bonds among officers, study military history, and pass on knowledge to successors. An officers meeting is set for 8 o'clock Monday evening January 20th in the Academic building faculty room of the University. all officers near Athens are invited.

Army of the United States Athens Sceed Reserve Corps Pronio Regular Army Sapuay

Heir Millet Dies on Eve of Execution in Paris

Jean Millet, aged 16, was sentenced to death for the murder of two women to obtain $10. On the eve of his execution, reports say his aunt died, leaving him $200.

Paris Jean Millet

Children Eat Grass in Newport Food Crisis

Police found two children eating grass in Newport England due to lack of food. The judge fined their father $26 with a promise of a larger fine if he fails to feed them.

Newport England Romise

War Time Growth In US Trade Analyzed Figures Show Shifts

The Foreign Commerce Department of the Chamber of the United States on Tuesday released nine month 1922 versus 1913 analyses of wartime trade expansion across many industries. It highlights dramatic export gains in sugar rye rice and wheat products and notable import increases in brass pig iron coal and raw silk while listing declines in raw cotton and several textile and agricultural items. The report also notes a rise in overall port value and provides percentages for shifts in imports and exports during the period.

Ashington United States Foreign Commerce Department Chamber of the United States Department International

Sergeant Ryan Praised for Recruiting Record in Athens Georgia

Sergeant William Ryan of the Athens sub-station earns praise from the U S Army Recruiting News for turning Athens into a fertile recruiting field. He enlisted 162 recruits in ten months of 1922, 39 in June and 20 in October, with an extraordinary month of 189 recruits in one sub-station and 37 in one day. Ryan, a 26-year service veteran and former second lieutenant, is praised for honesty and restraint, and resides in Athens with his wife and two children.

William Ryan U.S. Army Recruiting News War Department Ryan Department Athens Atlanta Serg Eeant DB. M. L F. F Servce IGR Cuba Bopany Vth Philippines

Negligees and Fashion Notes with The Greater Glory

Negligees described in georgette tones with long floor length wing draperies. Malcolm MacGigeor will co star with Ethel Clayton as leading man in The Greater Glory.

Malcolm” MacGigeor Ethel Clayton

Cream Clears A Stuffed Up Head Ad Copy

A vintage advertisement touts a nasal relief cream claiming to clear stuffed nostrils and reduce head congestion from catarrh or cold. It promises instant relief after applying a small amount, with bottles sold at drug stores and dramatic benefits like easier breathing and less snuffling.

Payed Fancy Prices on Remedies for Stomach Ailments

Suffering patient recounts spending $90,000 seeking a cure for stomach trouble. He credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy praised by his brother in law's experience. The ad promises a simple dose that cleanses mucus and soothes inflammation, with a money back guarantee.

Couthey Mayr

Appointment of Brigadier General Ed ward to command corps area

Gen Andrew Brewster announces the appointment of Clarence E. Edward as commander of the senior corps area with Lily headquarters at Finete. The fragment confirms a leadership change and the designated command post.

Andrew Brewster Clarence E Edward Sremmy Corps al Finete

Stage Door Johnnies Fade Amid Prohibition Costs

Broadway back door figures like Bill Riley, 71, recount a decline of stage escapades as bootleg whiskey prices rise and fashionable shops lure patrons. Prohibition, high lobster costs, and costly fashions push away the era of Stage-Door Marys, leaving inns and cabarets less crowded and oldTimes on the Great White Way altered. Sage and Sulphur hair remedy ads interrupt the narrative with product pitches.

Alexander Herman New York Broadway Bill Riley Bill Mary

Millinery Trends Sparked by Embroidered Hats

The article notes that embroidered hats remain in fashion with no signs of waning. It highlights hats covered in flowers or foliage, popular in bright colors and attracting attention in the current season.

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