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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1923
Page
3
The Athens Banner reports on local happenings and editorial notes featuring prominent community figures and events. Readers gain quick updates on civic matters, school activities, and public notices shaping Athens life.
The article notes freezing winters in North Dakota and northern Michigan and Vermont, praising residents for enduring the cold. It cites climate shifts as debated by observers, mentions mental health and seasonal changes, and suggests following nature's cues to avoid overburdening the body.
Agricultural Commissioner Brown addressed the Georgia Agricultural College pledging full cooperation with the State College of Agriculture. He urged better funding and coordination between the Department of Agriculture and the college to boost state agriculture. Dr. Soule welcomed the pledge and expressed readiness to unite the two bodies for farmers across the state.
A disjointed OCR snippet references council investigations, traffic issues, and fee changes in 2022, with scattered mentions of stamps, offices, and parcel activity. No coherent events or identifiable entities are present.
A brief sermonette notes that fearlessness is natural for some yet others can match effort and duty. It cites John 13 7 and Theodore Roosevelt to argue duty and steadiness trump natural fear. It emphasizes steadfastness and personal resolve in service.
Poem lists targets of satire including a motorist clerk hotel clerk ticket speculator and censors. The speaker vows fatal retribution with the refrain Bring me his ears signed Berton Braley style from 1923 NEA service.
Washington D C President Harding who has grippe and has been ill stayed in his room Tuesday. Brig General Sawyer his physician said he had practically recovered but should remain secluded to rest. He expected to resume routine business soon but Tuesday cabinet session was canceled.
The Harrison area tightens as citizens oppose Missouri and North Arkansas Rail strikers. J L Clute resigns as mayor, George Minous quits as alderman, William Parr steps down as marshal. A mass meeting at Eureka Springs endorses the citizens committee and volunteers patrol streets and roads. Immediate successors to Minous and Parr are chosen by the city council. February 5 is the resignation date noted.
Flaring lines appear on many of the newest spring models and raise questions about whether women will abandon the graceful arena and straight lines that have become popular.
A reader asks how many chances there are that a seven will occur when rolling two dice and how to prove it with a simple rule. The puzzle notes a missed window clue and hints at an efficient counting method using basic probability.
From the Banner Files January 1895 readers note the lower bridge in Athens is very dark at night and petitioners led by Ordinary Herrington seek a light installation. The request is said to be a nominal cost and would benefit travelers nightly. Reports also mention Miss Daisy Jacobs visiting the diver’s house and Dr. W H Reynolds from Lexington noting local health trends.
A column by Hugh Rowe discusses Georgia agricultural policy under John J. Brown and praises the State Department of Agriculture. It also covers humane treatment of convicts, reporting a push by Atlanta church leaders to end whipping in prisons, and notes Governor Hardwick's possible disapproval of prison rules.
A skin specialist touts Men tho Sulphur as the quickest cure for facial pimples. It claims to dry breakouts on the face neck arms or body and promote rapid clearing. Advertises Towle mbo Sulphur in a small jar to be used like cold cream.
An old time drug advertisement touts Aspironal as a safe quick acting cough and cold remedy. It claims refund if no relief within two minutes and invites customers to test the product at the counter. The copy highlights delightful taste immediate relief and wide availability in drug stores.
A dated confessional piece mocks social foibles with humorous asides about lending money, vending machines, overcoats, lead pencils, garlic salad, and public persona. The author notes persistent clashes between appearance and reality, reflecting on social pretensions and theater life.
The census bureau reported ginnings through January 16 at 9 652 601 running bales this season surpassing last year s 7 912 462 by about 1 740 139 bales with American Egyptian and sea island components included State totals show Texas leading with 4 106 869 bales followed by Georgia 732 844 and Alabama 817 842 among others with all other states totaling 18 363 bales.
The article promotes the Madison County soil survey published by the State College and USDA Bureau of Soils. It highlights a 35 page bulletin with a detailed map, soil types, fertilizer needs, and regional tables to aid farmers in choosing crops and applying fertilizer efficiently. It urges farmers to obtain and study the bulletin free of charge to improve yields and reduce fertilizer costs.
The Endeavorers of the Athens Christian Endeavor Union announce a rally at the First Christian Church basement on Saturday night February 3 at 8 o'clock. An educational and inspirational program features speakers including Mr. Crook and Miss Maguire, with sections on prayer, missions, and religious edification for area C E units.
The columnist predicts farmers will stay home, hoard supplies, and avoid debt as next winter brings overflowing corn cribs. Bankers and merchants are urged to aid farmers while cotton growers face calcium arsenate shortages and debate the impact of poison use on crops and prices.
The text urges farmers to try other crops due to the high risk of cotton farming. It suggests cotton is a risky business without safety and hints at the potential rewards of growing alternative staples.
Fragmentary remarks from an Athens item refer to Mr Crane connected with eit pis department. The speaker regrets extended talk time with Brown but notes a prior meeting before the Farmers' Conference opening.
Paris Ig describes new sleeve designs with two hand openings, one long and one short, arranged by slits for decoration. The note cautions not to dust or rub when wet.
A health note describes stomach acidity and indigestion linked to excess acid. It suggests avoiding certain remedies and instead using effervescent Salts with lemon juice to relieve symptoms and promote digestion. The ad emphasizes a gradual weeklong regimen and mentions stomach discomfort like heartburn and sour burps.
An advertisement promotes Rowles Red Pepper rub as a rapid, penetrating treatment for colds, congestion, rheumatism, stiff necks, and sore muscles. It claims tingling warmth within minutes and hours of relief, urging readers to buy at local stores.
A reader testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills helped with back kidney pain and urinary symptoms seen in Athens. Mr Johnson confirms the efficacy in a December 9 1921 statement praising the treatment from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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