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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1922

Page

7

Lost Guard aviators vanish near Lax Lake in Minnesota

Two Minnesota National Guard aviators Major Ray Miller and Lieutenant Joe Westover went missing after a forced landing near Lax Lake 60 miles northeast of Duluth while returning from a search for James Maher of Cook County. The pair departed Port Arthur Ontario Tuesday afternoon for a 229 mile trip and were expected to report by phone if ice allowed a 16 mile reach to safety.

Duluth Mini Minnesota National Guard Lax Lake Here James ‘Maher Cook County Minnesota Lake Superior Hunt Oe Mahr Ray Miller Joe Westover Port Arthur Ont

Missing aviators to be searched by guardsmen

Several guardsmen planned to leave today to search for the missing aviators though the text is fragmentary and lacks concrete names or locations.

Hunting Season Ends January 31

The article notes January 21 is the last day to hunt migratory game birds including wild ducks geese coots and snipe across the United States under federal law administered by the Bureau of Biological Survey. Carcasses may be kept for 10 days after season end if allowed by state law and cold storage after February 10 risks federal prosecution.

United States Iaw Bureau of Biological Survey United State Department of Agriculture

Youngstown Mayor Is Closely Guarded

Youngstown Ohio reports an armed bodyguard remains with Mayor George L. Oles day and night after threatening letters were received. Authorities say threats from elements in the city prompted intensified protection as the mayor pursues cleanup efforts.

Youngstown Ohio George L. Oles

Southern rail timetable notes and connections

A fragmented timetable lists arrivals and departures for Lula Athens and Lala, with train numbers and times. It includes Georgia Railroad lines to Gainesville and Union Point, plus Seaboard Airline connections to Atlanta Memphis Birmingham Norfolk Richmond and Washington with various cross routes and daily or Sunday-excluded services.

Seaboard Aline Railway Atlanta-Bource Io Memphis

Military sons seek to save mother's Bronx home

In New York a Bronx tenant facing eviction due to 150 back rent wins support from her three sons. A Marine sergeant spoke in court while telegrams from two Army privates arrived, asking the landlord John Heilman to waive back rent and extend occupancy until February 10. Henry, recovering at Walter Reed, and Louis at Fort Niagara also voiced support.

New O‘york Bronx Marine Corps Louis Fort Niagara N.x Henry Walter Reed Hospital Washington John Heilman

Ford Retail Sales Exceed Million Mark for 1921

Ford Motor reports total production of 1,050,740 cars trucks and tractors in 1921 with dealer retail sales near 1,093,000, surpassing 1920 US retail totals by 104,213. December 1921 sales rise sharply, tractors up over 100 percent, and sedan coupe share up 23 percent. Prices reduced again to stimulate market, with touring car now 348 dollars and Fordson tractors noted for farmer demand. Detroit plant employs about 48,000, impacting a large city population dependent on Ford. Local dealer C A Trussell Motor reports over 20 cars delivered in January 1922.

Ford Fordson Tractor Detroit Ford Company Ford Motor Company C. A. Trussel Motor Company

Waite Hoyt Nears Marriage After World Series Fame

New York pitcher Waite Hoyt, who helped the Yankees to two series victories and the pennant win, went with Dorothy H. Pyle of Brooklyn to the marriage license bureau and signed a life contract. Hoyt said he is 22, plans to wed before leaving for spring training with his team.

New York Waite Hoyt New York Yankees Giants Dorothy H. Pyle Brooklyn

The Step on the Stairs praised as mystery masterwork

The text lauds an American detective story writer, calling her the greatest in her field. It refers to her novel The Step on the Stairs as a masterpiece of mystery fiction with suspense building as suspicion shifts among suspects and resolves in a logical denouement.

America

Cotton market declines amid Liverpool notices and labor fears

The New York cotton market opened easy with declines to 47 points as Liverpool selling and reports of labor troubles in New England mills weighed on sentiment. Near term liquidation followed January notices with March and May futures showing recoveries on short covering, while New Orleans and Liverpool bids and spot prices fluctuated but remained softer overall.

New York Mutch Liverpool Manchster New England Shorts New Orleans Manchester Providence Unicrd Rhode Island Augusta

New York Stocks and Liberty Bonds Report

New York market notes show Liberty bonds at 3 to 4 percent with prices around 96.7 to 97.7 and various domestic and foreign demand figures listed. Wall Street ledger indicates Tuesday leaders gained, with Manila sugar up, American Car and Gulf States Steel rising, while Electric Storage Battery fell slightly. The session saw broad gains in steels, equipment, and motors, firm rails except Canadian Pacific, and a late irregular close after about 700000 shares traded.

Wall Street New York Manila American Car Gulf States Steel Canadian Pacific Sears Roebuck Thesu

Cotton market weakens as Liverpool news spooks prices

Cotton fell and then steadied in a crowded market with New York and New Orleans activity. Traders cited gloomy Liverpool Manchester Bombay and South Journal of Commerce signals while Rhode Island mills faced more closures. Officials warned of potential demand stimulation if prices rise and rumors of a bank troglin reward circulated in New Orleans.

New York New Orleans Liverpool Manchester Bombay Alexandria Fall River Worth Street South—Journal of Commerce

Take Steps to Block Epidemic in New York City

New York City health officials moved to curb a threatened influenza and pneumonia outbreak. Health Commissioner Dr Royal Copeland warned at a Queens Chamber of Commerce gathering that, under current conditions, the epidemic could spread rapidly through the city if not checked.

New York Royal 8. Copeland Queens Chamber of Commerce New Sorets

Chicago Markets Add Chicago Grain and Livestock Details

Chicago market notes show moderate upturns in wheat with early gains and a late slight pullback. Corn held gains in step with wheat while oats edged higher before trimming, and hog prices moved lower along with receipts. cattle receipts were 18 000 with slow trading and generally lower cattle prices across the board.

Chicago Texas

Market Roundup Debts Sugar Poultry Dairy and Potatoes

New York sugar prices steady with centrifugal at 3.88 and refined at 5.00. Poultry markets show steady fowls 24 to 23, hot poultry and other items. New York dairy reports butter firm with creamery extras up to 39, eggs rising to 41, cheese irregular. Savannah naval stores show tarpon at 86 with varied stock and receipts. Chicago potato market dull with Wisconsin whites 1.90 to 2.00 cwt. Chicago dairy notes higher butter and eggs, poultry alive higher with fowls around 26 and springy 23.

Poultry Market New York NEW York Dairy Naval Stores Bavannah Ga Tarpon Hosin Grm Chicago Wisconsin Minnesota Chicago Dairy

Weather Service Reports Varied Georgia Road Conditions

Rain and snow sweep northern Georgia leaving roads poor and nearly impassable on rural routes while paved highways stay passable with chains advised in spots. Chattanoog a and Dalton routes remain passable in wet weather though travel to central Georgia is slower. River levels fall, enabling longer alternate routes. south of Macon sees less rain and colder conditions.

Toa Ralinas Raleigh Macon Augusta Tome Louisiana Georgi Atlanta Georgia Tse Chattanoouge Tia Dalton Mecc

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