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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1923
Page
4
The census bureau reports a near 300 percent rise in motor vehicle production, with December 1922 output of 206,418 passenger cars and 20,138 trucks versus December 1921. Annual 1922 totals show 2,834,171 cars and 243,049 trucks, continuing a half yearly growth pattern since 1921.
Hundreds of friends of the Athens Young Men's Christian Association celebrated a rapid completion of the maintenance drive for 11000, with several hundred dollars more subscribed in under a week. The effort, directed by Chairman John White Morton, shows strong community support for the YMCA's physical and moral uplift of local men and boys.
The article notes radishes as a quick, profitable market crop with Valdesia, Thomasville, and Boston sending cars east. Prices reach seven to ten dollars per sugar barrel, shipments mainly to Cincinnati, with top quality produce shipped without ice. growth suggests year round farming and rapid turnover for new crops. It also mentions global trade contrasts, a French honor for American artist George Elmer Brown, and coal wage disparities, highlighting economic imbalances and forestry concerns in New York.
A daily sermonette quotes Thomas Carlyle on time as a vast, silent ocean tide that endlessly rolls forward. The reflection likens human beings and the universe to exhalations and apparitions that exist and vanish, calling time a literal miracle beyond words.
A fragmented 1923 poem by Berton Braley explores bleak imagery of desert wastes and ruined gardens. It presents a somber meditation on mystery and doom, invoking ancient lands and mythic visions as it questions meaning and purpose.
New book by Woodward Boyd argues the love legend misleads daughters about marriage. She says mothers should stop grooming daughters for Prince Charming and urge realistic, self reliant paths. The public discussion notes the author’s stance amid 1923 social change.
A traveler’s telegram uses mixed letters from the final three words to spell a place. Friends decipher the puzzle showing a destination through scrambled words amid a tale of a man leaving on a journey.
This week in Athens, a special car brings Samuel Spencer, president of the Southern Railway, to attend the sale of lease interests in the Athens belt line held by Richmond and Danville. Rumors say Southern will bid to control and operate the line.
Royal Arcanum members enjoyed a fine spread at the Athens hall with speeches and social chatter praising lodge progress. Prof C. M. Strahan will address the Y M C A Sunday at 4 30. Prof W. H. Hooper to marry Miss Florence Herty at the Episcopal church this afternoon at two. Judge Charles L. Bartlett and Hal T. Lewis attend city court. January births noted with references to Gen Lee Jackson Poe Byron Burns. Bobbie Burns nickname discussed with background from Address to the Unice Guid.
The article highlights women’s prominence in journalism led by Dorothy Dix and Georgia editor Alice Louise Lyttle of the Columbia Sentinel. Lyttle, once managing editor to Thomas E Watson, modernizes the paper and champions agricultural interests while attending farmers' conferences. Dr L G Hardman of Commerce is praised for supporting agricultural initiatives as a state College of Agriculture trustee and board chairman.
A Vermont man writes that lameness eased after taking Foley Kidney Pills and urges prompt treatment for kidney and bladder issues. He notes backache rheumatism dull headache and urinary symptoms as related signs. The ad claims quick relief and states the pills are sold everywhere.
Dr Lyman B Veeder of Baldwin Ga outlined fruit growing as a Georgia commercial possibility at the state farm conference He advised beginners start with 5000 trees and grow gradually with guidance from the State Agricultural College and the department of agriculture Prof John R Fain urged diversification noting no single crop can replace cotton and emphasized substitutes for cotton amid boll weevil pressure Suggestions included more oats cotton seed crops enhanced corn practices and increased hay acreage to fit unused acres and new farming realities.
An unusually lovely dinner dress described in cream chiffon with lace insertions and a pale blue satin girdle that extends below the hemline. The garment emphasizes delicate trim and elegant line, reflecting formal debutante attire from the period.
A unique trimming appears on jackets and frocks as well as suits. Oval buttons are covered with the garment material and sewn to resemble leaves, creating a decorative, integrated effect.
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