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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1923

Page

6

Dr Hardman Honored As Pioneer Of Progress In Georgia

Dr L G Hardman presided at the Farmers Conference in Athens receiving warm praise for his role in developing Georgia. The piece highlights his leadership in launching the State Agricultural College, urging further data on inauguration figures and noting his impact beyond Georgia.

T. Larry Gantt L. G. Hardman Athens Georgia Hardman State Agricultural College Hardman J South A. M Soule

Georgia Doctor L G Hardman a state builder and pioneer

A local account lauds Dr L G Hardman for pioneering highway reform in Georgia, founding the first state highway commission, and promoting topsoil roads. It highlights his farm philanthropy, fruit agriculture leadership, extensive landholdings, and the planned Weres inclusion of an er rcence home for wayward boys. The piece notes his anaesthetic advance and Athens visits, while forecasting future mountain farm tours.

Georgia Jackson Hardman L. G. Hard State of Georgia Ercnge Fto Hardivan Hardhet Habersham County Vale of Nacoochee Captain Nicholls Athens Citzens L. G. Hardman South Nagendher Nieholls

Slaughter to Address Boys at Y M C A Meeting

Dr. S N G Slaughter will speak at the Y M C A Sunday Boys Meeting at three o'clock. The subject is Boys who make the best men. Meetings are held weekly and all boys are invited. Think of Bloodwork when you think of INSURANCE. The best of every kind, BR Phone 74.

SN. G. Slaughter

Open hearing on Bastrop masked band activity ends

Louisiana probes into the Bastrop Mer Rouge masked band crimes tied to the Watt Daniel and Thomas Richard kidnappings and deaths on August 24. Attorney General Coco leads the inquiry as troops withdraw after Governor Parker ordered martial protection for witnesses and local officials pledge order. Dozens named, including Skipwith, Dade, McKain, and Cray, face allegations of hooded deportations, flogging, and armed invasions as briefing extends into weeks before possible grand jury action.

Bastrop Watt Daniel Thos. F. Richard John M. Parker Rastrop Mer Rouge A. V. Coco Robert L. Dade Met Rouge Thureday Fred Carpenter LaToombs Carpenter Capt Skipwith Cyclops Morehouse Branch Ku Klux Klan Parker Toombs T. Jett Burnett E. N Newt Cray Smith Stevenson Oliver Skipwith Smith Daniel Richard J. K. Swipwith Mee B. M. McKain W. P. Kirkpatrick Addie May Hamilton Little Rock Thompson Leon Braddock Laurie Calhoun Fred Cobb R. L. Dade Dr. McKoin Kully Harp W. c. Andrews Harry J. Neells Stamley Court House K Kinwith Grand Jury

Severe cough after influenza advertisement claim

After an attack of the flu Mrs Drake writes that nothing relieved her severe cough until Foley's Honey and Tar was used. The ad claims croup la grippe and bronchitis are quickly relieved, notes no opiates, and lists ingredients as printed on cough medicines.

Big Cotton Lot Sold In Athens

Barret and Company, one of the souths largest cotton concerns, sold a 677 bale lot at their Athens office on Thursday afternoon. Buyers from the area purchased the entire lot at about 29 cents per pound, approaching a total near one hundred thousand dollars. The sale signals rising cotton demand and bands that prices may push higher, potentially to 30 cents per pound before the new crop arrives.

Embassy liquor leaks spark proposed checks in Washington

Washington officials pursue two methods to curb embassy liquor leaks into the bootleg market. Acting Prohibition Commissioner Jones would press diplomat in charge to dismiss and prosecute any minor embassy employee involved under prohibition laws. A voluntary plan may have missions report liquor needs to limit excess imports.

Washington Jones Prohibition Bureau State Department

Lowden inventor previews 62 message radio for aviators

An inventor unveils an automatic radio device allowing pilots to send 62 distinct messages to base by pulling a lever. Each lever position encodes a unique meaning, enabling quick communication. R. A. Walsh will direct Douglas Fairbanks in The Black Pirate with color photography.

Lowden R.A. Walsh Douglas Fairbanks

Auto crashes kill two workers in Atlanta fog

In heavy fog early Friday morning Tom Hunter is dead and W S Gorman is critically injured after a car driven by Jack Kontz struck two Georgia Railway and Power Company welders at Peach and 12th streets. Kontz is held without bond at police headquarters.

Atlanta Tom Hunter W. S. Gorman Georgia Railway and Power Company Street Peach and 12Th Streets Jack Kontz E. C. Kontz City Recorder of

Aerials at Annapolis Naval Station Spill Copper Wire

Ten miles of copper wire weighing about seven tons form the aerial for Annapolis Naval radio station. Six 600 foot steel towers support the wire. An electric heating device melts ice as it forms to prevent weight and breakage.

Naval Radio Station Annapolis

Dr Grant Faces Heresy Trial Debate Among Church Leaders

New York churchmen clashed over whether Rev. Percy Stickney Grant should face a heresy trial after he refused to recant his belief that Christ did not have the power of God on earth. Grant defended his views in a lengthy reply, arguing scripture is symbolic and that much of the Bible must be read with new knowledge. Two presbyters reportedly prepared charges, while Bishop Manning withheld further comment.

New York Percy Stickney Grant Protestant Episcopal Church of the Ascension William T. Manning J Grant Manning Hell Jesus Father Stanning Crant

Six Injured as Train Derailed in Scottsboro Alabama

Six persons were slightly injured when locomotive and six cars of Southern Railway Passenger train 26, the Memphis Special, derailed early today at Scottsboro Alabama. Officials say the cause is undetermined.

Atlanta Southern Railway Memphis Scottsboro Ala

Governor Goes Fishing Trip Near Florida Keys

Governor Hardwick leaves Atlanta with friends for a week at Long Key fishing camp about 60 miles north of Key West. He plans to confer with the state prison commission on proposed abolition of whipping in state prison and convict camps, signaling potential disapproval of the practice.

Atlanta Hardwick Long Key Key West Florida State Prison Commission Capitol

Religious Course For Schools In Atlanta Plan

Definite steps were taken to inaugurate a religious education course in Atlanta public schools. At a meeting of the Atlanta Christian Council, representatives from 68 Protestant churches outlined aims to extend the movement to Georgia and include all denominations. The course would provide credits for participating pupils where allowed by law.

Atlanta Atlanta Christian Council Council Saaheek Georgia St Naaine

Oswell R. Wins Georgia Primary For Richmond Ordinary

Oswell R. local attorney defeated C. Gordon Lamback county commissioner by 631 votes in a Richmond County primary held Thursday to name a successor to A. R. Walton who died after serving 28 years as ordinary of Richmond County.

Augusta Oswell R C. Gordon Lamback A. R. Walton Richmond County

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