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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1923

Page

4

Georgia pledges of cooperation boost state agriculture program

An Atlanta Constitution editorial lauds pledges of cooperation between Georgia’s Department of Agriculture and the State College of Agriculture. Commissioner J J Brown and Dr Soule pledged full support to advance farming, improve crop protection, and enhance marketing amid postwar recovery, with hope their promises become action for Georgia farmers.

of Georgia State Department of Agriculture State College of Agriculture Atlanta Constitution Barger-Herald J. J. Brown Soule Georgia Athens Herald State College of Agriculto the Herald J. J The Agricultural College State Agricultural College Brown State Det of Agriculture Department of Agriculture College Ture

Dixon Urges Klan Abandon Mask to Save 100 Percent Americanism

Thomas Dixon asserts that the Ku Klux Klan must drop its mask to avoid eroding public confidence and martial law fears. He argues secrecy taints the 100 percent Americanism claim and calls for the organization to purge itself of actions that provoke riot and repression. Dixon warns that without transparency the order will collapse under suspicion and government pressure.

Klan Dixon

Daily Sermonette Reflections On Duty And Love

A compact meditation contrasts Genesis and Marcus Aurelius. It cites Jacob’s seven years for Rachel as a test of enduring love and pairs it with a morning prompt about rising to work as a human being, urging purpose over weariness. The excerpt blends biblical devotion with Stoic duty.

Jacob Rachel Marcus Aurelius

Judgment on Highbrows and Lowbrows in Poetry

A poem by Berton Braley challenges highbrow culture and defends plain taste. It contrasts Shakespeare's lasting glory with critics who dismiss popular works, noting that highbrows are often mistaken and lowbrows right.

Bill Shakespeare Highbrows Shakespeare

Scout News Troop No 2 Meeting At Headquarters

Scout Troop No 2 met Friday night at headquarters with twelve members. They tied for two contests in a patrol effort. Sidney Goldman signalled during practice as plans were made for a hike next Saturday. The troop is growing and will be full in about a month. Scout Master Ray announced an assistant scoutmaster ready to help at the next meeting.

Jack Dale Sidney Goldman Ray U. B Sy Harlow Autry First Methodist Church Zeigler Clarke Gerrald

Five Die as Car Plunges From Iron Ferry Landing

Five persons were killed when an automobile crashed through an iron ferry on the National Pike and fell 35 feet into Will's Creek near Cumberland Maryland. The dead include Mrs Clara McCullough Louise Dundes and William J Farrell all of Cumberland and Edward A Flynn of Hagerstown.

Cumberland, Md National Pike Will's Creek Here Clara “McCullough Louise Dundes William J. Farrell Edward A. Flynn Hagerstown

Puzzle and Telegram Trivia From a Muddled Riddle

A fixture fitter aims for symmetry with nine light sockets arranged to form ten rows of three, a classic brain teaser. A separate telegram fragment reads I am going to plant onions etc, which a friend rearranges by transposing letters to reveal Constantinople as the traveler’s destination in this quirky historical puzzle anecdote.

Constantinople

Did It Ever Occur To You A Little of Everything

A reflective column mixed with short essays on friendship, summer lodging quirks, and changes over fifty years. It recalls deep value in friendship, a Maine boarding-house anecdote about a president, and memories of 50s daily life with vivid contrasts to modern conveniences.

Hugh Rowe Ife Dartmouth College Maine Mary Johnnie Mason

Athens Leader Predicts Strong Year For City Growth

Col Gantt urges unity across Athens as business groups align to boost Northeast Georgia. He envisions Athens as a central hub for farmers, clubs, and industries, with a planned county fair, tourist campground, new manufacturing prospects, and enhanced highways to attract Northern capital and investment. Local leaders aim to concentrate activities in Athens, promote markets for crops, and establish a sprawling curb market. The plan includes literature drives and cooperative efforts across districts.

Athens Georgia Aeticans

Athens Plans for Farm Prosperity and Unity

Boring farmers will market their surplus through farm organizations with headquarters in our city. With people working in unity and harmony and business men organized, it is believed the coming year will bring great things for the upbuilding and prosperity of Athens.

Athens Georgia Arriczlamas College

Witty Georgian hotel mischief and wedding spoof glares

A column recalls a Georgia Farmers conference visit with a Kiwanis night in Athens. Amid jokes about weddings and divorces, a playful tale describes a bachelor, a phone prank, and a surprise wedding report. The piece also riffs on classic actors, directors, and film politics of the era.

Georgia Georgian Kiwanis Club Athens Col Phil O.g.b Davenport

Letters To The People Favors Big Fall Fair

Athens readers advocate forming a regional Fair Association to stage a real fair in the fall. E. D. Sledge urges cooperation among civic groups and Clarke County neighbors, citing Georgia's Agricultural College and local producers. He envisions a yearly fair to boost livestock, gardens, and local markets, keeping money within the region.

Banner-Herald Athens Clarke County Georgia Agricultural College E. D. Sledge

Kidney Health Ad Warns Drink Water and Jad Salts

An old advertisement-type article warns that excess rich food harms kidneys and urges drinking soft water plus four ounces of Jad Salts daily. It claims Jad Salts flushes, stimulates, and neutralizes acids to prevent bladder issues and kidney trouble, advising biannual medical checkups.

Dhysman

Health Conditions Improve in City Says Health Report

City health department reports fewer illnesses this season with no influenza cases in days. Last year at this time diphtheria was widespread, but current figures show improvement and no new diphtheria cases recorded in the city.

Athens City Health Department

Notice of Meeting of Creditors in Bankruptcy

District Court of the United States Northern District of Ga Eastern Division issues a notice to creditors of the bankrupt. A meeting of creditors is set for February 6 1928 at 314 Southern Mutual Building Athens Georgia to examine the bankrupts books allow claims appoint a trustee and resolve related matters. The notice is dated January 26 1923 and signed by Rennes Comb Ens Clerk.

District Court of the United States District of Ga Athens Southern Mutual Jens Ting Trustee Rennes ‘Dens

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