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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1923
Page
6
Idaho Senator Borah submitted a resolution calling a international economic conference urged by President Harding. The measure, already a Senate storm item, was laid aside to await passage of farm credits legislation. Borah indicated he may attach the resolution as an amendment to a bill under consideration when time comes.
Five Athens youths were accepted for military service and sent to Fort McPherson for enlistment. Sherman Wood and E W Nash join Coast Artillery heading to the Hawaiian Islands, while R T Bradley and R W Shackelford join Field Artillery for Hawaii. H D Little enlists for Infantry bound for Hawaii, and T T Davis J K Jones and D K E Whitehead of Jackson County enter Air Service headed to Kelly Field Texas. Sergeant William Ryan notes continued need for volunteers across stations in Hawaii Texas Georgia and North Carolina.
National women's tennis champion Mrs. Molla Bjurstedt Mallory opened her 1923 court year with an easy, love-set victory over Mrs. G A Adam in the invitation indoor tournament at the Heights Casino. She is scheduled to meet stiffer opposition Tuesday in the second round against Miss Ceres Baker of East Orange New Jersey.
A one day conference for older high school boys will be held Saturday in Athens at the City Y M C A under the State Y M C A committee with H E Montague in charge. Delegates include Thomas Johnson and C B Lomis. 75 to 100 boys expected. dinner at one. travel planned from Athens schools. program ends before night.
Eight year old Joan Wallace from Pittsburg arrived in Southampton with a large red shipping card bearing her name and address attached to her coat. She will visit an aunt in Brighton. Bloodworth Insurance advertises service with phone number 74.
Thomas Holmes aged 80 advertised for a wife and received many replies from women and girls. He chose a widow of 70, and they are now married.
A human leg washed ashore triggers an inquest led by the coroner. A physician testifies the limb stems from a surgical operation performed at sea, stirring public excitement before the inquiry concludes.
In a Savannah Press interview Savannah editor and former U S diplomat P A Stovall shares views on Europe post World War I. He predicts no wide war due to bankrupt nations, praises the League of Nations, and argues U S adoption could have avoided turmoil and boosted trade. He notes Savannah’s price declines and calls for farmers to diversify crops and livestock, with focus on chicken ranching and new markets.
Motion picture actress Viola Dana is expected to undergo an appendicitis operation at a Los Angeles hospital on Tuesday. A separate item reports janitors at the British Museum basement uncovering art treasures dating from the Bret century A. D. worth thousands.
A vintage ad promotes fresh vegetables including string beans onions eggplant cauliflower carrots and Irish potatoes, with bargains on Parker House rolls and milk biscuits. The message emphasizes service to lighten daily tasks and invites customers to let them serve.
A solid car of genuine Maine grown Irish potatoes has just arrived. The notice urges customers to inspect the stock before buying and mentions that bulk car lot purchases enable lower prices.
State College of Agriculture recommends this Pedigreed Seed from the Cotton Seed line. The advertisement boasts the world’s largest cotton farm and urges buyers to choose Registered and Pedigreed seed for better yields. It touts affordable prices and a full stock of garden seed flowers bulbs grasses and lawn seed. Call for planting guidance this season.
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