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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1922
Page
2
A lively essay argues for walking on hands and knees as a natural stance, cites Courtiere the sculptor, jokes about collar-buttons and horseplay, then notes lying down relieves internal strain and relaxes the heart. It frames rest as a quick tonic against fatigue and illness.
A fragment discusses George Shaw as a sharp novelist who offers practical human guidance. It highlights note taking when things go wrong, avoiding criticism, and telling others what to do only when you know. It warns not to overdo explanations and to focus on what truly matters, testing ideas and waiting for results.
A fragmented discussion notes early aviation ideas from China and imagined tech advances. It remarks on limited man-carrying kites, speculative motorized flight, and a historical trajectory toward grand firecraft, with critical tone on Oriental civility and originators.
A long speech extols the University of Georgia Summer School for teachers. It frames the program as a renewal for educators, notes Athens benefits, and praises teachers’ knowledge and character, stressing faith and discipline as core to effective teaching. It highlights the school’s civic value and aspirational role in shaping Georgia’s future educators.
A historical sketch recalls Petersburg Lisbon and Vienna at the Savannah and Broad rivers confluence. Tobacco trade, river transport, and rival towns faded due to malaria and the rise of cotton and Augusta, leaving no trace of Vienna. Petersburg boasted the largest stores yet disappeared as the era ended.
The passage recalls a historic Confederate pontoon bridge across the Savannah at a river confluence during a retreat, with two large Napoléon guns abandoned nearby and later removed, near a frontier fort along the Savannah banks.
Dr R H Bishop argues civilization burdens the eyes causing astigmatism and farsightedness. He notes higher rates in civilized societies, links strain to close focus and indoor work, and urges medical eye examination when headaches backaches digestive or nervous symptoms appear without clear cause.
A fragment from the Summé School column presents assorted wise sayings. Benjamin Franklin’s Poor Richard’s Almanac is cited alongside general maxims about industry, time, and self-help. Notable lines include Lost time is never found and Never leave till tomorrow what you can do today. The prose echoes early 20th century rural periodical tone with moral exhortations.
A historical essay traces Georgia’s treatment of the Cherokee and Creek peoples from early colonial times through 1820, highlighting figures like Tomichichi, Oglethorpe, Hawkins, Gillivray, Weatherford, and McGillivray. It discusses treaties, promises, and conflicts, including Fort Hawkins, the Indian Territory, and the impact of missionaries and settlers.
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