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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1922

Page

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Weevil Fight and Industrial Outlook in Georgia

In a talk with Mr. C. E. Hansel, the weevil pest is described as declining after following government calcium arsenate methods. Farmers are boosting yields, and some use child labor to sweep fields. Prof. W. B. McLaurin notes improving industry and education, with cotton mills still operating but not profitable. Dorsey stresses cotton’s role in keeping farmers solvent. many enter debt before year’s end after fertilizers and supplies.

C. E. Hangel Mayborg Mississippi Delta Texas Jinsel Acre Sam Hansel W. Bf. McLaurin Department of Trade and Industry State Board For Vocational Education McLaurin Milla Charles G. Davés Southern Cotton Factory New England Techno- Joetey Dorsey

American Legion declares end to politics in Georgia

Edgar J. Dunlap of Gainesville an American Legion officer says the Legion is done with partisan politics in a Fourth of July address at Sanford Field The group will focus on serving veterans and promoting welfare of comrades while avoiding political agitation in state and national issues

American Legion Edgar J. Dunlap Gainesville Dunlap Sanford Field Legion Georgia Thomas B. Watson Dunlap Himaglf Legionarien AIM Frank Holden Henry JH. Weet Ceremonica

Fourth gets its usual death toll from firecrackers

Decatur and Saint Paul reports recount two small girls and a boy dying or sustaining severe injuries from firecrackers used during Independence Day celebrations. Lorain Koelhofer aged three died from burns while Benoit Signte ton aged nine may lose an eye. Fire caused a $160000 loss in a Minnesota blaze believed tied to the fireworks.

Rease Decatur Lorain Koelhofer Ress Benoit Signteton

Woman Arrested After Disorderly Conduct Incident

Millard Hollis, a white man, was arrested last night on a disorderly conduct charge. He allegedly insulted the wife of a white man near her husband’s automobile at Oak and Ocone streets, prompting his arrest by Ollie after he passed by and spoke to the woman.

Millard Hollis Hollis Oak and O¢onee Ollie Hoffey

Hart Observes Fourth Hartwell Soldier Memorial Vows

Judge Walter L Hodges delivered the principal remarks at the unveiling of a bronze tablet honoring Hart county soldiers. The ceremony was conducted Tuesday by the Daughters of the American Revolution with A B Skelton serving as master of ceremonies. Mayor B Richrene wane wavendl By In rel ima.

Live plant from dead cotton stalk astonishes Clarke county

O H Bradberry of Bogart displayed a healthy cotton plant grown on a dead stalk at the Banner last night. He notes many such plants on the Tiller place and says he has never heard of this before, praising Clarke county adoption as a strong advocate.

O. H. Bradberry Bogart Clarke County

Rolling Courts curb Florida speeding on Atlantic Boulevard

Florida's first Rolling Courts began Tuesday on Atlantic Boulevard from Jacksonville to the beaches. Officials expect 10 000 vehicles along 18 miles to Atlantic Beach and three miles to Pablo Beach as justices of the peace and deputies patrol in cars and on motorcycles to arrest speeding drivers for immediate preliminary hearings and bond setting.

Jacksoville Fla Floridas Atlantic Boulevard Jacksonville Atlantic Beach Atlantic Vablo Beach the Peace Viet Enelio Pablo Duval Country

Mrs John A Bragg Dead at Hutchins

Mrs John A Bragg died at her home in Hutchins Tuesday morning. Funeral services will be held at the family cemetery near Crawford Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Rev W M Colle will conduct. Survived by two daughters Mrs Reese Brooks and Mrs Tom Edison. three sons W C W and J C Kings. one brother S L Daniels of Hutchins. another daughter Mrs Clarvey Michelgon of Athens.

John A. Bragg Hutchins Crawford W. M. Colle Bragg Reese Brooks Tom Edison J.C. Kings S. 1. Daniels Clarvey Michelgon Athens

Announcement of O M Houser for agriculture commissioner

ATLANTA GA The announcer ment of O M Houser of Fort Valley for commissioner of agriculture comes as a surprise There had been talk of his candidacy but it was believed he would not run Houser is a well known Houston county farmer and cousin of Hon Emmett Houser member of the legislature His opponents are Hon A O Blalock former collector of internal revenue and Hon J B Brown who is not the commissioner of agriculture

Atlanta Fort Valley Houser Houston County Emmett Houser Blalock Brown Agriculture

Condition of Mrs. Morris Worsens After Home Operation

A report states Mrs. S Morris, Sylvanus Morris’s wife, grew worse at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. She underwent a operation at her Deafing Street home a few days ago and was doing well until this morning, with little hope for recovery.

Sylvanus Morria

Infant Dies At Home Of Parents Henry Stewart

Infant son of Mr and Mrs Mark Stewart died at home Monday morning. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning with burial at Freeman Cemetery. Berneteth brothers were in charge of arrangements.

Henry Mark, Stewart Nea

Cow Ordinance Discussion in City Health Board Meeting

A proposed cow ordinance is set for adoption by the Board of Health at a Wednesday afternoon meeting at 4 30. The text shows draft language and notes on progress, with work ongoing on the ordinance.

Pershing Urges Lawfulness at Marion Centennial

Gen. John J. Pershing appealed to Americans to curb disobedience at law during Marion Ohio’s centennial celebration. He warned that sympathy for crime harms self government and urged strong official action and preparedness to deter pacifist calls for disarmament amid wartime costs.

General Pershing Marion Associated Press Ohio Gen.Pershing

Hardwick to Open Campaign July 18

Governor Hardwick plans to open his re election campaign with a Macon speech in the week of July 15 to 22 with further addresses in Augusta Savannah and Columbus. He will follow with a statewide tour after the legislature adjourns spending mid August through the primary making speeches.

Atlanta Hardwick Macon Augusta Savannah Columbus Harewick

Mother of Athens Man Died Tuesday

Mrs. John Kytle aged 93 died Tuesday at 1 15 PM at her home near Toccoa after a lengthy illness with pneumonia. She was the mother of W H Kytle of Athens Hardware Company and is survived by six children including William H Shytle Henry Shytle Mrs Ben Brown Mrs Sanford Collins and Mrs William Ayers. Funeral arrangements have not been made.

John Kytle Toccoa

Celebrate Fourth Of July In Paris

Fourth of July celebrations in Paris featured a wreath lay by Veterans of Foreign Wars at the tomb of La Fayette. Ambassador Herrick planned a reception during Tuesday with speeches and a dinner hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce. Notable attendees included Marshal Foch Joffre Leon Burgess and other senior officials. A Civil Service Commission meeting was postponed due to the holiday.

Paris Veterans For Foreign Wars LaFayette Ambassador Herrick American Chamber of Commerce Marshal Foch Joffre Leon Burgess Mfe Civil Service Commission Yast Naires Epting

Georgia Legislature Opens Probe into Agricultural Department

The Georgia legislature reconvenes with an investigation into the state Agricultural department led by Hon. Zach Arnold who expands the probe to cover two years of operations. Governor Hardwick will deliver two messages to the body, one on efficiency expert findings and another on the state prison farm inquiry.

Atlanta House State Agricultural Department Zach ‘Arnold Clay County Agricultural Department Arnold Hardwick Ikea Flamepa Cooper South Carolina Christensen State Prison Commission Board of Pardons Milledgeville

Gettysburg Civil War Reenactment Attracts Large Crowd

Gettysburg Pennsylvania hosts a large crowd for a modern warfare reenactment of Pickett’s Charge at the battlefield. Marines stage the event with air planes tanks armored cars and trench mortars to illustrate Confederate tactics in a contemporary setting. Camp Harding prepares roads and facilities amid weather delays to welcome overseas volunteers and host the spectacle.

Gettysburg Pickett O Destay Yvet Jerans Deece Ree Risachat Marine Ae Be Camp Harding

White Men Arrested After Quarrel at Ball Park

Long, Grover Manga 3TF and Paul Smith were served with charges after a quarrel at the ball park. Smith reportedly struck Mangieburg during the incident. The trouble began when Smith argued Long from a railing, saying he blocked his view of the ball. Charges include dispr avety conduct.

UR. Long Grover Manga Paul Smith Smith Mangieburg Long

Murphy Wins HTH Speedway Classic at 97.6 mph

Murphy takes the HTH Speedway Classic over two hundred miles at 97.6 mph. Milton finishes second after leading most of the race but tires change drops him from the lead. Searles places third and Wuncd fourth with Hart in the field.

Threatened Rail Shopmen Strike Postponed for Negotiations

Four hundred thousand maintenance workers faced a postponed strike after all day talks with the Labor Board. Grable of the union said negotiations would continue, with wage cuts and contracting rules to be reviewed. Some roads kept shops staffed with replacements as guards were deployed and tensions rose. Governor Allen ordered protection for workers, while officials discussed peaceful picketing and potential troop involvement if needed.

Chicago Maintenance Way Grable Labor Board C Or Poli Contera Boni Maine R. Be Allen Kansas Sforh Harvey County Harry B. Burton City Kan Burton Samuel Gomper American Federation of Labor Railroad Labor Book William 4H. Johnson International Association Machinists

Disorderly conduct arrest for Tommie Pinnock

A white man, Tommie Pinnock, was arrested last night for disorderly conduct after allegedly annoying several girls waiting for an automobile. The report notes Pinnock touched off a disturbance on the roadway and was detained by police.

Tommie Pinnock Pinn

Athens Music Club Plans Recital for Summer Students

The Athens Music Club will present a recital in the University of Georgia chapel Thursday evening to benefit summer school students. A strong program is promised with performances of Wagner Br B Brahms Saint-Saens Offenbach and Wagner choral works featuring the club’s forty two members under leadership of Mrs. C. M. Snelling and Eus land Steiyer.

Athens Music Club University of Georgia Ameniha C. M. Snelling Eusland Steiyer Chayes Wagner Momens Eugene Onegin Tachaikowsky Wagner Brahms

Tenclieree Seek Control Of Tuberculosis Hospital

Clarke county pursues a tuberculosis hospital as Health Commissioner J D Applewhite reports county health board support though formal decision awaits. He eyes a suitable site after visiting Alto state hospital Greenview county hospital and notes three new tuberculosis cases last month and reliable treatment could control the disease if begun early.

Clarke County J. D. Applewhite County Health Board Applewhite Alto Greenvice

Typhoid Fever Decline Linked to Sanitary Push

Clarke County sees typhoid cases fall compared with June 1921, Health Commissioner Applewhite reports. Improved sanitation by the board of health is identified as the cause of the big decline, with only three cases noted.

Clarke Cou Applewhite Board of Health

Hart County political race opens with four candidates

Hartwell Georgia gears up for a legislative race as four men announce campaigns. John A McDutt attorney speaks on the courthouse lawn while W B McMullen former ordinary and T M Myers Democratic committee member join Pope Winn in the contest. Incumbent T S Mason seeks the senate seat to replace Charilo Bond.

Hartwell John’ A! McDutt Court House W. B McMullen T.M. Myers Democratic Executive Committee Pope Winn McDuff pMr Franklin County Lavonia Vt. S. Mason Senate Charilo Bond Bowman Hart County

Hartwell Cotton Mill Plans Doubling Capacity

Plans are being made to double the capacity of Hartwell Cotton Mill, aiming to make it one of the region’s largest. The mill currently operates about 5,000 spindles and proposed enlargements could trigger major local impact in the Georgia town.

Hartwell

Legion Clears: Big Fourth of July Program a Success

Despite rain, the Allen Ry Post of the American Legion reported a howling success for the July Fourth celebration in Sanford Piola Ciocling. Over fifteen hundred dollars was cleared from events including baseball games and fireworks insured for two thousand, with crowds at the Strand and Auditorium. Commander Holden praised city cooperation and a packed audience in Athens for the finale.

Allen Ry Post Frank A. “Holden Sanford Piola Ciocling Prine Holdén

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